Check out this video and vote for me on November 4th!!
http://www.tsgnet.com/pres.php?id=357563&altf=Kfoojgfs&altl=Npssjt
(thanks to Katy for the website)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
I've been tagged
My blogging friend, Ainsley, tagged me so here goes . . .
These are the rules . ..
1. Post the rules on your blog.
2. Write 6 random things about yourself.
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
4. If you are tagged, just do it, and pass the tag along.
Here are 6 random things about me . . .
1. I really hate feet. They are very functional and I am glad I have some but I just don't like to touch other peoples. I think that being a podiatrist or working in a shoe store would be awful. The only cute feet - are baby feet.
2. I love to cook pretty much anything. Mexican is my favorite and I put cilantro and mushrooms in everything.
3. One of my favorite dates with my husband is riding bikes on the New River Trail and then having dinner on the deck at Bogeys. I love being outdoors.
4. I always want to move everywhere I visit. I like to go to new places and it's not that I am discontent in Galax - I just like visiting other cities and I am a little irrational at times. There have only been a few places that I have said I wouldn't want to live - I won't tell you those because I don't want to hurt your feelings if you live there:)
5. An embarrassing moment: While I was in college at Virginia Tech I was running across the road to get to a meeting and twisted my ankle and fell right in front of a HUGE Blacksburg Transit bus. It was almost dark and thank God the driver saw me and stopped. He opened the door and asked if I was OK as I hobbled, humiliated to my meeting.
6. When I was a kids I wanted to be a waitress when I grew up. My Granny worked part time in a restaurant and she would bring me home little order pads so I would take everyones order for hours.
Okay Boni, Jenny, Holly, Misty, Katy, and Sonda - you're it.
These are the rules . ..
1. Post the rules on your blog.
2. Write 6 random things about yourself.
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
4. If you are tagged, just do it, and pass the tag along.
Here are 6 random things about me . . .
1. I really hate feet. They are very functional and I am glad I have some but I just don't like to touch other peoples. I think that being a podiatrist or working in a shoe store would be awful. The only cute feet - are baby feet.
2. I love to cook pretty much anything. Mexican is my favorite and I put cilantro and mushrooms in everything.
3. One of my favorite dates with my husband is riding bikes on the New River Trail and then having dinner on the deck at Bogeys. I love being outdoors.
4. I always want to move everywhere I visit. I like to go to new places and it's not that I am discontent in Galax - I just like visiting other cities and I am a little irrational at times. There have only been a few places that I have said I wouldn't want to live - I won't tell you those because I don't want to hurt your feelings if you live there:)
5. An embarrassing moment: While I was in college at Virginia Tech I was running across the road to get to a meeting and twisted my ankle and fell right in front of a HUGE Blacksburg Transit bus. It was almost dark and thank God the driver saw me and stopped. He opened the door and asked if I was OK as I hobbled, humiliated to my meeting.
6. When I was a kids I wanted to be a waitress when I grew up. My Granny worked part time in a restaurant and she would bring me home little order pads so I would take everyones order for hours.
Okay Boni, Jenny, Holly, Misty, Katy, and Sonda - you're it.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Stuff to do this fall
Now that the air is crisp and the weather is cooler it's time to start making plans for fall fun. Here is a website that can give you some ideas.
(this picture was taken off my front porch in October 2004)
In Virginia check out You'll love autumn in Virginia
Since gas prices are crazy some of the North Carolina stuff might be closer to home
In North Carolina 10 Fall Experiences in North Carolina
Also - you gotta check out Groovin' on Grayson Friday night - last chance this summer to check it out. Cornerstone will be there doing kids activities.
USS Yorktown
Here we are being tourists. We have been to Charleston a lot but had never toured the aircraft carrier - I must admit - pretty impressive and educational. It gives you a better appreciation for our soldiers and thankfulness for our freedom.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
My first 5K
It's official - I have signed up to run in the Lowcountry Race for the Cure at Daniel Island, SC (near Charleston) on October 18th. This will be my first 5K. I have really enjoyed running this summer to get ready for the race and it is for a great cause. My mom was diagnosised with breast cancer at the age of 35. I was only 15 at the time and now see how young she really was - I turned 35 this year! The best part is my mom is running too! It was her idea! She fought her battle with breast cancer with strength and faith and is still here to keep fighting this disease by raising money and awareness. You can check out my personal Race for the Cure page here.
You can also send me your running advice because I have a sore ankle right now. I am hoping it's just from running in the loose sand at high tide and it will go away soon. I'll keep you posted.
