Reagan's Dream

This is the imovie we made for one of my elementary ed. classes. We filmed it in Reagan's room... She thought that was pretty cool. And she like me playing the "kitty!" Shooting this imovie was so funny, we had a blast!

different kinds of columbines

more for my parents

Promised pics of some more yard stuff.

Just stressed!

O.K. there is a lot going on right now, but I only have one more week of class!!! I am so excited to have a summer break! I started working at the Blue Moose last week. It is going good, but adding to my stress at this point.

So, I am inching my way closer to that piece of paper that will allow me to teach!!! Reagan is counting down the days until she starts Hudson Elementary this fall...

This morning my Literacy and Technology group filmed an imovie at my house. We were acting out a fairytale type story. It was hilarious! I will post a link for the imovie. We are going to download it on youtube later this week. I also took some pictures of our costumes. I was a kitten.

Some more yard pics for the Family2

Some more yard pics for the Family

Just in the mood........to Blog!

OK, so I guess I am just wanting to blog alot this week. It's been way too long since I've blogged. I joined a gym this week and I am loving it! I took a kickboxing class tonight and it was hard but fun. I have missed exercising so much. It really helps me in so many ways- both physically and emotionally. I have been going in the evenings, so now I have lots of nighttime energy... this can be good and bad!

Thursday night I will start working p/t at the Blue Moose Coffee Lodge. It is a little drive thru coffee shop here in town. So, that'll be great. I get a 40% discount on my coffee and free coffee when I work. So, hey- I'm already saving money. And now I'll get paid to do what I love! I will only be working about 10 nights a month. But, that is enough for me right now.

I am getting ready to finish up yet another semester of my teaching courses. Only three more semesters to go after this one. I think I need around 25 for credit hours. I will be doing my student teaching block spring of 2010. That sounds so far away, but it'll be here before we know it!

Good Lord, I'm going to be 32 in a few short weeks! AHHHH! Austin is taking me on a surprise getaway next weekend to celebrate. Can't wait! I will post pics of our trip. Hope everyone is doing well. Will post pics soon!

Austin's Herb Garden

Shanda's Baby Shower

A friend of mine at church had her beautiful little girl last Tuesday. - Alyia Grace. Congrats to the Postons!!! I love planning parties, especially baby showers! Oh, and it sure was fun b/c we got to decorate everything in PINK! Everything was so cute! I put confetti on the cake and punch tables. I wasn't thinking b/c there were like a gazillion little pieces of confetti all over the floor after the shower. The kids loved it! Cara Grace tried to eat it! I'll remember this next time.

Funny Observation

Ways Dogs and Babies are Alike-

1. They both don't mind eating anything off the floor

2. Both beg for food, especially "treats"

3. They will compete for food- with each other!

4. Neither one can use a toilet, however a babies' foulness can be contained to a diaper

5. Both are fascinated with the toilet- this involves playing and drinking

6. Babies love dog toys and dogs love baby toys. I think manufacturers just got together and made a big pile of toys, all the same and then just labeled seperately. One goes to the pet store, one goes to Babies R Us!

7. Both live for naps

8. Dog beds are hours of fun for both babies and dogs

9. Both sleep in cages

10. Both are loud at the most inopportune times!

Our Pretty Yard

So it's officially spring and that means yard work! Austin has been working his tail off in the yard all weekend. -but our yard looks so amazing!! It is raining a lot more now and our grass is very green. We were able to mulch all of our flower beds and pot several plants around the front of the house. I love gerraniums and we have plenty of those this yr~ So, we've had a productive weekend. Austin said that he was sore from his calves all the way up to his neck. Now, I just hope it will not freeze at night and we can move on into May w/o any of the plants dying! Happy Spring Everyone!

Reagan's Big Night...

Last Tuesday, we took Reagan for her kindergarten screening at her new school. She will start this fall! She did so great on all of her assessments and she LOVES her new school. She is adament about wanting to ride the bus this fall. I told her we would talk about it. She said, "The bus will come to my house, the bus driver will open the door, and I will go pick a seat!" Why are buses so cool to little kids??? I don't want my baby riding the bus! I can't believe she is starting school soon... time flies. I told Reagan that she shouldn't grow up so quick and to stay my little girl! She said, "But mom, I gotta grow up... I've got Jesus in me you know!"

The Simpsons / American Idol Parody

Ran across this video- it's so funny!! Austin and I are still rooting for David Archuleta. I also really like David Hernandez. Out of the girls, we liked Brooke White the best last night. All in all I thought the guys performed better than the girls this week. What do you all think? Tonight, we will see who's voted off!! I hope the rocker nurse says bye-bye! Ugh....

American Idol- season 7

This is the first season I've actually watched and I'm hooked! I don't need another television show to keep up with- two's enough. Survivor and now American Idol. (secrectly, I think I like American Idol better!) :) Austin and I like David Archuleta the best. He is only 17 yrs old and has an amazing voice. Plus, he's just so darn cute! Do you guys watch the show? If so, who do you want to win?

Valentine's Day Kiss

The Day of Love!

Silly pics!

This first pics is of Reagan and ALL the candy she got today at school. Since when did Valentine's Day become candy day for kids? I guess every holiday is an excuse for candy!!
OH my word, I look just like the Minton side in this pic. I'm getting old! But, I am trying to let my hair grow out a bit. And I went back blonde again, thank the Lord. I didn't like the brown too much!
This is the only pic I could get of Cara Grace still. It is really difficult to get a good pic of her. She is always on the go!!!

Yes, were still here!

I know I haven't blogged in almost two months!

I have some new pics of the girls to post. Will post them sometime later this week. We have all been so busy since the first of the year. I am taking yet more classes! I am 25 hrs. away from getting my elementary ed. teaching license. It's been a very slow process. But, I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! I will be doing my student teaching Jan. 2010. It'll be here before I know it! Time flies! Austin is going back to school as well. So, our house is turning into a study hall- after 8 p.m. every night! He will be finished with his bachelors in business mangement next January! Yipee!

I cannot believe Reagan is starting kindergarten this fall!!! She is doing really well. Preschool is so much fun for her. She is growing up and becoming a young lady right before our eyes. She is a big help to me around the house. She helped me cook supper tonight. While we were cooking it she informed me that she was NOT going to eat it. Especially the peas and carrots. Oh, we went all out and made chicken helper. I've never made it before and probably won't again. But, the girls loved it! Cara Grace ate my entire portion- I ended up eating a lean cuisine! She is such a little piggy! So, she ate all my food and two cups of fruit and raisins. She said, "mmm, mmm..." the whole time she was eating. Chicken helper, I've decided, is pretty much junk food. No wonder it was such a hit! :)

Cara Grace is our social butterfly and is into EVERTYTHING! She keeps me on my toes to say the least! If you want your house plundered and destroyed in two seconds flat, call me! I'll send her right over! Whenever we go out, she has to say "HI!" to everyone.- especially old people. They just love it!

I am going to be in our church's Easter play again this yr! I can't wait... it is such a wonderful production! I wil take some pics of me in my Jerusalem attire.

Well, I promise to post more often and with many pics soon! Love you all~

This is MY School!

Dec. 14, 2007 - CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – For the third-consecutive season, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are kings of NCAA Division I Football with a 49-21 rout of Delaware. With the victory over the Blue Hens, Appalachian sealed a dream season that started with an upset for the ages and finished with a third national championship ring.





Go App! You make us so proud! And what about that upset at the beginning of the season against Michigan State!!