Today I Am Thankful For: Day 9

Today I am thankful for all of the lessons that I have learned about life and where they have lead me today. I know there are most lessons to be learned; however, I will live and learn!

Today I Am Thankful For: Day 8

Today I am thankful for Kim Ballard. We had family photos taken a couple weeks ago and just got the 'sneak peek'. I'm in love with what I have seen so far! She did a great job. I love new pictures of my beautiful family!!

Today I Am Thankful For: Day 7

Today I am thankful for a day off work. I originally had this day scheduled off because I was having surgery, but I chickened out on the surgery. I decided that the day off sounded wonderful though. I'm planning on doing nothing but lounging around and maybe doing some organizing of some things that desperately need it. I'm not really sure yet, but I know that it is going to be an awesome day!

Today I am Thankful For: Day 6

Today I am thankful for good friends. We were able to go out last night to the 'For Love of the Game' dinner and auction. It's a big thing that Rock Bridge puts on every year to raise money for the sports teams. It's a nice dinner with drinks and good company. We met up with some friends afterwards and had a really nice time. I love that I have good friends who I can always count on to be there for me and to have a good time with!

Today I Am Thankful For: Day 5

Today I am thankful for my in laws, Mike and Sherri. I truly consider them family and I love them so much. They have done so much for us and would do anything for our children. I feel really lucky that I have in laws that I not only like a lot, but I love them to pieces! I couldn't have hoped for or wished for a better Mother or Father in Law. Love you guys!

Today I am Thankful For: Day 4

Today I am thankful for my momma! She is such a great momma and is always there for me for anything I need. She's supported my decisions, even when she didn't agree with them, and has always been there to listen. I feel really blessed to have a mom that I also consider a best friend! LOVE YOU, MOMMA!

Today I am Thankful For: Day 3

Today I am thankful for the internet. Without going into tons of details, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis today. I have had thyroid issues for 5 years, but I had no clue what this was. It appears that it's a autoimmune condition in which your immune system attacks an organ in your body. In my case that organ is my thyroid. I have to change my medication and also have to start a gluten free diet. I've been researching all evening on the disease and the gluten free diet. I can't imagine how much harder it would be to find the information without the internet.

Today I Am Thankful For: Day 2

Today I am thankful for a job that I like a coworkers that I love! I won't lie and say that I would keep my job even if I won the lottery tomorrow, but I do like my job and I don't dread coming to work most days. I love, love, LOVE most of my coworkers as well and have made friends at work that will be forever friends!

Today I Am Thankful For: Day 1

Today I am thankful for two beautiful, healthy children and my wonderful husband! They have been a blessing to me and I can't imagine my life without them. I love you, Justin, Kenley & Kason!!

Wordless Wednesday: Halloween's Past!

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10 on Tuesday!

1. 
   
   I've been sucking at keeping this updated lately. Football will be over soon so hopefully it won't be as hard to keep it up!


2. 
   
   Speaking of football, Justin has been having a great season. They are currently 6-3 with one more game in the regular season. It's possible for us to go on after this game, but I know there is a formula to it and I can't explain it. Good luck, RB!


3. 
   
   Kenley had a field trip at school yesterday. Her school does a special thing every 6 weeks or so that all the kids get to do if they have all of their work done and have stayed out of trouble. The first time the went to the movies. Yesterday they went to Bradford Farms for several hours. Kenley had a great time and she really looks forward to the 'special treat'.


4. 
   
   Halloween is just around the corner now. Kenley and Kason are very excited. I still need to find some vampire teeth for Kenley. Walmart did have any so I need to check the party store, I think. She's going to be a vampire queen. I'm pretty sure the only reason she chose that costume was because she liked the dress! Kason is going to be a fireman. He's been pretty obsessed with firetrucks for the last few months, so it was only fitting for him!


5. 
   
   Justin and I went to a Halloween party last weekend and it was fun. We met some new friends and got to know our neighbors a little better. I was a witch and Justin was Richard Simmons (the same costume he wore a couple years ago). We have another costume party to go to this weekend and it will be fun for sure!


