Not much happening...

That's correct...not much is going on here. Courtney had a wonderful birthday and enjoyed spending it with her cousins, aunts and uncles :o)

Both kids got their report cards on Friday - both were excellent too!! I wasn't expecting one for CJ but he did get one. I was impressed with everything it stated. I do know that only one other classmate besides CJ can count to 100.

I'm still actively searching for a job. I did get a postcard from the Aledo ISD for becoming a substitute which I will have orientation on Friday Jan. 16th at 9am for that. At least it's something. I did learn that the Pre-K aide position I applied for I didn't get as it was for CJ's class and I'm sure they do not allow that (which I'm glad).

Ok...off to do a few things.

Happy Birthday Courtney!!

Today Courtney is officially in the 2 digit age range - the big 10!!!

We'll be celebrating tomorrow night with both sets of aunts, uncles and cousins for the first time ever! We're having her favorite dinner - Flank steak along with something new to her since being here - garlic mashed potatoes (thanks to Schwan's and Marti...LOL), plus rolls and not sure what else. I have to go to the store and get her a cake too - not making it as huge as it was last year!!

All in all, she had a wonderful day and even some of her new friends here in Aledo wished her a happy birthday today!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

It's a few days after Christmas and all is calm here. The kids got so much and love everything!! Of course, Santa Claus was great to them...both Courtney and CJ got everything on their lists which wasn't a lot! Courtney only listed 2 items and CJ only asked for 3.

I must say this...it was wonderful to have Christmas with Marti for the first time in 14 years!! I can remember when Josh was little and being in Florida at Christmas time but not since then. I think it ranks up there with one of the best Christmases EVER!!! It was a special Christmas to actually have all 3 sisters together and their families. Not sure that would have happened if Jason never got a job here in Texas.

The kids are out until January 6th so it's entertainment time for them. They are enjoying playing with all the goodies they got for Christmas and goodies they have bought with some of their gift card money!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and have a safe New Year's Eve!

6 days until Christmas!!

Where has time flown to? I still can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. Time flies when you have been busy and life has been hectic!!

Let's see here, we are officially moved to Texas! Courtney and CJ are both enjoying school a lot! CJ loves riding the bus in the morning and after his AM Pre-K school. The nice thing is that both of them ride together in the morning and then seperately after school. Next year, they will be at the same school which will be a huge bonus for me. I still can't believe my little guy is riding the bus!

We are almost all organized and settled in here. We've been here about 1 1/2 weeks and things are going smoothly. Couldn't ask for a better transition for Courtney and CJ. Yes, they both miss their old schools but are making friends so easily - who could ask for anything more.

Christmas shopping is almost done - I hate feeling this far behind but with the big move and everything - I'm happy I only have a few things left to get. As far as Christmas cards/letters - that'll get done hopefully later today or this weekend.

That's it for now...hopefully in the new year I'll get back in the full swing of things - blogging included!

If I don't blog before Christmas - I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Been a long time

A lot of things have been happening in our lives!! Where do I begin?

Well, first and foremost - we are moving to Texas next weekend!! Jason got a job in Granbury, TX and we'll be living with my oldest sister Marti and her family for a while (hopefully not too long to outlast our welcome). I'm so grateful for them letting us into their home. We wouldn't know what to do without them!! Thanks Marti, James and Josh! We still have to sell our house in Alabama which has been on the market since mid-October right before Jason moved out to Texas. There was an open house yesterday and we'll find out how well it went later today.

Courtney's softball season with the Bombers is over. They didn't win any games but had fun and came together really well as a team. Hopefully there will be an end of the season party this Saturday or at least before we leave.

CJ turned 5 in October!! I'm not sure where time went. We had his party with some of his friends at the Trussville Park. He had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave. Also, CJ's last day of Pre-K was Friday and he got to do his Thanksgiving Feast. He was so cute dressed up like a Indian! I did take pictures but haven't downloaded them as we left for Texas early Saturday morning for the week. He was so sad to leave but we'll be able to visit school one last time before leaving.

Other news....Jason had another experience deer hunting - with a Kia this time and the Kia AND deer lost. His car was totaled and we've learned now that it was an 8 point deer not a 4 point deer!! The deer just commited suicide...that's our way of thinking of it. We are VERY lucky that Jason was uninjured! No scratches, scrapes or bruises. Thank God for that! So today, James is taking Jason out looking for a truck! Jason needs a BIGGER car so hopefully they'll find something we both can live with.

I will share pictures once everything is downloaded and I have time. Once I get back to Alabama...it's packing boxes time. Thankfully Mom (Jason's mom) is coming to help on Tuesday Dec. 2nd and will drive with us here on Monday Dec. 8th. Jason actually flies to Alabama late Sunday afternoon to drive the U-haul. Most of the kitchen is already packed - THANKS Rhonda for all the help!! Just the rest needs to be done (some scrapping items have been packed too).

That's it for now - sorry it's so long.

Results....

Courtney's first tournament was Saturday - first 2 games were at 8am and 10:30am. They lost both of those. The 3rd game at noon - lost. 4th game at 7:15pm - lost. Even though they lost all 4 games, the girls improved each and every game. Courtney has made a spot for herself in the infield - on 3rd base!! She can really move out there. Unfortunately, she didn't get to pitch because they needed her on 3rd. I do hope they use her in the next tournament no matter what! She was disappointed about not pitching but excited to play 3rd.




On another note, please keep a dear friend of mine, Sarah and her family in your prayers. She delivered baby Hannah on Saturday night and Hannah was stillborn. My heart aches tremendously for Sarah and her family. This is one of God's miracles as Sarah was trying for about 5 years to have another child and once she accepted God's will of not being able to conceive any way, she became pregnant. Understanding God's plan is extremely hard but I know he needed baby Hannah next to him. Thank you for your prayers for the family.

September already!!

I still can't believe how quickly this year has gone by! Things are moving right along here. Both Courtney and CJ are enjoying school. Progress reports come out Sept. 16th for Courtney - still can't believe it's almost time for those.

Courtney has been practicing hard with her pitching and with the Bombers99 team. I can't believe their first tournament is next week!! We have a 3 hour practice tomorrow and a few more during week. It's an all day thing next Saturday so hoping they do good. We won't know what time she plays until Wednesday. They'll be playing in 4 tournaments total for Fall - Sept. 13th, Sept 27th, Oct. 18th, and Nov. 1st. We'll see how things go and then decide on what she'll do in the spring.

Other than being at the ball fields or driving to and from both of their schools, not much else is happening here. I'm keeping busy doing all that...LOL! I'm hoping to actually scrapbook sometime soon as I haven't since before we moved into the house last October!

Speaking of October - we are trying to get tickets to go to Talladega for the Nascar race the first weekend of Oct. for CJ's birthday. Keeping fingers crossed for that!! CJ would absolutely LOVE to go since he is a HUGE Nascar fan especially of number 48 Jimmie Johnson (sponsored by Lowes). He has even decided to do a Nascar themed birthday (cupcakes for his class). I can't believe he'll be 5 next month.

Also one other thing before finishing this post....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH!!!

We love you!