New Years was very relaxed. We went to dinner with our new friends and neighbors and just hung out. Granny C and Pappy came over to stay the night. Of course, Howie and I fell asleep at 11 and missed the ball drop...Oh well :)
Since New Years however, I was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and had to have that removed on my face. (today) I have a bit of a headache as I type. I'll make it through though ;)
I have quite the wound!
Also, I found out my friend and colleague is moving home to North Dakota. I am SO sad. I CANNOT imagine teaching without her by my side. I already feel an emptiness and she isn't even gone yet. I know we will remain friends, but she won't just be right down the hall. As many of you know my other "person" was hit by a car and is out until healed. I really really miss days past with the three of us laughing at the world and lifting up one another's spirits. I wonder why God works as he does sometimes. I am so thankful that A is making such a recovery. She never ceases to amaze me. I will be forever grateful that she and her family survived.
It is never good to start a new year feeling broken so I am trying my hardest to just "be happy". I am healthy. My family is healthy. I have a lot to be grateful for and have to stop holding onto the past and just live peacefully in the present. There will always be new challenges and let downs and it makes you the person you are to get past these with grace and perseverance. So with a heavy heart but a head held high...tomorrow is another day. ( and I get the day off b/c of my head)
As a good friend just said, when God gives you shit, make manure and grow a garden. Until next time blog folks...
Beauty of the day: Novocaine and being able to make fun of yourself (my whole head is bandaged and I look like a ninja)
Monday, January 21, 2013
sooo much to say
Then came Hanukkah (I honestly have no idea how to spell that)
Then Christmas festivities rolled along...
Christmas brought so many blessings. The joy in my family was priceless. Then my little D turned 2.
We had an old fashioned weenie roast that was dedicated to D and Grandpa Bill.
TO BE CONT.D again
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| opening presents by our H bush |
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| PJ day at school |
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| family Los Dinner |
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| Railroad Park |
We had an old fashioned weenie roast that was dedicated to D and Grandpa Bill.
TO BE CONT.D again
It has been months
It has been months since my last post....sorry.
I knew that would happen once school started. I can't even find time to take a crap some days (ok ok too much information, but if you know me...that's how I roll)
I am going to try to keep this post positive although 2013 kind of sucks so far.
Since my last post...
We celebrated S's 5th bday.
Then came S's Christmas dance recital. The whole family was soooo proud. Shea is a leader!
This post is TO BE CONT.D
I knew that would happen once school started. I can't even find time to take a crap some days (ok ok too much information, but if you know me...that's how I roll)
I am going to try to keep this post positive although 2013 kind of sucks so far.
Since my last post...
We celebrated S's 5th bday.
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| The hang is all here |
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| My babies |
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| How can she be 5? |
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| PRESENTS |
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| Good morning birthday girl |
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| Me and my babes |
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Fall so far
Fall is my favorite time of year. I absolutely love when the hot weather breaks (well only at night here), but you can sense that change is coming. The smell of fireplaces at night and the sight of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks make my heart sing. I just love knowing that all of my favorite holidays are quickly approaching and two months of school is under my belt. (By the way...school is absolutely insane-teaching all day straight exept for a 20 min lunch period in which I use to prep and grade and usually have students in my room!) I pretty much wing everyday. I am hoping that my kids are learning. I try to bring a passion to teaching content, but come on...chemistry is not really a desired concept for 16 year olds.
So first up is Halloween. This year, Davis is going to be James Dean and Shea Bear is going to be Audrey Hepburn. It is going to be a Halloween pulled straight out of pop culture from the past! I can't wait to post pics! Shea wanted to be a princess...go figure, but mommy got her way since she does the online shopping.
Then my BABY GIRL turns five! How can that be? Beautiful Bears is growing up and what a smart, sassy crazy woman I am raising! (after all she is my child...would you expect anything less?) When asked what she wants for her birthday she tells me that she just wants her whole family together. All her grams and gramps, aunts and uncles and cousins...and in that statement she is truely sincere.
