Wow, time has gotten away from me. Let's see if I can catch everyone up without writing a novel! Okay, April 2011 - for starters, Scott started a new job. He left HP and went to Bank of America. So far, things are going well for him there. He's back working in an office with the luxury of working from home when he needs or wants to. He likes the people he works with and has actual social interaction with people on a daily basis. (HP had become a mostly work-from-home job with only conference calls.) I'm so glad he made the move - he is happier and less-stressed when he comes home. We had 18 adults & 3 kids walk for our team at the DFW Walk for Lupus Now event and raised over $4,000! We had such a great time! We always have fun and welcome anyone who wants to walk with us. The great thing is participating is FREE. You can donate or raise money if you want to but all that's required is showing up.
In May, the sisters & I took Mom out for Mother's Day the Saturday before. We went to lunch at
The Pantry in Downtown McKinney. Afterwards we walked the McKinney Square and ducked into some of the shops, stopping for coffee along the way. We, of course, stopped at
Mom & Popcorn and got some candy, where we picked up these fun old favorites. Things got a little silly after that...but we had so much fun! I also changed jobs in May. I got the wonderful opportunity to work for Kids Club again, but on the Administration side this time! I still work for the District but this is like going home. My friends (& family) are there and I'm ridiculously happy in my position.
June was a busy month. Scott went to a 3-day camping & paintball D-Day reenactment tournament bachelor party. Confused? He and a group of guys drove to Oklahoma to play in a paintball tournament (about 4,000 people were there) that was a D-Day reenactment. It was crazy (from what I heard). While he was gone I had some time on my hands. That weekend happened to be Brenden's 4th birthday party, which was held at local fire station #3 (his current obsession). I offered to make the cupcakes for his party. I made the icing look like flames with a little fire hat on top. I have since been asked to do a birthday party next year for one of the kids that attended. I'm hoping that this turns into a little side business...
July was slightly less busy. We celebrated our 3rd anniversary on the 5th (that went by FAST). We painted our bedroom. I had the week of July 4th off so that kept me busy while Scott was at work. It turned out great - slowly but surely this house is looking more like a home. I ordered the quote in the picture online and am so glad I did. It's perfect! We drove to Waco to see our good friend, Mike, get married on July 9th. They looked wonderful; we were so blessed to share the joy of their day and be witness to their commitment.
In August, things were a little crazy as the school year began at the district; our office definitely stayed busy! I gotta say though, working over-time is much easier when you
love your job. Scott sold his old car and got a new 2012 4-door Ford Focus. It's awesome! I actually like this car - sorry the old one like like an Easter egg. We celebrated Nana's 80th birthday with the Reed family on the 20th. We threw a surprise party for her (she's tough - she did fine with the surprise part). We had old friends, neighbors, & family from all over the country attend. My dad (Nana's oldest child) got in touch with family and friends and had everyone make a video clip for Nana, which Scott combined with pictures from Nana's life and made this great video. I think it was a hit.
Finally, we come to September. Tomorrow we are going to the last Texas Rangers game of the regular season with the Perkins family; I can't wait! On the 30th I leave to volunteer as a weekend camp counselor at Camp Lupapalooza, a camp for girls ages 11 - 17 who have been diagnosed with Lupus. I am really excited. While I'm gone, Scott will either spend Saturday at the Texas A&M v. Arkansas game with Bryan or shooting with Travis. Go figure that those opportunities would arise while I'm gone. Oh well - my weekend with the girls is going to be amazing. I will be posting after I get back.
Until then, take care and God Bless!
