The pictures in the header were taken earlier this month when I took the kids to a park to play. Aren't they just so stinkin' cute???? (You know you have to say yes ... right?) ;-)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
P.S. ...
As you can see ... I used up some of that non-existent free time to update the look of the blog. Hope you like it!
The pictures in the header were taken earlier this month when I took the kids to a park to play. Aren't they just so stinkin' cute???? (You know you have to say yes ... right?) ;-)
The pictures in the header were taken earlier this month when I took the kids to a park to play. Aren't they just so stinkin' cute???? (You know you have to say yes ... right?) ;-)
Kalyssa's First Day of School Photos! ... Finally!
I know! I know! I'm falling down on the blogging job! It's been months of practically nothing! So sorry! And yes, I am aware that my blog header is terribly outdated! I think that picture was taken almost 2 years ago! How sad is that? It's on my list of things to do ... in all my spare time! :o)
Speaking of spare time ... you'd think I'd have some now that Kalyssa is in school, wouldn't you? But alas ... I actually feel like I have less. You see, she's not home to entertain the little boy so that means I need to do it. And she's only in school half day so I feel like I drop her off and then I have to turn right around and pick her up again. Next year I should have more free time since Kaden will be in preschool 3 mornings a week. For now it's just the two of us in the mornings.
I have been trying to fill my mornings up training for a 5k though! About 2 years ago a doctor told me I'd never run again. Well, I was never a runner in the first place but that kind of irked me a little bit. So last year I had my back surgery (and wrist surgery earlier this year) and I've been feeling more capable of doing things again. I'm not pain free by any stretch of the imagination but at least vacuuming the house doesn't end up with 3 days in bed afterward anymore. So I got the crazy idea that I would try to run a 5k by the time I turn 40. I will tell you that it is not coming easy to me at all. And the heat and I do not get along either. So progress has been very slow but there is progress. I'm slow but I can now run 2.4 of the 3.1 miles in a single stretch! As hard as it is I've been really committed to it and getting a run in 3-5 days a week since mid-June. I've lost between 8-10 pounds and a full pant size so that is definitely helping to keep me motivated! I turn 40 in December and there are two races in the area before then. If the heat keeps up I might have a hard time making the one in September but I shouldn't have any trouble being ready for the race on December 4th! I will reach my goal! And hopefully by then I will actually learn to like this running thing. Right now we're more aquaintances then friends. :o) But I'm getting there and I feel great!
Now, on to the info you actually came here to see/read! Kalyssa absolutely LOVES Kindergarten! She came home from the school open house (the Friday before school started on the 9th) saying, "I am so excited to learn!" Not excited to meet new friends or have fun, but excited to learn! That was seriously a proud Mommy (and Daddy) moment! We really hope and pray that excitement lives on in her for many many years to come! Everyday she comes home ready to do her homework and frequently I catch her being the teacher to her classroom (that consists of only her brother as the student.) I love getting a glimpse into her school day while she plays. So far we are very happy with her and her teachers and from what I've heard they love her too!
Without further ado ... here is a little parade of photos from her first day!
And I'd like to give serious props to my awesome husband! He is an amazing Dad! He came to the Open House with us and he went in to work late this first day so he could be there to watch this big moment in her life! He's a very loving, fun & involved Dad with his kids! (He even makes them breakfast most every morning!) And he gives me a bunch of nights every month to get out with my girlfriends too! And (get this ... you won't believe it!) he volunteers in our church classrooms (usually the 3 year old rooms but last week it was holding babies) on Sundays and he comes to watch kids for my Mom's group twice a month! Seriously! The man is amazing! And I want him to know that I notice it all and appreciate every bit of it! Love you Honey!!!
Speaking of spare time ... you'd think I'd have some now that Kalyssa is in school, wouldn't you? But alas ... I actually feel like I have less. You see, she's not home to entertain the little boy so that means I need to do it. And she's only in school half day so I feel like I drop her off and then I have to turn right around and pick her up again. Next year I should have more free time since Kaden will be in preschool 3 mornings a week. For now it's just the two of us in the mornings.