Next up...Thanksgiving. I CANNOT wait to get family time with everyone and Nikki, A Lynn and U Steve will be here. Of course we are going to really miss Max and Leigha, but HOORAY for cousin time with nikki six. YES YES YES!!!
Then Christmas/Channukah (I still have no idea how to spell that) Oh seeing the joy that the kids have at that time and the family time we get...I love every minute of it...spending money is also a plus. And it will be Taylor's very first Christmas...so fun!
Davis turns two. Ugh I just "popped him out" as Shea states it. My baby boy is growing as well. He loves animals and most importantly he loves his mommy and still clings to me :) Another thing that makes my heart sing.
Finally New Years. Another year! 2013...crazy!
More change on the horizon...
Amy is steadily recovering. She takes positive baby steps everyday. She has a long road to travel, but she is on her way. She is strong and still fighting for her life. I love her and really miss her! My heart both rejoyces and hurts for her everyday. I hope that I can go see her again sometime soon.
Davis will be getting glasses. Turns out, baby boy can't see very well. He looks super cute, but man keeping those suckers on him...whew..It's going to be a fight.
This fall so far we have been enjoying high school and ASU football games and just went to my friend Candice's wedding. Candice made a beautiful bride and the wedding was a good time with friends.
Enjoy these candids from the past couple weeks.
Beauty of the day: friends. I love my friends. I have so many different friends. I have childhood friends, dance friends, school friends, teaching friends, family friends, Howie's friends that are now my friends. Friends have shaped the person I am today. You all have allowed me to feel comfortable to be my crazy self and develop into Kendra with a full yet spunky soul. Thank you!
So first up is Halloween. This year, Davis is going to be James Dean and Shea Bear is going to be Audrey Hepburn. It is going to be a Halloween pulled straight out of pop culture from the past! I can't wait to post pics! Shea wanted to be a princess...go figure, but mommy got her way since she does the online shopping.
Then my BABY GIRL turns five! How can that be? Beautiful Bears is growing up and what a smart, sassy crazy woman I am raising! (after all she is my child...would you expect anything less?) When asked what she wants for her birthday she tells me that she just wants her whole family together. All her grams and gramps, aunts and uncles and cousins...and in that statement she is truely sincere.
Next up...Thanksgiving. I CANNOT wait to get family time with everyone and Nikki, A Lynn and U Steve will be here. Of course we are going to really miss Max and Leigha, but HOORAY for cousin time with nikki six. YES YES YES!!!
Then Christmas/Channukah (I still have no idea how to spell that) Oh seeing the joy that the kids have at that time and the family time we get...I love every minute of it...spending money is also a plus. And it will be Taylor's very first Christmas...so fun!
Davis turns two. Ugh I just "popped him out" as Shea states it. My baby boy is growing as well. He loves animals and most importantly he loves his mommy and still clings to me :) Another thing that makes my heart sing.
Finally New Years. Another year! 2013...crazy!
More change on the horizon...
Amy is steadily recovering. She takes positive baby steps everyday. She has a long road to travel, but she is on her way. She is strong and still fighting for her life. I love her and really miss her! My heart both rejoyces and hurts for her everyday. I hope that I can go see her again sometime soon.
Davis will be getting glasses. Turns out, baby boy can't see very well. He looks super cute, but man keeping those suckers on him...whew..It's going to be a fight.
This fall so far we have been enjoying high school and ASU football games and just went to my friend Candice's wedding. Candice made a beautiful bride and the wedding was a good time with friends.
Enjoy these candids from the past couple weeks.
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| A~S~U! |
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| ummm... |
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| Bears supporting her bears |
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| Dini's first shave |
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| cousin love |
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| sleepy puppy |
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| Candice |
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| What a beautiful back drop |
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| two of the four...missing Annie and AMY!!! |
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