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So I just have to say, I am so excited because I FILED MY TAXES!!!! Woo hoo!!! I am so excited to get that out of the way! And I’m really excited because Heather and I do our annual shopping trip that we have done for the past 6 years. We really don’t spend that much, but it’s just fun to get out and have a girls day. Last year we went to Park City to the Outlet Stores and I took Rylie with us. It was pretty cold actually and we really didn’t find that much. This year I think we are going to the Gateway. And I’ll be taking Rylie with us again. She loves getting out of the house! It’s nice to know that with working your butt off all year has some type of rewards. I’m going to be smart with my return this year. I’m going to pay my mom for watching my kids; pay off some bills (Yea!), put some away for a car payment, keep some out for shopping, and put the rest in savings. I really need to start a good savings in case something happens. At least it is all done. I’m happy because I did it all myself. (Good ‘ol Turbo Tax!)
Oh and I’m really excited because it’s getting to be baseball season again! I have been keeping up on my boys to see how things are going. I just love the Red Sox! Oh what I wouldn’t give to go to Fenway Park and see them play! I’m so excited to see how this season is going to turn out.
So I think that I am starting to get a career crisis. I mean, I know that I am only 27 and I may still have some time to figure things out, but what I mean is I feel really torn into two careers that I love. Once I explain, your first thought may be, “Why not combine them together!” Well, to me it isn’t that simple. Let me explain. First off, those of you who truly know me know my love of art. I love to draw and if it was up to me, I would sit and draw for hours. I also love photography even though I haven’t been able to get into it much, but I do love taking pictures and being able to have fun in Photoshop. On the other hand, I love computers. (This is where the wheels turn on combining the two….) I love figuring out why something is not working, how to make it run better and more efficient, fun things you can add, etc.
So the logical answer to this is why not go into something where you can combine the two. Well see my friends, you have to go to school for that. And unfortunately, that is not an option for me right now. Being a single mother of 3 and working full time, I’m already away from them enough as it is. “So what about online classes?” you may say? Well, there are a lot of art classes that you can’t take online. And there are some computer classes that are easier to just be in class because it can be a little complicating. Don’t get me wrong. I love my job now. I just wish that I could pull a little art into it to satisfy this need that I have. I don’t have time to draw. All my time basically goes to work and my kids. I know that prioritizing could come into play, but I feel guilty enough that my poor kids only have one parent to depend on so I feel kind of guilty wanting to pursue anything more. I want to do what I can to have a happy life for me and my kids and trust me; I am working my butt off so we can have a decent living. (Overtime is going to be the death of me.) For now, the only choice I have is to continue working at my current job, and just try to sneak in any amount of creativity that I can. I really miss the freedom of using creativity. Eventually I would love to be able to work in an ART department, but getting a degree is just not possible now. So for now, here is an example of some fun that I have been having with photos. This isn’t near of what I do, but I still think it’s fun to play around….
Ok, so I know that many of you have seen these pictures, but I just wanted to post some eye candy on here. J
This show just keeps getting better and better….
And of course….my favorite. With his sweet party of 5 tattoo’s. Ha ha!
I really dig the scruffy look……
So if it wasn’t obvious enough, I wasn’t in the best mood yesterday. I don’t know what it is, but lately I’ve been on the grumpy side. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but maybe eventually I will be able to figure it out. So anyway, yesterday I got quite a surprise that I was NOT expecting at all. I had to run to the store to get diapers and milk and decided to pick up some dinner for all of us. When I got home, my mom showed me these beautiful roses. Of course I got all teary. (Why???? Because I’m a girl and it’s in my nature apparently) I was so shocked and surprised that Derek brought these over. I was bummed that I wasn’t home at the time, but I definitely was not expecting flowers. The really sweet part was that he told me that he was looking for Lilies for me. (Those are my all time favorite), but couldn’t because they didn’t come out until the spring. That meant more for the fact that he remembered what my favorite flower was. It’s the little things like these that mean more to me. I’m not trying to sound cheesy, but it’s true. I was hoping, but not expecting. J So thank you so much. It really made my day and it was nice to get something that really came from the heart.
Valentines
So it is Valentine’s Day. I personally have never really been into this day due to never really having a pleasant memory of one. Well I guess when I was in Elementary school it was awesome for the fact that you were able to make a cool little Valentine box for all the cards and candy you would get from your friends. Other than that, I am not crazy about this day. But of course when I see other people get flowers from their loved ones, then of course I wouldn’t mind it so much. 
