Have a Fun and Safe 4th of July!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
update
Good News! Steve is feeling much better and is off the crutches. After a restful weekend he is walking fine. He will continue to work with Rich to strengthen his leg but he is off the pain meds. Looks like he will be 100% for the cruise in 11 days :)
Another update... Kirby is home a getting better each day. He had by-pass surgery and the doctors also put in an internal defibrillator. He is home resting and getting stronger in order to return to work soon. Thank you so much for the many prayers!
Today was my last day of summer school and kids. I have to go in tomorrow to do parent
conferences, oh fun! I am very happy to have some summer time off. Steve finishes next week so he is very excited as well. Since I have more time on my hands I have found a new obsession, Cruise Critic. It is my new favorite website and a must for anyone cruising. Between that and tripadvisor.com I have plenty to read :)
Another update... Kirby is home a getting better each day. He had by-pass surgery and the doctors also put in an internal defibrillator. He is home resting and getting stronger in order to return to work soon. Thank you so much for the many prayers!
Today was my last day of summer school and kids. I have to go in tomorrow to do parent
conferences, oh fun! I am very happy to have some summer time off. Steve finishes next week so he is very excited as well. Since I have more time on my hands I have found a new obsession, Cruise Critic. It is my new favorite website and a must for anyone cruising. Between that and tripadvisor.com I have plenty to read :)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
LID #5~5 pictures
Today is our 5th month of waiting for Emily. It has seemed to go by quickly but sometimes the thought of waiting another 30 months is a bit daunting. Oh well, I can't make time go by quicker but I can stay busy which makes the time fly. So here are some pics of how I am staying busy...
My 32nd birthday was great! Thanks for all the cards and
well wishes. 32 looks to be a great year!
Steve surprised me with tickets to see Hairspray in Dallas.
It was a great show and a wonderful night!
Karen and I 'helped' out at Zoobilee. We ended up having to leave early
but it was fun while we were there.
This is a new feature in our house. Steve has done something to his hip/leg. He is on some pretty strong pain meds and is seeing a physical therapist (Rich-my brother in law). They will probably do an MRI this week to help figure out what is wrong.
Last night we celebrated Andrew's, my nephew, 11th birthday. I can't believe he is 11, wow! We had fun celebrating yet another birthday :)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Meme
Since today is my birthday I thought I would share one of these fun meme things. I got this one from my friend Kellie at La Vida Dulce. Enjoy and consider yourself tagged!
In your entire life, have you ever...gone on a blind date? Yes, that’s how Steve and I met, Thanks Shelly!
skipped school? Yes
watched someone die? No
been to Canada? Not yet
been to Mexico? Yes, I grew up in El Paso so going to Juarez was just a quick trip
been to Florida? Yes
been on a plane? Yes
been lost? Yes, but I think I have a pretty good sense of direction.
been on the opposite side of the country? When you live in the middle which direction is opposite? Yes, I have been both east and west.
gone to Washington, DC? Yes, but when I was very young. I can’t wait to go back but am waiting to take Emily with us!
swam in the ocean? Yes (although salt water is not my favorite).
had your booze taken away by the cops? No
lettered in a high school sport? Not so much… I was a band (color guard) geek, thank you very much - for which I did get a letter.
cried yourself to sleep? Yes
played cops and robbers? No, more like played school
played dolls? Yes!
recently colored with crayons? Yes, it is a GREAT stress reliever (try it).
sang Karaoke? Yes, I Got You Babe with Steve on our honeymoon in Jamaica. Maybe again on the cruise this summer :)
paid for a meal with coins only? Don’t think so
done something you told yourself you wouldn't? Yes, let’s just leave it at that.
cheated on an exam? No
made prank phone calls? Remember those slumber parties we used to have, yes
laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose? Gross! No
caught a snowflake on your tongue? No
danced in the rain? Yes
written a letter to Santa Claus? Of course!
been kissed under the mistletoe? Yes
watched the sunrise with someone you care about? I usually watch it as I drive to work in the mornings
been arrested? No
blown bubbles? Yes! You would never think a tough 5th grader would like blowing bubbles but I use it a lot in my job at school.
