We've had some scary things happen at work. My heart goes out to some of the students that are soooo troubled. In the last 3 days of work - we've had 2 drug overdoses - and I can't say a whole lot about the other scare except that the Secretary showed me where the bullet proof vest was!!!!
Hug your children!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
I Love!!!!
Springtime...Spring Break....Spring Training...Spring Fever!!!!
I thought 3:00 PM would never come on Friday the 13th.
I usually get off work at 3:30 but... Jen had a softball game and it was the Friday before spring break, no one else stuck around so ADIOS McKellips Middle School!
A Big thanks to my wonderful ward family. We had a ward campout last week-end and was I excited (no), but I was in charge of the activity. Needless to say, it turned out to be SOOO much fun. This is why it was fun:
1) Fun Ward Family
2) Huge Bonfire (night & morning) Bro. Angle made a huge metal fire pit that we kept stocked w/ fire wood. We sat around the fire and laughed and talked til 12:30AM.
3) Good Food (Thanks Amanda Raine)
4) Fun Games (The men & some woman got a little competitive in Horse Shoes)
5) Wonderful Camp site (no dirt - well, paved roads and a side walk all the way to the indoor bathrooms)
6) Indoor bathrooms - running water and also showers if you wanted.
7) Gorgeous view of Roosevelt Lake
8) Wood stove in our tent!! I can't tell you what a big difference this made in how I liked this camping trip. I get cold so easy and I don't sleep well when I'm cold, let alone in a sleeping bag. Bro. Angle again came through and let us use his big tent that had a wood burning stove inside. It was so warm and cozy!
9) Wonderful weather - beautiful clear skies, beautiful sunset.
10) Bishops message on Being Grateful for what we have and quit looking elsewhere for happiness when it's in our own front yard. Thanks Bishop - he's truly and inspired man.
I forgot to take my camera - sorry no pictures.
I also got to eat at "The Burger House" . It was my first time. Yummy.
HAPPY SPRING BREAK TO ALL!!!!!
Springtime...Spring Break....Spring Training...Spring Fever!!!!
I thought 3:00 PM would never come on Friday the 13th.
I usually get off work at 3:30 but... Jen had a softball game and it was the Friday before spring break, no one else stuck around so ADIOS McKellips Middle School!
A Big thanks to my wonderful ward family. We had a ward campout last week-end and was I excited (no), but I was in charge of the activity. Needless to say, it turned out to be SOOO much fun. This is why it was fun:
1) Fun Ward Family
2) Huge Bonfire (night & morning) Bro. Angle made a huge metal fire pit that we kept stocked w/ fire wood. We sat around the fire and laughed and talked til 12:30AM.
3) Good Food (Thanks Amanda Raine)
4) Fun Games (The men & some woman got a little competitive in Horse Shoes)
5) Wonderful Camp site (no dirt - well, paved roads and a side walk all the way to the indoor bathrooms)
6) Indoor bathrooms - running water and also showers if you wanted.
7) Gorgeous view of Roosevelt Lake
8) Wood stove in our tent!! I can't tell you what a big difference this made in how I liked this camping trip. I get cold so easy and I don't sleep well when I'm cold, let alone in a sleeping bag. Bro. Angle again came through and let us use his big tent that had a wood burning stove inside. It was so warm and cozy!
9) Wonderful weather - beautiful clear skies, beautiful sunset.
10) Bishops message on Being Grateful for what we have and quit looking elsewhere for happiness when it's in our own front yard. Thanks Bishop - he's truly and inspired man.
I forgot to take my camera - sorry no pictures.
I also got to eat at "The Burger House" . It was my first time. Yummy.
HAPPY SPRING BREAK TO ALL!!!!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Jen's knee surgery.
Jen had arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday 2/9.
She has had knee trouble for the last couple of years, but specifically on her left knee since last July. The doctor's and trainers at her school thought that she had a torn meniscus because of the way it popped and didn't heal for such a long period of time. She tried exercising it to make it stronger - didn't work.
Dr. Porter had the attitude of "let's see what the problem is and let's take care of it!"
Good News! She did not have a torn meniscus. She had an extra film of skin (Plica) that had grown over the meniscus that was folded over and it was causing irritation in there. He went in and cleaned it all out. Recovery time should be a lot less time than a repair on a meniscal tear. Yay.
If you look closely you can see where they marked above her knee w/pen - saying it was the correct knee to scope. Jen says it looks like she was bitten by a vampire.
Jen is recovering so well. She visit's the school trainer everyday for 6th hour. She doesn't particularly like that because it's painful. She should be able to start playing catch for softball next week. Each week she should be stronger and should be able to play softball in a couple of weeks. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
We're hoping this does the trick!
It will!!!!!!!!!
She has had knee trouble for the last couple of years, but specifically on her left knee since last July. The doctor's and trainers at her school thought that she had a torn meniscus because of the way it popped and didn't heal for such a long period of time. She tried exercising it to make it stronger - didn't work.
