Cooper, The Big ONE

Cooper's Birthday is Sunday. I just can't believe that it was a whole year ago that two families came together and camped out in a hospital waiting room for 28 hours. All 20 of us there for one reason, one person. And I must say that although it really sucked sitting in the hard chairs and not to mention being trapped in a room with that much family I (and I am sure everybody) would do it again in a heart beat because Cooper you are so worth it. You are the best thing to happen to our family and we love you so much. This past year I have truly enjoyed watching you discover your world and learn new feats. If this year with you was so wonderful I can't even imagine how the next 50 will be.
Your Uncle Melly and Aunt Jeremey love you kiddo

Ta Ta to the Summer Term

One more class and it is all over for for 20 some odd days!
Last night was the final for my American Sign Language class. We had to stand in front of the class and sign a song. I am glad that I went first because some peoples songs were breath taking. (I did Jack Johnson, Do you Remember?)
So far 2 classes finished and 2 classes passed! One more to go. Wish me luck for my last final Friday night.

Looks like you can not erase what is not supposedly there

I need strength today and for the next several days. I really don't know how good it is to be lost in your own thoughts.

My quiting smoking is not doing so well right now but I am glad to report that the crave is gone all that is left is the routine. That is the hardest part to break. I keep taking the pills that are making me so sick. But now I have to wonder, is it the pills or is it just the stress of my life and the drama that has been filling it?

But on another note, I am joining the police academy in January. This will mess up my progress on my BS but it really seems like the right thing to do now. I have to be responsible for me. It is time. I will be doing this sooner or later, so why not sooner?
Wish me luck for all my upcoming adventures.

A New Beginning

Erase and start over....sometime that is the cure. (At least I hope so)

Saturday I started the quit smoking pill. So I am on day 3 and all I can say is I have never felt nausea like this. It should pass soon. Let's see how I do.

I lost my honors in Psychology this weekend. You can not fall below a B in any psychology class and I am pretty sure I did. It is my own fault. But it is a really big bummer. I really did want it. My whole reason is if I am going to go to a less credible school I should at least kick ass in it. Oh well.

Just can't wait!

In two long weeks I am going on vacation with my best friend Lauren. It will be our 20th anniversary of being Friends. Lauren, Hollie and I are going to St Augustine for the weekend. No kids and No husbands allowed! This is going to be great. I so totally deserve a weekend away.
September Jeremey and I will be going on vacation for one whole week. Not sure where yet but it will be great where ever, as long as it is not home.

The end of the road?

Today was much better.
As weird as it is I have been wondering about an old friend and since I didn't have anyway to contact him except an address I did the most ancient act...I wrote a letter. Now we just wait to see if there will be a response.
My father-in-law took me out to dinner. I had a really good time. And tomorrow I go out to dinner again. It is silent dinner night for my American sign language class. This is always interesting. So sorry Ashley's for the nasty trick. No we are not really all deaf.
My hopes are arising.

What I have learned.

I have heard many times that marriage is hard. I knew that it takes work. I got that. It seems sometimes that I am rolling a huge bolder up a very steep hill. How do I complete this task with only two hands pushing?

I wonder?

Have you ever hit the worst day of your life? The next day was just as bad but in a different way and this cycle keeps repeating. When does it end?
Have you ever wished that you lived near a cave? I would like one just far away, far enough to forget.
When is the last time you smiled? Really, truly, genuinely smiled. Can you remember? I can't.
I am looking at this blanked, I no more that 3 minutes ago folded and put away, in a matted mess on the couch. Did it even matter that I spent my time to fold it? Did I do it wrong, was it meant to be haphazardly thrown around? Was I suppose to wash it?
What else do I do wrong that is a waste of my time? But really what else do I have to so with my time? If I didn't have all these little pointless things I would have nothing.

Take me out to the ball game!

I was very happy to be apart this new adventure with the Woodruff family. Cooper's first Baseball game! I must say that he did so good even through the extra inning and the black out.




The nicest butt in the field! I had to get this picture.


Happy 4th to all!

Happy Birthday!

A big Happy Birthday to my one and only Daddy!
Love you old man!

