Jan 30

Today we started the search for our house. After looking at a few we took the kids to Mr Gattis for dinner to celebrated their great report cards. To top the evening off we made ice cream floats and sundaes.

Jan 29

Today we celebrated Jenes 7th annual 29th b-day. Its now cursed so she has to finally turn 30. Going to a bar where you know the bar tender and can get free drinks sounded like a good idea but the evening quickly went south. After several rounds of unidentifiable shots everyone was pretty much wasted. (we did have designated drivers!)

Jan 28

Fun day at work. I was helping re-do one of our dispay tables. After getting the body forms redressed we had an extra. My manager told me to take the stuff to the back, so I picked everthing up just like this. After taking about 10 steps I looked down and realized how funny I looked to all of our shoppers!! Thank goodness Jene was there to take a picture!

Jan 27

Girl Scout cookies are in! We have 94 boxes sitting in our dinning room!! Makennas troop did awesome, 9 girls and we sold 3500 dollars worth of cookies. I hope people pick up their order quick I have a weakness for thin mints!!

Jan 26

Today I knew right away what I wanted my photo to be. Anne left the country this morning for her 3rd deployment. We are praying for her to have a safe journey and return later this year.

Jan 25

The kids where anxious to go ride their bikes when they got home from school today. So after homework was done we headed to the parking lot. They were both doing really good riding on their own then Makenna had an accident. She fell face first off her bike and split her lip and got some road burn on her nose. I cleaned her up and made her go for one more quick ride to show her that she could still do it then we went to Sonic for an ice cream. All boo boos where forgotten and the rest of the afternoon was uneventful!

Jan 24

Today was a big day, Cory and Makenna both learned to ride their bikes without training wheels. Cory did it right away in less than 10 minutes he was off on two wheels. Makenna was a little more reluctant to give up the training wheels but by early evening she was doing fine on her own.

Jan 23

This afternoon we took the kids to the park and Greg taught Cory how to throw a football. He did pretty good but still says that he likes soccer better.

Jan 22

Tonight Cory and Makenna ate Rice Crispies for the first time. This is a picture of them hearing the snap crackle and pops for the first time. Im still not sure how 6 years has gone buy and I havent once bought them a box. When they were done with their cereal we made Rice Crispie treats!

Jan 21

I have been in panic mode since last Sat when I could not find our favorite whipped peanut butter at HEB. After searching 4 grocery stores I had gived up and figured they stopped making it. Greg had to search New Braunsfels but he found it!!! Some guys bring home flowers to their wives Greg brings me my whipped peanut butter. And he stocked up on it, that should get us through the next 2 weeks.

Jan 20

The weather has finally given us a break. Sunshine and temps in the 70s. We took a long walk on Commanche Hill this afternoon. I took this picture from the top before we headed home.

Jan 19

Cory is the star student in his class this week. He needed to make a poster showing his family and his favorite hobbies, toys and foods. It was last minute notice but I think he did a really good job! He was looking forward to telling all of his friends about his life outside of school.

Jan 18

Tonight Makenna and I went to a cake decorating class with the Girl Scouts. We baked a one layer vanilla cake and they supplied everything we needed to make it beautiful. Makenna did all of the work herself. I think she might have eaten more icing than she put on the cake.

Jan 17

Working with my best friend is great, having my best friend as my manager is even better. Knowing that I get paid to hangout with her working at a place that I LOVE makes even the longest days the best. Even after a busy Sunday we are both still smiling!!

Jan 16

Tonight Greg and I finally got to go out and celebrate our anniversary. We went to Texas Roadhouse and had a delicious dinner. Definatly a meal worthy of celebrating 8 years together!

Jan 15

Nothing special today, my first day back at work in almost a week after the kids and Greg and I being sick. The weather has been horrible just a cold dreary steady rain. Todays picture is nothing exciting just my delicious Subway sandwich that I had for dinner while reading Confessions of a Shopaholic and the kids watched some cartoons.

Jan 14

The kids went back to school today, Greg was home sick and we took the day to sleep and try to get better. The big news of the day came tonight when Cory's teacher called and told me we needed to meet ASAP that Cory was being recommended for the gifted and talented program and the papers needed to be signed by the morning. We are so proud of him, it makes all the hard times we have been through with him well worth it. Cory is such a creative little thinker I know he is going to do amazing things one day. (hell probably tomorrow!)

Jan 13

The kids never share anything with each other but they are more than willing to share whatever illness they have with me. This time Greg had it too. This is where I spent most of my day (the rest was in the bathroom.)

Jan 12 2010

Our 8th wedding anniversary was spent taking care of two sick kids.

Jan 11 2010

My point of view during story time. That night we were reading The Monster Trap.

Jan 10 2010

When they sleep they almost look like they like each other.

Jan 9 2010

I went to a friends house to sell some girl scout cookies, stayed for a quick game but had to get home Makenna had started getting sick.

Jan 8 2010

I think the picture speaks for itself. A low of 13 degrees in San Antonio. Thats OMG cold!!

Jan 7 2010

This was the first day of the artic blast that hit San Antonio and cause some of coldest weather I ever experienced. The kids were all bundled up in layers and Greg drove them to school so the could stay warm.

Jan 6 2010

Today was just a normal day , nothing special but hanging out with the kids.

Jan 5 2010

Cory had a really great week at school. This day in particular was really good, he earned 2 stars on his allowance chart.

Jan 4 2010

Greg got a Blue Ray player for Christmas this year from Mema and Pop his first purchase for it was our new favorite movie The Hangover.

Jan 3 2010

Cory has a new look these days. He calls it the stank eye and usually gives it to you when you are saying somthing he doesnt want to hear. He taught Uncle Chuck how to do it while they were visiting for the New Year.

Jan 2 2010

The kids spent the day at the dirtbike track with Greg and his family. Chuck took Makenna for a ride on the bike, she really likes riding anything with 2 wheels.

Jan 1 2010

Ringing in the new with Gregs family. This picture was take right after the clock hit midnight. Cory was excited to go outside and watch the fireworks and Makenna was sound asleep.