I have been trying to fill my mornings up training for a 5k though! About 2 years ago a doctor told me I'd never run again. Well, I was never a runner in the first place but that kind of irked me a little bit. So last year I had my back surgery (and wrist surgery earlier this year) and I've been feeling more capable of doing things again. I'm not pain free by any stretch of the imagination but at least vacuuming the house doesn't end up with 3 days in bed afterward anymore. So I got the crazy idea that I would try to run a 5k by the time I turn 40. I will tell you that it is not coming easy to me at all. And the heat and I do not get along either. So progress has been very slow but there is progress. I'm slow but I can now run 2.4 of the 3.1 miles in a single stretch! As hard as it is I've been really committed to it and getting a run in 3-5 days a week since mid-June. I've lost between 8-10 pounds and a full pant size so that is definitely helping to keep me motivated! I turn 40 in December and there are two races in the area before then. If the heat keeps up I might have a hard time making the one in September but I shouldn't have any trouble being ready for the race on December 4th! I will reach my goal! And hopefully by then I will actually learn to like this running thing. Right now we're more aquaintances then friends. :o) But I'm getting there and I feel great!
Now, on to the info you actually came here to see/read! Kalyssa absolutely LOVES Kindergarten! She came home from the school open house (the Friday before school started on the 9th) saying, "I am so excited to learn!" Not excited to meet new friends or have fun, but excited to learn! That was seriously a proud Mommy (and Daddy) moment! We really hope and pray that excitement lives on in her for many many years to come! Everyday she comes home ready to do her homework and frequently I catch her being the teacher to her classroom (that consists of only her brother as the student.) I love getting a glimpse into her school day while she plays. So far we are very happy with her and her teachers and from what I've heard they love her too!
Without further ado ... here is a little parade of photos from her first day!
And I'd like to give serious props to my awesome husband! He is an amazing Dad! He came to the Open House with us and he went in to work late this first day so he could be there to watch this big moment in her life! He's a very loving, fun & involved Dad with his kids! (He even makes them breakfast most every morning!) And he gives me a bunch of nights every month to get out with my girlfriends too! And (get this ... you won't believe it!) he volunteers in our church classrooms (usually the 3 year old rooms but last week it was holding babies) on Sundays and he comes to watch kids for my Mom's group twice a month! Seriously! The man is amazing! And I want him to know that I notice it all and appreciate every bit of it! Love you Honey!!!
Blessings!
KC, Shari, Kalyssa & Kaden
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Giveaway!!! Newborn Posing Guide by Jacqueline ends 8/1 - Inspire Me Baby
Giveaway!!! Newborn Posing Guide by Jacqueline ends 8/1 - Inspire Me Baby
Check out this awesome giveaway! If you're a photographer (ameteur or pro) or you just want to take some great photos of your baby, enter to win!
Check out this awesome giveaway! If you're a photographer (ameteur or pro) or you just want to take some great photos of your baby, enter to win!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Our little girl ...
Her first graduation! Pre-K and she's as serious as can be! We are so proud of our little girl. She was chosen to hold the bible during the salutes to the American flag, the Christian flag and the bible. She took her job so seriously and did a fantastic job! Of course, she was born for the stage. I say that because after every song she was the only kid taking a bow! :o)
She loves her brother so much and he was so happy to see his "Sissy" up on stage.
It wouldn't be a school function for Kalyssa without a picture of her and her best friend! These girls are positively adorable together. We are so sad that she won't be attending the same school next year but I'm sure there will be lots of play dates in our future!
She loves her brother so much and he was so happy to see his "Sissy" up on stage.
It wouldn't be a school function for Kalyssa without a picture of her and her best friend! These girls are positively adorable together. We are so sad that she won't be attending the same school next year but I'm sure there will be lots of play dates in our future!
Friday, May 21, 2010
It's Official! I'm a real live ARTIST!
