HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Wishing a very happy birthday to my best friend!
He turns 35 today!
We're celebrating with the Texas Rangers...
Happy Birthday, Chris!
I love you...
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Our summer trip to Atlanta & Tennessee
It was a fun road trip! Wyatt did great! We went to Atlanta to visit my stepbrother, Dr. Todd.
I hadn't seen him in quite awhile. He is so fun to talk with and hang out. We had a great time catching up, taking pictures in his front yard, and going for a walk around his neighborhood looking at all the neat homes! Thanks, Uncle Todd for letting us stay with you!
We also went for my sister and brother in law's Tae Kwon Do tournament. They both did very well placing 1st or 2nd in each area they competed. Wyatt learned how to "Hey Yah." He has learned he can't kick without a turtle shell. Thanks Aunt Susan! :) I wasn't sure how I was going to teach him that one...
While we were in Atlanta my dad and Amy drove over, and we caught a Braves game at Turner Field. It was fun and Wyatt enjoyed the baseball but not all the noise.
After our weekend in Atlanta we went to spend a couple of days with Grandmother. Wyatt quickly renamed her, "Honey." It was precious. I couldn't figure out why he called her that except when she called Wyatt "honey." So, great-grandmother is now "honey" which melted her heart. She is doing very well for 84 years old.
After leaving "Honey's house" as Wyatt refers to it. We went to Granddaddy, Grammy, and Uncle Matt's home. Wyatt had lots of fun with Uncle Matt.
He also loves his new sunglasses from Granddaddy and a special thanks Grammy for the Organic Grape Juice and organic peanut butter cookies. They helped make our trip home easier!
All through the trip Wyatt kept saying, "I go home." I would have to say not today Wyatt we are... and we would go about that day. Today Wyatt said, "No go home." However, we are home for awhile enjoying the rest of our summer!
It was a fun road trip! Wyatt did great! We went to Atlanta to visit my stepbrother, Dr. Todd.
I hadn't seen him in quite awhile. He is so fun to talk with and hang out. We had a great time catching up, taking pictures in his front yard, and going for a walk around his neighborhood looking at all the neat homes! Thanks, Uncle Todd for letting us stay with you!
We also went for my sister and brother in law's Tae Kwon Do tournament. They both did very well placing 1st or 2nd in each area they competed. Wyatt learned how to "Hey Yah." He has learned he can't kick without a turtle shell. Thanks Aunt Susan! :) I wasn't sure how I was going to teach him that one...
While we were in Atlanta my dad and Amy drove over, and we caught a Braves game at Turner Field. It was fun and Wyatt enjoyed the baseball but not all the noise.
After our weekend in Atlanta we went to spend a couple of days with Grandmother. Wyatt quickly renamed her, "Honey." It was precious. I couldn't figure out why he called her that except when she called Wyatt "honey." So, great-grandmother is now "honey" which melted her heart. She is doing very well for 84 years old.
After leaving "Honey's house" as Wyatt refers to it. We went to Granddaddy, Grammy, and Uncle Matt's home. Wyatt had lots of fun with Uncle Matt.
He also loves his new sunglasses from Granddaddy and a special thanks Grammy for the Organic Grape Juice and organic peanut butter cookies. They helped make our trip home easier!
All through the trip Wyatt kept saying, "I go home." I would have to say not today Wyatt we are... and we would go about that day. Today Wyatt said, "No go home." However, we are home for awhile enjoying the rest of our summer!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
What attracts a fly...
My mom and stepdad are out of town. Being the great husband I have...he went over to mow their yard before they come home. It looks very nice if I do say so....he also came home and said that something smelled very bad at their house.
So, we went over there to see if we could determine exactly what was making this awful smell. Thoughts of a dead animal came to mind, dead fish in the fish tank, stinky garbage, but nothing could define the aroma that left the garage when I opened the garage door. Immediately, I gasped and knew this couldn't be good. I braced myself to see a dead animal. I used my nose and quickly found that yes...the freezer was not working.
I can not begin to tell you how stinky it was...the aroma had filled the inside of the house. I sent Chris (gagging) into the house with Wyatt and began to empty the freezer... thawed out. Flies somehow had this keen sense and began swarming around the rotten food. Fortunately, since they have horses there was fly spray and I was not afraid to use it. This was the WORST thing I have ever done in my life. It is worse than a poopy diaper, another child's poopy diaper, throwup from a kid, throwup from multiple kids in your classroom, and well...I can't begin to tell you the smell of ROTTEN food!
Chris brought a candle out to set beside the freezer. I wafted the smell of cucumber melon and began again to fill trashbags of rotten food. As the freezer was emptied, Chris brought 409 and cleaned the garage floor and inside of the freezer. The smell slowly changed but somehow lingered in my clothes. Again, this is the worst thing I have ever done. Lesson learned make sure your freezer stays plugged in with the door closed and working. If in doubt empty contents immediately.
The GOOD NEWS is that they now have a clean freezer, clean garage, and a good smelling house from ALL of the candles that have been lit. Yes, we blew them out before we left. I am not exactly sure what happened but hopefully the freezer will work again as now it is sitting CLEAN airing out. There are also 3 trashcans sitting ready for pickup on Tuesday. I don't recommend opening them. Thank God for trash men is all I can say. You know attracting flies is not recommended with rotten food.
Another post later of our recent trip to Atlanta and Tennessee!
My mom and stepdad are out of town. Being the great husband I have...he went over to mow their yard before they come home. It looks very nice if I do say so....he also came home and said that something smelled very bad at their house.
