I love that my son is taking guitar lessons. To me there is nothing better than the sound of an acoustic guitar. He wanted a guitar from Christmas and I was thrilled. We just started lessons last week and he's been practicing every day. When I am done with school, I think I might take guitar lessons, too.
I love that Katie walks around the house with her little makeup case filled with a variety of lotions, brushes and sprays asking anyway she happens across if they ordered a foot massage. She gives a great foot massage too.
I love that Sydney loves theater. Some people want their children to be great athletes, hunters, cheerleaders, etc. but I want my children to have a love for the arts. I certainly have that with my oldest. I can't wait for her auditions for FWAFA. That would just be the icing on the cake if she got into a fine arts academy.
I love that my husband loves to talk to me as much as I love to talk to him. We have the best time together doing nothing but talking for hours on end. I married my best friend in the whole world.
I love being on a college campus. There is something exhilerating about higher education. Sometimes I think I may never want to leave.
I love that I am learning to be a more critical thinker and think like a scientist. It is nice to know that there is a way to weed through the the nonsense. It is empowering. And I especially love when I discover that the things I once thought to be true have absolutely no (or very little) scientific basis. That is the part when I become humbled. And don't forget the part where I thought something was evil, and it turns out it's not.
I love La Familia-the restaurant in downtown Fort Worth. I highly recommend it if you're in the area.
I love having a laptop. How did I ever get by with just a desktop.
I love modern technology and the ability I have to stay in constant contact with family and friends near and far. I especially love that I can catch up with family while driving to school in the mornings (using blue tooth of course) It's crazy to think of all the time wasted before cell phones, laptops, email, dvr, etc. etc. etc.
These are a few things I love.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
What's new
I am procrastinating writing some lesson plans and thought I'd take a moment to update on our life. We are all finally back in school and back into our routine. Katie is having a rough time waking up in the morning because she refuses to go down at night before 9:30. She finds a million things to do instead of what we tell her. She still loves school though. She is always very happy at the end of the day. Kindergarten is such a magical year. It's the only time the kids LOVE to do homework. She considers homework a privilege and is very good about completing the assignments. She is also unique in that she really remembers days and when things are supposed to happen. She always knows when there is a special event or when it's Friday and they can wear their "friday t-shirts". I don't think I've ever had a child so organized and on top of such things. She will be receiving an award at her assembly tomorrow but I have no idea what for. I'll find out in the morning at 8:30.
Jack is plugging away. He gets great grades and reports from teachers are usually glowing. Little bit scatter brained sometimes but I think it kind of comes with his age. Everyone expects him to be responsible for things in his life, but he's not all the way on board with that. I have to constantly remind him to bring me notes and give me assignments. He even forgot to tell me about the class Christmas party. I feel like everyone must think me the worst mom ever, but I think he has to take responsibility too so I will let him continue to work towards independence. Sometimes it will be painful but I think we can get there eventually. He is a great kid and I couldn't be prouder of his character and integrity.
Sydney is doing great. Sometimes we have issues with her missing some math assigments, but other than that she's doing great. She is currently participating in the One-Act show for school. She's is playing Raggedy Ann in a play I can't recall the name of. She is also going to be auditioning to attend a new school next year. The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is holding their auditions this semester. We attended the Open House the other night and Sydney was beaming. It is such a great fit for her. She will have to do a vocal and theater audition piece in front of a panel. The enrollment is based strictly on the audition so she's working hard to get her song down and find the two monologues she will perform. The school is close to TCU and not too far from Jesse's work so even though she wouldn't attend school in Burleson, it wouldn't be a terrible thing to drive her there and back each day. I am so excited she has this opportunity. She is very passionate about theater and music and that is what they say they are looking for. And the school received exemplary status last year, so she will also be receiving a wonderful education in the subjects other than the fine arts.
Jesse is reading lots of books and having fun playing with his new iphone. I have come to loathe the iphone. Hopefully he'll bore from his newest plaything and decide to come back to me. We got science museum passes for Christmas. That is Jesse's little slice of heaven on earth so I am sure we will be spending many weekends there. He's such a fun husband and dad...when the iphone isn't around;P
I am back in classes and start therapy next week. I don't feel nearly as overwhelmed as I did the start of last semester. I love the classes so far and think that it's going to be a great semester. I can't believe I only have 1 1/2 years left to be done with school. It is flying by. This time next year I'll be registering my intent to graduate, looking for my first job, and looking toward the next stage in life to begin. Time is flying!
