Brittany

Brittany was a sophmore rep on the Queen of Hearts court at North. They had their presentation Tuesday at school. Isn't she so pretty? Her escort is her "friend" Cody.

A "REAL" Snow Day!!!!!!!

Here is Reed with the little snowman she made. We used Hershey Kisses for the eyes and that orange slice candy for the nose.

Stripes was wanting in on the fun.

Allie reminds me of myself. She kept complaining that the snow was getting in her mittens and her sock was slipping off her foot into her boot. Sound familiar, Bebe and Mama?

We had a real snow day today. It was great to wake up and see actual snow on the ground. I'm posting pictures for you Florida cousins. We didn't have to use the sprinklers to get our fun outside! :) I still think that was a great idea Lynette. Randy is one smart cookie. I hate he left TN though before he got to have the snow. He could have brought some home for the kids.

They say it's your birthday..........It's my birthday too!!

Today is my birthday and what a great day it has been. I turned 35 today, and since I have turned 30, every year is a reflection of what I feel I haven't done yet. This year, however, I decided to focus on the wonderful things I have. I am happy, I am working on a goal for my career, and my family is well and healthy. Sometimes life can't get any better.

I had friends reach out today to say happy birthday, and I thank you all. A special thanks to Christi for the shout out on your blog! I loved it!! I got a surprise at school. A teacher came to my door today and asked to speak to me. When I got into the hallway, the entire third grade sang happy birthday to me. That's Reed's grade. It was so sweet to see my daughter, her friends, and many kids I had in kindergarten doing that. Also, my class sang to me in the morning.

My mother-in-law surprised me this afternoon by having a cake and letting the girls feel like I had a real birthday. Allie really feels it's important for you to have cake and a party on your birthday. She kept saying, "Did you really like your birthday mommy?" She can be so sweet. We went out to eat with the Virginia family tonight and had a good time. I got money from family and plan on spending it on me. (as a mom, you know that doesn't always happen.) My sister surprised me though. I didn't open her present until I was home. It was a Willow Tree navtivity. She has one and I have admired it for a few Christmases. I cried when I opened that one. I may get agrivated with her for still playing "big sister" but she has the best heart out of everybody I know.

So today, I celebrate how blessed I am and want to hold on to that feeling.

Scattegories - Bloggity Style

My friend, Christi, had this on her blog and I thought it sounded like fun!!

Laura at Laura Williams' Musings shared this post on her blog and it looked like fun, plus I didn't have anything earth-shattering to blog about today! Here’s how you play. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following categories. They have to be real places, names, things…nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same first initial. You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question. Here goes nothing.

What is your name? Robin

4 letter word: ripe

Vehicle: Range Rover

City: Richmond

Boy Name: Robert

Girl Name: Rachel

Occupation: radiologist

Something you wear: rings

Celebrity: Rihanna

Food: rice

Something found in a bathroom: razors

Reason for Being Late: roaming a store

Cartoon Character: Richie Rich

Something You Shout: Run!!

Want to play along?Let me know if you are playing along by leaving me a comment so I can come check yours out.

Snow Day

When I got up this morning, this is the sweet image I got to see. I take these as they come, because after being up for a while, a fight broke out. Fights over Reed not letting Allie into her room, and Allie not letting Reed use the Leapster. Oh the joys of parenthood!

Resolutions?

I have noticed several people have posted or talked about resolutions for this year. I hadn't come up with any, and it's definitely not for a lack of need. I guess I'll take a shot at it. The main things I want to make sure I do this year are
1- finish Ed.S degree
2- drink more water
3- exercise on a more regular basis
4- feel church again, right now I feel very "whatever"
5- pay more attention to right now and quit worrying about later down the road

Oh well, guess that's enough for the real things I need to do. I just want to hold on to right now. Reed will be 9 later this month and it has hit me. I am "half-way" finished with her. I know not really, but only 9 more years of having her in the house under my rule. I can't believe how fast the time has flown. Scary, isn't it?

And is it so bad, that I was excited to get a snow day for tomorrow after being off for two weeks!!!! Ahhhh, the joy of being a school teacher!

New Year's Eve with the Fritz family

Lauren had been to a party and left her party dress on to ring in the new year!

Jamie is holding Allie who loves for Jamie to be around. She plays with her and does crafts.

The crazy kids!!

This is what my nephews really look like. I think they are related to the Doodlebops!

Lauren showing off her cheerleading skills. I think so anyway.............

And finally, this is how excited Billy gets over anything.

No, actually we had a good time with my sister and her family. Mom and Jamie came over. We bowled on the Wii. Billy beat Jamie and then me. That was a first, on the bowling anyway. Lauren tried to teach me how to play Guitar Hero, but I don't think that will happen. I have decided I am out of the loop on that one. Then, we had birthday cheesecake for Billy and celebrated the ball dropping. Billy's birthday is today, New Year's Day. Oh yeah, he has spent his whole life thinking that the big ball in Times Square was for him. :)