Ok... is it just me, or did the month of April just fly on by?! Dang... I can't believe it's already spring, almost May and that we've been living in Texas for 6 months now!
Time flies when you're having fun... or just stinkin' busy!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Enjoying a Day Off
I have been a nervous wreck lately.
Over the past two weeks I have taken two teaching tests I needed in order to get my Texas License. The first one I took on a Thursday and got my results the next day (I passed!!). The second one, I took on a Friday and it was much much harder... I knew that I'd have to wait all weekend to find out the results, but I was not anticipating waiting all the way through Monday as well. Talk about a compulsive phone checker... yep, that was me, all day yesterday and this morning. Well thankful the fateful email actually came mid morning and.... I passed!!!!! Now I can relax... and breathe... and sleep.... and read a normal book... and quit being a nervous wreck! Sigh.........................
Speaking of teaching... college is expensive ya'll!!
Dang.. And those student loans come like clockwork each month.
Today... with the help of my money savvy hubby, I paid off yet another student loan!!!
Once again... I can breathe a little easier.
Until the others come next month.
But one at a time, one at a time.
All in all, I'd say it was a productive day off.
Over the past two weeks I have taken two teaching tests I needed in order to get my Texas License. The first one I took on a Thursday and got my results the next day (I passed!!). The second one, I took on a Friday and it was much much harder... I knew that I'd have to wait all weekend to find out the results, but I was not anticipating waiting all the way through Monday as well. Talk about a compulsive phone checker... yep, that was me, all day yesterday and this morning. Well thankful the fateful email actually came mid morning and.... I passed!!!!! Now I can relax... and breathe... and sleep.... and read a normal book... and quit being a nervous wreck! Sigh.........................
Speaking of teaching... college is expensive ya'll!!
Dang.. And those student loans come like clockwork each month.
Today... with the help of my money savvy hubby, I paid off yet another student loan!!!
Once again... I can breathe a little easier.
Until the others come next month.
But one at a time, one at a time.
All in all, I'd say it was a productive day off.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
It's been too long...
Looking back on my last post, from May 2012 mind you, I realize it's been far too long. So much has happened, so much has changed and there is so much to catch up on.
Here's the break down:
July 2012: Steve and I celebrated our 1 year marriage anniversary and our 3 year together anniversary. Time sure flies when you're having fun. We spent a week in Puerto Vallarta Mexico celebrating, exploring and enjoying time together.
August/September 2012: Steve and I made a big decision. We decided to make a move... to Texas. We signed papers and put our house in Washington on the market and began to pack up our lives. We had the support from those around us-- after they got over the shock of it all-- and we celebrated and enjoyed our last weeks as residents of Washington. Before we knew it, the time had come to pack up a moving truck and take off into the sunset.. actually it was sunrise, but you get the picture. It took a whole day, and lots of helping hands to get all of our belonging into a very large moving truck. We said our goodbyes, gave our hugs and kisses and slept on the floor of our house for the last time.
It took us 4 days, lots of stops and even more laughs to get from Washington to Texas. We encountered moving truck problems, lots of construction, bad weather, lots of thunder and lightening storms, small parking lots, walkie talkie battery problems, dog injuries.. you name it! It was definitely an adventure that Steve and I will never forget and would never change.
The weekend that we arrived at our rental house in Holliday Texas, it rained.. and rained... and rained. Yes, I think we did, in fact, bring rain with us to Texas. We spent the first night on the floor in sleeping bags with no electricity, no air, no water... oh and have I mentioned that after 4 days of traveling, we were exhausted?! Luckily with a few helping hands, Steve's dad and younger brother, we got the truck unloaded the next day and even got the power turned on and water flowing! Ahh... nothing like a cool shower after all that unpacking.
October 2012: As we settled in more, we became comfortable in our little town. We watched our dogs bask in the sun, run in the back yard (who knew they'd have so much fun finally having a yard-- proud mama moment!) We began the job search and I landed a great gig at the local (and only.. yes I said only..) Starbucks in Wichita Falls. Steve dabbled in a few odd jobs while we tried to find our way.
