Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
To our cousin with the Christmastime birthday....
Happy, happy birthday, Lori! I am so thankful to have you as a cousin, and especially have enjoyed how we've bonded over being mothers. You keep me laughing and are also a huge encouragement to me. I hope you have a wonderful day, and a wonderful Christmas with your new little family.
Love,
Katie/DS/BB/Harlot
Love,
Katie/DS/BB/Harlot
Friday, December 19, 2008
finally, real progress!
On Monday, I will be arriving at my recruiter's office by noon with 3 forms of ID, and will be leaving for Denver to take my physical the next day! If all goes well, I'll be able to say on Tuesday night when I'll be going to basic training and what I will be subsequently going to tech school for! So, indeed, "what a difference a recruiter makes!"
See you all on Christmas Eve?
See you all on Christmas Eve?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
not as close as i'd hoped, but still closer than i was
Neglected to mention last time that I have a new recruiter. My old one, who didn't really seem to care, and kind of made me feel like I was on the back burner, switched to the space program, so I got transferred to the other recruiter in the office, who is much more enthusiastic and efficient.
I went in today, and it turned out that the old recruiter had never told me I needed to show that I had made payment on a negative credit item. So I brought in the check stub (hooray for cashier's checks!) and he told me I was high priority. I got there a little bit early, and as he was pulling all my info up, he was shocked how long I've been working on this. So now, finally, I am approved for MEPS and pending financial approval.
I should have another progress report no later than Thursday!
I went in today, and it turned out that the old recruiter had never told me I needed to show that I had made payment on a negative credit item. So I brought in the check stub (hooray for cashier's checks!) and he told me I was high priority. I got there a little bit early, and as he was pulling all my info up, he was shocked how long I've been working on this. So now, finally, I am approved for MEPS and pending financial approval.
I should have another progress report no later than Thursday!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Up Against the Ropes
Only did this because i like music... Ten bucks to whoever can name every artist in order!
1. Put Your music player on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Tag at least 5 friends.
6. Anyone tagged has to do the same, because pointless fun spreads like a virus.
If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say...?
Which to bury, Us or the Hatchet?
How would you describe yourself?
Issues
What do you like in a guy/girl?
Piazza, New York Catcher
How do you feel today?
Someone Said Goodbye
What is your life’s purpose?
Delusions of Grandeur
What is your motto?
Janet's Planet
What do your friends think of you?
Brokenhearted
What do you think of your parents?
Perfect Disguise
What do you think about very often?
Light Grenades
What is 2 + 2?
One-Eighty By Summer
What do you think of your best friend?
She-Wolf
What do you think of the person you like?
The Death And The Berth
What is your life story?
There's No Penguins In Alaska
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Pillow Fighting
What do you think of when you see the person you like?
Red Wedding
What will you dance to at your wedding?
Collapse
What will they play at your funeral?
This Ruined Puzzle
What is your hobby/interest?
London Calling
What is your biggest fear?
Standing on the Edge of Summer
What is your biggest secret?
All That Is Good
What do you think of your friends?
The Circus That Has Brought Us Back To These Nights (Yo Chocola)
What will you post this as?
Up Against The Ropes
1. Put Your music player on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Tag at least 5 friends.
6. Anyone tagged has to do the same, because pointless fun spreads like a virus.
If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say...?
Which to bury, Us or the Hatchet?
How would you describe yourself?
Issues
What do you like in a guy/girl?
Piazza, New York Catcher
How do you feel today?
Someone Said Goodbye
What is your life’s purpose?
Delusions of Grandeur
What is your motto?
Janet's Planet
What do your friends think of you?
Brokenhearted
What do you think of your parents?
Perfect Disguise
What do you think about very often?
Light Grenades
What is 2 + 2?
One-Eighty By Summer
What do you think of your best friend?
She-Wolf
What do you think of the person you like?
The Death And The Berth
What is your life story?
There's No Penguins In Alaska
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Pillow Fighting
What do you think of when you see the person you like?