gone ice-skating? Yes, I was HORRIBLE! It wasn’t very much fun for me.
been skinny dipping outdoors? No
had a nickname? Cindy is my nickname I guess since Cynthia is my given name. I also use Cin as well.
been to Africa? No
eaten cookies for dinner? I don’t think so
been on TV? Yes, well at least my arm has. Last year HEB (the local grocery store) filmed a commercial at my school. In the final product all you see of me is my arm in the background. stolen any traffic signs? No, I have never really understood why you would
been in a car accident? Yes but nothing major just me hitting someone else’s bumper, oops!
What is your...mother's name? Lynn (that will be Emily’s middle name)
favorite drink? Cherry limeade
birthplace? Grafenwohr, Germany - my dad was in the army.
favorite vacation spot? Too many to choose! I am anxious for the cruise this summer though.
favorite salad dressing? Ranch, I am a true Texan!
favorite pie? Apple
favorite number? 7
favorite movie? A VERY hard choice, today it would be Pride and Prejudice but ask me again later and I will probably have a new one
favorite holiday? Easter
favorite food? Mexican
favorite day of the week? Saturday
favorite brand of body wash? I use soap, guess I haven’t caught up with the times yet.
favorite toothpaste? Crest Multicare
favorite smell? Macintosh Apples
Do you have any...tattoos? No
body piercings? Ear lobes only
Do you drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door
What do you do to relax? Read, sing, color, sleep
How do you see yourself in 10 years? Let’s see I will be 42… I have a feeling I will be a counselor at an elementary school somewhere (hopefully still in Waco). Funny how I used to long to get out of Waco and now I am very, very happy here! Emily will probably be in school as well, too fun!
Tag! Your it!
In your entire life, have you ever...gone on a blind date? Yes, that’s how Steve and I met, Thanks Shelly!
skipped school? Yes
watched someone die? No
been to Canada? Not yet
been to Mexico? Yes, I grew up in El Paso so going to Juarez was just a quick trip
been to Florida? Yes
been on a plane? Yes
been lost? Yes, but I think I have a pretty good sense of direction.
been on the opposite side of the country? When you live in the middle which direction is opposite? Yes, I have been both east and west.
gone to Washington, DC? Yes, but when I was very young. I can’t wait to go back but am waiting to take Emily with us!
swam in the ocean? Yes (although salt water is not my favorite).
had your booze taken away by the cops? No
lettered in a high school sport? Not so much… I was a band (color guard) geek, thank you very much - for which I did get a letter.
cried yourself to sleep? Yes
played cops and robbers? No, more like played school
played dolls? Yes!
recently colored with crayons? Yes, it is a GREAT stress reliever (try it).
sang Karaoke? Yes, I Got You Babe with Steve on our honeymoon in Jamaica. Maybe again on the cruise this summer :)
paid for a meal with coins only? Don’t think so
done something you told yourself you wouldn't? Yes, let’s just leave it at that.
cheated on an exam? No
made prank phone calls? Remember those slumber parties we used to have, yes
laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose? Gross! No
caught a snowflake on your tongue? No
danced in the rain? Yes
written a letter to Santa Claus? Of course!
been kissed under the mistletoe? Yes
watched the sunrise with someone you care about? I usually watch it as I drive to work in the mornings
been arrested? No
blown bubbles? Yes! You would never think a tough 5th grader would like blowing bubbles but I use it a lot in my job at school.
gone ice-skating? Yes, I was HORRIBLE! It wasn’t very much fun for me.
been skinny dipping outdoors? No
had a nickname? Cindy is my nickname I guess since Cynthia is my given name. I also use Cin as well.
been to Africa? No
eaten cookies for dinner? I don’t think so
been on TV? Yes, well at least my arm has. Last year HEB (the local grocery store) filmed a commercial at my school. In the final product all you see of me is my arm in the background. stolen any traffic signs? No, I have never really understood why you would
been in a car accident? Yes but nothing major just me hitting someone else’s bumper, oops!