November/December 2012: Steve ended up landing a job at UPS for the holiday season helping load trucks and deliver packages. It brought along some strange hours but a few good paychecks. We had lots of COLD nights and days here in Texas... and even some snow! We had a nice Thanksgiving dinner with each other.. I cooked the whole works and we ate leftovers for DAYS! We hung lights on our house and decorated the tree to get in the spirit of Christmas. We took a trip up north to Pampa Texas to visit some of Steve's family the weekend before Christmas. It was so much fun! We even loaded up the dogs and took them with us. We were both lucky enough to have Christmas day off so we spent the SNOWY day curled up together watching Christmas movies and admiring the beautiful snow outside. Perfection.
January/February 2013: I honestly don't even remember if we stayed up late enough to actually ring in the new year... I highly doubt it. We're old when it comes to staying up late... January and February brought a lot of job changes for Steve and some unsettling news for myself. We pushed through like we always do and planned to take March on with our endless strength and courage.
March 2013: This month will be one that we will never forget, for many reasons. Steve ended up getting a plethora of job offers. He ended up with a great job at Patterson Dealership in Wichita Falls and has been there for a little over a week now. He is really enjoying himself and learning the ropes.
I on the other hand had to take some time off of work to undergo some surgery in mid March. (As most of you know I am quite the private person and don't wish to share tons of details.. but I will say that the surgery had to do with female anatomy and things turned out well and I am doing ok.)
March also marked the passing of my great grandmother, Isabel Zenner. She was a little over a month shy of being 100 years old, an incredible feat if I really take the time to sit back and think about it.
Needless to say, Steve and I are very much looking forward to a fresh, new month...
April 2013: What will you have in store....?! Please let it be something bright and cheerful!
If you took the time to read all of this, I promise I am appreciative. And I also promise to not let this much time go by and to not write such a lengthy post... oh who am I kidding... I can't promise that. Life is life. I'll see ya when I see ya. ;-)
Love.
Here's the break down:
July 2012: Steve and I celebrated our 1 year marriage anniversary and our 3 year together anniversary. Time sure flies when you're having fun. We spent a week in Puerto Vallarta Mexico celebrating, exploring and enjoying time together.
August/September 2012: Steve and I made a big decision. We decided to make a move... to Texas. We signed papers and put our house in Washington on the market and began to pack up our lives. We had the support from those around us-- after they got over the shock of it all-- and we celebrated and enjoyed our last weeks as residents of Washington. Before we knew it, the time had come to pack up a moving truck and take off into the sunset.. actually it was sunrise, but you get the picture. It took a whole day, and lots of helping hands to get all of our belonging into a very large moving truck. We said our goodbyes, gave our hugs and kisses and slept on the floor of our house for the last time.
It took us 4 days, lots of stops and even more laughs to get from Washington to Texas. We encountered moving truck problems, lots of construction, bad weather, lots of thunder and lightening storms, small parking lots, walkie talkie battery problems, dog injuries.. you name it! It was definitely an adventure that Steve and I will never forget and would never change.
The weekend that we arrived at our rental house in Holliday Texas, it rained.. and rained... and rained. Yes, I think we did, in fact, bring rain with us to Texas. We spent the first night on the floor in sleeping bags with no electricity, no air, no water... oh and have I mentioned that after 4 days of traveling, we were exhausted?! Luckily with a few helping hands, Steve's dad and younger brother, we got the truck unloaded the next day and even got the power turned on and water flowing! Ahh... nothing like a cool shower after all that unpacking.
October 2012: As we settled in more, we became comfortable in our little town. We watched our dogs bask in the sun, run in the back yard (who knew they'd have so much fun finally having a yard-- proud mama moment!) We began the job search and I landed a great gig at the local (and only.. yes I said only..) Starbucks in Wichita Falls. Steve dabbled in a few odd jobs while we tried to find our way.
November/December 2012: Steve ended up landing a job at UPS for the holiday season helping load trucks and deliver packages. It brought along some strange hours but a few good paychecks. We had lots of COLD nights and days here in Texas... and even some snow! We had a nice Thanksgiving dinner with each other.. I cooked the whole works and we ate leftovers for DAYS! We hung lights on our house and decorated the tree to get in the spirit of Christmas. We took a trip up north to Pampa Texas to visit some of Steve's family the weekend before Christmas. It was so much fun! We even loaded up the dogs and took them with us. We were both lucky enough to have Christmas day off so we spent the SNOWY day curled up together watching Christmas movies and admiring the beautiful snow outside. Perfection.
January/February 2013: I honestly don't even remember if we stayed up late enough to actually ring in the new year... I highly doubt it. We're old when it comes to staying up late... January and February brought a lot of job changes for Steve and some unsettling news for myself. We pushed through like we always do and planned to take March on with our endless strength and courage.
