I have posted a family update every Sunday night since I started blogging (a whopping total of two or three Sundays so far...) and I think it will be a new tradition for me. Especially for the family and friends who live far away and don't see us as often. (For those of you who live here and see me all the time, the Sunday Night Post might be a bit boring...)
So, here goes...
Highlights from our week/weekend (since Skunk night):
*Week FIVE down of Sunshine School and all is well! I am loving my little class of 3 year olds and have enjoyed watching Kendyll and Carlie with their friends too. I am very blessed to have a very sweet class this year with 7 girls and 2 boys. (Maybe all those girls is why it's sweet!! Just kidding, boy moms.) Anyway, it's a very fun group!
*On Friday, Kendyll, Carlie, and I got to visit my dad at his brand new school! It was so incredibly fun to watch him "in action". For those who don't know, my dad has been working to complete his teaching certificate requirements to change from a career in sales & business to being a 5th grade math and science teacher for the first time. What a CHANGE! But, those kids loved him so much, and it was fun to see. Carlie was a big hit when she waved and blew kisses to the class. And, two boys asked Kendyll to do their homework, and she looked at me, then looked at them, and said "Sure, I can." And took their papers and went and sat down in a desk. She LOVED getting to be in big-girl school.
*As of last night, at 11:15 pm., my CHRISTIAN SERVICES AUCTION JOB IS COMPLETE! A very big success, and something I always enjoy (even though I whine a little in the last weeks before it hits), and it was a great date night for Mark and me. We even won some good stuff this year and had lots of fun laughing with Clint and Alyssa at our table.
The funniest part of it is watching Mark enter "Vegas-mode" in wanting to win every bidding war he gets into. We ended up with a few more things than we needed, but it was fun nonetheless. He surprised me with a weekend at the Gaylord Texan and an included gift card...to be used at a later date unbeknownst to me (wow, that was a big word!)
Other things we won: Piano Camp for Kendyll next summer, a photo session & family portrait with a great photographer in town, Stars tickets for four, a YUMMY 3-layer pumpkin spice cake, a golf game for Mark at some random place that didn't have any other bids, and some personalized stationary from these great girls I know called Papers from the Heart...hee hee. A very productive (and costly) night, I must say! But, it's worth every penny when it goes to those sweet adopted children whose faces make me cry every year!
*My sister, Cassie and her husband, Austin, came in and stayed with us to keep our girls while we had date night. A huge thank-you to them, for being the sweet aunt & uncle that they are, and for playing dress-up and tea party with Kendyll until they're blue in the face. She loves you so much and we appreciate the night away!
*Today, I got to help Cortni (my other prego sister) register for baby presents! It was so fun to anticipate baby Braden's arrival and pick out cute BLUE things for a change. He's going to be the cutest nephew and I can't wait to finally be an aunt!!
*We also get the fun treat of having Pops & Grandma (Mark's parents) here for the next three days to visit and look at houses! They sold their Hawaii house and will be moving here at some point! So, we're excited to begin the search for their new home. We are also excited to have some babysitting for Mark and I to go on yet another date...to the movies this time!! Any suggestions on good flicks out there?
And, that brings me to now...Sunday night at 8:30. the house is quiet, the kids are sleeping, and it's time to start the school preparation process. Clothes to iron, lunches to make, bags to pack, lessons to prepare. Man, I'm glad we only do this two days a week!!
3 comments:
Woohoo! I'm the first to respond. A few notes: Matt wants to be your date for the Stars game, boys can actually be easier than girls, being an aunt is sometimes better than being a mom (and I really do mean sometimes), and finally, why is it that having a tea party with a 3 year old is more fun when you're NOT the parent? Just some thoughts as I read your blog. I got your card today and it made me cry! Thank you. We should plan a girls weekend soon and either meet in the middle or go somewhere for a night of laughing and some shopping. Think about it and we'll talk.
Wow, so much to respond to in one little comment section! First, I'm not going to the Stars game, but Matt can be Mark's date (I gladly bowed out of that one...not a hockey fan..I know you're surprised), I totally agree about the sweetness of boys and girls, and hope to have the experience of both at SOME point! Being an aunt AND having tea parties is something I can't wait for. I started crying in church today while holding Erica's little girl, thinking about what it will be like to hold my sweet nephew. And, I'm glad you got the card. I'm not too late am I?! I wrote it long before we talked for two hours the other day---But, there is always more catching up to do! I am so on board for a weekend away. And, we need to plan it NOW!!! Let's get it on the calendar before it books up!
Love you roomie....
I loved going to the auction with you guys- and I too am so glad that we finished the Christians Works Auction and can feel good about it :)
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