Wow - What a week!

The past week has been filled with so much! I'm not sure I can fit it all into one entry. Birthday, High School 20 year reunion and 3 first days of school. That's only what I'm going to try to fit into this entry. Plus the week isn't done. We still have one more birthday on Saturday and it's a big one - DAVE turns 40, but wait I am getting a head of myself. So let's get started.

I'm just learning how to add multiple pictures. My sister in law went over it with me, but I still did it wrong. So I am starting with today and working my way back.

Cody's first day of 1st grade! 8/27/09
I can hardly believe that my baby boy is in 1st grade and will be gone all day. I'm going to miss him a lot! I think he was excited and nervous all in one this morning , but he did great as he waited in line with all the other 1st graders as they waited for the "big day" to begin. I'm pretty sure it was harder on me then it was on him. I'm so excited to talk to him this afternoon to find out how his 1st day was, what he thought about lunch (decided on school lunch today, already has his lunch number memorized), did he meet new friends, like his teacher, what he learned, what was his favorite part, the list goes on and on. I can't wait until 2:40 when I get to go pick up my baby boy!!


Jessy's 1st day of 2nd grade! 8/26/09

Jessy wasn't sure she was excited for school to start. Last week when we were able to check the class lists to see who's class Jessy was in she had a complete come apart. Not one of her 3 best friends were in her class and to make matters worse, they were all in the same class. As we left the school parking lot she was sobbing that it wasn't fair. I told her it was going to be fine and she said. "no it's not, this is tearing my heart out." After that we both sobbed as I thought to myself, this is tearing my heart out. I considered trying to get her moved to the other class, but decided against it. This will be a great opportunity for her to grow and to make new friends. She wasn't to excited to go the 1st day of school, but she did and by the time she got home she was asking for a play date with her new friend! Yea - Heart hasn't been torn out after all!

Kassy's 1st day of 7th grade! 8/25/09

It does not seem possible that I could have a 7th grader. I'm to young - right? I still remember 7th grade like it was yesterday - what an awesome, scary, crazy, hormonal time. I'm so glad she had a friend to car pool with and someone to walk into school with the 1st day. It's always easier to face a challenge when you get to do it with someone! I wanted to take a picture of Kassy and her friend Brianna at the school on the first day, but they told me "NO". Apparently that's not "cool". The 25th was what Kassy called FFD (fake first day). Only 7th graders were at the school. I thought it was great opportunity for the 7th graders to find their way around and get somewhat use to things before the upper class men started. School only went until noon that day and then I got to go with her to walk around to all her teachers and meet them. we spent a good 20 minutes at her locker trying to get it unlocked. I had no problem with it, but she was baffled by it. Hopefully she'll be able to figure it out so she doesn't have to carry all of her things around. My hope is that she will make life long friends and find where she fits in! So far no one has made fun of her name. Dave and I were both worried about that - hopefully that will continue to be the case.

Good Luck to my kids. I am so proud of each of them for the things that they have accomplished and look forward to watching them grow this school year!

Speaking of school, August 21st and 22nd was my 20 year high school reunion. I had a blast going back to Highland High Schools court yard for an alumni mingle on Friday night. Below is a picture of my friend Belinda and I. She brought me the beautiful crown and necklace to wear in honor of my birthday. I joked with people when they asked why I had a crown that it was because I wasn't homecoming queen in high school and I was trying to get votes for the upcoming school year. No one believed me and the truth usually came out that it was my birthday. It really was a fun way to spend my birthday. However, I did miss being with my family that night.

Highland High Class of 89' - Go Rams!

Karey and Belinda

Saturday night was dinner at The Point in the Huntsman building. It was fun to see so many people from my younger years. Crazy how things change but yet still stay the same. I think that the guys from my class must have all shrunk because they all seemed so short, or maybe that's due to the fact that Dave is so tall. I told Dave he would have felt like a giant had he come. (No he didn't come and that was OK for both of us, I knew he would be bored and that it would be easier without him there - that way I could flirt with all my old boyfriends - Just Kidding!)

Karey, Priscilla and Tina - Class o 89' So there you have it. Now you understand when I titled this, "Wow - What a week!" Scary part is that's not even all of it, but that's all I'm going to blog about today. It's time to go get my house cleaned! No rest, even for mom's who's kids are now all in school!

