
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Grades are in
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Super Trucker Shawn
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
2008 Holiday Horse Parade


We went to Greenville's 5th annual Holiday Horse Parade tonight...it was like 30 degrees, but we all dressed in snow pants/carhartts and we stayed warm! The kids got to play on the fountain on the circle while we waited, so they were warm! It was nice...we came home and warmed up in front of our fireplace! Oh, and sorry I have no pics of the beautiful carriages...the pics didn't turn out very well!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
IUEast it is!
I have to say, I couldn't have gotten through this without Shawn's help! He knew that I was struggling, so one day he just sat down with me and we talked it over, talked pros and cons of both, and reviewed the programs each school offered. It still took a couple of weeks, but we figured it out together. He is a life saver to me. Just having his support and involvement makes school a possiblity for me! Without it, I do not think I would have gotten this far....gotta love my hubby!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hair Cut

Well, we all went to the salon to get our hair trimmed, and Shawn sat down and started looking through hair style magazines. I planned on getting it trimmed, but Shawn said "this is the one", and gave her a pic. He said I had to because I have always talked about doing a short style, but never have. (Partly because he never wanted me to!) So anyways, I have a short style now :)
The back goes up real high, this pic is not the best view of it. Chey wanted to take my pic, but I didn't want more than one because I am still learning how to style it!
I ended up donating another 13 inches to Locks of Love!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Trick-or-Treat



Diesel was the UPS boy, Cheyanne was a clown (it was her dance review outfit). They got quite a bit of attention, I have to say. Shawn took the monster truck John Deere wagon and transformed it (temporarily) into the UPS truck. Diesel loved it because he could hide in there and eat every piece of candy that he was given! It was actually easier on us because we didn't have to chase him all over this way! They had fun, got a ton of candy, and I am glad it is all over (that crap is a lot of work!) We love the UPS truck, though! Thanks, Shawn!
Friday, October 17, 2008
My Induction


So, I got a letter in the mail inviting me to join Phi Thetta Kappa, which is a National Honor Society for 2 year colleges. I decided to go ahead and accept it, so we attended the induction ceremony. It is a high honor, as only the top 10% of the students are eligible. It is recognized nationally and it will go on my transcripts and on my resume. I had been named to the Dean's List two semesters in a row since I maintained a 4.0 GPA and that is why I got the invitation. It is a great organization, as I will be eligible for scholorships when I transfer to a four year school. (which is still undecided!) So, anyways, I just wanted to put out these pics from the evening to show that my family supported me and got to be a part of it!



Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Diesel and Potty Training
Friday, October 10, 2008
Cheyanne Is Reading!
So besides the reading, she carries a tablet around the house and writes all kinds of words down. She asks me what day it is, then goes to the calendar and copies it down. She actually spelled "October" today all by herself....without looking at the word! She just says a word, then sounds it out and starts writing! She surprised me by that for sure. That is a pretty long word for her to spell!
Well, that is what Cheyanne has been up to lately!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
5 Year Anniversary
So, Hubby and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary on Saturday. It was awsome. It started weeks ago when I started the planning (I am such a planner!). I was so worried that I would not come up with anything creative to do or give. Well, I ended up finding plenty, and being his wonderful self, hubby had some ideas, too. The week before, he asked me what I had planned for our 'big day' (which happened to fall on a Sat.!). I didn't want to tell him because it was kinda suppossed to be a surprise, but he said he had some things planned, too, so we didn't want to interfere with each others' plans. So, I told him, and it was so cute cause he had planned the same things! Plus, he was actually excited about what we planned! Here's how our day went:
We woke up and took the children to their Grandpa's. They absolutely love it there (huge house, plenty of room to run, and they hardly ever get to go, so they were excited). That was part of what we both had planned. He said he wanted them to go there because we both knew that we would not worry about them while we were gone (great minds think alike!) Then we went and got breakfast, ate it in the park, and went golfing. Oh, I guess I should tell you that the traditional anniversary gift for 5 year is wood, so that is what I planned all the activities around. First was the breakfast in the park in the woods, then the golf. We had a gorgeous day for it.....we had fun! Then we went and bought a tree and planted it in the backyard. After that, we came home and I got pretty while he got a nap, which are two activities we never do with kids in the house! I packed our bags and we went out of town, about 45 minutes away, and checked into our hotel. This had been his idea...he said I needed to get away from my house work and school work and just relax....he is so thoughtful :) So, we got a room with a jacusi tub right beside the bed......awsome. Then we went to lunch at Panera Bread (my favorite!), and then went to see Fireproof. Everyone must go see...with your hubby! I cried....and cried, which is pretty abnormal for me. I think it just had such special meaning and such geat 'advice' if that's what you wanna call it! He thought it was pretty good, too...it had him laughing a few times:) After the movie, we walked back to our room, then to Texas Roadhouse (so fancy, I know, but that is his favorite). It was just nice that we could walk...everything was right there. We went back to our room and he got a 5 minute massage, then we got in the hot tub. I had taken our wedding music, our unity candle, and bottle of wine from the wedding. We both loved it, had a great day. The only gift I got him was a bottle of cologne, but ya know, it was the meaning of the day and the 'wood' activities that we will remeber.
The greatest part of our day....we love each other this same way every day. Every single day is special with my hubby. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful man!