6. 
   
   Kason has really settled into his preschool now. He has made some new friends and really enjoys his days there. He comes home hungry and tired.


7. 
   
   I have to tell you about a couple of funny things he has said recently. Justin was changing his diaper over the weekend and threw his nannie (blanket) on the floor across the room. Here's how the conversation went: K: "I need a rope." J: "What do you need a rope for?" K: "So I can lasso my nannie!" How funny is that?? The second thing was when we were outside at a birthday party on Sunday. Some birds flew over us and were making noise. Kason says: "You hear that? Those eagles are trying to tell me something!" So serious. This kid cracks me up!


8. 
   
   On Thursday night I am working a Holiday Extravaganza event for Scentsy. There are going to be lots of vendors in one place and the proceeds benefit the Central Missouri Food Bank. If you don't have anything to do, come on out. It at the Old Hawthorne Clubhouse from 5-8.


9. 
   
   Kenley's birthday is coming up in a few weeks. It's hard to believe my girl is turning 6 years old! We're having a "Purplicious" (it's a book) party at Flipz on November 19 from 6-7:30. Invites coming soon!


10. 
    
    Did you know there are only 60 days until Christmas? I need to get started on the shopping! YIKES!

MU Homecoming Parade

My Little Miss Boone County got to be in the homecoming parade this past weekend. She had been looking forward to it for a LONG time and was counting down the days. She went to bed early on Friday night so that she would be ready to go in the morning, and boy was she ever! I'm pretty sure I have never seen her get up and around as easy as she did that morning. She was up before the sun came up and was ready to go in record time! She enjoyed throwing candy and waving at all of the people she knew. After the parade she said "I must be famous because everyone was taking pictures of me and people wanted to take pictures with me". She cracks me up!

Wordless Wednesday: Kenley Cam Edition

10 on Tuesday!

1. I'm in payroll hell today. It amazes me that every 'upgrade' they do on our system makes everything 100 times worse.

2. Tomorrow we have a 'Student Affairs Breakfast'. It's basically something our unit does for Reslife, Campus Dining and bookstore (maybe more, I can't remember) employees. It will be nice to have a free breakfast!

3. This weekend is the MU South Farm Showcase. We went last year and had a great time. They have a petting zoo, hayrides, mule wagon rides, free pumpkins, hay mazes and a bunch of other stuff. This year they are having tethered hot air balloons rides! Don't tell the kids, but we are going to do it and they are going to flip out! They both love hot air balloons! I can't wait!

4. It's going to be a busy weekend! On top of the South Farm Showcase, we have Madison's 9th birthday party and Amelia's first birthday party as well. I will be running all around this weekend but that's ok!

5. I took Kason to the doctor last Saturday and they said he had a cold. I hate when I pay $15 for the doctor to tell me "it's a cold, or it's a virus". GRRRR. I guess it's better safe than sorry but I hate that!! I think he's slowly but surely starting to get over it.

6. Kenley started dance a couple weeks ago and is enjoying it very much. She LOVES to dance. Now I get to hear "when it my dance recital", "what is my costume going to be", "what song are you dancing to" over and over again. She doesn't understand that they don't even think about the recital until March. Ha!

7. Kason has been loving preschool. Much to my surprise, he only had a couple of days of drop off where he was sad and/or crying. He's done really, really well. He loves Bobby (so does Kenley) and has some friends that he enjoys playing with. It cracks me up because every day I ask him what he had for lunch and every single day the answer is the same, tacos! I'm pretty sure they don't eat tacos every day!

8. Mark your calendars ladies and gentleman.....Kenley is going to be in the Mizzou Homecoming Parade on October 15. She'll be riding in a convertible and will have a sign that says that she's Little Miss Boone County 2011! She is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!

9. Last chance for cookie dough or Celebrating Home orders. Anyone? The cookie dough order is due tomorrow and the other is due last this week. Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in ordering!