Another Disclaimer - This time for "My Music"

My sister-in-law came and helped me make my BLOG more exciting and beautiful - Thanks Michele you are AWESOME! I wanted to add some music, but she wasn't exactly sure how to do it. When we tried to add the music it said the page was down (or something like that) and to come back later. After that I left my computer to head to lunch with my fabulous dad, my cool brothers and my amazing sister. Michele went back on my blog later and low and behold there was music. However, we have no idea where the music came from or where it is being pulled from. So.....until I can figure that out just know that it is random music and not all my pick. Hope it's not to scarey. I guess I did say in my profile that I like anything from ABBA to Led Zepplin. Enjoy the Tunes!

Getting Ready to head to my 20 year Class Reunion - GO Highland RAMS!!!

7th Grade BFFs

You know you have a great friend when you can go years without seeing them, go to lunch and pick up right where you left off. A 3 hour lunch at The Pub was not nearly long enough to catch up. We are in need of a girls weekend - maybe somewhere TROPICAL.

Belinda, Evon and Karey 7th grade BFF s

I got an email awihle back that asked how old are you. For every year you had to write something down that people might not know about you. It's taken me awihle to come up with a list, but here it is debuing on my Blog.

37 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

1. I love it when it warm and rains.
2. Wanted to be a psychologist when I grew up - FYI still waiting to grow up.
3. I've always wanted a red jeep!
4. Broke my 1st bone at age 36 - my thumb.
5. I hate scarey movies.
6. Drew Barrymore is my favorite female actress.
7. Matthew McCognhey(sp?) is my favorite male actor, but Ryan Reynolds might surpass him.
8. I was a lifeguard at Raging Waters until I got married - I love being tan!
9. Can't stand cooked spinich, but love spinich dip.
10. All my kids names end in "Y" - yes that was on purpose.
11. Dated mostly blonde, blue eyed boys, but married tall, dark and handsome!
12. Marriage Rules: 1. Thighs must be bigger than mine. 2. Full head of hair.
(failure to comply could result in divorce - lol)
13. Loved to play The Dukes of Hazard as a kid. Bo Duke was always my boyfriend!
14. I am a huge Star Trek and Star Wars Fan.
15. Could live on Coke and Hot Tamales.
16. Love the smell of most anything tropical.
17. I would love to go the Fiji Islands.
18. Took ballet as a girl, was a toy soldier in our ballet studios version of The Nutcracker.
19. Played the Guitar when I was younger - need to start playing again.
20. Have super long nail bases - it's true!
21. Love having my toe nails painted, but can't stand my fingernails painted.
22. Had surgery on my toes at the age of 18. Can't bend 5 of my toes now - GROSS!
23. 2nd toe on my left foot is WAY longer than 2nd toe on my right - Toes are so ugly!
24. 1 of my baby teeth on the bottom never fell out.
25. Wore braces for 18 months - see above problem
26. Hated my curly hair when I was younge, but now I love it!
27. Fought like cats and dogs with my sister when we were younger. Now she has cats, I have a dog, and we are the best of friends - truth be known, I would be lost without her!
28. My little brother and his wife traveled the world for a year - I lived vicariously through there Blog. Probably the closest I'll ever get to traveling the world.
29. I am computer "STUPID" - I admit it!
30. I love the smell of the heater the first time it clicks on in the fall.
31. I love to curl up in a blanket and sit on the heat vent when it's cold outside - of course I crank the heat up to about 80!!!
32. Love the Twilight Series - but then most everyone already knows that about me.
33. Get engrossed in a book and become a closet reader - it's the only place I can go to get some peace and quiet.
34. Sometimes I hide in the bathroom to read - whatever works!
35. I love going to the State Fair.
36. My very 1st concert was ERASURE - they were great!
37. Always wanted an even number of kids (2 or 4), that way no one would ever get left out when we went on the rides at Lagoon. I've decided 3 is a REALLY good number. 1 of them can just bring a friend.
38. I am glad that I am turning 29 tomorow - lol!


So there you have it, things you may or may not have known about me. Hope it made you laugh or at least brought a smile to your face!

Disclaimer: Not making any Promises!

Everyone keeps bugging me that I need to start blogging. I've declined for so long due to the fact that my computer and I aren't the best of friends. Don't take me wrong, I love my computer and spending time on it, but I don't always understand how it works. So like I said in my title, Not making any promises. We will just have to see how it goes. Any of you out there that have ideas for me, feel free to pass them along!