MIA

Sorry, I have been MIA. In the past two I have worked 108 hours! I am a crazy woman, but I am a sucker and can't say no when I am asked to work over time. 

I wish I had more to update in...... This is pretty much how my work days go.

Wake up at 4:30am get ready for work.............

Get to work for report at 6:45.............

Work until 7:15ish pm.....

Get home around 8pm............

Eat dinner, take a shower, and go to bed! just to do it all over again.................

Aledo Win State!

This is a little late......but Aledo won State in Football for teh second year in a row!!! WAHHOOO GO ALEDO!!

This is a Cowboys Stadium, the faithful Aledo fans! There were alot of fans there!  Plus the stadium is amazing!! the TV screen itself it MASSIVE!

Matt and I

My Parents

My family minus Taylor :(

We had such a good time at the game. It was nice that Matt and I were able to have date night! 

I can't wait for Caleb to play football when he gets older! I sure hope he is athletic. 

 After all we do live in Texas!

Caleb's Big Boy Bike

So we finally got all of the Christmas decorations all taken down and put away, which gave me motivation to clean out the garage!  Caleb helped out and when we were done we had enough room for him to ride his bike around.

This is the first time he has actually ridden his bike since his birthday when he got it.  It was a little to big back in September, but now it fits him just right!

It makes me sad to see him riding it.  He looks like such a BIG BOY. But I guess he has to grow up! :(



P.S. I think it is cute during his first turn you can ever so faintly hear him talking to himself saying "PUUUSSHH" too cute!  Love him so much.

Hey, It's Ok Wednesday!

I got this post idea from Airing Out My Dirty Laundry, One Sock At a Time.

Glamour magazine has a section called Hey, It’s Okay and will list a bunch of things to be okay about.
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Here is my It's Ok........

- that my house doesn't always (ok who am I kidding) EVER look like a magazine when you walk in. 

- my three year old still sleeps with us some nights.

-that I am a working mom! and don't spend all my time with my son.  If I did I would probably go crazy and my son would wind up scarred for life.

-that I get anxiety when my house/garage is disorganized. My husband thinks I am crazy! I hate clutter.

-that I am ADDICTED to trashy reality TV

-that I am a horrible speller. I have spell check!

-that I pretend the ladies on the blogs I read are my friends.

Not a good Text

I got a text from my step mom today saying that my cousin's newborn son was in this hospital and had a breathing tube down his throat breathing for him.  Me being the nurse I am immediately knew that was NOT a good sign.

I called my dad when I got off work for more information. (this is all second hand information but you get the picture)  It all started about a two weeks ago the baby was congested so they took him to Cook's and were told the baby might have sleep apnea, and they needed to keep a close eye on him.

Well my cousin went to pick him up form my Aunt's house, she picked him up and he went limp. They started CPR and called 911!  I am not sure what all is going on but I do know he is in ICU at cook's and still on a ventilator. 

I can't imagine what my cousin must be going through..... I would be hysterical.  She has two other little boys at home so I am sure she is feeling overwhelmed. 

Prayers are greatly appreciated.

New Year Goals!

My goals for 2011, I tried to keep them realistic.

1. Start to blog more. I have been really bad since I started this blog.  But I don't really have any more excuses.... I am out of school and don't plan on going back until 2012. Caleb isn't a baby any more so I really don't have an excuses. Plus I want to be able to look back and remember this when I am say 40.... Ugh that sounds so far away!

2. Hit the gym more. I am not putting pressure on myself to loose X number of pounds.  I just want to go to the gym more.  If I happen to loose wight in the process that is a bonus.  I am pretty happy with the way I look, I just need to tone up more.  I have come to terms that I will never be a size 2!  Right now I dread going to the gym but once I leave I feel so much better!

3. Pay down our bills,  I really hate using the word "debt".  I plan on doing that by working overtime at work and cutting the fat in my spending.

4. Spending more time with my family!

That pretty much sums up my 2011 Goals.

(hey look I am accomplishing one right now! Ha!)

Recap of 2010

Happy New Years Eve! 