So, we went over there to see if we could determine exactly what was making this awful smell. Thoughts of a dead animal came to mind, dead fish in the fish tank, stinky garbage, but nothing could define the aroma that left the garage when I opened the garage door. Immediately, I gasped and knew this couldn't be good. I braced myself to see a dead animal. I used my nose and quickly found that yes...the freezer was not working.
I can not begin to tell you how stinky it was...the aroma had filled the inside of the house. I sent Chris (gagging) into the house with Wyatt and began to empty the freezer... thawed out. Flies somehow had this keen sense and began swarming around the rotten food. Fortunately, since they have horses there was fly spray and I was not afraid to use it. This was the WORST thing I have ever done in my life. It is worse than a poopy diaper, another child's poopy diaper, throwup from a kid, throwup from multiple kids in your classroom, and well...I can't begin to tell you the smell of ROTTEN food!
Chris brought a candle out to set beside the freezer. I wafted the smell of cucumber melon and began again to fill trashbags of rotten food. As the freezer was emptied, Chris brought 409 and cleaned the garage floor and inside of the freezer. The smell slowly changed but somehow lingered in my clothes. Again, this is the worst thing I have ever done. Lesson learned make sure your freezer stays plugged in with the door closed and working. If in doubt empty contents immediately.
The GOOD NEWS is that they now have a clean freezer, clean garage, and a good smelling house from ALL of the candles that have been lit. Yes, we blew them out before we left. I am not exactly sure what happened but hopefully the freezer will work again as now it is sitting CLEAN airing out. There are also 3 trashcans sitting ready for pickup on Tuesday. I don't recommend opening them. Thank God for trash men is all I can say. You know attracting flies is not recommended with rotten food.
Another post later of our recent trip to Atlanta and Tennessee!
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Don't forget to check out Chris's Blog about gadgets and other cool stuff and visit GrubbsAutos.com to order that new to you car.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Swing Batter Batter Swing...
Our summer has been full of baseball.
We went to the Ranger ACU Day out at the Ballpark.
We also ran into our favorite niece and nephew!
Then we went on a little road trip to St. Louis. The new Busch stadium is quite a site. It was fun taking a tour of the ballpark.
We then traveled up to see Grandpa and Grandma Grubbs. Wyatt enjoyed his time riding on the tractor...
and playing in the sprinkler with Hunter.
We had a nice visit...and stopped back by St. Louis to catch a game in Busch stadium.
It was a great road trip. Wyatt did so good in the truck. He was quite a trooper!
Our summer has been full of baseball.
We went to the Ranger ACU Day out at the Ballpark.
We also ran into our favorite niece and nephew!
Then we went on a little road trip to St. Louis. The new Busch stadium is quite a site. It was fun taking a tour of the ballpark.
We then traveled up to see Grandpa and Grandma Grubbs. Wyatt enjoyed his time riding on the tractor...
and playing in the sprinkler with Hunter.
We had a nice visit...and stopped back by St. Louis to catch a game in Busch stadium.
It was a great road trip. Wyatt did so good in the truck. He was quite a trooper!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Summer is here, and we are in full swing! We've been having lots of fun!
We've been to Chuck E Cheese and learned to drive!
A baseball game to see the Texas Rangers.
The arboretum to plant flowers.
We've spent lots of time with "Naneee."
And snuck in some naps too!
We hope your summer is in full swing. Chris also has his website up and running...check it out at
http://www.grubbsautos.com
We've been to Chuck E Cheese and learned to drive!
A baseball game to see the Texas Rangers.
The arboretum to plant flowers.
We've spent lots of time with "Naneee."
And snuck in some naps too!
We hope your summer is in full swing. Chris also has his website up and running...check it out athttp://www.grubbsautos.com
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Another trip to the doctor:
Last night, Wyatt pointed to his ear and said, "Hurt, hurt." It broke my heart into pieces. For a little boy who doesn't talk very much, he clearly spoke how he felt. I couldn't do a thing about it except hold his ear and rock him to sleep. This morning we went to the doctor and Wyatt has an ear infection in his left ear. We're glad that is all that it is, but I didn't like hearing that little voice look up at me with his big blue eyes and say hurt.
By the way, Monday was the school board meeting, and I am officially an assistant principal. There were also 3 teachers from my current campus (Tammy, Jackie, and Anna) that came and 2 from my new campus (they said they were there so they would start out on a good note - ha ha). My new principal was there along with her husband and Chris, Wyatt, and Vicki helped to celebrate the official occasion as well.
Chris' business is going well. He will be up and running soon. There is so much paperwork to do and so many little details, but he is almost there. Keep him in your prayers as he begins this new path!
Last night, Wyatt pointed to his ear and said, "Hurt, hurt." It broke my heart into pieces. For a little boy who doesn't talk very much, he clearly spoke how he felt. I couldn't do a thing about it except hold his ear and rock him to sleep. This morning we went to the doctor and Wyatt has an ear infection in his left ear. We're glad that is all that it is, but I didn't like hearing that little voice look up at me with his big blue eyes and say hurt.
By the way, Monday was the school board meeting, and I am officially an assistant principal. There were also 3 teachers from my current campus (Tammy, Jackie, and Anna) that came and 2 from my new campus (they said they were there so they would start out on a good note - ha ha). My new principal was there along with her husband and Chris, Wyatt, and Vicki helped to celebrate the official occasion as well.
Chris' business is going well. He will be up and running soon. There is so much paperwork to do and so many little details, but he is almost there. Keep him in your prayers as he begins this new path!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
TODAY!
