Hope everybody had a Happy Halloween.
Monday, November 2, 2009
How We Spent Our October 31st
Tina and I signed up for a 5k race in Frisco that we ended up doing without training. The race temperature was about 45 degrees, which most runners would say is good weather. We both finished the race in under one hour (walked pretty much all of it). Tina used the last bit of energy she had to run and get to the finish line before me. After the race, we drove to Tyler, TX where Tina's parents were camping. It was a good two hour drive to get to Tyler from our apartment. We hung out and enjoyed the weather. After having some good homemade burgers and watching Tina and her mom jumping on a Blob Balloon, it was time to go since we already had a long day.
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Heat Is On
Fall is here and with the low tonight forecasted to be 43, we have decided we need to run the heater to get the chill out of the apartment. We aren't forecasted to see 80 degrees for awhile, hopefully not until April 2010.
A lot of things have happened since Tina's September posting. Tina finished her first placement as Student Teacher. She had three successful observations from a TWU representative. She is now at her second placement (last one) which emphasizes the ESL aspect of her degree. Tina received a letter from SHSU saying that her hard work has paid off and she will being graduating this December "MAGNA CUM LAUDE!" Congratulations to her for the hard work and late nights to achieve this. I had my annual review at work this past week. I can't believe that it has almost been one year since we relocated to Dallas from Houston.
The most important thing that happened was that we celebrated our 7th Anniversary.
Here is a picture of our nephew Braedon from our recent trip back to Houston.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July!!
Just wanted to wish all of you a Happy 4th of July. Here is a recap of how we have already celebrated America's Independence.
We went to the Addison Kaboom Town yesterday for their celebration. The festivities consisted of a family fun center in the town park. Then a flyover (air show) of various WWII airplanes from the Cavanaugh flight museum. Finally, the moment that everybody had waited all day for, the fireworks. It was a HOT day but there was a good breeze to help cool things off. About 30 minutes of fireworks and another 45 to get home. Addison is not that far from where we live but I think the entire DFW area was there. Kaboom Town is one of the best 4th of July events we have been to. I have to give a shout out to the Sonic owner on Midway for setting up pre-paid parking spots, the best seat in the house, and keeping everyone fed and cooled with a cold treat.
Check out Scooter sporting her custom scarf.
Air Show!
What's that on the wing?
Friday, June 19, 2009
Now OPEN!
Most of you know I am a creative and crafty person. Some of you have even seen my products and already purchased them from me and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that. I have broadened my horizons by creating a website for which to generate more business. My site is now up and running and my shop is officially open for business! I am so excited about this little side venture (hopefully one day it will be huge) and I invite you to visit my website at www.TinaMarieCreations.etsy.com. Email me and tell me what you think. Email all your friends and families too!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Vacation is OVER and life doesn't wait
Wow it has been a busy time on the home front. Vacation is definitely over! Since our last post there has been a slew of events so lets catch up briefly. First of all, our renters decided to move out one month early with only a weeks notice. Kinda of bummed but the way they left it I would need some extra time getting it market ready. I did say "market ready". Our lovely house is FOR SALE! Kinda of sad because I like the extra monthly income and it was our first place :( But we are ready to move on. So tell everyone you know that is look for a nice house on a huge lot to visit this site for all the info.
Jon came down to Houston for our nephew's (Stevie) graduation party and I was already here from working on the house and for Steph's baby shower, which was a blast. We really enjoyed seeing everyone again and still miss you guys. Finally, we drove home (weird because that is Dallas now) that Sunday.
Well most of you know my cousin and I are like sisters and she had been dealing with a kidney stone for the last few weeks and had been in and out of the hospital while I was in town working at the house. Her doctor finally decided after I left Houston that they were going to induce her on June 9th. My thoughts "she probably won't even be ready to push until late that night." Right? Wrong. The baby was not happy with the medicine and so they delivered little Braedon Alexander by C-section before I ever had a chance to make it. This was a wake up call to me. I felt like Dorothy when I looked at my dog and said "Scoot Dog we're not in Houston anymore", close to all of our family. I drove down the next morning to see the little guy ( 7 lbs and 10 oz 19.5 inches long) and to help my cousin with whatever she needed. I drove back home on Saturday to find out from Jon when I got there that our other nephew Mikey and his girlfriend just delivered their baby. Not a girl like we were told, but a BOY! How does that happen? The whole time we were told that she was having a girl. Come to find out when mom went for the past weekly appointment they told her nope you are having a boy. He weighed in at the exact weight of my cousins baby. A baby boy, Elijah Antony. Please be in prayer for him because he is actually still in the hospital because of jaundice and breathing issues.
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