What a year this has been! January -- Jared turned 13... February -- joined a DisneySchooling homeschool group... April -- I started working at Disney... July -- my sister had her 4th child... August -- Chris lost his job... October -- Chris found a job... November -- surprise trip to Ohio... December -- Chris's parents have joined us for the holidays... And this is just the highlights!
We have been blessed and feel blessed. We started out a year ago not knowing too many people and feeling a bit lost. I'm so thankful for the wonderful mom's and teen/tweens that God has brought into our lives. We have made wonderful friendships and can't wait to nurture those relationships.
As the new year approaches, I wish everyone the best.
Happy New Year!
Blessings,
B~
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ride wild, anyone?
What a wild ride we have had these last few weeks. We started our new school year on August 2. As with any year, it's always a bit slow the first few days, especially when you're introducing new curriculum. We have slowly started getting into more of a routine. Gotta love that! We are co-oping with a family that moved to Florida in February from NOLA. Lori is teaching her youngest daughter and Nicole science, while I am teaching Lori's oldest IEW! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get something going for Jared. But, I think he almost prefers it this way because he can go at his pace -- fast! lol
It's been almost 3 weeks now, that Chris lost his job. It has been a time of huge adjustments. We can only keep placing one foot in front of the other as we follow God's path during this time. We know that God is bigger and will provide for our needs. We're grateful that the company went ahead and paid out his 3 weeks of vacation time as well as my part-time hours at WDW. It's not much, but it's more than what we have. Chris has had a few nibbles, but no big bites. This morning he is meeting with a headhunter, pray for the best!
I know that many of our friends here in Florida and some in Ohio, have gone through unemployment at some point for various lengths of time. I've sometimes wondered "how'd they do it? I know it can't be easy..." Well, now it's our turn. It's not fun -- or easy -- to watch your hubby fiddling around the house, trying to find something to do.
The kids have been bowling all summer long. Nicole earned $75 in college scholarship money! Whoo-hoo! I'm so proud of her! Jared has been bowling in a special, Junior Gold league. Junior Gold bowlers can compete in top tournaments that can lead to Junior Team USA and Team USA. Currently, he is the youngest bowler in the league and going into last week -- he was 2nd in the standings! In a league where it's all about your total pins, no handicaps, I was expecting him to be somewhere in the middle...but 2nd? It completely blew us away! We'll find out Monday where he's going to finish. First place will receive a paid registration to 2011 Junior Gold National tourney. Second place will receive any left over money as scholarship money. It doesn't matter to me where he finishes. Just know that he's able to bowl competitively with high schoolers just blows my mind and makes me one proud momma! A few weeks ago, Jared had a fellow bowler ask him where he went to school, where he lived...the young man wanted to recruit him for the high school team! Kind of funny since Jared's only starting 8th!!! Kudos to both, Jared and Nicole!!! We love you both!
Blessings,
B~
It's been almost 3 weeks now, that Chris lost his job. It has been a time of huge adjustments. We can only keep placing one foot in front of the other as we follow God's path during this time. We know that God is bigger and will provide for our needs. We're grateful that the company went ahead and paid out his 3 weeks of vacation time as well as my part-time hours at WDW. It's not much, but it's more than what we have. Chris has had a few nibbles, but no big bites. This morning he is meeting with a headhunter, pray for the best!
I know that many of our friends here in Florida and some in Ohio, have gone through unemployment at some point for various lengths of time. I've sometimes wondered "how'd they do it? I know it can't be easy..." Well, now it's our turn. It's not fun -- or easy -- to watch your hubby fiddling around the house, trying to find something to do.
The kids have been bowling all summer long. Nicole earned $75 in college scholarship money! Whoo-hoo! I'm so proud of her! Jared has been bowling in a special, Junior Gold league. Junior Gold bowlers can compete in top tournaments that can lead to Junior Team USA and Team USA. Currently, he is the youngest bowler in the league and going into last week -- he was 2nd in the standings! In a league where it's all about your total pins, no handicaps, I was expecting him to be somewhere in the middle...but 2nd? It completely blew us away! We'll find out Monday where he's going to finish. First place will receive a paid registration to 2011 Junior Gold National tourney. Second place will receive any left over money as scholarship money. It doesn't matter to me where he finishes. Just know that he's able to bowl competitively with high schoolers just blows my mind and makes me one proud momma! A few weeks ago, Jared had a fellow bowler ask him where he went to school, where he lived...the young man wanted to recruit him for the high school team! Kind of funny since Jared's only starting 8th!!! Kudos to both, Jared and Nicole!!! We love you both!
Blessings,
B~
Monday, June 28, 2010
We are blessed!
Has it really been since January when I last posted? Wow! I really need to apologize for being gone so long! Our family has been richly blessed these past few months. At the end of January, beginning of February, I found a Disney Homeschooling group. It's a yahoo group for families that want to meet up and "learn" at Disney, though, we do so much more. I have met some AWESOME mommas and kiddos! I find myself, though, in an unfamiliar position. I have some of the oldest kiddos AND I have been homeschooling longer than any of them with the exception of one other family! I'm so used to being able to run to others for advise. Now, I am one of the ones that others have come to asking questions.