It was an emotional roller coaster! I took my students to the Rangers Ballpark on a field trip. I received a phone call that said I didn't get the AP position at one of the schools I had interviewed for. I wasn't too disappointed as my top pick was still lingering out there. I enjoyed the day with my students and Chris and Wyatt. They came on the field trip too. It was a fun day with them. I'll post pictures of Wyatt later. I got back to school and my principal did everything she could to avoid me. I knew it wasn't good....and I was frustrated. So, I packed up 6 cabinets and 2 bookshelves in my room of stuff that I wanted to bring home and had students helping me take it to my car. The secretary came out and my principal came out wandering what I was doing. I simply said taking a few things home. I was done and went back to my room. At 2:30 here comes my principal and asks me to come to the office. We sit down and she starts asking me about this other school. I just knew she was bracing me for a huge let down. I begin explaining and in walks the principal of the school that I really wanted to go to with a huge bouquet of red roses in this beautiful arrangement. I jumped up and started screaming, "She picked me! She picked me!" I have been recommended for the assistant principal position at Floyd Elementary in Mesquite. I am very excited! I have to meet with the superintendent next week and then be confirmed at the board meeting. Thanks for all of your prayers. God has placed me at a wonderful school where I know I can be an example for him.
It was an emotional roller coaster! I took my students to the Rangers Ballpark on a field trip. I received a phone call that said I didn't get the AP position at one of the schools I had interviewed for. I wasn't too disappointed as my top pick was still lingering out there. I enjoyed the day with my students and Chris and Wyatt. They came on the field trip too. It was a fun day with them. I'll post pictures of Wyatt later. I got back to school and my principal did everything she could to avoid me. I knew it wasn't good....and I was frustrated. So, I packed up 6 cabinets and 2 bookshelves in my room of stuff that I wanted to bring home and had students helping me take it to my car. The secretary came out and my principal came out wandering what I was doing. I simply said taking a few things home. I was done and went back to my room. At 2:30 here comes my principal and asks me to come to the office. We sit down and she starts asking me about this other school. I just knew she was bracing me for a huge let down. I begin explaining and in walks the principal of the school that I really wanted to go to with a huge bouquet of red roses in this beautiful arrangement. I jumped up and started screaming, "She picked me! She picked me!" I have been recommended for the assistant principal position at Floyd Elementary in Mesquite. I am very excited! I have to meet with the superintendent next week and then be confirmed at the board meeting. Thanks for all of your prayers. God has placed me at a wonderful school where I know I can be an example for him.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
An update...
Last night, Wyatt hit his head on the concrete. It swelled up into a knot above his right eyebrow. It looked horrible. I called my brother who is a doctor and talked with him and Wyatt seems to be fine. It is such an awful feeling to watch your child hurt.
On another note, Wyatt went to the Aquarium today with his buddies. He had fun and makes the most adorable fish face! :) Very cute...
Interviews, well I have been on 3. I had one Mon, Tues, and today. I didn't get the one on Monday. It just wasn't the right fit. The others should be in touch with me tomorrow. We'll see how it goes....I have to keep telling myself that God has a plan. I really see myself at one of the schools. I know I could make a positive difference there, but what I think and what God thinks might be different. :)
Till tomorrow...
Last night, Wyatt hit his head on the concrete. It swelled up into a knot above his right eyebrow. It looked horrible. I called my brother who is a doctor and talked with him and Wyatt seems to be fine. It is such an awful feeling to watch your child hurt.
On another note, Wyatt went to the Aquarium today with his buddies. He had fun and makes the most adorable fish face! :) Very cute...
Interviews, well I have been on 3. I had one Mon, Tues, and today. I didn't get the one on Monday. It just wasn't the right fit. The others should be in touch with me tomorrow. We'll see how it goes....I have to keep telling myself that God has a plan. I really see myself at one of the schools. I know I could make a positive difference there, but what I think and what God thinks might be different. :)
Till tomorrow...
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The interviews begin...
It is that time of year when interviews begin for assistant principal in Mesquite ISD. This year unlike years in the past there are several openings and I have already had principals contact me. Tonight was the Mesquite Foundation fundraiser with a concert by Robert Earl Keen. He was the main reason Chris and I wanted to go. It was great! We had fun and I got to know 4 other principals. Some good face time you could say. So, if you could add me to your prayer list this weekend and Monday(my interviews) that God will put me at a school that is the right place for me, I'd appreciate it.
On another note, Wyatt's favorite place to go right now is the park. He loves the slide...climbing up it that is! :)
It is that time of year when interviews begin for assistant principal in Mesquite ISD. This year unlike years in the past there are several openings and I have already had principals contact me. Tonight was the Mesquite Foundation fundraiser with a concert by Robert Earl Keen. He was the main reason Chris and I wanted to go. It was great! We had fun and I got to know 4 other principals. Some good face time you could say. So, if you could add me to your prayer list this weekend and Monday(my interviews) that God will put me at a school that is the right place for me, I'd appreciate it.
On another note, Wyatt's favorite place to go right now is the park. He loves the slide...climbing up it that is! :)
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Some fun weekends....
We went to Tennessee to visit my Grandmother for her 84th birthday. We enjoyed our stay and it is always yummy to eat her chocolate cake she prepares every time we come. Here is Wyatt and his Great Grandmother:
Wyatt also enjoyed some special time with Granddaddy and Uncle Matt.
We've also been to the coldest baseball game in Rangers history. Wyatt really enjoyed "baball!" It was 38 degrees...he had 6 layers on...we left in the 6th inning...yes the Rangers won!
Easter was fun! We took some pictures in the bluebonnets! They are just beautiful this year.
Wyatt also went on an Easter Egg Hunt. At the end of the hunt, the Easter Bunny brought Wyatt a t-ball set. The day after the Rangers game. He plays everyday! (Thanks Nana and Gramps)
Well, that's what we've been up to!
Oh and Wyatt's new phrase, "Hey Dude!" Thanks, Uncle Matt!
