Scrapfest 2008

Well this weekend was Scrapfest in Mandeville. I had soooo much fun....I didnt want it to end. The week went by so slow....I guess because I was soooo excited about scrapfest. Kristal met me there....it was nice to finally meet her. We had been talking for 2 years over the computer and by phone but never got a chance to meet since she lives 2 hours away.

At our table was a lady from MS....near where Kristal lives....she and the ladies that owned Remembering Moments were so nice. I will have to make it a point to go to Petal MS and visit them all. On Saturday we met some ladies that were from Homa and Thibodeaux, they were setting at our table too. I got to meet Dawn and Tara from Scrapbook Addict.

This hobbie brings strangers together and make friendships that last a lifetime.....I LOVE IT!!!

Is it Sunday ALREADY?????

WOW....it seems like the weeks go by faster and faster. Today has been a non-productive day. I finished up my project for school. I ran to the store to get ink,pull-ups and picked up some scratch remover stuff for my car. I removed the scratch....but the metal is dented a little....so I am going to take it by a shop next week to see what it will cost to knock it out!! Oh I hate it when things like this happens......!!

Scrapfest is NEXT WEEK!!! I cant wait...Kristal is meeting me there and we are spending Friday and Saturday night in Covington so we can just get up and scrap ALL DAY!!! YEAHHHHHHHH

Week 2-11 thru 2-16

What happened to last week?? It just flew by.......

Here's a recap!

Monday 2/11 thru Wed 2/13

I was in clinic these 3 days. I got to be a patient advocate this week. My patient was needing a pacemaker and his VA insurance wanted him transferred....well to make a really long story short.....he was still there when I left on Wed. I hope all has went well for him.

Thursday was Valentine's day.....I stayed up till 1030 filling out Valentine's for the kids parties. Ya know I never thought about all the parties and presents and MONEY that goes into having 4 kids....LOL!! All went well.....I missed 1st peroid of class so I could take Kaitlyn to class with all her stuff for the party. Keith got me a small box of chocolates, reece's cups, and sweethearts......on his way home.....for me for Valentine's day. It really didnt bother me....because he did soooo well for my birthday....my head would have exploded if he would have remembered 2 holidays in the same year! We were supposed to go out to eat....but he ran into someone he used to know....and didnt get home till 5PM....so we ended up arguing....and I ended up eating out by myself. I went to La Carretas in amite (Mexican Food) and had a Strawberry Margarita....that was nice.

Friday....2/15

We ordered our nursing pins today.....I was sooo excited. I cant wait.....can you believe we are already half way thru Feburary? It was a short day today in class....so I went to get my hair done after class....and had it cut short...(will post a pic shortly). I really like it....maybe now I will wear it down more. After that....same ole...picked up the kids...came home.

Saturday 2/16

Went to the bank to withdraw out our income tax. I met up with Amy and we had lunch.....was really nice...we havent did that since before Christmas. I stop by the store on the way home....and I dinged my new car with a buggy....oh well.....I think it can be fixed easily....after all its just a CAR right??? Keith took the kids to Juan's daughter's bday party....so I stayed home and worked on my project thats due monday.

TGIF

This week has been sooooo long!! I guess since I was out of school on Monday and Tuesday due to Mardi Gras....it just seems like it.



Well we finished Mental Health today at school!! YEAHHHHH!! I am counting down....we have about 10 weeks left of nursing school till graduation. Oh that day can not come soon enough for me!! Though I have come to know a new family.....and I will miss being with them everyday.....I have such a greater desire to be a nurse. A passion that envolves making a difference in someones life! Maybe even save someones life along the way. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was in high school. :) I worked as a CNA for years while going to nursing school part time back home in Texas. If I could change one thing...it would be that I would have finished school before my kids came along because it really does put alot of strain on a marriage, friendships, and raising children when you have to study every night. This has been a difficult road....challenging in more ways than one.....but I am thankful for what God has given me....and wouldnt change it for the world!!!!!

~Welcome Everyone~

OK...the time has come to go electronic. I write down most daily thoughts and things in a journal but here lately....I forget to add a note about the day .....due to LIFE and all the craziness that comes with it!! I figured since I am on the internet either at home or at school, then I would start blogging my thoughts and save a few trees along the way....:)!!

Well Chelsea turned 14 on the 3rd....its so hard to believe my first born is now 14 years old. Where has the time went to? She has blossomed into a beautiful little lady. I hate being away from her and not being their for her daily routines, but I have learned that I must allow her to make decisions on her own so that she will one day be a responsible adult.

I turned 31 on Tuesday. It really didnt fill any different that turning any other age....ya know I am officially in my 30's!!....[wow...I remember thinking that 30 was old...LOL] We went out last weekend and celebrated mine, Megans, and Suzannes birthdays with Mexican food and daquries at La Carretas!! Good times....oh I miss that about being back home!!

To My daughter Chelsea:

You have turned into such a wonderful young lady. I know that being a teenager is hard and you may feel at times that life sucks...but I promise it will pass. One day you will be grown and those times will only be memories....so enjoy this time in your life. Being your mother has been a blessing and a trial at times....you have taught me so many things, about MYSELF as well as being a mother. I am so glad to be your mother....and if I was given the chance to change anything about my life...I would never change the fact that you are my daughter....my first born! I love you and no matter where we go in life.....THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE!!! Love, Mom