10. 2 weeks in a row......I'm on a roll!

Kenley's big dance debut!

Remember how I said Kenley did a dance clinic with the bruin girls a couple weeks ago? Friday night was the night that the girls got to show their stuff at the football game. Kenley was SO excited! She's just to the left of the 40 yard line at the start of this video. I loved watching her! SOOOOO cute!

Wordless Wednesday: First day of Kindergarten

10 on Tuesday!

1. 
   
   Wow, it's been a while. I've been really slacking on this lately and my mom and sisters have made sure I knew it! I'm making it a point to do better at this from now on!


2. 
   
   Things have been busy. Justin is into week 4 of football and that is taking a lot of his time. Rock Bridge is 3-0 right now, YIPEEEE! Keep it up, coach!


3. 
   
   Speaking of football, Kenley did a Bruin Girl Dance Clinic last weekend and will be dancing with the Bruin Girls at the football game this Friday night. She was SOOO excited and can hardly wait. It should be cute to watch those little girls dance to Justin Bieber!


4. 
   
   Kason has been loving preschool. We only had a couple of days of rough drop offs and now there are no tears. There are lots of little boys there right around his age and he has a great time playing with them. He is always so excited to see me when I get there, but when I ask him if he's ready to go, he says "NOOOOO, I not ready to go yet". Silly boy!


5. 
   
   Kenley has been doing well in kindergarten, although, it has been a huge adjustment for her. She's a terror to get out of bed in the mornings and often yells "I don't want to go to school. Why can't I sleep in? You always tell me to sleep in, just let me sleep in right now". Now I know what my mom went through with me. LOL! I knew that was coming, I just didn't expect it this early.


6. 
   
   If anyone is interested, Scentsy launched a new catalog this month. It's got a lot of nice new warmers, Scentsy buddies and they have new solid perfume now. I'm really excited about the new things in this catalog. If you are interested in ordering or hosting a basket party, please let me know. You won't be sorry!!


7. 
   
   Kenley started dance again last night. It couldn't have come fast enough.....I was getting tired of her asking when dance was going to start again. She enjoyed her class last night and met some new friends, including, Madison, who is the daughter of my friend, Shannon. Those girls are two peas in a pod and they will have fun in class together this year!


8. 
   
   Both of the kids are doing fundraisers right now for their schools. Kenley is selling frozen cookie dough and select magazine subscriptions. Kason is selling candles, holiday decor and gift bags/wrap. All of the stuff is nice. Let me know if you want to check it out!


9. 
   
   I can't remember if I have posted about this yet, but our cat, Max was diagnosed at diabetic a couple months ago. We've been dealing with it, but I don't think he's doing too well. I'm not sure if he'll be around for much longer :(


10. 
    
    That's all I got for today. Hopefully will be back tomorrow for some Wordless Wednesday!

Not So Wordless Wednesday!

I know, I know......it's been a long time since I updated. The truth is that things have been crazy both at home and at work! The couple of months before the students return is my busiest time of the year and this year, I lost my student worker who was a great helper! At home we have been trying to spend some time with the kids before football and school starts, so I wasn't around the computer much.

Football started last week. We hardly saw Justin at all. He left as we were leaving, was home in the afternoon, then was leaving again as soon as we got home. Then I was going to bed just as he was getting at night! That week of two-a-day practices is always hard! He started back with school meetings and stuff this week, so football is more scheduled and routine. The first game is next Friday!!

Kenley is starting kindergarten TOMORROW!! I can't believe it! She's been very excited for the last couple of weeks. We went to the school last night to meet her teacher, Mrs. Cameron, and see her classroom. It's an awesome classroom with a bathroom right in it and little lockers instead of cubbies! I was hoping that she would get Mrs. Cameron because I heard so many wonderful things about her. She is a little older than the other kindergarten teachers and I think that will be a great thing for my strong willed/hard headed girl! LOL. Today has been a little bittersweet for her though.....it was her last day of preschool! Although she's thrilled to be starting school, she's a little sad that she won't see her friends anymore! Tonight we will pick out school clothes, get the backpack ready, pack the lunch and get ready for the BIG day tomorrow. I bet you are wondering if I am going to cry......the answer is MOST DEFINITELY! I just hope I can hold it together until after I leave the building!