We went to Tennessee to visit my Grandmother for her 84th birthday. We enjoyed our stay and it is always yummy to eat her chocolate cake she prepares every time we come. Here is Wyatt and his Great Grandmother:
Wyatt also enjoyed some special time with Granddaddy and Uncle Matt.
We've also been to the coldest baseball game in Rangers history. Wyatt really enjoyed "baball!" It was 38 degrees...he had 6 layers on...we left in the 6th inning...yes the Rangers won!
Easter was fun! We took some pictures in the bluebonnets! They are just beautiful this year.
Wyatt also went on an Easter Egg Hunt. At the end of the hunt, the Easter Bunny brought Wyatt a t-ball set. The day after the Rangers game. He plays everyday! (Thanks Nana and Gramps)
Well, that's what we've been up to! Oh and Wyatt's new phrase, "Hey Dude!" Thanks, Uncle Matt!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
29...March 27th
Today was a special day for me! It's my birthday!
Here are my top 29 things I love from my years:
1. 1978 Being born :)
2. 1979 Living on Morton Road
3. 1980 Picking strawberries from the strawberry patch at the back of our field
4. 1981 Going fishing with my dad, Charlie the cow, and our pony Jinglebell
5. 1982 Mrs. Judy my kindergarten teacher (I loved her smiley face stamp)
6. 1983 Showing horses at Triune
7. 1984 Afternoons at Grandmothers house
8. 1985 Vacations to Datona Beach, Florida with Nana and Popo
9. 1986 Short Mountain Bible Camp (Living on the mountain for the summer)
10. 1987 My best friends, Stacy Walker, Zan Smith, and Suzzane Murray (I wonder what happened to these girls...I ran into Zan at ACU my freshman year)
11. 1988 We moved to Texas (While I was sad at the time, it has turned out to be a blessing)
12. 1989 Friends from Highland Oaks (Kayla Armstrong Cansler) She just had a precious baby girl!
13. 1990 Tight rolling my jeans :)
14. 1991 The junior high years-playing volleyball, basketball, running track, and cheerleading
15. 1992 Soul Quest Church Camp
16. 1993 Making high school cheerleader and my lifelong friends Summer and Jenny
17. 1994 Getting my driver's license (who can forget the Chevy Crew Cab)
18. 1995 Junior Scholar Summer at ACU
19. 1996 Graduating from High School
20. 1997 Summer in Washington DC
21. 1998 Meeting Chris Grubbs
22. 1999 Graduating from ACU with bachelor's degree
23. 2000 Marrying the man of my dreams
24. 2001 Buying our 1st house
25. 2002 The beginning of my teaching career
26. 2003 Baseball Season Tickets
27. 2004 Graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce with master's degree
28. 2005 Blessed with our first child, Wyatt
29. 2006 The health and blessings of my family
The beginning of 29 and counting...2007...happy blessings to all of my family and friends!
Today was a special day for me! It's my birthday!
Here are my top 29 things I love from my years:
1. 1978 Being born :)
2. 1979 Living on Morton Road
3. 1980 Picking strawberries from the strawberry patch at the back of our field
4. 1981 Going fishing with my dad, Charlie the cow, and our pony Jinglebell
5. 1982 Mrs. Judy my kindergarten teacher (I loved her smiley face stamp)
6. 1983 Showing horses at Triune
7. 1984 Afternoons at Grandmothers house
8. 1985 Vacations to Datona Beach, Florida with Nana and Popo
9. 1986 Short Mountain Bible Camp (Living on the mountain for the summer)
10. 1987 My best friends, Stacy Walker, Zan Smith, and Suzzane Murray (I wonder what happened to these girls...I ran into Zan at ACU my freshman year)
11. 1988 We moved to Texas (While I was sad at the time, it has turned out to be a blessing)
12. 1989 Friends from Highland Oaks (Kayla Armstrong Cansler) She just had a precious baby girl!
13. 1990 Tight rolling my jeans :)
14. 1991 The junior high years-playing volleyball, basketball, running track, and cheerleading
15. 1992 Soul Quest Church Camp
16. 1993 Making high school cheerleader and my lifelong friends Summer and Jenny
17. 1994 Getting my driver's license (who can forget the Chevy Crew Cab)
18. 1995 Junior Scholar Summer at ACU
19. 1996 Graduating from High School
20. 1997 Summer in Washington DC
21. 1998 Meeting Chris Grubbs
22. 1999 Graduating from ACU with bachelor's degree
23. 2000 Marrying the man of my dreams
24. 2001 Buying our 1st house
25. 2002 The beginning of my teaching career
26. 2003 Baseball Season Tickets
27. 2004 Graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce with master's degree
28. 2005 Blessed with our first child, Wyatt
29. 2006 The health and blessings of my family
The beginning of 29 and counting...2007...happy blessings to all of my family and friends!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Monday, March 19
I usually don't tell stories about my adventures in Ag land, but this story I think I'll share. Most of you know that I have a bachelors degree in Agribusiness. I grew up participating in 4-H, and I have a love for the farm and ranching industry.
Well tonight after a long day at school and a meeting after school, I went to my mom's house to eat dinner and pick up Wyatt. He was helping Nana, as he calls her, in the garden. They were preparing to plant seeds. Wyatt wanted to feed the horses in the barn. So being the helpful daughter and wanting to create happy memories with Wyatt, I thought we would go and feed. I probably haven't fed the horses since I was in high school or maybe once or twice when my mom was out of town, but nevertheless I was going to share this experience with my son. I mean he should have the joy in stepping in horse stalls and getting to pet Zach or "Zaza" as he calls him. So off we went to feed the horses...Wyatt in his shirt, jeans, and shoes and I in my starched white shirt, cropped black pants, and high heels! Too bad we didn't have a camera!