Red Wedding
What will you dance to at your wedding?
Collapse
What will they play at your funeral?
This Ruined Puzzle
What is your hobby/interest?
London Calling
What is your biggest fear?
Standing on the Edge of Summer
What is your biggest secret?
All That Is Good
What do you think of your friends?
The Circus That Has Brought Us Back To These Nights (Yo Chocola)
What will you post this as?
Up Against The Ropes
Thursday, December 4, 2008
somebody pinch me!
I just got approved to go to MEPS! I go see the recruiter on Tuesday morning to get a date set!
I turned in my application six months ago, so finally getting close feels like a dream or something.
My arm's doing very well; the scar looks absolutely fantastic, especially compared the initial appearance of the wound. mobility's almost completely back. and that's about it, i think.
I turned in my application six months ago, so finally getting close feels like a dream or something.
My arm's doing very well; the scar looks absolutely fantastic, especially compared the initial appearance of the wound. mobility's almost completely back. and that's about it, i think.
Friday, November 28, 2008
WOW IT HAS BEEN FOREVER!!!
I cant belive i havent been on here for so long. I know I have just tons of extra time to just sit around and blog at the computer. Any way we have a had very busy year just keeping up with the kids and all they do. I have to say that since having the 4th child I have an up most respect for all mothers Aunt Ellie told me once while I was pregnant with cade "now you are going to know whats it is to be a parent." I remember thinking what is she talking about I already have two children, I know what it is to be a parent. Well aunt Ellie I hear you loud and clear now. I must say that this is the best job with the biggest rewards and challenges. I really can not see myself doing anything else. Congrats to katie and fam, how exciting!!!!! I have so many memories of my children every time they would get a new sibling, they are priceless. When Trey was born Abbie was so happy and she called him her baby and when it was time for her to go home she cried and cried "I dont want to leave my baby here, he is going home with me!!!" These years right now are the best, most blessed years we will ever know!!! One time I was very upset at a bad day I had with my children, I cant remember what happened now, but Grandma Bon happened to call me and I was relaying my motherly problems to her and she said " cherish these days wen, they will be gone in a blink of an eye" What profound words. So Katie, Josh,Lori, and Andrew take Grandmas advice and love every min. of your life when you have children, I can already tell you it goes by way to fast.
The other day I was thinking about old times and looing back through pictures and came across a pic of me holding Katie my first cousin, I was so totaly in love with her. I wanted to do everything a mom would due with a baby, I must have drove Aunt Ellie nuts!!!! My fav doll was quickly changed from Amanda to Kaite and mom found me sveral times sitting in my room with my shirt pulled up nursing my baby Katie, just like aunt ellie....My next memory flew forward and Katie was 16 we were in Limon in my cool blue sports car,Katie in the drivers seat trying to master a clutch. That was a fun day and if I remember right Betsy (we still called her that) was in the back seat along for the ride. I was thinking there was one more cousin there but for the life of me I can not remember who. One time at thanksgiving Ellie and Warren went to florida and I got to stay with the bon kids for three days, meg was just a toddler. I made my mind upright there and then that I was going to have a large family just like PaPa warren and Miss Ellie (that is what I called Ellie before they were married)
Another time that comes to mind is a memory of My total **HOT** Aunt Patty. We were still living in co. spgs. Our home was broke into and most of my clothes , make-up, Tapes(I am aging my self, yes it was before CDS) and just about everything that is important to a teen girl were stolen or distroyed. My mother and I were distraught. There was no way we had the money to replace all that was taken. Well Aunt patty was like a knight in shinning armor. She took me shopping ,taught me the importance of finding and using coupons, and replaced alot of the things that had been taken.
A much more recent memory that will always be with me is the time I got to spend with Grandpa Amos in his last days. Baca Daddy (my name for grandpa) was a very important man in my life. As many know I didnt really have much of a father in my young child years, and Grandpa played a very important role for me. Sitting with him and holding his hand was one memory I will hold close. I felt so blessed to have spent this time. Mom, Patty, Carol,Matt,Chistian,Nelson and Warren came and we all sang some of baca daddys fav songs.......What a wonderful family we have!!!!!