Another BIG milestone is happening this week! Kason is starting preschool! He'll be taking Kenley's spot at Little Miracles! He will be going there all day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I know with all of my heart that he NEEDS this, but it's scary! It's great that he is already somewhat familiar with Little Miracles, it's just nerve wracking to think about nap time, playing outside with all of the big kids, eating what is served, etc. I know he'll be fine. HE WILL BE FINE and learn SO much! How are both of my babies old enough to be in 'school' now?

PS: Happy 35th birthday to my big sister, Christy!

Little Miss Boone County 2011

Kenley was in the Little Miss Boone County contest on Saturday and SHE WON!!! She was so excited to have her very own crown and sash and she wore them both around the house all weekend! She also gets to pass out awards at the fair on two different days! I think the thing that she is most excited about is that she'll get to be in the homecoming parade in October!!

Here's Kenley with the Fair Queen, Teen Queen & Princess, as well as the runners up. She was in awe of those bigger girls and she was excited to be in a picture with them!

She wore her crown and sash around the fair all day. Here's her in the petting zoo with the cute little goats!

Here's Kenley on stage! They asked her to say her name, age and her favorite thing at the fair! She did so good and we are so proud of her!

Wordless Wednesday!

10 on Tuesday!

1. 
   
   Oh man, I have been so busy lately! Work is out of control this time of year and things have been just as crazy at home. I'm exhausted!!


2. 
   
   I had the best weekend this past weekend! My friend, Kim, came into town to visit! She's from Illinois, but currently lives in Japan, so I hardly get to see her. It was great to see her and catch up! Kim, I hope you had as good of a time as i did!


3. 
   
   This weekend Kenley is going to be in the Little Miss Boone County contest. I left it completely up to her and she decided she wanted to do it. She excited because she'll get a crown if she wins and she'll also get to hand out awards at the horse show!


4. 
   
   All of my nieces are going to be in the contests at the fair this weekend, too, so it should be fun!


5. 
   
   Registration for Kenley's dance class is up for the Fall. She'll be taking ballet/tap again and REALLY wants to take a hip hop class this year. I'm not sure if we'll be able to work it out though. It's more $$$, that we really don't have to spend at this time, and it's another night a week. We'll see though.


6. 
   
   In just 3 short weeks I am going to be a 'football widow' again. I know Justin is ready, but I am not! Kason will have a great time at the games this year though. It should be a good time!


7. 
   
   Man, it is HOT outside! I feel sorry for my husband who is out mowing in this heat. On Friday the high was 101 and they say the heat index will be over 110. Yikes!


8. 
   
   Kenley is going to start Kindergarten in just 4 weeks! Crazy! We need to get school supplies and a some clothes soon. It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over!


9. 
   
   I'm placing a Scentsy order next week. If you need something please let me know!


10. 
    
    Are you happy now, Mom and Christy? I finally did a 10 on Tuesday without you asking me for it!

Preschool Graduation!

My baby girl graduated from preschool a couple weeks ago! Can you believe she's going to be starting Kindergarten? I cannot! We enjoyed a lovely family picnic at Legion Park and celebrated the graduation. 2 of Kenley's best friends at school were gone on vacation, so they missed out! Here's my girl holding her 'diploma'. NOTE: We didn't notice the spelling error until I uploaded these pictures. They printed her a new one the next day :)

Mom and Dad with the Graduate!

Kenley and one of her best friend's, Paige!

Kristen, Kenley and Bobby. Kristen and Bobby own Little Miracles Preschool and they are awesome! All of the kids love them and they love the kids back. That totally shows!

Miss Kristen and Kenley!

Kenley giving Miss Kristen a great big hug after she got her diploma. Can you tell how much Kenley loves her?