What is your...mother's name? Lynn (that will be Emily’s middle name)
favorite drink? Cherry limeade
birthplace? Grafenwohr, Germany - my dad was in the army.
favorite vacation spot? Too many to choose! I am anxious for the cruise this summer though.
favorite salad dressing? Ranch, I am a true Texan!
favorite pie? Apple
favorite number? 7
favorite movie? A VERY hard choice, today it would be Pride and Prejudice but ask me again later and I will probably have a new one
favorite holiday? Easter
favorite food? Mexican
favorite day of the week? Saturday
favorite brand of body wash? I use soap, guess I haven’t caught up with the times yet.
favorite toothpaste? Crest Multicare
favorite smell? Macintosh Apples
Do you have any...tattoos? No
body piercings? Ear lobes only
Do you drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door
What do you do to relax? Read, sing, color, sleep
How do you see yourself in 10 years? Let’s see I will be 42… I have a feeling I will be a counselor at an elementary school somewhere (hopefully still in Waco). Funny how I used to long to get out of Waco and now I am very, very happy here! Emily will probably be in school as well, too fun!
Tag! Your it!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
A success
Yea! The wedding was a success and Trey and Amber are off to Hawaii.
Yesterday I coordinated their wedding and had so much fun. My goal was to avoid the 3 wedding Fs-Fire, Falling, and Fainting. The 3 Fs were avoided and the wedding went off without too many glitches. It was a hectic day but a fun one. As I have said many, many times I LOVE weddings. Being on the inside helping out is very fun for me, even though it is very busy.
Me and Amber, isn't she a Beautiful Bride!
She had the biggest smile on all night :)
Karen and I had some fun with the chocolate fountain. A note to anyone having a big party, have a chocolate fountain!! It was too much fun and yummy at that :)
Friday, June 20, 2008
1 year = 100 Posts
That's right this is my 100th post. I started blogging one year ago and have had so much fun. It has been awesome to catch up with friends I haven't seen in a long time and to find some new friends as well. I love keeping everyone updated on our adoption process. It has been fun finding new blogs that are fun to read and find out about people all over the world. I have also enjoyed finding random things to blog about. Whenever I take a picture I ask myself, is it blog worthy? It has become a family joke :)On with the blog... Last night we celebrated my sister's birthday. My mom made her favorite dinner which was very, very good. We had an ice cream cake also, yummy. The picture was Cheryl's idea :) My parents had this painting done while we lived in Germany. It has always hung over the piano. In their house now it hangs in the living room and tends to be a conversation piece with every party or get together we have. We thought it would be funny to try that poise again, about 31 years later.
June is a huge birthday month for my family with mom, Cheryl, me and Andrew plus several of my close friends. There always seems to be a celebration going on which is fabulous.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Father's Day
We had a fun weekend with some time to relax and celebrate Father's Day. On Saturday we saw Kung Fu Panda with Hannah. It is such a cute movie. Steve and I laughed hard and are still joking about how funny Po was. Every time they said "China" Hannah would turn and flash a huge smile, too sweet! We celebrated Father's Day on Sunday with lunch at home. We had fun sharing fun stories with each other.
On Sunday night I watched the Tony Awards which is an annual ritual for me. I used to watch
them in high school and declare to my parents that I wanted to be on Broadway. Well, I didn't quite make it but I still really enjoy experiencing Broadway (even if it is a tour company). I get my scoop from Keith who works for a Broadway fundraising company, BC/EFA, and has an office in Times Square. How jealous am I! Anyway, it was fun to watch and get my musical theatre fix for awhile.
them in high school and declare to my parents that I wanted to be on Broadway. Well, I didn't quite make it but I still really enjoy experiencing Broadway (even if it is a tour company). I get my scoop from Keith who works for a Broadway fundraising company, BC/EFA, and has an office in Times Square. How jealous am I! Anyway, it was fun to watch and get my musical theatre fix for awhile. Hope everyone had a great time celebrating with their dad's or celebrating being a dad!
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