Stretching...

I figured that since I was employed by a Technology College, I should become more 'technical'.

This is my latest purchase, isn't it pretty?

(Yeah, I might be able to work it.)

Tuesday I had class on how to use a smartboard, yugma and a gadget named Elmo.
I have learned to use (& barely understand) terms like Kaizen blitz, Six Sigma and

Lean Manufacturing.

And tonight, I am going to read about fire and rescue accreditation.

My comfort zone has officially become a thing of the past.

Quick change artist...

On average, Keaton changes his clothes 3 times a day.
The outfit must match the activity after all.
I was mortified though, to see his pile of shorts as I did the laundry this week...22.
No wonder I can't catch up on laundry.
Clearly, the boy needs a talking too.
And then it hit me...

How, how (?) does he have so many to begin with?

Working...

I have entered the work force again and I am now employed by Dixie Applied Technology College.

There are a few things that I have learned by working...

1. Since I am not around to do everything, the kids miraculously figure things out on their own, who knew?

2. I manage my time so much better when I am busy, and I have been BUSY!!!

3. I kind of like it.

However, sometimes the best laid plans...

It is back to school time and I have been stressed a bit about Keaton and working out babysitting for him before Kindergarten, I had it all arranged for the first week. Things looked as if they were ready to go...

Yesterday, Dale called me and said Keaton came home with a headache...

Ten minutes later, he called and told me Keaton had thrown up all over the floor.

And this morning, I had to call in to work, because he continued to throw up all night.

Have I ever said how much I love the stomach flu?

In any case, here are the kiddos on their first day....(this pose was painful for Shay and Tanner, can you tell?)

Summer fun...

Cousin Natalee came & stayed for a few weeks...

a great time was had by all

swimming...

sewing...

trip to Price...

baptisms...

pasta factory...

soda sale...

and if you have ever met her, you would know that there was alot of other things as well,

kitchen kids, plays, pottery, all night parties, movies...to name a few.

So much fun, the kids are already having withdrawals.

Who knows how we will ever get used to a schedule and school again.

Love you Natalee!!