Debbie's going to have to teach me how to make the youtube videos show up on my blog so you don't have to follow the link to see them. 'Til then... here's one of what Jane does on the couch when she gets bored. So gross.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Fingers Crossed
Mike interviewed at a school last week for a 5th grade position and was asked back for a second interview tomorrow (has to teach math to a class for 30 minutes). He also just got a call tonight and has another interview tomorrow afternoon for a 6th grade position at a different school.
Even if neither pan out (but please pray one does) we are still excited that he is getting interview calls.
Even if neither pan out (but please pray one does) we are still excited that he is getting interview calls.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
You know you call your kids Dork too much when...
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| Ali wore these glasses all evening one day. |
I get on Mike for calling the kids dorks (it's always playfully). Today he got in Jane's face while she was eating lunch and said, "Hey, Dorkface!" From the other room Macy shouts, "What, Dad?"
Set. Match. Point.
Dork.
Dork.
Downstairs Tour
This is mostly for you, Dad.
Here's a tour of the downstairs.
Pardon my dorky comments.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcJJSGgDko
Here's a tour of the downstairs.
Pardon my dorky comments.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcJJSGgDko
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Just watch the speaker.
We were at stake conference today. Macy was bored and asked me what she was suppose to do. I told her to "Just watch the speaker." Her head cocked towards the ceiling. I leaned over, "The speaker is the person talking." She smiled and pointed at the speakers in the ceiling. "I thought you meant to watch those speakers."
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Round Rock Perfection
Holy crap, I love Round Rock Donuts.
I was a devout King Donut gal until I tried one of these glazed beauties.
Krispy Kreme's got nothing on them.
Holy yum!
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| These are their famous glazed "Round Rocks" A simple glazed donut. The orange color is from the fresh farm eggs they use. |
COLIO IS NINE!!!
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| Jane realizing only Cole gets to open the presents. |
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| Cole wanted a skateboard. Any guesses on what he got? |
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| Yup. He got it. |
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| He's so cool. Arms crossed and everything. Watch him make the wish at the end. Love it. Happy 9th Birthday, Cole!!! |
Sunday, November 7, 2010
That High School is My Elementary School?
The first day anywhere new is scary.
The fourth first day at your fourth elementary school is even scarier.
After a very quiet car ride, Ali, Cole and their nerves walked through the double-wide sliding doors into the massive Rowe Lane Elementary. We looked at the ceiling that stretched up over 40 feet high making my two brave kids seems that much smaller. The secretary, with her soothing southern accent, welcomed them and lead us to their classrooms.
We watched the large rocketships hanging over the doors to find the ones that had their teacher's names on them. Cole's came first. His teacher seemed unaware that Cole was coming, but quickly flashed a pagent winning smile and assured me she'd take good care of him. She ushered Cole to the front of the classroom where he stood nervously while she rustled around her desk. The class let their eyes dart back and forth from Cole to the students on the big screen announcing what was for lunch. I had just enough time to wonder, Does he even have a desk?, when the secretary nudged Ali and I on to her classroom.
Ali's teacher was on the ball. A desk, surrounded by two smiling girls sat right by the classroom door. Mrs. McVan had a tour scheduled that morning so Ali could get to know the school (and a classmate in the process).
I left with a stomach twisted like a gnarled yarn-ball. Previous first days had ended in tears and awful stories about mean kids and lonely recesses. Mike and I white knuckled the entire day waiting to hear how our kids did. Cole was the first to come out the sliding doors, with a classmate trailing behind him. His new friend drilled me for information, Is Cole a walker? 'Cuz I'm a walker. Does he have to get a ride from you every day. Where do you live? Oh you live WAY up the street that way? It was refereshing (once the interrogation was done) to see Cole smiling and announcing he had made two new friends that day, and had a desk twice as big as he had at his other schools!
Ali's report was much the same. She said her whole class was her friend, but named off a few girls that were especially nice.
They both still think the school looks as big as a High School (it really is huge) and have both decided (after only two days of school) that Rowe Lane is their favorite... by far.
Hallelujah!
The fourth first day at your fourth elementary school is even scarier.
After a very quiet car ride, Ali, Cole and their nerves walked through the double-wide sliding doors into the massive Rowe Lane Elementary. We looked at the ceiling that stretched up over 40 feet high making my two brave kids seems that much smaller. The secretary, with her soothing southern accent, welcomed them and lead us to their classrooms.
We watched the large rocketships hanging over the doors to find the ones that had their teacher's names on them. Cole's came first. His teacher seemed unaware that Cole was coming, but quickly flashed a pagent winning smile and assured me she'd take good care of him. She ushered Cole to the front of the classroom where he stood nervously while she rustled around her desk. The class let their eyes dart back and forth from Cole to the students on the big screen announcing what was for lunch. I had just enough time to wonder, Does he even have a desk?, when the secretary nudged Ali and I on to her classroom.
Ali's teacher was on the ball. A desk, surrounded by two smiling girls sat right by the classroom door. Mrs. McVan had a tour scheduled that morning so Ali could get to know the school (and a classmate in the process).