The "Dork" in the middle :)

It's Official

Jeremey got his badge last night!

It kinda looks like this.

Team

There is no I in team. But if you mix it up you get ME.
That's just not right.

So many Congratulations for Jeremey!

One more prop for Jeremey.
I knew that you were going to do great and pass your state certification! I am so proud of you Ofc. F

The new other job.

I have stared my second job. And I have to say that I was not prepared for what was to come. What the job is without effecting HIPPA is called a sitter (no skills required). I watch the baker acts to be sure they don't try to hurt themselves or others.

So far I really have not gotten any one like that just those who are delusional or just confused. My first day, Thursday, was highly annoying. My patient was just screaming word that couldn't be understood by any human being. And they didn't stop, not even while sleeping.

Today was so much better. The one I had today had nothing of a short term memory but man she was so funny! Cracking jokes and being just so darn cute. It really made a great night for me.

Sick!

Doesn't this just make you sick to your stomach?


I don't see anything attractive about any of it.

Introducing the Clarks

Congratulations Hollie and Dustin!

Just beautiful!

Hollie and Mom

Getting the Vail on

The whole female bridal party.

On the beach in the rain.

Friends for life!

Love you Hollie!

Congradulations Jeremey!

Last night was graduation night! Jeremey is now finished with his training for Brevard Correctional Instuite. Jeremey also received a reward for his extremly high GPA. I am so proud of you baby!
(Note the wonderful pictures that my trusty camera took. Anyone who is feeling generous I will accept a new camera).



Jeremey and John give their speeches and awards to the instructors.


Meet the assistant Warden.



Swearing in!

Nothing but life.

Nothing has been going on that is note worthy.
Life with the in-law is not so bad. He actually does more around the house than Jeremey:)
I realized today that I have just a couple of days and two assignments are due...oops
And tomorrow Jeremey graduates from his training for BCI. He will get is badge and sent back to work. I will post pictures for that when I get them. I am so proud of him!
That is all for now. Hopefully I will have my camera up and running for tomorrow..Keep your fingers crossed!

What a Week

This has been an exciting week. Let's start at the beginning.

Happy Birthday to Linda! (a co-worker)! Big 5 0.

Next was Jeremey's Birthday. I had many issues with getting his present to him. I ordered the wrong size and his present didn't come for 3 day's after his birthday. Pretty crummy but it is all done now and I think he likes it. I love you baby!

Next and a very wonderful thing. At work our wonderful volunteers spent many hours fund raising and came up with $13,000 and donated the money to our NICU. With the money a infant warmer/bed was purchased. This was greatly needed because the average age of the warmers that the NICU owns is between 13 and 20 years old! These warmers are a critical part of keeping a new born alive, they provide a place for the baby to maintain a normal temperature without using the energy they need for their. recovery. Being such a big deal we all made an event of it. It turned out great. Thank you volunteers!

Last but not least, Carol invited me to her friends bachlorette party at Cynthia's house. What a blast! I think the pictures say it all. Congratulations Kelly!

Happy Birthday Jeremey!

Happy Birthday Jeremey!

The day began imperfect. We had a few minor glitches earlier that just through me off my rocker. But after all was said and done I have to say that it turned out to be a great day. I did learn that when you have a party you should really set a time. People kind of came and gone all at different times. I do want to say thank you to my mom for all her help, Carol and Tim for the awsome gift as well as Andrea, Dad and Laura! Thanks guys! Next time... horse shoes.

I would post some pictures but my wonderful Kodak camera decided that it would not hold a charge therefore I didn't have a camera to take pictures. My mother had hers though, but go figure they are mostly Cooper.

Sunday was the laziest day ever! Jeremey spent it on the couch with a sinus infection and Bailey in her cage with still a tummy ache. Which was no fun for them but on the bright side it gave me a chance to catch up on some school work and register for the fall. I'm not to sure how my schedule is going to work nest semester. It looks like I only have 2 days I can work a full day. Ouch!

Another update. I did not get the job I was applying for but I did get a different one. Sitting for backer acts... that will be fun. I will tell all about it when it happens.

Well, I hope you had a great Birthday Jeremey! I love you so much!

And a Happy Brithday to Ashley!