Skating Party

Southampton Academy sponsored a Skating Party in Franklin Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours. It was for any K-3rd Grade children.

Corey is getting his skates....

He has only skated at a few Birthday parties......I think he is doing so much better......

Corey & Blake are really good buddies at school

I think they look like they are planning something.....

I think it was about 60 kids that came to skate

Corey had so much fun he wants to have his Birthday party there in March

I think they all hated when it was time to go.......

A bunch of parents were having a good time too......(like Mary....but shh.....don't tell her I took pictures of her skating....)

It was really a nice event.......where families could just get together and have fun......

I'm really glad we went!

Blogger Friend Award

Thank You Kelly and Wendy for extending this award to me. I am truely honored to be your friend!

Here are the requirements:

These blogs are exceedingly charming.These kind bloggers aim to be friends.They are not interested in self-aggrandizement.Our hope is that when the ribbon's of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. So do pass the award along and stop by and introduce yourself to some new friends along the way. Please give more attention to these kind writers as kindness is so important.When you pass the award along please include these guidelines.I am to choose eight friends to share this with. Some of you may have already received this award from another blogger and if so, please accept it from me as well.

Kelly, Wendy, Judi, Sue, Cathy, Rhonda, Missy, Ellen, Mandy, Allyson, Jamie, Mary, Mary Lou, Donielle, Michelle, Kori, Shannon & Shelley. (I know I went over 8 but I couldn't help it....You ALL deserve it)

What happened to the SNOW????

Well......we were so excited about the snow coming that we stocked up on all the necessities.....you know.....ice-cream, chips, Diet Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew and all kinds of other snacks......oh....and of course meats that we can cook on the grill in case the power goes out......Corey got his snow-suit, hat, gloves, boots, extra socks all together before he went to bed so he would be ready to get out in it early this morning.......Well.......I got up at 5:30....ran to the window.........saw NOTHING..........so I went to the back door.......still couldn't see any snow.......so........I started wondering then if Corey would have school and would I go to work after all........I finally saw school was cancelled about 6:30........still no snow.......so I called Heather at 7:30.......it had finally started to SNOW........she said to come on in.........So......I dropped Corey off at Grandma's and went to work.......she called the parents and informed them we would be closing at 12:30.......only to feel guilty because by the time 12:30 had gotten here the snow had stopped and what little bit had accumulated on our cars had all melted away.......OK......so NOW they are saying we're going to get some tonight........but I for one will believe it when I see it.......Corey is really hoping for another snow day........

Corey & I went to Wal-Mart for a while this afternoon......and in a little while we'll be going to my mama's for some chili.....Yum!!!!

So.....Do you think the snow is over or what?

Weekend Recap

Friday when I got off work, Corey & I went to Napoli's and met Kelly, Allysa, Camryn & Logan. The kids were a bit 'busy' to say the least but we had a good time just spending time with them.

Saturday I woke up not feeling too well but decided to go to Crystal's jewelry party anyway......it was a lot of fun and Melissa does such a good job presenting the jewelry......then I came home....cooked supper for Colin, dropped Corey off at Grandmas and I was off to another....that's right....ANOTHER jewelry party at Kathe's.........it was so much fun........I love doing things with my friends.......and guess what.......Kelly & Cathy booked a party.........and when I got home I got another invitation to another friend's jewelry party for this weekend.......and you know the funny thing is.....I DON"T EVEN WEAR JEWELRY.........I guess I will now........

Sunday I was really feeling YUK so I didn't even go to church........We went to my parents for lunch then Corey & I were off to a Cub Scout meeting at Galatia Baptist Church.......we got alot accomplished.......I'm really glad I didn't cancel it........I came home....took some NyQuil and went to bed.........I'm really thankful I had today off..........this cold (or whatever it is) has really kicked in hard today.........

But even though I'm not feeling to well I'm really glad to be at home with Corey........we are watching for the snow........

I hope you are all having a great Monday and staying warm!

New Blogger Alert

Just wanted to let everyone know my sister-in-law Sue Harris has started blogging.....please show her some love at suecharris.blogspot.com

Corey's Report Card

Corey got his Report Card Tuesday and I am so proud of him

He did go down in Reading this time but hopefully he will be able to bring it back up ....we'll see!