My biggest plans for Valentines are to curl up with a good blanket and watch Lost. Watching Jack just seems to make everything in life more bearable. Wow. What a sexy man.
So Happy Valentine’s Day to all and hope that you are able to do something as enjoyable as I am. I know that I am sure going to enjoy tonight!
February 6, 2008
So here are some updates. Micah ended up having 4 of his teeth pulled out. Poor kid. But he’s a trooper and you can’t even tell now that he went through so much pain! He likes the fact that his teeth are out. He will get some replacement ones in, but we have to wait until his two year old molars come in. So he will be toothless for about 6 months. Also, this past weekend, Derek and I went with his best friend and his family to Strawberry for a snowmobiling trip. It was amazing! I have not seen snow this deep since I was a kid! When I fell off my sled and stood up, the snow went up to my thigh. And I still wasn’t on the ground! This is my first time riding a snowmobile by myself and I have to say, I did pretty good. It was kind of scary at times, but other than that, I had the time of my life. I was especially proud of this mountain I went up. I saw everyone else go up and I was not going to be left behind so I made myself do it. Derek and Brandon are amazing to watch. They both rode their sleds with such ease and I couldn’t believe all the stuff that they could do. One of these days I’ll get better. Watching Derek has made me want to ride better. I want to do tricks!! It was pretty scary driving home though. It took an hour and a half to leave our lodge and reach the main road. It was a complete white out. The only things that you could see were the poles on the side of the road.
So I think I may have found a new sport I would really like to get into. I really like the rush that you get doing things that you haven’t done before. One thing I need to remember is that I have not been snowmobiling as long as Derek. I get my tough girl syndrome on and think that I can do what they can, but I can’t! Imagine that!!
January 24,2008
So, the Stott adventure seems to keep going day after day! Last night as I was getting ready to leave work, i got a call from mom saying to hurry home. Apparently, Micah fell into the fireplace (Face first mind you) and smashed his teeth in. That really scared me. Poor kid just could not stop bleeding. I rushed home and then rushed him to the dentist. His front 3 teeth got the most damage. When we got there, everyone was so incredibly nice. The Dentist looked at his teeth and said that he could try to push them back. if he can’t then he has to pull them out. They gave Micah a sedative and an hour later (a LONG hour later. He was pretty miserable) he fell asleep.I took him into this other room and we had to strap him in so he would fall. After awhile later, they finished and were only able to put the two front ones back. his eye tooth got hit too far back. He put a splint on his teeth (Kind of like a retainer) to try and get them to stay. If we can keep the splint in, then in a week or two, I have to take him in for surgery so they can do something to his gums or palate. I really can’t remember all that he said. I was pretty nauseous the whole time. So last night was pretty rough. He kept waking up crying and his mouth would not stop bleeding. Well, this morning is going better than I thought. This kid is a trooper. His mouth finally stopped bleeding and he’s just taking this very well. The hardest thing for him is the fact that he can’t eat ANY solid foods. Not even bread. I feel so bad because this kid loves his food and now for the next couple weeks, he can’t anything but soft foods. These pictures don’t even do justice of how it really looks, but he is having a hard time doing any facial impressions.
Ok, so I decided to switch to this blog site instead of my previous one. I will transfer everyone on here so I”m not missing a beat. This site just seems easier to use. I mean, I know that I can figure the other one out, but let’s be honest. When I want something on here, I just want to hurry and I’m too lazy to try and get everything figured out.
January 17, 2008
Hello! So I decided that I would finally start one of these so family can come on here and check any updates that may be going on. Hopefully other family members catch on because I think it would be kind of fun to keep in touch this way. Unfortunately the only time we are able to get together is family reunions or holidays…..
So to start, here is an update with what is going on with me. I started working at Stampin’ UP! in November. I am in the IT department and my title is Help desk Technician. I LOVE it! I can’t believe it took this many years to finally realize what profession I wanted to get into. Well, with everything that’s gone on in the past 7 years, I really shouldn’t blame myself for not knowing since I haven’t really had a chance to figure that out with the crazy life I was having.
Well, this is just the start of things so hopefully you guys enjoy and post me comments of what is going on with you.
I love you guys and miss everyone like crazy. I wish that we all could get together more. Maybe we can figure something out. Have a great day fam!!