Another memory, hope I am not boring everyone, Is of Aunt Carol. Andrew was just a newborn. If everyone remembers Aunt Carol was a very private nursing Mom. She would always go to a back bedroom to nurse. I would always ask Grandma "where is aunt carol?" I was always aware of her location because she had a new baby and I could not get enough of babies. Grandma would tell me Aunt Carol just needs to be alone right now. Well I couldnt stand it I had to know where she was, so I snooped until I found her in Grandmas room feeding Andrew. What was so special was she didnt make me leave she patted the bed and I sat there with her during one of her most private times. We talked , joked, and giggled. Andrew was done eating and fast asleep, we just hung out untill I was missed and my Mom came looking for me.
These are just a few of my many memories. I was thinking that in the spirit of the up and coming holidays maybe all of us could blog about some of our memories with each other. Wont that be fun!!!
Well I think I have made made up for lost blogging time. Hope everyone has a blessed holiday season. Love and miss everyone of you!!!!! Wendy
The other day I was thinking about old times and looing back through pictures and came across a pic of me holding Katie my first cousin, I was so totaly in love with her. I wanted to do everything a mom would due with a baby, I must have drove Aunt Ellie nuts!!!! My fav doll was quickly changed from Amanda to Kaite and mom found me sveral times sitting in my room with my shirt pulled up nursing my baby Katie, just like aunt ellie....My next memory flew forward and Katie was 16 we were in Limon in my cool blue sports car,Katie in the drivers seat trying to master a clutch. That was a fun day and if I remember right Betsy (we still called her that) was in the back seat along for the ride. I was thinking there was one more cousin there but for the life of me I can not remember who. One time at thanksgiving Ellie and Warren went to florida and I got to stay with the bon kids for three days, meg was just a toddler. I made my mind upright there and then that I was going to have a large family just like PaPa warren and Miss Ellie (that is what I called Ellie before they were married)
Another time that comes to mind is a memory of My total **HOT** Aunt Patty. We were still living in co. spgs. Our home was broke into and most of my clothes , make-up, Tapes(I am aging my self, yes it was before CDS) and just about everything that is important to a teen girl were stolen or distroyed. My mother and I were distraught. There was no way we had the money to replace all that was taken. Well Aunt patty was like a knight in shinning armor. She took me shopping ,taught me the importance of finding and using coupons, and replaced alot of the things that had been taken.
A much more recent memory that will always be with me is the time I got to spend with Grandpa Amos in his last days. Baca Daddy (my name for grandpa) was a very important man in my life. As many know I didnt really have much of a father in my young child years, and Grandpa played a very important role for me. Sitting with him and holding his hand was one memory I will hold close. I felt so blessed to have spent this time. Mom, Patty, Carol,Matt,Chistian,Nelson and Warren came and we all sang some of baca daddys fav songs.......What a wonderful family we have!!!!!
Another memory, hope I am not boring everyone, Is of Aunt Carol. Andrew was just a newborn. If everyone remembers Aunt Carol was a very private nursing Mom. She would always go to a back bedroom to nurse. I would always ask Grandma "where is aunt carol?" I was always aware of her location because she had a new baby and I could not get enough of babies. Grandma would tell me Aunt Carol just needs to be alone right now. Well I couldnt stand it I had to know where she was, so I snooped until I found her in Grandmas room feeding Andrew. What was so special was she didnt make me leave she patted the bed and I sat there with her during one of her most private times. We talked , joked, and giggled. Andrew was done eating and fast asleep, we just hung out untill I was missed and my Mom came looking for me.
These are just a few of my many memories. I was thinking that in the spirit of the up and coming holidays maybe all of us could blog about some of our memories with each other. Wont that be fun!!!