That's what's new with us. How about all of you?
Jack is plugging away. He gets great grades and reports from teachers are usually glowing. Little bit scatter brained sometimes but I think it kind of comes with his age. Everyone expects him to be responsible for things in his life, but he's not all the way on board with that. I have to constantly remind him to bring me notes and give me assignments. He even forgot to tell me about the class Christmas party. I feel like everyone must think me the worst mom ever, but I think he has to take responsibility too so I will let him continue to work towards independence. Sometimes it will be painful but I think we can get there eventually. He is a great kid and I couldn't be prouder of his character and integrity.
Sydney is doing great. Sometimes we have issues with her missing some math assigments, but other than that she's doing great. She is currently participating in the One-Act show for school. She's is playing Raggedy Ann in a play I can't recall the name of. She is also going to be auditioning to attend a new school next year. The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is holding their auditions this semester. We attended the Open House the other night and Sydney was beaming. It is such a great fit for her. She will have to do a vocal and theater audition piece in front of a panel. The enrollment is based strictly on the audition so she's working hard to get her song down and find the two monologues she will perform. The school is close to TCU and not too far from Jesse's work so even though she wouldn't attend school in Burleson, it wouldn't be a terrible thing to drive her there and back each day. I am so excited she has this opportunity. She is very passionate about theater and music and that is what they say they are looking for. And the school received exemplary status last year, so she will also be receiving a wonderful education in the subjects other than the fine arts.
Jesse is reading lots of books and having fun playing with his new iphone. I have come to loathe the iphone. Hopefully he'll bore from his newest plaything and decide to come back to me. We got science museum passes for Christmas. That is Jesse's little slice of heaven on earth so I am sure we will be spending many weekends there. He's such a fun husband and dad...when the iphone isn't around;P
I am back in classes and start therapy next week. I don't feel nearly as overwhelmed as I did the start of last semester. I love the classes so far and think that it's going to be a great semester. I can't believe I only have 1 1/2 years left to be done with school. It is flying by. This time next year I'll be registering my intent to graduate, looking for my first job, and looking toward the next stage in life to begin. Time is flying!
That's what's new with us. How about all of you?
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Have I mentioned...
I LOVE the Roomba. It's my new robot Jesse got be for Christmas. It just roams my house sweeping and vacuuming whenever I want. It has made my house feel so clean all the time and it frees me up to do other things when time is short. I love, love, love, love our newest family member, Roomby. I can't say enough good things about him. If you have a lot of wood floor or tile in your house, this is the robot for you.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Ingredients
* 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
* 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
* 1 cup green enchilada sauce
* 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 4 cooked, boneless and skinless chicken breast halve
* 1 cup half-and-half
* 1 tomato, chopped
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Combine chicken stock and tortilla strips in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until strips soften and broth thickens somewhat.
2. Stir in enchilada sauces and cumin. Stir in chicken and half-and-half; heat through.
3. Garnish with diced tomato, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.
* 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
* 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
* 1 cup green enchilada sauce
* 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 4 cooked, boneless and skinless chicken breast halve
* 1 cup half-and-half
* 1 tomato, chopped
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Combine chicken stock and tortilla strips in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until strips soften and broth thickens somewhat.
2. Stir in enchilada sauces and cumin. Stir in chicken and half-and-half; heat through.
3. Garnish with diced tomato, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Katie's Birthday
Katie turned 6 on December 30th. For her birthday she wanted to go to her Grumpa's ranch and roast marshmallows. She also requested a butterfly cake. My sweet sisters Kisha and Lindsey worked all day on Friday making her a cake while we were driving back from New Mexico. It was so cute.
Charlotte with her cute piggies.
We went down in a pit and built a big fire. The whole family pitched in to gather wood and build her fire. She is such a loved little girl.
The cows were watching us from the top of the cliff. Later we told ghost stories using the cows as part of the story. It was a little creepy.
Charlotte with her cute piggies.
We went down in a pit and built a big fire. The whole family pitched in to gather wood and build her fire. She is such a loved little girl. 
The cows were watching us from the top of the cliff. Later we told ghost stories using the cows as part of the story. It was a little creepy.
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