Dr. Porter had the attitude of "let's see what the problem is and let's take care of it!"
Good News! She did not have a torn meniscus. She had an extra film of skin (Plica) that had grown over the meniscus that was folded over and it was causing irritation in there. He went in and cleaned it all out. Recovery time should be a lot less time than a repair on a meniscal tear. Yay.
If you look closely you can see where they marked above her knee w/pen - saying it was the correct knee to scope. Jen says it looks like she was bitten by a vampire.
Jen is recovering so well. She visit's the school trainer everyday for 6th hour. She doesn't particularly like that because it's painful. She should be able to start playing catch for softball next week. Each week she should be stronger and should be able to play softball in a couple of weeks. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
We're hoping this does the trick!
It will!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Trip to Wichita!
Kenny & I flew to Wichita last week end. We were able to see one of Graham's basketball games. They beat Drake. It was a lot of fun.
We thought this picture was a good one! It happened to make it onto the front page of the Sports section of Wichita's newspaper.
Graham and Jessica after the game.
(The cute little girl to the left is a friend to a girl that made a t-shirt that had Graham's name and # on it. She had Graham sign it.)
Kenny & I after the game.
Jessica did my make-up. She did my eye's so they would "pop". Whatever that means. I told her I felt like a "painted lady".
Graham during his game.
Graham shooting during warm-ups. Jessica said it was the 1st time she had gotten there early enough to see warm-ups. She's too funny!
Kenny and Jessica during half-time.
We visited Jessica's school. She gave me a facial, did some waxing and make up. She did a great job and she graduates tomorrow! (2-6-09) It was so much fun to meet the cute girls she has made friends with at her beauty school.
We had a great trip - once we got there. We flew on Buddy passes - we didn't make it on either flight the 1st day. We finally got there and enjoyed every minute of it.
Thanks Jessica and Graham for having us.
We thought this picture was a good one! It happened to make it onto the front page of the Sports section of Wichita's newspaper.
Graham and Jessica after the game.
(The cute little girl to the left is a friend to a girl that made a t-shirt that had Graham's name and # on it. She had Graham sign it.)
Kenny & I after the game.
Jessica did my make-up. She did my eye's so they would "pop". Whatever that means. I told her I felt like a "painted lady".
Graham during his game.
Graham shooting during warm-ups. Jessica said it was the 1st time she had gotten there early enough to see warm-ups. She's too funny!
Kenny and Jessica during half-time.
We visited Jessica's school. She gave me a facial, did some waxing and make up. She did a great job and she graduates tomorrow! (2-6-09) It was so much fun to meet the cute girls she has made friends with at her beauty school.
We had a great trip - once we got there. We flew on Buddy passes - we didn't make it on either flight the 1st day. We finally got there and enjoyed every minute of it.
Thanks Jessica and Graham for having us.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Hunger Games: Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games: Suzanne Collins
I just finished this book. It was recommended by Stephanie Meyers. It was so good. I have to take a break in reading because this book consumed me. I could hardly put it down. Now back to being a mom and wife. I highly recommend it! FYI - it has a long waiting list at the library.
I just finished this book. It was recommended by Stephanie Meyers. It was so good. I have to take a break in reading because this book consumed me. I could hardly put it down. Now back to being a mom and wife. I highly recommend it! FYI - it has a long waiting list at the library.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Happy Birthday Tyler!!!!
14 Years Old - WOW!!! What a happy day it was when you were born. We finally had a boy!
Tyler's sister's were so excited when he was born.
They had a brother. In return he had 3 extra "mom's".
Tyler is very patient and tolerant.
He's very kind and thoughtful.
We love you and wish you a wonderful birthday.
Below are each of his sisters holding him when he was a baby. He got alot of that.
You'll notice a hand sticker on each of the pictures - His sister's were extra helping hands when he was a baby. They would bring their friends over to show off their little baby brother.
I think it was Courtney that had a squabble with one of her friends - arguing that her brother was the "cutest".
Jennifer & Tyler
Jessica & Tyler
Courtney & Tyler
Tyler's favorite sport is Baseball.
Happy 14th Ty!
Have fun on your last Scout Outing!
14 Years Old - WOW!!! What a happy day it was when you were born. We finally had a boy!
Tyler's sister's were so excited when he was born.
They had a brother. In return he had 3 extra "mom's".
Tyler is very patient and tolerant.
He's very kind and thoughtful.
We love you and wish you a wonderful birthday.
Below are each of his sisters holding him when he was a baby. He got alot of that.
You'll notice a hand sticker on each of the pictures - His sister's were extra helping hands when he was a baby. They would bring their friends over to show off their little baby brother.
I think it was Courtney that had a squabble with one of her friends - arguing that her brother was the "cutest".
Jennifer & Tyler
Jessica & Tyler
Courtney & Tyler
Tyler's favorite sport is Baseball.
Happy 14th Ty!
Have fun on your last Scout Outing!
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