Well I think I have made made up for lost blogging time. Hope everyone has a blessed holiday season. Love and miss everyone of you!!!!! Wendy
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
New Life in CSU
Hey Everyone!
As most of you know, I am now attending Colorado State University, majoring in Philosophy, and participating in Aif Force ROTC. I am having fun in all of these areas. I live in Allison Hall which is right next to everything and has the great dining hall called Spoons that serves phenomenal soup. I live in an all-male hall and get along with all my hall mates. I have one roommate, Brendan McGeever. I love the city of Fort Collins and all the local restraunts, coffee shops, and venues in Old Town. My favorite thing to do here is probably cycling. I ride my bike almost everywhere unless I am in uniform even though I am allowed. I would love it if any of you came to visit, so please do..and if you are old enough to look like my parents, then you can eat for free at the fabulous dining halls! Hope to see you all at Thanksgiving!
Love you,
Evan
As most of you know, I am now attending Colorado State University, majoring in Philosophy, and participating in Aif Force ROTC. I am having fun in all of these areas. I live in Allison Hall which is right next to everything and has the great dining hall called Spoons that serves phenomenal soup. I live in an all-male hall and get along with all my hall mates. I have one roommate, Brendan McGeever. I love the city of Fort Collins and all the local restraunts, coffee shops, and venues in Old Town. My favorite thing to do here is probably cycling. I ride my bike almost everywhere unless I am in uniform even though I am allowed. I would love it if any of you came to visit, so please do..and if you are old enough to look like my parents, then you can eat for free at the fabulous dining halls! Hope to see you all at Thanksgiving!
Love you,
Evan
Monday, November 10, 2008
The job hunt
So I was planning on waiting to do another post until I found a job, but with Katie's encouragement to post, how could I say no to posting something now? (By the way, Katie, thanks for being our blog mom who keeps us in line and reminds us to fulfill our blog duties).
I'm finding out that job-hunting as a recent college grad with little experience in the middle of an economic recession is not that much fun. I'm sure I've sent in at least 40 résumés and done around 15 interviews, all to no avail. Even Target turned me down for a checker position. I did get a job as the official Spanish substitute at CSCS' high school, but teachers these days are way too healthy and dedicated, so I only get to teach an average of once per month. If the pay were $2000 a day I'd be all set, but for some reason I can't figure out, they pay significantly less than that. So needless to say, the job hunt continues.
I hope you guys are all doing great and that life is swell. Love you all!
I'm finding out that job-hunting as a recent college grad with little experience in the middle of an economic recession is not that much fun. I'm sure I've sent in at least 40 résumés and done around 15 interviews, all to no avail. Even Target turned me down for a checker position. I did get a job as the official Spanish substitute at CSCS' high school, but teachers these days are way too healthy and dedicated, so I only get to teach an average of once per month. If the pay were $2000 a day I'd be all set, but for some reason I can't figure out, they pay significantly less than that. So needless to say, the job hunt continues.
I hope you guys are all doing great and that life is swell. Love you all!
Friday, October 24, 2008
update using both hands!
welp. i think my recruiter is trying to pretend that the accident never happened, as it might hurt my chances. she had e-mailed me a week before the accident (but i never received the communique) asking me to get a letter from memorial, verifying that there were no records of the skull fracture. so i filled out an application in the records office and they told me they would call me the next week. when they called, they told me i could come pick it up any time. when i went to pick it up, they gave me a manilla envelope full of the records from the fracture, which had been found on microfilm. so i dropped that off for my recruiter, and those are at the military entrance processing station right now. i did find out my asvab score though, and it's one point less than perfect. so if i actually make it in, i'll pretty much have my choice of career field! now if i can only get in...
so, pictures i promised: extremely gory!
i go back to cart attending (instead of boring cashiering) at target on monday, and am very excited about it. i don't have my full range of motion back yet, but i'm stretching & exercising every day, can see improvement, and am hoping that it won't affect anything if i ever get to go take my physical. that's about it for now.
congrats, katie, chris, and gretchen!
so, pictures i promised: extremely gory!
i go back to cart attending (instead of boring cashiering) at target on monday, and am very excited about it. i don't have my full range of motion back yet, but i'm stretching & exercising every day, can see improvement, and am hoping that it won't affect anything if i ever get to go take my physical. that's about it for now.
congrats, katie, chris, and gretchen!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Gretchen's news
Hi Everybody!