A few pictures
I have about zero time to wirte but I am going to put up a few pictures of our trip over the next couple of days. Here are a couple from our eco-tour of the inlets around Isle of Palms and Capers island. We had a great time and learned alot about coastal ecosystems.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Lovin' the beach
Here are a few pictures we tood a little while ago.
This post is for my sweetie that I am missin'. See ya tomorrow baby!
That empty chair is for you:)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
More pictures
First day of school for my kids
Emma - 4th grade and first year in public school
Luke - 3rd grade and chillin at homeschool with me
Drew - Preschool will never be the same!
Picture update
Here are a few pictures from Emma's 10th birthday party. She had a few friends over and they decorated flip-flops, made jewelry, ate cake, giggled and screamed.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Happy Birthday to Emma
Happy 10th Birthday to my little girl who is not so little anymore. We have had a great night celebrating and will celebrate tomorrow with family. I am so thankful that God let me be her mom.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Homeschooling part 2
I guess it is time to finally post about sending Emma to school since I promised and she started today.
Here are the positive things about sending her to school.
1. She is ready. She tends to get bored at home and needs lots of structure and direction. I know that I could provide that and keep her "unbored" but honestly - that wears me out. She needs the experience of someone besides me organizing her day.
2. I am ready. I didn't cry or even feel like crying as I took her and dropped her off today. It is a little sad when I go in her quiet room. It's very different than sending a 5 year old to school and worrying if she will cry, or find the bathroom, or eat her lunch, or feel afraid. I know she is very independent and responsible. We were impressed with the school and her teacher and feel she is in good hands. She's a tough girl and she can hold her own.
3. There are aspects of school that I can't reproduce at home. They have smart boards for games, specialty classes, group projects and fun science and math classes. Again, I know that I can be creative and fun at home but with all the other pressure of daily stuff - that just doesn't happen for us often enough.
4. It's not set in stone that once she is in school she will stay there. We have said from the first year of homeschooling that we will take it one child at a time and one year and a time. There are so many reasons that I feel like this is a year at school that she needs. Academically there are some things she needs to catch up on and socially she needs to develop some independence. Next year may be different we may go back to homeschooling for a year or two of middle school. We may decide to keep her in the school system. Our decision based on our child. It is a good feeling to know you have a choice about your child's education.
5. I feel peace about our decision. We spent time seeking God and countless hours talking and praying to make sure this was right for us this year. He loves Emma more than we do and has her best in mind. If the time comes to pull her back out and bring her home - He will tell us.
I am not crazy enough to think the year will be perfect or that she will not encounter things I would rather shield her from. I also know that homeschooling is not perfect. We live in an imperfect world. Having a perfect God to hold us through every situation is our only hope.
Have an awesome school year no matter how you educate your child.
Here are the positive things about sending her to school.
1. She is ready. She tends to get bored at home and needs lots of structure and direction. I know that I could provide that and keep her "unbored" but honestly - that wears me out. She needs the experience of someone besides me organizing her day.
2. I am ready. I didn't cry or even feel like crying as I took her and dropped her off today. It is a little sad when I go in her quiet room. It's very different than sending a 5 year old to school and worrying if she will cry, or find the bathroom, or eat her lunch, or feel afraid. I know she is very independent and responsible. We were impressed with the school and her teacher and feel she is in good hands. She's a tough girl and she can hold her own.
3. There are aspects of school that I can't reproduce at home. They have smart boards for games, specialty classes, group projects and fun science and math classes. Again, I know that I can be creative and fun at home but with all the other pressure of daily stuff - that just doesn't happen for us often enough.
4. It's not set in stone that once she is in school she will stay there. We have said from the first year of homeschooling that we will take it one child at a time and one year and a time. There are so many reasons that I feel like this is a year at school that she needs. Academically there are some things she needs to catch up on and socially she needs to develop some independence. Next year may be different we may go back to homeschooling for a year or two of middle school. We may decide to keep her in the school system. Our decision based on our child. It is a good feeling to know you have a choice about your child's education.
5. I feel peace about our decision. We spent time seeking God and countless hours talking and praying to make sure this was right for us this year. He loves Emma more than we do and has her best in mind. If the time comes to pull her back out and bring her home - He will tell us.
I am not crazy enough to think the year will be perfect or that she will not encounter things I would rather shield her from. I also know that homeschooling is not perfect. We live in an imperfect world. Having a perfect God to hold us through every situation is our only hope.
Have an awesome school year no matter how you educate your child.
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