Friday, March 16
Day 5 of Spring Break
We had a great day staying at home. We planted flowers in the flower beds, took time to watch some worms crawl, go for a walk, and sit and watch the neighbor mow his yard. Wyatt really enjoyed being outside today. He and Remington, our dog, were watching our neighbor in this picture.
Wyatt also took time to ride his big wheel!
I usually don't tell stories about my adventures in Ag land, but this story I think I'll share. Most of you know that I have a bachelors degree in Agribusiness. I grew up participating in 4-H, and I have a love for the farm and ranching industry.
Well tonight after a long day at school and a meeting after school, I went to my mom's house to eat dinner and pick up Wyatt. He was helping Nana, as he calls her, in the garden. They were preparing to plant seeds. Wyatt wanted to feed the horses in the barn. So being the helpful daughter and wanting to create happy memories with Wyatt, I thought we would go and feed. I probably haven't fed the horses since I was in high school or maybe once or twice when my mom was out of town, but nevertheless I was going to share this experience with my son. I mean he should have the joy in stepping in horse stalls and getting to pet Zach or "Zaza" as he calls him. So off we went to feed the horses...Wyatt in his shirt, jeans, and shoes and I in my starched white shirt, cropped black pants, and high heels! Too bad we didn't have a camera!
Friday, March 16
Day 5 of Spring Break
We had a great day staying at home. We planted flowers in the flower beds, took time to watch some worms crawl, go for a walk, and sit and watch the neighbor mow his yard. Wyatt really enjoyed being outside today. He and Remington, our dog, were watching our neighbor in this picture.
Wyatt also took time to ride his big wheel!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Day 4 of Spring Break
Today Wyatt went to school and I went shopping and to get a hair cut. I just love getting my hair cut. My hair guy is wonderful. I love how you can sit down in the chair and he just makes you feel beautiful all over again. He is very talented. When I picked Wyatt up from school we dropped my car off to be repaired. The gas light has been staying on and "driving" me crazy. So, the good news is that it is just the sensor. I thought maybe the fuel pump might be going out, but we are safe! Chris met us there and we continued our shoe shopping adventure. Wyatt loves shopping for shoes or as he says, "Shooooesss." He is beginning to talk more and say more words. He is so cute when he says ease for cheese and please. I guess we need to work on those beginning sounds a little.
Day 3 of Spring Break
Wyatt and I went to the Fort Worth Zoo with our friends Jackie and Jayda. Wyatt's favorite part of the day was not the animals but riding the Yellow Rose Express. He kept on saying, "Whoo Whoo!" He loved the train.
Wyatt also loved seeing the animals. He wasn't quite sure what to think of the Hippo and Rhino, but loved the elephants, lions, and gorillas. One recommendation to everyone, don't go to the zoo on Wednesday (half price day) of spring break. It was a zoo of people!
Today Wyatt went to school and I went shopping and to get a hair cut. I just love getting my hair cut. My hair guy is wonderful. I love how you can sit down in the chair and he just makes you feel beautiful all over again. He is very talented. When I picked Wyatt up from school we dropped my car off to be repaired. The gas light has been staying on and "driving" me crazy. So, the good news is that it is just the sensor. I thought maybe the fuel pump might be going out, but we are safe! Chris met us there and we continued our shoe shopping adventure. Wyatt loves shopping for shoes or as he says, "Shooooesss." He is beginning to talk more and say more words. He is so cute when he says ease for cheese and please. I guess we need to work on those beginning sounds a little.
Day 3 of Spring Break
Wyatt and I went to the Fort Worth Zoo with our friends Jackie and Jayda. Wyatt's favorite part of the day was not the animals but riding the Yellow Rose Express. He kept on saying, "Whoo Whoo!" He loved the train.
Wyatt also loved seeing the animals. He wasn't quite sure what to think of the Hippo and Rhino, but loved the elephants, lions, and gorillas. One recommendation to everyone, don't go to the zoo on Wednesday (half price day) of spring break. It was a zoo of people!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Day 2 of Spring Break~
Today we went to the Arboretum. It was cloudy outside, and I wasn't sure if we would stay dry or not but we went anyway. We picked up some of our friends and were off. We arrived at the Arboretum to be greeted by 8 parking attendants. I wasn't sure if they needed that many, but it was a sea of orange vests and the aroma of fresh flowers.
We began by having our picture taken with a live bunny. It was so cute! The photographer will send the picture in about a week so I'll post it later. Wyatt and Jayda each made a sunflower with birdseed, sun visors, and colored a picture of a tulip. They had a great time playing and running in the grass too. For lunch, we sat in the children's garden. No one else was there so it was as if we had our own private area of the garden with children's music playing in the background. The day turned out to be beautiful. We left just in time to come home and take naps! We had a special day in the gardens!
Here is some of the fun we had today!
Splashing in the pools!
This is one of the "tree houses." There was a water mister coming from the top of the house. It made it look cloudy. Wyatt was trying to touch the water.
By the way, for those of you who are wondering...yes I did win the cookie dough contest with my class. Thanks for ordering. They were quite amazed and we had some good life lessons come from it. The cookie dough will be delivered the end of March, but in the meantime...we are enjoying SPRING BREAK and I am enjoying just being a stay at home mom!