At the end of March, I applied and was hired at Walt Disney World! I am coming up on my 3 month anniversary! I cannot believe that I am working at my dream job! I am working on Main St at the Magic Kingdom. Specifically, I work as a Park Greeter and Parade Audience Control. In layman's terms, I am the first people you meet at the turnstiles and I work the parades by keeping people where they need to be to stay safe as well as keeping the walk ways open for the through traffic.
At the end of April, we moved once again. Thankfully, this move was only 15 minutes instead of 15 hours!!! We love this house much more than where we were originally. This house has a pond in the back (so no back neighbors!) as well as a private pool! It i definitely getting used and abused! lol
Well, that basically brings us to today. Nicole is currently at church camp this week. She was excited about getting back to camp. Jared will be attending an Adventure camp sponsored by our church camp. He'll be traveling to North Carolina for his week away. He's getting really excited about his trip. In August, my sis is expecting her 4th baby! So, we're planning a trip to Ohio to visit her and the babe and everyone else that we can squeeze into one week! I'm really excited to see everyone, but I'm already dreading the good-byes.
Well, I have probably rambled on long enough for this post. I will be sure to make my next visit much, much sooner!
Blessings,
B~
At the end of March, I applied and was hired at Walt Disney World! I am coming up on my 3 month anniversary! I cannot believe that I am working at my dream job! I am working on Main St at the Magic Kingdom. Specifically, I work as a Park Greeter and Parade Audience Control. In layman's terms, I am the first people you meet at the turnstiles and I work the parades by keeping people where they need to be to stay safe as well as keeping the walk ways open for the through traffic.
At the end of April, we moved once again. Thankfully, this move was only 15 minutes instead of 15 hours!!! We love this house much more than where we were originally. This house has a pond in the back (so no back neighbors!) as well as a private pool! It i definitely getting used and abused! lol
Well, that basically brings us to today. Nicole is currently at church camp this week. She was excited about getting back to camp. Jared will be attending an Adventure camp sponsored by our church camp. He'll be traveling to North Carolina for his week away. He's getting really excited about his trip. In August, my sis is expecting her 4th baby! So, we're planning a trip to Ohio to visit her and the babe and everyone else that we can squeeze into one week! I'm really excited to see everyone, but I'm already dreading the good-byes.
Well, I have probably rambled on long enough for this post. I will be sure to make my next visit much, much sooner!
Blessings,
B~
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Happy New Year!
Ok, maybe I'm a few weeks late. But hey, better late than never, right? lol Celebrating Christmas was wonderful this year, well other than the frigid temps that followed... Chris' brother, Greg, came down for several days over the holiday. His special gift was to the kids...2 full days at Disney! Now, of course, Chris and I knew all about it. I actually set up their dining reservations (no surprise there, lol). All three kids enjoyed their time at the parks. They even had a few unexpected surprises which always nice! While Greg and the kids were at the parks, Chris was at work which meant I had 2 days all to myself! Yeah! But, the first day I spent about 8 hours putting the finishing touches on my very first digital scrapbook, School on the Rock's Beauty and the Beast musical. I actually received the book yesterday and absolutely love it!
Our time is a lot for flexible and relaxing than it was in Ohio. Mostly that's because the kids are not as active as they were. We're not in a co-op or an active support group, which is sad because the kids really miss their friends. Nicole's ballet is on hold this year, we'll see what next fall brings. They are both still very active with bowling. Jared continues to out-shine most of the other bowlers. Very few weeks go by when I don't hear a compliment about his bowling. One of the coaches still says that he can't believe how old Jared is! Nicole is hold her own too. She is currently carrying the 4th highest girls average! Most Sundays, we go from church to practice, which as always, continues to pay off. This coming weekend (Jan. 23 and 24), they are in a city-wide youth tourni. Team event is on Saturday, while the doubles and singles are Sunday.
The only other big news going on around here is that this weekend Chris and I will have a teenager in the house! AAACK! When did I get this old?! Jared has been counting down to his 13th birthday since LAST year!!!! But this week, he had a meltdown. He is really missing his friends and family that would normally be at a party for him. At one point, he was ready to trade this move for one day back in Ohio for his birthday. :( We're doing what we can to make it special, but it's hard.
Blessings,
B~
Our time is a lot for flexible and relaxing than it was in Ohio. Mostly that's because the kids are not as active as they were. We're not in a co-op or an active support group, which is sad because the kids really miss their friends. Nicole's ballet is on hold this year, we'll see what next fall brings. They are both still very active with bowling. Jared continues to out-shine most of the other bowlers. Very few weeks go by when I don't hear a compliment about his bowling. One of the coaches still says that he can't believe how old Jared is! Nicole is hold her own too. She is currently carrying the 4th highest girls average! Most Sundays, we go from church to practice, which as always, continues to pay off. This coming weekend (Jan. 23 and 24), they are in a city-wide youth tourni. Team event is on Saturday, while the doubles and singles are Sunday.
The only other big news going on around here is that this weekend Chris and I will have a teenager in the house! AAACK! When did I get this old?! Jared has been counting down to his 13th birthday since LAST year!!!! But this week, he had a meltdown. He is really missing his friends and family that would normally be at a party for him. At one point, he was ready to trade this move for one day back in Ohio for his birthday. :( We're doing what we can to make it special, but it's hard.
Blessings,
B~
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