I am already having some anxiety about a 4th grade project next year.....Isn't that CRAZY???.........I have literally been worrying about a Virginia Scrapbook they have to put together..........any suggestions or ideas about Virginia History I would gladly accept!

I think I'm going to try to collect brochures & pictures over the summer........maybe even take a little trip or two........I would LOVE to have 'real' pictures of Corey at some of the places if I can just figure out what some of the places are.......

Help if you can!

First Day at Work!

Well I started working at Building Blocks Academy yesterday and it went really well......I had been a little anxious about it all and even called Kelly yesterday morning pouting about it (you are SUCH a good friend Kelly) and she ALWAYS makes me feel better about things.....I think I was really feeling awkward about working for someone else when I've been 'the boss' for so long now.......But.....I went in and I was working in a class with a friend of mine that I use to work at Ahoskie Methodist Daycare with so that was alot of fun in itself.......we had 9 one year old's....two of which was their first day there as well so we had quite an adventure.......but all-in-all it was a great day......I'm actually looking forward to going back today....but BOY am I so TIRED!...One-year Olds are sure busy...Hey....maybe I'll loose some weight after all.......And I do really appreciate Heather letting me do this until I can find something......

Hey did y'all see where I won Missy's Give-Away?

16 Random Things

I noticed Donielle & Shelley both posted 16 Random Things so I thought I would do it too.....Please join in on the fun!

1. I love being a mommy

2. I've been married for 10 years

3. My Birthday is in October

4. I drink Diet Dr. Pepper all the time!!!

5. I LOVE to take pictures

6. I love reading Blogs!

7. No matter what I wear or what I do I never feel like I'm as good as someone else

8. I like to camp although I've only been camping 2 times with Corey with Cub Scouts but I really had fun!

9. I am the Den Leader for Corey's Cub Scout Den....that has been an adventure!

10. I Love Antiques

11. I love to Scrapbook!

12. I am Methodist

13. I HATE my Haircut.....I can't wait until Jan. 21st to get something DIFFERENT done!

14. I let people run over me WAY too much instead of standing up for myself!

15. My favorite time of year is Christmas

16. I Love Snickers Ice Cream......uhm......ya think that has anything to do with my weight problem?

Okay folks.......I want to hear abut YOU!!!!!!

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday afternoon!

Digital Prints

Okay.......I have a question.........Do any of you order prints on-line from pictures you've downloaded on your computers from your Digital Cameras? If so.....Who do you use?

I've really caught a bug.......I've just received 400 prints today of the 1800 prints I've ordered......I ordered some from York and the others from Kodak but I'm wondering what is the best-for-my-money company and would like to hear your thoughts.....

Thanks in advance.......

I got so excited looking at my pictures I was almost late to the bus stop to pick Corey up.....oops!

Job Update

Well..........you know how I said after Christmas when Corey went back to school I was really going to get serious and look for a job?......well.......what happened?.........is it THAT time already?..........How depressing!

I really had a hard time Monday sending Corey back to school........I think I enjoyed spending the 2 weeks of Christmas with him more than any other time........I'll tell you how bad it was......I have spent THREE days really considering Home-Schooling him next year..........I would Love having him with me all the time but realistically I just don't think it would be fair to him......he is such a social child.....he loves doing all the extra stuff at his school that he wouldn't get at home......and frankly.........I am just not organized enough or disciplined enough to keep a routine going with the school work......So...........I have until March to decide......(that's when I will have to sign a new contract for next school year).......and on the other side..........I went to a PTO board meeting at school yesterday afternoon (I'm Secretary for that)
and just hearing all the plans for the spring and things going on at school really made me think about how much I really do LOVE that school......so..........who knows?

So.....back to the job thing..........I'm going to start Monday temporarily at Building Blocks Academy........remember me saying I never wanted to go back to daycare?........and after 18 years of Daycare I wanted to do something different?........But I do love those kids.........and I can honestly say I have really missed working with children and watching them grow and experience new things.......but I will still be looking for something else..........I'm not much for job jumping.........(Obviously)........but Heather knows from the start I'm looking for secretarial/bookkeeping/receptionist type of thing......but at least it will be SOMETHING until I can do different and it will help her out as well........I really appreciate her letting me do this.........
But if any of you out there know of anything PLEASE let me know!

Have a Great Wednesday!