Monday, March 12, 2007
Day 1 of Spring Break
Today was a fun day. Wyatt went to Sunshine School, and I got to sleep in. I kept waking up every 30 minutes, but I so wanted to sleep in so I just laid there in hopes that I would go back to sleep. I eventually gave in and got up. I did some shopping today and had lunch with Chris. I picked up Wyatt from school and we went shopping. We visited the Super Target. I loved it. I wish we had one closer to us. When we got home we played outside, went to the park, and cooked dinner. Tomorrow we are off to the Arboretum! :)
Today was a fun day. Wyatt went to Sunshine School, and I got to sleep in. I kept waking up every 30 minutes, but I so wanted to sleep in so I just laid there in hopes that I would go back to sleep. I eventually gave in and got up. I did some shopping today and had lunch with Chris. I picked up Wyatt from school and we went shopping. We visited the Super Target. I loved it. I wish we had one closer to us. When we got home we played outside, went to the park, and cooked dinner. Tomorrow we are off to the Arboretum! :)
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
SPRING BREAK...
The countdown begins! Wyatt is on Spring Break from his preschool this week, but I am off ALL of next week. I am really looking forward to it! I know several of you are stay at home moms, so any ideas for us to venture off and partake in? I was thinking of the zoo. Wyatt has not been there yet, and he loves animals. Any suggestions...have a great week!
The countdown begins! Wyatt is on Spring Break from his preschool this week, but I am off ALL of next week. I am really looking forward to it! I know several of you are stay at home moms, so any ideas for us to venture off and partake in? I was thinking of the zoo. Wyatt has not been there yet, and he loves animals. Any suggestions...have a great week!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
A CHALLENGE WITH 4TH GRADERS!
Well, as all of you know I teach a classroom full of 10 year olds who
have taken on the challenge to beat me in cookie dough fundraising. I
told them I wouldn't try very hard, so that is why I am posting this. We are having a cookie dough fundraiser at school. The students
are trying to beat me in selling tubs of cookie dough. The money raised
gets divided among the teachers on my campus to spend on things we need
for our classroom. So...I really like this fundraiser. Thanks for your
support. If you would like to order please email me at hgrubbs@mesquiteisd.org.
Theseare the kinds of cookie dough available:
For only $10 -
Snickerdoodle
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chunk
Oatmeal Raisin
Sugar Cookie
Peanut Butter
For only $12 -
Candy Cookie with m&m's
Double Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Mint Chip Cookie
White Chunk Macadamia Nut
Coconut Macaroon Cookie
Play-n-bake (4 mini tubs of sugar cookies in yellow, red, blue, and
green)
Thanks again for your support!
Well, as all of you know I teach a classroom full of 10 year olds who
have taken on the challenge to beat me in cookie dough fundraising. I
told them I wouldn't try very hard, so that is why I am posting this. We are having a cookie dough fundraiser at school. The students
are trying to beat me in selling tubs of cookie dough. The money raised
gets divided among the teachers on my campus to spend on things we need
for our classroom. So...I really like this fundraiser. Thanks for your
support. If you would like to order please email me at hgrubbs@mesquiteisd.org.
Theseare the kinds of cookie dough available:
For only $10 -
Snickerdoodle
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chunk
Oatmeal Raisin
Sugar Cookie
Peanut Butter
For only $12 -
Candy Cookie with m&m's
Double Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Mint Chip Cookie
White Chunk Macadamia Nut
Coconut Macaroon Cookie
Play-n-bake (4 mini tubs of sugar cookies in yellow, red, blue, and
green)
Thanks again for your support!
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
There is nothing more precious than after a long day with 20 children walking in to pick up your little one. Today when I picked up Wyatt from Mrs. Pam's house, I walked in the door and said, "Hi!" Wyatt came running at full speed and yelled, "Mama, Mama!" I knelt down and picked him up as he came crashing into my arms. He looked me straight in the face and said his 2 syllable Texas "Hi!" What a great way to come home.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The power of a child...
Today Wyatt went to school with me for an hour. His sitter is sick, and Chris had a conference call this morning. So, Wyatt went with me and then I brought him home and Chris watched him the rest of the day.
At school, there was a student in ISS. He was sitting in the Assistant Principal's office with his head slumped down on his desk discouraged and well probably trying to go to sleep. I walked in and asked this child if he could do me a favor. I already have a relationship with this student. I taught him in the 1st grade and he is now is 6th grade. He lives with his Great Aunt if that is any help to his background and home life. He looked up and said, "Oh, hey Mrs. Grubbs." I needed to go into my principal's office to help with some paperwork for TAKS. I asked this child if he could read to Wyatt while I met with our principal. He looked at me and smiled. I told Wyatt that he could read his books to this boy. As soon as I set Wyatt down he ran over to the boy and reached up with both arms and climbed into his lap. It was the most precious sight I had every seen. The boy and Wyatt sat and read books for about 30 minutes. I later took in blocks and crayons. They played with blocks, drew pictures, and read stories for an hour and a half. The boy who was discouraged about life was brought a ray of sunshine through my little one today. Christ said, "Let the little children come unto me." How precious to watch the power of God in your child reach out to brighten the day and life of another.
Today Wyatt went to school with me for an hour. His sitter is sick, and Chris had a conference call this morning. So, Wyatt went with me and then I brought him home and Chris watched him the rest of the day.
At school, there was a student in ISS. He was sitting in the Assistant Principal's office with his head slumped down on his desk discouraged and well probably trying to go to sleep. I walked in and asked this child if he could do me a favor. I already have a relationship with this student. I taught him in the 1st grade and he is now is 6th grade. He lives with his Great Aunt if that is any help to his background and home life. He looked up and said, "Oh, hey Mrs. Grubbs." I needed to go into my principal's office to help with some paperwork for TAKS. I asked this child if he could read to Wyatt while I met with our principal. He looked at me and smiled. I told Wyatt that he could read his books to this boy. As soon as I set Wyatt down he ran over to the boy and reached up with both arms and climbed into his lap. It was the most precious sight I had every seen. The boy and Wyatt sat and read books for about 30 minutes. I later took in blocks and crayons. They played with blocks, drew pictures, and read stories for an hour and a half. The boy who was discouraged about life was brought a ray of sunshine through my little one today. Christ said, "Let the little children come unto me." How precious to watch the power of God in your child reach out to brighten the day and life of another.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Chris and I had a great weekend in Abilene. We went to ACU's Sing Song performance. We hadn't been back since I graduated. This time though, I attended in regular clothes rather than a Minnie Mouse costume. We stayed with the Beard's. They are such great friends. We always have a nice time with them. Erica had been blessed by God with the gift of hospitality and Cary is always so thoughtful. We each enjoyed our weekend of adult time!