March 2013: This month will be one that we will never forget, for many reasons. Steve ended up getting a plethora of job offers. He ended up with a great job at Patterson Dealership in Wichita Falls and has been there for a little over a week now. He is really enjoying himself and learning the ropes.
I on the other hand had to take some time off of work to undergo some surgery in mid March. (As most of you know I am quite the private person and don't wish to share tons of details.. but I will say that the surgery had to do with female anatomy and things turned out well and I am doing ok.)
March also marked the passing of my great grandmother, Isabel Zenner. She was a little over a month shy of being 100 years old, an incredible feat if I really take the time to sit back and think about it.
Needless to say, Steve and I are very much looking forward to a fresh, new month...
April 2013: What will you have in store....?! Please let it be something bright and cheerful!
If you took the time to read all of this, I promise I am appreciative. And I also promise to not let this much time go by and to not write such a lengthy post... oh who am I kidding... I can't promise that. Life is life. I'll see ya when I see ya. ;-)
Love.
Friday, May 4, 2012
InstaFriday!!
Here's a catch up of our life, in photos! We've been busy and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend!
I love moments like this with Izzy. It makes me remember why I love her so much.. and then the peace is disturbed and she begins running around the house like a mad-woman. She was cute for a moment...
This is what I wake up to every morning. Without fail. No matter the time, she's up and ready.
Dad-Daughter stare down. Who do you think will win??
During our backyard remodel we found this little guy. We tried to do the right thing and save him from being buried by rock.. however he is now in froggy heaven after too long of a stint under a garden pot in the heat. Sorry Bob! RIP
We've had some stormy days lately, but it makes for some beautiful mornings. I enjoy seeing this as we head out to walk the dogs in the morning. Makes it worth while.
I spent some afternoons 'up-cycling' some pots around the house. Leftover house paint makes for a great project!! Now I need the rain to stop so I can plant them!
We spent a day hauling rock and dirt for our moms. Steve's truck is getting quite the work out this year!
We decided that Zeus needed a new bed. He's in love and didn't hesitate to crawl right on and start snoring.
My last day with the kindergarteners was a sad one, but they made it special with sweet gifts and hugs.
Operation Garden is underway.. Peppers and all!!
Hands down, one of our favorite places.
My sidekick.
Cheers to what looks to be a beautiful sunny weekend!!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Backyard Remodel
Just when my hubby thought we were all the way done "remodeling" things in our house.... He should never let his guard down. ;-)
Our one project, the only one left, for this summer was to redo our back yard. Formerly known as the Zeus Potty Zone, it is now a "no- dog- ever- pottying- here- again- zone"!!!
It started with a few weekends, who am I kidding, months of planning, discussing, analyzing, planning, putting off.. well you get the idea. We got started last weekend, but didn't get very far. Let's just say... lots of trips to Home depot and places of the like, buying things, returning things, it consumed a lot of time we didn't account for.
Here's what she started out as..
Please ignore my face hiding in the corner... see I'm deep in thought...
We cleared out old cement bricks, attempted to level out parts of it, pulled up roots and power washed the very neglected patio.
Let me just say.. power-washing is my new favorite hobby. I love the instant gratification you get from it!! Now don't go getting any ideas.. I'm not up for hire.. just yet that is.. hmm.. maybe I should start a business..
Anyways back on track...
Hubby was so kind as to build me 2 raised bed garden boxes!! (I knew I loved him for a reason!)
Our one project, the only one left, for this summer was to redo our back yard. Formerly known as the Zeus Potty Zone, it is now a "no- dog- ever- pottying- here- again- zone"!!!
It started with a few weekends, who am I kidding, months of planning, discussing, analyzing, planning, putting off.. well you get the idea. We got started last weekend, but didn't get very far. Let's just say... lots of trips to Home depot and places of the like, buying things, returning things, it consumed a lot of time we didn't account for.
Here's what she started out as..
We cleared out old cement bricks, attempted to level out parts of it, pulled up roots and power washed the very neglected patio.
We even had a supervisor.
Let me just say.. power-washing is my new favorite hobby. I love the instant gratification you get from it!! Now don't go getting any ideas.. I'm not up for hire.. just yet that is.. hmm.. maybe I should start a business..
Anyways back on track...
