Here's your sign....

You don't have to tell me twice....I'll come back later!

Thought you might need a laugh today!

South Plains College Graduation

It only took ten plus years, but I finally graduated Friday, May 15, 2009 at 10:00 am with an Associate of Arts in Teaching. I wasn't too crazy about walking, but I thought it would be great for the kids to be there and be a part of the graduation. In the end, Ariel was the only one to attend because Alexia had earned a trip to Joyland with the school. I told her my feelings would not be hurt if she did not attend my graduation.



Posing with my sister Terra before graduation. My sister drove down from Booker Thursday, but had to return back to her family early Friday. We had a great evening watching Grey's finale on Thursday night and got up early to visit and drink a pot of coffee together Friday morning. We do not get to spend enough time together.

Posing after graduation...

After graduation with hubby Jose and Ariel....

Yeah Me!!

I'll transfer in the fall to Texas Tech (most likely) and graduate again in two more years!

Thank you to everyone who has helped out with kids while I attended class, or writing a paper, or doing homework. Jose deserves a big pat on the back for taking care of the kids when I had a ton of homework to do. I love you and you're the best husband in the world!!!

Logan's 2 year checkup

Logan is growing all up. Turned two years old March 27, 2009 and grew a mustache! I guess I cut off the top of his head or you could have seen his Alfalfa do (from Little Rascals).

We went to the doctor a month late on April 30, 2009.

Weight: 25 lbs 8 oz 20 percentile....little guy needs to beef up!
Height: 34" 50 percentile
Head Cir.: 19" 50 percentile

He is soooooo ornery!!

His new favorite words or phrases are:

I'm done.
I want that.
I want more.
Pee Pee
He has been naming things lately, like: bird, tree, rock and he'll say tweet tweet when he sees a bird.

He is doing really well with potty training. He does good at church and with the babysitter. He really enjoys peeing outside and has even learned if he sways his hips he can make the pee fling around! The other night he squatted and left two big surprises on my garage floor. I say that is a good thing since he doesn't want to go in his underwear. He was just too busy playing and didn't have the time to come inside.

He is a wonderful blessing and I thank God for him everyday. He has changed my life.

Crazy Eight

I was tagged by http://dawnjenkins.@blogspot.com. So...
The rules are:
1. Mention the person that tagged you.
2. Complete the lists of 8's.
3. Tag 8 other bloggers.
4. Tell them that they have been tagged.
8 Things I Look Forward To

1. Being finished with school.
2. Spending time ALONE with Jose--our 12-year anniversary is coming up!
3. Visiting with my sister and her kids this summer.

4. Finishing our fence and other projects around the house.

5. Logan being completely potty-trained and sleeping in his own bed all night!!!
6. Camping this summer at the lake!

7. Memorial weekend in Amarillo.

8. The girls being out of school for summer break.
8 Things I Did Yesterday

1. Studied for final exams that are this coming week. They were moved up 1 week b/c of the swine flu.

2. Cleaned house.

3. Played frisbee with Ariel.
4. Talked to my sister on the phone.
5. Ate Jose's grilled pork chops and veggies.
6. Kept Rayden & Casen for Haylee while she was being spoiled by her hubby.

7. Watched Logan play outside.
8. Prayed for my family.
8 Things I Wish I Could Do

1. Play the piano.

2. Speak Spanish fluently.

3. Keep a spotless house 24/7.

4. Stay fully charged from morning to night.
5. Remember everything I read, word for word.

6. Be more patient.

7. Travel the world.

8. Be Super Mom.
8 Shows I Watch

1. Grey's Anatomy

2. NCIS

3. Private Practice

4. Brothers and Sisters

5. Lost
6. Desperate Housewives

7. Rachel Ray

8. Bones

8 Bloggers That I Tagged..

Everyone I know has already been tagged....so now you are double tagged!

What do you think this is?

Jose asked Ariel what she wanted on her hamburger. She replied ketchup, mustard, and three pickles. We thought we would be cute. Notice her pickles? We didn't have sliced pickles so we improvised. They must think we run a McDonald's assembly line! Kids! Don't you love them?!

Couple's Weight Loss Challenge

Jose and I are competitive by nature and we need an incentive to lose weight! Who would be interested in doing a couple's weight loss competition? We haven't worked out the technicalities yet, but we need to come up with something quick. I know nobody would want to share their current weight so we need to find a place where we could do weigh ins and have them recorded for each person. We were thinking everyone could pitch in some money for a grand prize. The amount depends on how many couples sign up. Jose is even going to throw in a FREE NIGHT'S STAY AT THE DRURY INN.

Let me know ASAP if you are interested in a little competition...say by Monday so we can start doing some weigh ins. Invite as many people as you want so we have a better chance of a fabulous Grand Prize!

It's Official

You are my accountability partner. It is your official job and responsibility to make me get fit! Jose bought me new shoes so I can start running again. These are Nike Air Alvord VI. They are for trail running. Don't they look fast?! Running is great exercise and can become addictive. I have always wanted to run a marathon and Jose said he would run with me. Jose has been working out for several months now so he is one step ahead of me. That means I have to train extra hard now so I can beat him ;)

I weigh the same weight I did when I went to my six week checkup after having Logan. I am obviously not going to be able to change my eating habits so I have to exercise. I have been eating more salad and vegetables--which I love! Eating vegetables makes me feel better overall and they're delicious with ranch! I have also been trying to cut out as much sugar as possible. I bought a DIET Dr. Pepper today--regular Dr. Pepper is my weakness! I just can't lose any weight without exercising so I am going to start TODAY! I just have too many bad eating habits.

You are more than welcome to run with me...or I mean walk! I might need somebody to call the paramedics for me!

Well, I better get trail hunting!