I've never considered myself an artist. Never. My best friend says she always has because when we met in high school I would draw stuff in a sketch pad while we were at work. I guess I was fairly decent but I never considered myself good by any stretch of the imagination.
In the early part of the century (2002/2003 maybe) I started paper scrapbooking. Again, I was passable but I wouldn't say good. In 2007 I discovered digital scrapbooking. This changed my life! The paper style was so messy and actually dangerous to have around my young toddler. Still, I was passable. It's been 3 years now and I've taken many classes (at http://www.scrapgirls.com/) on design, techniques and photography. For the last 2 years I've been on the site's Welcoming Committee for their forum. I've loved my place on the team since day one and I still do. Recently they had a call for openings on the Layout Artist team. Not once did I think that I would be chosen but I figured it couldn't hurt to try, right? I had heard that they will give constructive critism and tell you how to improve your skills for the next time you apply so I thought that would be a really good thing for me. Something to work on.
About a month ago I was shocked, to say the least, that they chose me and 3 other very talented ladies out of 45+ applicants to be a Layout Artist. Since then I have been given some assignments and a few of the product designers have asked me to create layouts featuring their new products. This is a HUGE honor in my opinion!
So, I have had this title officially for a little less than a month. But today it's really official because I've had my first layout published in the Scrap Girls Newsletter! And even better ... it's in the TOP SPOT! It's the first thing you see when you open up the newsletter! It doesn't get much more exciting than that for me folks! I am totally loving my new title as Artist! Even though I never in my wildest dreams would have put that label on me!
Wanna see the newsletter? You won't have to go digging around for my layout. It' right there on top! :D
Scrap Girls Chit Chat Newsletter: May 21, 2010
♥ - Me, the Artist! (Ha Ha! I still can't believe it!)
P.S. Thanks Ang for letting me be the first to play with your new Winsome Collection!
In the early part of the century (2002/2003 maybe) I started paper scrapbooking. Again, I was passable but I wouldn't say good. In 2007 I discovered digital scrapbooking. This changed my life! The paper style was so messy and actually dangerous to have around my young toddler. Still, I was passable. It's been 3 years now and I've taken many classes (at http://www.scrapgirls.com/) on design, techniques and photography. For the last 2 years I've been on the site's Welcoming Committee for their forum. I've loved my place on the team since day one and I still do. Recently they had a call for openings on the Layout Artist team. Not once did I think that I would be chosen but I figured it couldn't hurt to try, right? I had heard that they will give constructive critism and tell you how to improve your skills for the next time you apply so I thought that would be a really good thing for me. Something to work on.
About a month ago I was shocked, to say the least, that they chose me and 3 other very talented ladies out of 45+ applicants to be a Layout Artist. Since then I have been given some assignments and a few of the product designers have asked me to create layouts featuring their new products. This is a HUGE honor in my opinion!
So, I have had this title officially for a little less than a month. But today it's really official because I've had my first layout published in the Scrap Girls Newsletter! And even better ... it's in the TOP SPOT! It's the first thing you see when you open up the newsletter! It doesn't get much more exciting than that for me folks! I am totally loving my new title as Artist! Even though I never in my wildest dreams would have put that label on me!
Wanna see the newsletter? You won't have to go digging around for my layout. It' right there on top! :D
Scrap Girls Chit Chat Newsletter: May 21, 2010
♥ - Me, the Artist! (Ha Ha! I still can't believe it!)
P.S. Thanks Ang for letting me be the first to play with your new Winsome Collection!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Happy Easter!!!
I hope you had a wonderful day full of God's blessings! We sure did! Wanna see? I thought you might! So, without further ado ...
Here's the 2-page layout:
Here's the left side:
And here's the right:
Aren't those children just precious??? They love the eggs filled with confetti! It was a wonderful day full of many blessings, including gorgeous weather! Take care! Hugs all around!!!
♥~ KC, Shari, Kalyssa & Kaden
Friday, March 12, 2010
A chance to win a Nikon D90!!
Do you want a chance to win a Nikon D90???? Alex Miller is giving away this awesome camera at her blog. Check out this post for details!
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