SNOW IN TEXAS

It started snowing Friday morning, March 7, 2008 around 5:30ish. By 9:00a.m. this is what it looked like. When I got off work around 3:30p.m. the snow was gone and it was sun shining like crazy. There really wasn't any sign that it had snowed.


Just wanted to share that it does snow in Texas...it's not just sun shine & tornadoes.
taken around 9:00a.m. came home from subbing due to how cold it was in the room. got a blanket and went back to school before the next period started.

taken' around 9:05a.m

taken' around 7:35a.m. before I went to sub at the middle school for a language arts class.

Learning about Texas

This past week was "Texas Week" at Darren's Pre-School. They made all kinds of things this week dealing with Texas. I enjoyed see the arts & crafts the teachers sent home in his backpack. One of the things was this red bandanna with stars on it.

I originally had the idea to put it on Darren's head thinking of Nee Naw & Papa David. After Darren had it on his head, he insisted that Cassie & I put it on too. Soooo, here's to you Mom & David. :O)



Nothing better
than having a doo-rag
on your head drinking
a REALLY big drink.

Think he's spoiled a little???




Mommie & D...this is a self portrait.

You know oneof those where you stretch your arm out as far as it can go and click the button...

thought it turned out pretty good.

Ms. Cassie & D...the things we do for
the one's we love.







Thanks for being a sport Ms. Cassie

Dect out in CHOO CHOO

Look at me in my Choo Choo Outfit...

I know I'm cute and all,

but I feel silly being up here and you taking my pic.

CHHHHZZZZZ

Hello,,, NA'NA is that you???

Just like his mother....always wanting to talk on the phone.

J - O - B

Yip, I have a PAYING job. I've always had a job, but now I get a PAYCHECK with my NAME on it. In the past when I was a Domestic Entrepreneur (house wife), I would go to Zak's work and pick up "his" paycheck and say something to the extent... It's pay day an I love when "I" get paid. The employees that don't have kids or haven't been around kiddoes have no idea what it takes to stay home with children.

Anyhow, I am working for an orthodontist. I will usually work only 3 days a week, 8.5 hours each day. On the other 2 days I sub for Henderson School District. So far it has worked out well. It's like working a full time job.

The employee's at the orthodontist office seem to be very pleasant and easy to work with. They have been very patient teaching me the Dolphin Management System they use and the lingo that goes on in the office. It's a lot to comprehend, but I know I will get it. It's just VERY different for me to be the NEW KID ON THE BLOCK. I'm just thankful that they are not belittling & they have the understanding that there's a lot to comprehend.

I have now gotten' myself out of the 2 year old mentality and actually see adult faces and have conversations with adults...it's like a new world. :O)

I'm so thankful that GOD placed me in this office with the employee's I work with. It's is a spiritual office, which is refreshing!!!

Thank You JESUS.

Talk about being Tired

Darren and I went to Irving this weekend for our step niece in-law's 1st Birthday... Darren and I visited the grand-parents... we are always worn out when we travel to the Dallas. This is Darren about 25 minutes after getting home.

GOOD MORNING...for who???

What does Darren do when he wakes up in the morning???? Well, yesterday morning, Saturday, Feb. 9th he decided to get into the chocolate pudding as I was in the bathroom. Take a look at what I got to see when I came into the kitchen to make his ritual oat meal...

CHEEEEEZZZZEEEE

2 Projects Completed

2 more projects completed...Darren actually helped me too! :O) It feels so good to finish a project & actually like to outcome.

Erin, my sted sister-in-law & sister in christ informed me in her blog about displaying books where one can see the face of the book & it to be more enticing for kids. I was very intrigued when I read her blog. When we were in Irving for her sons 3rd birthday, I got to see exactly what she was talking about and got even more intrigued.

I went to Lowe's, purchased a 10 foot rain gutter & brackets to hold the rain gutter. I cut the rain gutter in 3 & 4 ft. dimensions with my cooking scissors, decided to paint the gutter. I screwed the brackets into the studs & slid the gutter in the brackets. It really wasn't that hard at all. It was actually a bit fun to do.

Now, Darren can see his books much better. A few things about having this for a book holder is: It's more eye appealing to Darren, it gives a lot of color to the room, the books are easy to put back, and it's easy for Darren to put the books back as well. I just know when it's time to "clean up", he'll be able to help me with the books now instead of me putting the books in order from large to small with the bind showing only. ~~~Yes, I actually took the time to do that...pretty crazy huh.

I am so excited about having this done. The result is really cute. Thank You Erin for sharing this on your blog!!!!! If y'all decide to do this, I sure hope the result ends up as satisfactory as it is to me. The stuff ended up costing me a little over $17.00. That was for a 10 ft. rain gutter and 6 bracket holders. Not too bad. Much cheaper than buying a bookcase & the bookcase taking up a lot of room.

If you choose to do this, GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN...

In Darren's bedroom

In Darren's Play Room