Wyatt spent the weekend at Granny & Gramps house. He loves to go over there because he always gets to go to the barn and pet ZaZa otherwise known as Zack. Our pony, Zack, has been around for many years. He is 28 and still hanging in there. He is on his 2nd generation of riders! Wyatt had a great time.
On Monday, I took Wyatt to the Doctor. He has an ear infection is both ears and maybe that is our answer as to why he has not been sleeping through the night. He seems to be responding to the medicine and should be better in a few days!
Today was the Writing TAKS for my 4th graders. I just hate the pressure that is put on teachers and students. I believe there should be some form of accountability but when you have your smartest child still at school at 4:45pm frustrated there is something that is not right about the situation. Don't get me wrong, I am VERY proud of each of my students and I know they all did their best. I just wish there could be some other way. In reflecting on today, I tell my students that they should end their writing with a "truism" otherwise known as a saying. So here is mine for today and my students favorite..."All is well that ends well."
Wyatt spent the weekend at Granny & Gramps house. He loves to go over there because he always gets to go to the barn and pet ZaZa otherwise known as Zack. Our pony, Zack, has been around for many years. He is 28 and still hanging in there. He is on his 2nd generation of riders! Wyatt had a great time.
On Monday, I took Wyatt to the Doctor. He has an ear infection is both ears and maybe that is our answer as to why he has not been sleeping through the night. He seems to be responding to the medicine and should be better in a few days!
Today was the Writing TAKS for my 4th graders. I just hate the pressure that is put on teachers and students. I believe there should be some form of accountability but when you have your smartest child still at school at 4:45pm frustrated there is something that is not right about the situation. Don't get me wrong, I am VERY proud of each of my students and I know they all did their best. I just wish there could be some other way. In reflecting on today, I tell my students that they should end their writing with a "truism" otherwise known as a saying. So here is mine for today and my students favorite..."All is well that ends well."
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Last night, I went to dinner with some of my lifelong friends. It was GREAT! We had so much fun. Those girls are such an inspiration everytime I am around them. They challenge me spiritually, allow me to reflect on my own personal life and challenge me to be a better person, we laugh, we remember, and we have fun. I thank God for putting special women in my life like them. I love our dinner dates!
Today is Valentine's Day and Chris is sick. He has a cold. No fever, but it is moving to his chest and that isn't the best. We are suppose to go to Abilene this weekend for Sing Song. I hope he feels better soon. Wyatt's day was special too. He shared Valentine cars with his buddies and tomorrow we are sending his Valentine cars and cupcakes to school. :) Better late than never!
In other news, Chris heard from HR today at Sprint. He received the official word today that his last day to work at Sprint will be March 30, 2007. It's been a good eleven years so he will enjoy his 30 weeks of pay that he has coming. Thank you all for your prayers I know that God will guide Chris to his next career and we would appreciate your prayers about this exciting change.
To all of you...happy valentine's day! Hugs!
Today is Valentine's Day and Chris is sick. He has a cold. No fever, but it is moving to his chest and that isn't the best. We are suppose to go to Abilene this weekend for Sing Song. I hope he feels better soon. Wyatt's day was special too. He shared Valentine cars with his buddies and tomorrow we are sending his Valentine cars and cupcakes to school. :) Better late than never!
In other news, Chris heard from HR today at Sprint. He received the official word today that his last day to work at Sprint will be March 30, 2007. It's been a good eleven years so he will enjoy his 30 weeks of pay that he has coming. Thank you all for your prayers I know that God will guide Chris to his next career and we would appreciate your prayers about this exciting change.
To all of you...happy valentine's day! Hugs!
Monday, February 12, 2007
February 12, 2007
Today Wyatt went to school. I felt like such a bad mom. My husband calls me and says we didn't send Wyatt's valentines to school today. I thought they were celebrating on Thursday. We went weeks ago and found these cool valentines with little cars for his friends at school and this yummy cake mix with a heart shape tin to make cupcakes. I was all ready for Wyatt's first Valentine party at school and I missed it. What a crazy mom I am. So, on Thursday if you see my little one with his Valentine cards and cupcakes you'll know why.
Also, the shower on Saturday went great. It is so fun to see others being blessed who totally deserve it. I just loved the chocolate fountains and that is my new number one item on my wish list. It was great to see some of my friends that I hadn't seen in awhile. It is always good to catch up.
Tomorrow, I am going to dinner with some lifelong friends. I have known one of them since 5th grade. The other 2 I have known since I was in 9th grade. We were all roommates at ACU our sophomore year in University Park. That apartment brings back some fun memories! Girls, do you remember the sheet on the wall? I think I'll try to find it and bring it! How funny to read some of those names and comments!
Today Wyatt went to school. I felt like such a bad mom. My husband calls me and says we didn't send Wyatt's valentines to school today. I thought they were celebrating on Thursday. We went weeks ago and found these cool valentines with little cars for his friends at school and this yummy cake mix with a heart shape tin to make cupcakes. I was all ready for Wyatt's first Valentine party at school and I missed it. What a crazy mom I am. So, on Thursday if you see my little one with his Valentine cards and cupcakes you'll know why.