Hubby was so kind as to build me 2 raised bed garden boxes!! (I knew I loved him for a reason!)
Isn't he so handy?! And handsome too I might add!
After this last weekend, we were able to get a load (or 2) of dirt, and a load of gravel. Our back yard is now complete!!! I even stopped and bought us a fire pit to go back there!
What a transformation!!! I'm so proud of my hubby for all his hard work, and for putting up with me and my indecisiveness. (Love you!!)
I love looking at the before and after right next to each other.. such a great sense of accomplishment!
All is a day's work.. err.. a couple weekend's work.
Now we can relax this summer.. until I conjure up another project that is... shh.. don't tell Steve.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
An Update.. In Photos
Izzy had another trip to the beauty parlor.. promptly followed by a trip to the vet. Apparently she needed a steroid shot to get rid of a dandruff problem. And go on a slight diet... Poor girl is going to develop body image issues before long. Luckily it doesn't seem to have hit her yet.. she's still running around like a mad woman.
Nothing like a screw in the ol' tire to throw off your day! Thanks to my hubby for a quick and painless fix!
Holding baby chicks makes me one happy lady! (I WILL own some one day..)
My hubby knows the only thing needed for this girl to celebrate Easter properly! ;-)
There is nothing sweeter to me then getting dandelions from a student on a sunny spring day. It's the thought that counts.
My first attempt at making Chicken Parmesan, and quite a successful attempt at that if my tummy does say so!
I snuck out and bought my hubby some new summer toys! A new (huge!) tent and a pretty awesome lantern. He's like a kid in a candy store! Can't wait for camping this summer!
I had insurance for a short while through my long term position and finally was able to get my eye balls checked out.. sure enough, glasses needed. Don't worry, they aren't too bad... yet.
We had an evening of pretty nice thunderstorms in our neck of the woods. However it was nothing compared to our family down south!
The last lingering bloom on the Christmas Cactus.
Last weekend was the start of our back yard project. It didn't go as well as planned but at least we had coffee to kick start our day!
Book Sale= Heaven for me!
Fresh strawberries!! I love the start of spring and summer!
Found this treasure at Chuck's Produce. Amish Popcorn. FABULOUS!!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Change
I don't deal well with change, of any sort. Don't get me wrong, I can definitely do the "fly by the seat of my pants thing" if it has proper planning time. I like to know what I'm doing, where I'm going and how I'll go about things once I get there.
Well here's the problem.. My long term sub job is ending next Friday. This, in my world is a tragedy. Not only will I miss all of the students and staff, but I will also miss the routine! And the simple fact that I will know where I am going everyday, what I'll be doing that day and have had time to mentally prepare for how I'm going to get it done. Once this is over, I will have lost all control, literally.
Help!!
So here's what I'm going to do.. I am going to start something new. Something that might allow me a bit of control. Who knows? What am I really saying.. I just need something to not allow myself to fall back into a "sub pool funk."
I am going to start the "Couch to 5K" program. Not only will I have something to get me back in shape for the dreaded summer, but I will also have something to keep my mind off of my lack of control in other areas. Now here's the other key, I need to stick with it. I am not a fan of working out. I'd much rather curl up after a hard days work and read a good book, clean the house, do laundry, yes that's right, just about anything BUT workout.
It's 3 days a week, I can do that right?! Let's hope. Here's to starting something new... in one week...
What you actually thought I'd start tomorrow?!
Well here's the problem.. My long term sub job is ending next Friday. This, in my world is a tragedy. Not only will I miss all of the students and staff, but I will also miss the routine! And the simple fact that I will know where I am going everyday, what I'll be doing that day and have had time to mentally prepare for how I'm going to get it done. Once this is over, I will have lost all control, literally.
Help!!
So here's what I'm going to do.. I am going to start something new. Something that might allow me a bit of control. Who knows? What am I really saying.. I just need something to not allow myself to fall back into a "sub pool funk."
I am going to start the "Couch to 5K" program. Not only will I have something to get me back in shape for the dreaded summer, but I will also have something to keep my mind off of my lack of control in other areas. Now here's the other key, I need to stick with it. I am not a fan of working out. I'd much rather curl up after a hard days work and read a good book, clean the house, do laundry, yes that's right, just about anything BUT workout.
It's 3 days a week, I can do that right?! Let's hope. Here's to starting something new... in one week...
What you actually thought I'd start tomorrow?!
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