This is Gretchen typing.
Great news! I'm going to be a big sister!
Most likely sometime in the middle of June.
We are really excited!
My mom is feeling great,
and my dad thinks it's going to be a little sister.
I love playing with dolls right now,
and I can't wait to help take care of my real baby!
Just thought you should know about our news!
Love,
Gretchen
This is Gretchen typing.
Great news! I'm going to be a big sister!
Most likely sometime in the middle of June.
We are really excited!
My mom is feeling great,
and my dad thinks it's going to be a little sister.
I love playing with dolls right now,
and I can't wait to help take care of my real baby!
Just thought you should know about our news!
Love,
Gretchen
Monday, September 29, 2008
left-handed update!
so! the air force was hesitant because of the lack of medical records from my decades-old head injury. so i had to fill out some forms, and the recruiter said i should have an update by the end of the week.
the next day, i was practicing riding a scooter so i could go to work and back without taking the bus. and i crashed. i could see some muscles and bones in my right forearm! it was kind of awesome, but it took 6 hours and 48 stitches to get me back on the street. however, they gave my noggin a CAT scan, and there's no permanent damage! the cat scan report, of course, came up totally clear of any brain damage, so hooray for accidents!
i hope you all are well! i'll post pictures later.
the next day, i was practicing riding a scooter so i could go to work and back without taking the bus. and i crashed. i could see some muscles and bones in my right forearm! it was kind of awesome, but it took 6 hours and 48 stitches to get me back on the street. however, they gave my noggin a CAT scan, and there's no permanent damage! the cat scan report, of course, came up totally clear of any brain damage, so hooray for accidents!
i hope you all are well! i'll post pictures later.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Winnie the Pooh
Okay, so this might be a bit silly but I'm doing it anyway.
I was reading today about a man who declared that one of the most important decisions he made as a child (and as an adult) was to be a Tigger rather than an Eeyore, because it was always better to be happy, energetic, and bouncy than to spend life dull and moping, worrying what others think of you. And it made me wonder, what are other people?
Are you cautious Rabbit? Mothering Kanga? Timid Piglet? Who? And why?
I was reading today about a man who declared that one of the most important decisions he made as a child (and as an adult) was to be a Tigger rather than an Eeyore, because it was always better to be happy, energetic, and bouncy than to spend life dull and moping, worrying what others think of you. And it made me wonder, what are other people?
Are you cautious Rabbit? Mothering Kanga? Timid Piglet? Who? And why?
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monolith
Well in celebration of all these birthdays, I think we should go to an amazing music festival!
Josh at 27
1981 was a good year for grandkids: Elizabeth, Andy, Josh, and Matt. How I love all of you guys!
Josh is 27 today. Tons of memories return to this 54-year old's head, of waking up and hearing that Bev was in labor, of going to the hospital, of his birth, and of holding him for the first time and all the joy that went with it. And the memories still come back of so many birthday parties and special times.
My firstborn -- now married and a proud daddy, soccer coach and Bible teacher, tall and big blue eyes, an always happy and excited guy -- continues to be a blessing to us. We are so proud of Josh.
May his 27th birthday be filled with joy!
I love you man.
Josh is 27 today. Tons of memories return to this 54-year old's head, of waking up and hearing that Bev was in labor, of going to the hospital, of his birth, and of holding him for the first time and all the joy that went with it. And the memories still come back of so many birthday parties and special times.
My firstborn -- now married and a proud daddy, soccer coach and Bible teacher, tall and big blue eyes, an always happy and excited guy -- continues to be a blessing to us. We are so proud of Josh.
May his 27th birthday be filled with joy!
I love you man.
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