I can't believe that we're almost 1/2 way through January!!! Really? Wow.... We have enjoyed a SLOW month! We're still enjoying visits with the in-laws. I'm only working 1 day a week. Obviously, I would rather be working more, but I'm grateful for the hours that I am receiving.
The kids are slowly getting back into the school swing after taking a holiday. Truthfully, it's taking me a bit to get back into it too! lol Both are still bowling and will be bowling in a tourney in two weeks. Thankfully, we only have to drive 10-15 minutes to get there!
Well, I should be going since the kids are diligently working on their school work...Have a great day everyone!
Blessings,
B~
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Happy New Year!
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~
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~
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~
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Happy Holidays!
Well, when I started this blog, it was my intent to write every week. But as time has gone on, I have realized that our life is well, boring! LOL! Our schedule is very, very light compared to that in Ohio. In someways, it feels wonderful. And in other ways, it drives me nuts. But, that's ok. There are times when we need to slow down and I guess that this is one of those times.
Chris was able to come down at Thanksgiving and it was awesome to spend time with him. While he was here, he had two job interviews. Tomorrow, he starts his new job! We're so excited to finally be able to be a family again. We also feel very blessed because there are few job opportunities down here as well.
We have been able to spend a couple of days at the WDW parks. December 3, the kids and I spent the day at the Magic Kingdom for the first day of taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Day parade. For those of you who did not know, the parade is not live, but is taped the first weekend of December. It was a lot of fun. We were able to see Yanni Voices and American Idol's Kris Allen perform. You'll have to watch Christmas morn to see if you see us!
The kids are getting excited for Christmas. The tree is up, the gingerbread train is complete, and of course, the nativity is out. We'll start our cookie baking tomorrow. Chris' brother, Greg, will be joining us for a few days at Christmas. He arrives Christmas morn. It'll be nice to see a familar face! It has been difficult though, to get in the holiday spirit. No, not because of the weather, but because of not being with our friends and family. We are not very established yet, and that makes it difficult when friends and family are so important to us.
Well, I don't know if I'll be back before the holiday. If not, it is my wish for you and yours, that you have a wonderful holiday. You all in our hearts and prayers.
Blessings,
B~
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Where has the time gone?
Out the window I guess! hahaha! What have we been up to these past few weeks? A lot and not a lot! We are getting acquainted with a new church. The kids are also keeping busy with bowling. We are making it to practice every other week. It's not what the kids are used to, but so far, it's what's working.
We're finding ourselves spending quite a bit of time over at Disney...Surprised? I doubt it! We spent the day of Halloween over at Disney. We started the day at Blizzard Beach waterpark. (The kids are really enjoying the weather to be able to hang out there.) We then spent the afternoon at Disney Quest. Jared and Nicole really enjoyed being able to design and "ride" a rollercoaster. That evening the kids were able to trick-or-treat at Downtown Disney.
This weekend, we visited Downtown Disney enjoy the Festival of the Masters. It is an outdoor art show with glass, folk art, photography, and metal working exhibits. There was also chalk artists. They started on their masterpieces Friday morning and were completed by this afternoon. The artwork was simply amazing. Nicole really enjoyed watching the progression, hence why we were their everyday this weekend!
As I close this today, I am asking you to lift up a dear friend of mine in prayer. She and her two girls were in a serious car accident two weeks ago. The girls are healing quicker than Mom, but they all have a ways to go in their healing. Mom has been told it may be 6 months before she is back to "normal". Right now, Mom is not able to do much of anything because the pain is so much. I have been able to help out with a meal and watching the girls a few days. Those of you who know me, that's what I do... Again, please keep the family in your prayers they can really use them.
Blessings,
B~
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