I left with a stomach twisted like a gnarled yarn-ball. Previous first days had ended in tears and awful stories about mean kids and lonely recesses. Mike and I white knuckled the entire day waiting to hear how our kids did. Cole was the first to come out the sliding doors, with a classmate trailing behind him. His new friend drilled me for information, Is Cole a walker? 'Cuz I'm a walker. Does he have to get a ride from you every day. Where do you live? Oh you live WAY up the street that way? It was refereshing (once the interrogation was done) to see Cole smiling and announcing he had made two new friends that day, and had a desk twice as big as he had at his other schools!
Ali's report was much the same. She said her whole class was her friend, but named off a few girls that were especially nice.
They both still think the school looks as big as a High School (it really is huge) and have both decided (after only two days of school) that Rowe Lane is their favorite... by far.
Hallelujah!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
We made it!
Somehow.... we made it.
10 days ago we decided it was finally time to just move to Texas, without a job and without a house. Yes, we realized that seems crazy. Here's how it went down.
Day 0 - Decided we're moving.
Day 1 - Stressing and Packing
Day 2 - Stressing and Packing. Rob arrives to help us move to... ????
Day 3 - Stress, Packing, a Housing Miracle (we might not have to live at a motel!), my Mom shows up to help us move. Pizza with family and friends, hugs, tears, a halloween party with Macy fevering in her very pretty dress. A loaded moving truck that makes me realize I have too much junk and that I should have taken Genevieve up on her offer to help pack.
Day 4 - Mike and Rob drive away. I attempt to clean up our part of the Bag-ourne house and fail miserably (sorry Jean). Load our van 'til it's busting at the seams and tend to a still fevering Macy.
Day 5 - Attempted to drive away at 4 am, but end up with Macy throwing up at 3:30 am, while I tried to get groggy kids in the van. She threw up a few more times while my Mom, my kids and I drove 14 hours (that took us 16) to Albuquerque. Stayed at a cheapo extended stay (which, when Macy saw our room asked "Mom, why is our new house so small?"). :)
Day 6 - Drove to Lubbock, TX (Mike was supposed to be driving into Pflugerville this day... Saturday... but we hadn't heard back from the people if we even had a house to move back into. Finally, we heard back that they had accepted our application and could move in on Monday). Cole and Jane both broke out in fevers. Stayed at a super nice hotel with an indoor pool. Sad, sick Cole sat in the hot tub in the same spot, staring off into space while the girls swam around (didn't want to miss the fun of the pool) :)
Day 7 - Stayed at Rob and Becks SUPER cute house, let the kids play and let our kids got over their fear of dogs playing with Gus. Such a nice break.
Day 9 - Unpacking and Not Stressing
Day 10 - All that other yucky, tedious stuff you do to get your kids to school and utilities set up that you don't want to hear about.
I never thought I could feel so at home in a house I'd never set foot in. This is so the right place for our family.
When you coming to visit???
10 days ago we decided it was finally time to just move to Texas, without a job and without a house. Yes, we realized that seems crazy. Here's how it went down.
Day 0 - Decided we're moving.
Day 1 - Stressing and Packing
Day 2 - Stressing and Packing. Rob arrives to help us move to... ????
Day 3 - Stress, Packing, a Housing Miracle (we might not have to live at a motel!), my Mom shows up to help us move. Pizza with family and friends, hugs, tears, a halloween party with Macy fevering in her very pretty dress. A loaded moving truck that makes me realize I have too much junk and that I should have taken Genevieve up on her offer to help pack.
Day 4 - Mike and Rob drive away. I attempt to clean up our part of the Bag-ourne house and fail miserably (sorry Jean). Load our van 'til it's busting at the seams and tend to a still fevering Macy.
Day 5 - Attempted to drive away at 4 am, but end up with Macy throwing up at 3:30 am, while I tried to get groggy kids in the van. She threw up a few more times while my Mom, my kids and I drove 14 hours (that took us 16) to Albuquerque. Stayed at a cheapo extended stay (which, when Macy saw our room asked "Mom, why is our new house so small?"). :)
Day 6 - Drove to Lubbock, TX (Mike was supposed to be driving into Pflugerville this day... Saturday... but we hadn't heard back from the people if we even had a house to move back into. Finally, we heard back that they had accepted our application and could move in on Monday). Cole and Jane both broke out in fevers. Stayed at a super nice hotel with an indoor pool. Sad, sick Cole sat in the hot tub in the same spot, staring off into space while the girls swam around (didn't want to miss the fun of the pool) :)
Day 7 - Stayed at Rob and Becks SUPER cute house, let the kids play and let our kids got over their fear of dogs playing with Gus. Such a nice break.
Day 8 - Made the long...long drive to Austin (I swear that last bit of the drive doubles in length). Jane threw up and Cole was green in the face right before we left (but didn't throw up once in the car...little miracle). Mike and Rob got there before us just missing the scheduled meet time to get the keys and had to wait another 2 hours before unloading the ENTIRE truck by themselves. Man, we owe Rob. Our house may have the tinest "I can fit a trampoline, BBQ and that's about it" backyard, but man I love this house!
Day 9 - Unpacking and Not Stressing
Day 10 - All that other yucky, tedious stuff you do to get your kids to school and utilities set up that you don't want to hear about.
I never thought I could feel so at home in a house I'd never set foot in. This is so the right place for our family.
When you coming to visit???
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