Thankful

So busy, so little time, gone from sun up to sun down, working, cleaning, driving, cheering....and I am thankful for it all! If my world suddenly went from "hustle & bustle" to "turtle pace"....I think I would go nuts! Yes, most days I leave at 6am and do not get home until 8:23pm..haha... but when I crawl into my comfy bed and my body melts into my conformed mattress & soft sheets, I say my prayers and give thanks that I am so blessed! I have two beautiful children that I love with all my heart, I have a wonderful job with inspiring students, and fabulous co-workers, I have amazing friends and family that keep me laughing, let me cry, and know exactly what to say when I need it. So, when I feel like pulling my hair out, or feel a tantrum coming on, I take a deep breath and remember I wouldn't have it any other way!

Slow Down Summer!!

I can't believe how fast my summer is going! Lots of swimming, splastown, camping, baseball, basketball, and volleyball have kept us busy! Now it's onto cleaning and getting ready for back to school shopping!!! I'm downloading pics as I type so more summer posts to come!

Last Day of School!!!

Woohoo!!! Today is the last day of school! I will really miss all of my special 5th grade kids! They have been so awesome!!! I will also miss the wonderful teachers and staff that are leaving our school. They are terrific teachers, and great friends! I pray for them all blessed wishes!
Time to Party :>

My Sporty-Girly-Girl!

 

Screencast-o-Matic

Ok well it's not pretty and once again major technical difficulties...but here is my newest assignment (aka fly by the seat of my pants) How to upload your photos to walgreens.com video tutorial
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cXhQVFbyM

Goosebumps and Tears!

Social Networking...UUUGGHHHH

Ok Ok, I know you are asking why so distraught over social networking?? I actually was on facebook for a brief period and really enjoyed it and yes..I even farmed! My whole family is on there from grandparent down to my daughter. It was really fun talking to them and sharing pictures and laughs. Then, when you are faced with a life changing experience, having all of your and your families business out there where people you used to trust and believe in could follow...well I bolted off for the sake of our privacy. At times I miss it. Especially the comments and giggles from friends and family. Yes, I know you can block certain people, but believe me there are friends of friends who in some way will have access to your site. So creating all of these new blogs, wiki's and orkuts have tested my nerves. But who knows, maybe I'll stay on this time...after all --those former relatives are realizing they have missed-- 
"what all I'm made of"!

So click on over to my newest "sites" I have had to create for my Web class...
 http://www.orkut.com/Main#Profile?uid=16256420082768151743
and
http://tastingwhatimmadeof.pbworks.com/w/page/38973082/FrontPage

Tasting...a key word in my life

Cookies and Cupcakes are Tasty Treats...But Cooking with your Mom is Simply Sweet!

To help with the new found expenses of becoming a single mom, my mom and I started making cookies and cupcakes! Ok, really my mom works her tail off and I end up coming over for "the kill"...meaning she usually has everything ready to go and then I show up :>
She has researched and compiled notes, articles, recipes, websites, and stores for us to learn all about this new venture. We have learned a lot, and still have a ways to go, but we are having fun along the way! I have added a slide show to this blog of just a few of our designs...Yum

My Nephew singing with my Brother!!!

Project Freedom-Moms Helping Moms

What an awesome and uplifting day! Moms Helping Moms held the first event called Project Freedom for families in need at San Jacinto Elementary in Conroe I.S.D. Over 146 families were asked to come out and "shop" for clothing and shoes for all of their children. (roughly 500 children)
The racks were set up over-flowing with donated items eagerly awaiting the grateful families. Smiles poured from children who talked about what they were going to wear at school tomorrow. Prayer was offered to those who requested, and hugs were given to those who needed. I have been blessed to work for 3 years with Project Hope for Magnolia Parkway and Smith Elementaries and now with the generous outpouring of support from the communities, we were able to tackle on our 3rd school. We don't want to stop here!! Allowing families to come and pick out neccesities and sometimes gifts for their loved ones all for free, is such an awe-inspiring experience. Watching my pre-teen daughter today personal shop with moms of 4 or 5 children takes time, patience, and a lot of smiling. She was WONDERFUL!! I was so proud of her spirit, kindness, helpfulness, and overall attitude with such a private task. I love you doodle-bug you grew up before my eyes today!
If anyone is interested in learning more about the Moms Helping Moms-Texas ministry, I have posted a link to their website in My Favorites. Donations of all kinds are always greatly appreciated and welcomed. God bless all the volunteers and families that were helped today and may each of us thank Him for all we are able to do!

LBAA Womens Pro Bass Fishing Tour

This would be a dream....Fishing in a wrapped boat in a tournament on Rayburn!! I'm picking out my colors....hehe

Lake Sam Rayburn Largemouth Bass with Kevin VanDam - Fishing Video - Bas...

I was really excited to find this video!! It tells soooo much about Rayburn even though it's a few years old. The cool part is Kevin is fishing in some of my dads favorite spots!!

Houston Heat Baseball 2009-2010

Web Cams and Computers are going to be the death of ME...

The Assignment for my class seemed easy enough. HA! 4 computers...2 webcams...and still an incomplete assignment! 2 Microsoft guys from across the world took over the reigns of my laptop to try and help me out...very creepy but cool! They spent 2 days trying to fix my download issues...nada!! My parents tried with their computers but no go! I cried (go figure), I stressed out, and couldn't believe my luck!! Well I finally decided there was nothing else to do but just upload what I had and deal. Kinda like what we tell our students...just turn in what you have! So here is my project...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQWc_ec8aM!  or just watch it on this blog!

I have another one I want to upload but apparantly I didn't save it right, so when I figure that out, I will have 2!

Night Night...I'm pooped!

Birthday Boy March 28, 2011!!

 It's official...my baby is now in Double Digits!!!! It's seems just like yesterday we were rushing to the hospital at dawn to have him only 48 minutes after arriving! He is such an awesome athlete, excellent student, everyones friend, a true leader, and has a heart as big as Texas...(and he doesn't have any problem giving his mom kisses and hugs in front of the kids at school and I see him a lot!!) He is my big man and I am so proud of my bubby boo, my bry bry, and my big B! Butterflies, eskimos, and zerberts Bryson....Mom loves you and Happy 10th Birthday!


Quarterback

 

Run Forest Run!!



Big Breath!



Bringin' The Heat!

I should really take gymnastics!

...and another one down and another one down...

Swing batta batta!

Big Bat B!

*they call me stretch armstrong*

Home Run King

"I'm Proud to be an American"

Who Me??

"Mom...I'm almost as tall as you, you know"

I'm a ham

My Bubby Boo