Sarah has enjoyed taking Journalism this year. She has always enjoyed writing and has really found a passion for it this year. Sarah was asked to join the the UIL Journalism team at her school. She goes to District competition later this month.
If she does well at District, she will get to go to Regional and will have lettered in Journalism. This means that she will be able to get a High School jacket! She is so excited!! Sarah has also been asked by the district Cub Scout Twilight Camp Committee to write several short stories for camp this summer. She has often said that she would like to be an author of children's books. Who knows?? Maybe we have a future author living with us!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Hannah and the Light Pole
This past Saturday, the girls were outside riding bikes. Our family rules are that the girls must have helmets on and they aren't to ride in the street. Hannah was riding her bike on the sidewalk and was going to turn around in the street to go the other directions on the sidewalk. As she got ready to do that she noticed a car turning the corner pretty quickly. So, she slammed on her brakes and ran right into the light pole!!
She busted her gums up with her braces. Hannah also had a knot that showed up quickly on her chin. She couldn't handle anything touching her chin. We decided to take her to the er for x-rays. She is lucky that she didn't brake anything. I feel really bad for her. I know she hurts still and the fact that she is still bruised doesn't help going to school. I offered to try and put a little bit of cover up on her bruise, but she passed.
The ER Dr. did give us her X-rays. They are pretty cool. Hannah thinks her braces might be a little messed up. She goes to see Dr. Barbre later in the week. Hopefully she hasn't messed that up!
She busted her gums up with her braces. Hannah also had a knot that showed up quickly on her chin. She couldn't handle anything touching her chin. We decided to take her to the er for x-rays. She is lucky that she didn't brake anything. I feel really bad for her. I know she hurts still and the fact that she is still bruised doesn't help going to school. I offered to try and put a little bit of cover up on her bruise, but she passed.
The ER Dr. did give us her X-rays. They are pretty cool. Hannah thinks her braces might be a little messed up. She goes to see Dr. Barbre later in the week. Hopefully she hasn't messed that up!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Music
I have always wanted to be able to play the piano. Mom and Dad did give me piano lessons when I was younger, but I never really appreciated it. Now, I am wishing I had. There is something about the piano that is very relaxing to me.
I have always enjoyed listening to Jim Brickman. I guess you could say I am in a piano mode right now. That is why my new play list is ALL Jim Brickman. When I listen to him play, I can image myself at the piano playing the songs. I know that might sound a little odd. If it does, than I guess I am just a little odd.
I have always enjoyed listening to Jim Brickman. I guess you could say I am in a piano mode right now. That is why my new play list is ALL Jim Brickman. When I listen to him play, I can image myself at the piano playing the songs. I know that might sound a little odd. If it does, than I guess I am just a little odd.
We finally bit the bullet and bought. . .
Saturday was Sarah's 15th birthday. For several weeks, I had been asking her what she wanted for her birthday. She would never tell us. Saturday I took her out with me to do some much needed grocery shopping. We were at Costco. She saw the Wii.
She send a text message to Clyde asking if we could purchase it for her Birthday. She really thought he would say NO. Instead, he asked the normal questions, that most fathers do. How much does it cost? Is that a good deal? What else will you need? After giving him all his answers he said "YES"!! Sarah was so excited!!
We purchased it after checking out several different stores. I hate to purchase the first thing I see. I always have a need to make sure I am getting the best deal! Needless to say, I don't think the Wii has had too much rest this week. We can now get rid of our old game system, which is the original PlayStation 1!! Yep, that's how far off in game systems we have been in.
She send a text message to Clyde asking if we could purchase it for her Birthday. She really thought he would say NO. Instead, he asked the normal questions, that most fathers do. How much does it cost? Is that a good deal? What else will you need? After giving him all his answers he said "YES"!! Sarah was so excited!!
We purchased it after checking out several different stores. I hate to purchase the first thing I see. I always have a need to make sure I am getting the best deal! Needless to say, I don't think the Wii has had too much rest this week. We can now get rid of our old game system, which is the original PlayStation 1!! Yep, that's how far off in game systems we have been in.
My new Adventure
I have always enjoyed going to all the different parties that people have. I have decided to be a Tupperware Consultant! I think I might be just a little bit crazy for doing this. I sold jewelry years ago and know how crazy life can be when running parties. I would like to do a few. There isn't a monthly min to sell every month. I only have to sell so much every quarter.
If anyone is interested just click on the link to the right. It will take you to my website. You can either order from there or just give me a call.
If anyone is interested just click on the link to the right. It will take you to my website. You can either order from there or just give me a call.
WOW! It has been a long time. . .
I can't believe that it has been so long since my last post. Things here have been crazy. We seem to always be on the go with something.
So, first things first. Yes, Sarah did get into EFY for this summer. She is going back to the San Antonio session with her cousins Malcolm, Cole, and Dallin. She is excited!
We have our summer travel plans all planned out. The girls get out of school either on Wednesday, June 3 or Thursday, June 4. It all depends on when the make them make up their ice day. The next week Sarah and Hannah go off to Girls Camp. A week after they have been home from camp, we are taking a family road trip. We will be gone for 8 days. During our 8 days we plan on seeing Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Salt Lake City, Four Corners, Santa Fe, and back home to Texas. We figured during our 8 days we should go through 10 states. We will come home to have the Gormley Family Reunion. The next week the girls and I will load back up in the van. This time we will be traveling to the North East to spend several days with Sandra and her family. We plan on coming home on a Saturday. Two days later, Sarah and her cousins and I will load up back in the van and drive to San Antonio. That will be a day trip for me. I will have to go back on Friday night to be ready for the 7 am pickup on Saturday. After that we will work on getting ready for school. What a busy summer!! But it will be full of fun memories!!
The Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner was a hit once again. We didn't make as much as we did last year. I still think for the way things are with the economy we did great! I am in the process of finishing up that report, so that Clyde can calculate what each youth made.
So, first things first. Yes, Sarah did get into EFY for this summer. She is going back to the San Antonio session with her cousins Malcolm, Cole, and Dallin. She is excited!
We have our summer travel plans all planned out. The girls get out of school either on Wednesday, June 3 or Thursday, June 4. It all depends on when the make them make up their ice day. The next week Sarah and Hannah go off to Girls Camp. A week after they have been home from camp, we are taking a family road trip. We will be gone for 8 days. During our 8 days we plan on seeing Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Salt Lake City, Four Corners, Santa Fe, and back home to Texas. We figured during our 8 days we should go through 10 states. We will come home to have the Gormley Family Reunion. The next week the girls and I will load back up in the van. This time we will be traveling to the North East to spend several days with Sandra and her family. We plan on coming home on a Saturday. Two days later, Sarah and her cousins and I will load up back in the van and drive to San Antonio. That will be a day trip for me. I will have to go back on Friday night to be ready for the 7 am pickup on Saturday. After that we will work on getting ready for school. What a busy summer!! But it will be full of fun memories!!
The Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner was a hit once again. We didn't make as much as we did last year. I still think for the way things are with the economy we did great! I am in the process of finishing up that report, so that Clyde can calculate what each youth made.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Wait is on. . .
Today starts the registration process for EFY. Last year this took me most of the day. I will be glued to the computer for most of the day. At least they do tell you what know you are inline to register. They also tell you how long the wait time is. This helps.
So let the waiting begin!
So let the waiting begin!
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Year's Resolution
This year I have made a resolution to be more involved in scrapbooking. I have been working on our Disney album this week. It's coming along slowly. I really am enjoying.
Today I was blogstocking. lol Who doesn't right? I came across a new site called scrappincoast2coast. It looks like something I am going to enjoy. SO, I joined! If you what to check it out, come and check it out for yourself. http://www.scrappincoast2coast.com/
Enjoy!!
Today I was blogstocking. lol Who doesn't right? I came across a new site called scrappincoast2coast. It looks like something I am going to enjoy. SO, I joined! If you what to check it out, come and check it out for yourself. http://www.scrappincoast2coast.com/
Enjoy!!
What do you do when there are no kids at home?
This is totally G rated! ;) This past Tuesday night my sister Heather invited all the cousins ages 7 and up over to her house for a sleep over. Well, that meant that all of our girls fit the requirement! Wahoo!! So, what would you do if it was just your husband and yourself in a house alone??
Well, we finished making Clyde's tent for his Mountain Man camp out this weekend. Clyde also made a small campfire stove. So we had to try it out. I dyed some long johns for his costume. We also finished making his Capote and fringe pants that were needed for the costume. It really was a lot of fun! I enjoyed having time to just visit without having to rush off to some meeting or having to deal with the girls.
I am glad that the weather has been nice for Clyde while he is camping this weekend. At the same time, I am sad that he isn't getting to use his Capote that we worked so hard on. I guess he is set for any cold camp outs.
Here are some of the pictures I took. Clyde is going to be taking better pictures this weekend.
Well, we finished making Clyde's tent for his Mountain Man camp out this weekend. Clyde also made a small campfire stove. So we had to try it out. I dyed some long johns for his costume. We also finished making his Capote and fringe pants that were needed for the costume. It really was a lot of fun! I enjoyed having time to just visit without having to rush off to some meeting or having to deal with the girls.
I am glad that the weather has been nice for Clyde while he is camping this weekend. At the same time, I am sad that he isn't getting to use his Capote that we worked so hard on. I guess he is set for any cold camp outs.
Here are some of the pictures I took. Clyde is going to be taking better pictures this weekend.
Happy New Year!!
I am looking forward to 2009. The year 2008 was a good year for us. We have been able to accomplish several family goals. It feels great!! I am hoping this year will be even better. It's only 2 days into the year and I can already feel that this year is going to be busy.
Sarah turns 15 and wants to get her drivers permit. That seems a little scary to me. So, I think I will leave that task up to Clyde. :) She would also love to get a summer job. Hannah will be an official teenager. She is already starting to show those wonderful signs of being a teenager! Georgah will start intermediate school and is growing up fast. Rebekah will be baptized in March and I can't believe my baby is almost 8!
It also looks like we will be doing some fun traveling this year. We love being able to take any kind of trip big or small. In May Clyde and I are getting to go to Vegas. The trip falls on our anniversary weekend! Fabulous!! We are also planning a road trip to Yellowstone this summer. We might even make a stop at Mount Rushmore. Both Sarah and Hannah will go to Girls Camp right after school gets out for the summer. The girls and I are also planning a trip to Ohio to see Sandra and her family. I am sure that Clyde will have several Boy Scout campouts that he will participate in.
I hope that every has a great 2009!
Sarah turns 15 and wants to get her drivers permit. That seems a little scary to me. So, I think I will leave that task up to Clyde. :) She would also love to get a summer job. Hannah will be an official teenager. She is already starting to show those wonderful signs of being a teenager! Georgah will start intermediate school and is growing up fast. Rebekah will be baptized in March and I can't believe my baby is almost 8!
It also looks like we will be doing some fun traveling this year. We love being able to take any kind of trip big or small. In May Clyde and I are getting to go to Vegas. The trip falls on our anniversary weekend! Fabulous!! We are also planning a road trip to Yellowstone this summer. We might even make a stop at Mount Rushmore. Both Sarah and Hannah will go to Girls Camp right after school gets out for the summer. The girls and I are also planning a trip to Ohio to see Sandra and her family. I am sure that Clyde will have several Boy Scout campouts that he will participate in.
I hope that every has a great 2009!
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