 As I sit here I am thinking about what all 2010 has brought.  It has been a pretty good year! Year in recap  (all I can remember and my memory is not that great)

JANUARY

Started my final semester of nursing school. 

FEBRUARY

I turned 24.

MARCH

My niece Kylie was born!

Celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary

We took Caleb to the Grapevine Depot to see and ride Thomas the Train. He had a blast!  I think Caleb has a major slight obession with Thomas.

APRIL

Not much to report, I was to concentrated on finishing school!

MAY

 

I graduated from Nursing School! Go me!!!  It was a long tough road, but totally worth it in the end.

JUNE

  Started my internship in CVICU at a local DFW hospital.  I love love love it!  I am extremely blessed that I landed my dream job right out of nursing school.  CVICU, Days, and an awesome group of people to work with.

We spend alot of time at the pool.  Luckily my parents have a pool and they live close. Plus our subdivison has a community pool.

JULY

We spend July 4th out on Eagle Mountain Lake

We spent time and NeNe and PawPaws house. Caleb and Daddy had a great time fishing at "Caleb's Pond"  It is stocked with blue gills and it is just perfect for Caleb!  His paw paw is mighty proud! :)

AUGUST

After much discussion Matt and I decided to put our house on the market.  We both have decent drive to work.  Matt's drive is over 50 mile one way.  We figured we would try to see how it would do on the market. Well, we are still on the market on this last day of 2010.  The market is just not working with us right now. Luckily we don't have to sell we are more wanting to sell for convenience .

Matt turned 28.

We took Caleb and Drew to Great Wolf Lodge, they had a blast!  It is so family friendly, I highly recommend going!

SEPTEMBER

Caleb turned 3.

OCTOBER

We took our annual trip to the State Fair. This year we actually took two trips one with just the three of us.  And the other with Matt's parents.  Matt and his family always went to the state fair when he was growing up so I am glad that we have started that tradition with Caleb as well.

Caleb was a police man for Halloween. He was soo cute!  It was really fun this year, because 1. he could walk and didn't want to be held the entire time. 2. He was able to say "trick or treat" and people understand him.

NOVEMBER

 Had a great Thanksgiving with family. Not much really went on. Spend alot of time cleaning house for showings and getting ready for our Disney trip.

 DECEMBER

We took a family trip to Disney World.  It was a blast and I can't wait to go back.  I though Caleb's little heart was just going to explode with joy when he got to see the real life Mickey, Donald, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie.  I was so glad that Matt's parents were able to experience it with us.

Matt and I have both started new jobs that I think will definitely turn into careers.  I am so ready to see what 2011 has to bring for our family.

First night in Disney

Caleb after the first night in Disney World. 

Getting Ready for Disney

Nothing new to really blog about.  We leave for Disney World in a few days, so I am running around feeling very over whelmed trying to get things packed and in order for a week vacation.  I have to pack for myself, Caleb, and Matt.  This will be Caleb's first time on a plane, and out first time with a three year old on a plane.  So I am trying to think about what to bring to keep him entertained things like

1. snacks
2. color and coloring books
3. movies to watch on our iPhones
4. Books

anything else..... I am up for suggestions. I am a little nervous about the plane ride.  But I can't begin to explain how excited  I am about going.  I am looking forward to seeing the look on Caleb's face when he see the castle, Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and I can't wait to buy Caleb his first set of ears. It is going to be so fun!  I am sure I will have a TON of pictures and video when we get back!

Black Friday

I was scheduled to work on Black Friday and I was a little disappointed I wasn't going to get to go shopping.  But to my surprise I was able to be put on call at work and made a MAJOR dent in my Christmas shopping! Caleb will have a very good Christmas this year!  So far he is getting an iron man that walks and talks, an Imaginext Bat cave, a MobiGo and some fun clothes. 



                                               
                                           
                                                


I need to get some more stocking stuffers and just a few more little things but Caleb is done for the most part.  On the other hand Matt is so stinking hard to buy for. He won't give me any ideas as to what he would like.  Me on the other hand have a little list and hope to get anything or all of it :)

Christmas is so fun this year!