Also, the shower on Saturday went great. It is so fun to see others being blessed who totally deserve it. I just loved the chocolate fountains and that is my new number one item on my wish list. It was great to see some of my friends that I hadn't seen in awhile. It is always good to catch up.
Tomorrow, I am going to dinner with some lifelong friends. I have known one of them since 5th grade. The other 2 I have known since I was in 9th grade. We were all roommates at ACU our sophomore year in University Park. That apartment brings back some fun memories! Girls, do you remember the sheet on the wall? I think I'll try to find it and bring it! How funny to read some of those names and comments!
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
February -
It's has been a long time coming. I know...I have had people tell me to blog, but the honest truth is that our life has been well crazy and every moment is spent and this was a last priority. So, I'll start from today. That is what I do in scrapbooking and blog till I get caught up. :) Hugs to you all.
Christmas was a blessing. Chris learned how to make DVD's. I was really proud of him. He made one of Wyatt's christmas. It was special. We didn't go anywhere this Christmas. We just stayed home and relaxed.
January - Wyatt turned 2. We had a family train party. Wyatt just loves trains. He likes to say woo woo! Just adorable. He also goes to the potty every morning when he gets up and every night when he goes to bed. Then we do a hiney dance. It is just too cute! Something I probably should not have started but oh well. We are going potty! He still loves Mexican food. It is his absolute favorite. He would eat rice and beans at every meal if I let him. He still doesn't talk very much verbally but his signing is amazing. A couple of days ago, he signed excuse me. I was really proud of him. He'll be talking in complete sentences when he gets ready.
School has been hard. My teaching partner was 19 weeks pregnant and lost her baby. So, it has been difficult. Please pray for her and her family.
This past weekend, we had a lady's retreat at our church. It was just amazing. What a blessing to be revitalized in the Lord. I feel like I had a spa for my "mind, body, and soul." This is a great thing because that was the theme. I roomed with my good friend, Rebecca, and we enjoyed a quiet girls time. How special! Maybe the best part was sleeping soundly without interruptions from a little one!
We had our bathrooms tiled this week. This is something that we have always wanted to do, but just never took the time. I also repainted the hall bathroom from red to a brown color. It is more neutral and looks better with the decor of our home. For those of you thinking about painting red it is not on my recommendation list. So, the bathroom is almost finished. Chris has to paint the ceiling edges and add a few touch-ups and it is complete. We are having the carpets cleaned tomorrow and the house cleaned on Friday. So by Friday night, I will have a clean house!
I have also learned how to use a chocolate fountain. I am using it at a shower that I am having at my house this weekend. (Thus having the cleaning of the carpet and house) I'll let you know how the shower goes. :)
Chris also signed up to be on the voluntary layoff at Sprint. We will find out on Feb. 13th if he is granted the layoff. It is possible that they will not let him go, because of his intellectual property. He has been with Sprint 11 years. We just feel that God has a plan for his life, and I know he is ready to do something different. Please pray that God will place him where he needs him and open the doors where God can use him for his service.
Well, lots of random happenings...but that is the update! I'll try to do better blog friends!
It's has been a long time coming. I know...I have had people tell me to blog, but the honest truth is that our life has been well crazy and every moment is spent and this was a last priority. So, I'll start from today. That is what I do in scrapbooking and blog till I get caught up. :) Hugs to you all.
Christmas was a blessing. Chris learned how to make DVD's. I was really proud of him. He made one of Wyatt's christmas. It was special. We didn't go anywhere this Christmas. We just stayed home and relaxed.
January - Wyatt turned 2. We had a family train party. Wyatt just loves trains. He likes to say woo woo! Just adorable. He also goes to the potty every morning when he gets up and every night when he goes to bed. Then we do a hiney dance. It is just too cute! Something I probably should not have started but oh well. We are going potty! He still loves Mexican food. It is his absolute favorite. He would eat rice and beans at every meal if I let him. He still doesn't talk very much verbally but his signing is amazing. A couple of days ago, he signed excuse me. I was really proud of him. He'll be talking in complete sentences when he gets ready.
School has been hard. My teaching partner was 19 weeks pregnant and lost her baby. So, it has been difficult. Please pray for her and her family.
This past weekend, we had a lady's retreat at our church. It was just amazing. What a blessing to be revitalized in the Lord. I feel like I had a spa for my "mind, body, and soul." This is a great thing because that was the theme. I roomed with my good friend, Rebecca, and we enjoyed a quiet girls time. How special! Maybe the best part was sleeping soundly without interruptions from a little one!
We had our bathrooms tiled this week. This is something that we have always wanted to do, but just never took the time. I also repainted the hall bathroom from red to a brown color. It is more neutral and looks better with the decor of our home. For those of you thinking about painting red it is not on my recommendation list. So, the bathroom is almost finished. Chris has to paint the ceiling edges and add a few touch-ups and it is complete. We are having the carpets cleaned tomorrow and the house cleaned on Friday. So by Friday night, I will have a clean house!
I have also learned how to use a chocolate fountain. I am using it at a shower that I am having at my house this weekend. (Thus having the cleaning of the carpet and house) I'll let you know how the shower goes. :)
Chris also signed up to be on the voluntary layoff at Sprint. We will find out on Feb. 13th if he is granted the layoff. It is possible that they will not let him go, because of his intellectual property. He has been with Sprint 11 years. We just feel that God has a plan for his life, and I know he is ready to do something different. Please pray that God will place him where he needs him and open the doors where God can use him for his service.
Well, lots of random happenings...but that is the update! I'll try to do better blog friends!
