Weekend and update

I had a great weekend. After work on friday, I went up to Lake Wales, hung out with Melissa and Chris and that night, Joe and I went to Garfield's for dinner and I got some Christmas shopping done. Yesterday, me, Missy, Chris, Emmy, Sofia, Joe and Talon went to breakfast with Santa at Babson Park Elem in the morning. Yesterday afternoon, Joe and I hung out with his family and with Missy and the kids. Sat. night, we all went to the Christmas parade in Lake Wales and then I came home. The parade was OK, I had a cute little cling-on named Sofia who wouldn't go to anybody else but me but that was OK, she enjoyed the parade and clapped to all the music. Today, I am working and then we are celebrating Dad's birthday after work today. I am working w/Molly jane tomorrow, both tues, both wed, molly jane on thurs and fri plus I have a hair appointment fri after work. Next week, I am working half-days mon-wed at least and then working at church thurs. night for our christmas eve services and christmas on fri. That sunday after christmas, Mom and I are flying up north for 4 days.

Thanksgiving week

Emmy and Talon

Sofia

G-pa, Sofia and Talon

Joe at my house for thanksgiving



I had a great week off. On Sun after work, I went up to Lake Wales for the day. On Mon and Tues, I hung out here and did laundry, relaxed, etc. On Wed, Mom and I went to Dress Barn, Michael's, etc and started cooking for Thursday. On Thurs, Joe and Maggie came over and we all ate and hung out, played the wii, watched some football, etc. After we ate here, I went back up to Lake Wales w/Joe and spent the night with my best friend and her family that night. On Fri, Joe and I went to check out bargain city and we all played UNO at Melissa's house. Sat, I helped put up Christmas decorations and worked last night. Today, I worked and then continued to help put up Christmas decorations. It was a fun week though. It is back to the reg routine for the next couple of weeks and then I will be off for 2 weeks or so for Christmas. Here are a few pics from my time in Lake Wales.

Vacation

On Sat, we just hung around the house all day mostly. Yesterday, I got up, went to church, worked and we had 10 kids with 3 of us adults at 10 and me and 3 kids at 11:30. After work, I went to burger king for me and Joe and headed up to South Lake Wales/Lake Wales for the day. Once I got there, we mainly hung out with Missy, Emmy, Talon and Sofia all day. Sofia is walking now and when I walked in she went Kaie and it is just so cute now b/c when she wants picked up, she will stop in front of you and hold her arms up. I am off of work all week since Amy is off of work this week for thanksgiving holiday. I don't have anything at church this week either other than the weekend services. Back to Sun, morning, I got in some Molly Jane lovin before I went to work and she was getting sleepy so I kissed her bye and she started crying and it was like no, don't start fussing. Anyways, the rest of my plans for this week really aren't that many except for at this point, Joe and Tim's girlfriend Maggie will come over for thanksgiving and then Joe and I will go back up to Lake Wales and also spend some of that time w/his family and maybe Missy and the kids.

Happy Birthday to me!

My birthday was last friday. I was off of work for a few days b/c the people I work for were out of town. On Friday, Mom and I went to Lakeland and did some shopping and ate at Moe's. Last Friday night, me, Mom, Dad, Tim, Maggie and Joe all went to Ruby Tuesday's for my birthday dinner. I got a sweater and money from my grandparents, a dressbarn gift card from tim, a brewsters gift card from Tim, diamond earrings and roses from Joe and sheets, a comforter, pillows, etc from Mom and Dad for my bed. Last Sat, I went up to Lake Wales for the day and spent the day with Joe's family, went to see some very good friends of mine and then Joe and I went to Garfield's for dinner. Sunday, I worked and relaxed at home, Mon, I relaxed and went back to Lake Wales on Tues b/c Joe's Dad had lung surgery. I started back to work on Wed and worked half a day on Wed, worked watching Molly Jane and MOPS yesterday and have Molly Jane today.

Weekend

The game was fun! We didn't win but I still enjoyed hanging out with Mom, Dad, Tim and Maggie. We got home at 1 this morning. We all slept in late and then just hung around the house and stuff today. I had to work tonight and we had 4 kids on both sides so it was an easy night. Besides that, I am working tomorrow, Mon at both jobs, tues at both jobs, wed at both jobs, thurs waching Molly Jane and then I am off Fri, Mon and Tues b/c they will be gone for 5 days. I am trying to decide what I want to do for my birthday. I am thinking Old Town and or City Walk with Joe but haven't decided what I want to do for sure and maybe shopping with my Mom. I still love my Mountaineers though and always will so even though we lost, it is OK, "Let's Go EERS", gotta love my boys!!!!!!!!!! I love you baby and am so glad that you got to go to the game with me even though you did cheer for the wrong team, LOL and hope that you had fun.

Light the Night.

Light the Night went great last night! We had a great turn-out! We had our wood shop area, 2 crafts, bowling, etc again last night. Work is still going great. Molly Jane is giggling now, I love that sound. We are going to the WVU vs. UF football game tomorrow night and I am working on Sat. night and Sun. morning. I will be 27 a week from tomorrow, woo-hoo! I don't know what I am doing for my b-day yet other than of course I will do some stuff w/the fam and some stuff with Joe. I think that's it for now. I am super busy every year for Light the Night so I normally don't take my camera b/c I wouldn't have time to take pictures.

update again.

Life is still going great. Work is wonderful and Molly Jane is getting so big so fast. She is such a sweet baby girl. Work is great at church as well. Joe and I are doing good, it has almost been 3 years for us. We spend time together when we can which is normally once a week, we alternate who comes up or down usually. I spend time with Missy, the kids and Joe up in Lake Wales when I can and then besides that, life is just work, work, work. I am occasionally watching some friend's of Amy's kids plus it is also people that I know from church. Mon. morning bible studies are going good and Brenda and I are still alternating tues nights and both working MOPS twice a month. My birthday is in a little less than a month. Hopefully, Joe and I will be going to dinner and a movie this weekend hopefully. i will try to blog and post some pictures later on in the week.

update

Over the weekend, I went up to Lake Wales and spent time with Joe, my best friend Melissa and her 3 kids. I worked yesterday and we were still down in numbers, 1 at 11:30 and 9 or 10 at 10. Today, we had our first women's bible study of the year and had 18 kids. Beth kept her age group in her room and Alison and I had the babies and toddlers in the 2 year old room now. Molly Jane did great with it being her first time at church without Mommy or Daddy. She still stuck to her routine and ate, played some and slept. Once we got back to Amy and Eric's afterwards, we ate lunch, she played for a bit and then slept the rest of the afternoon away. This is just the start of the week for us b/c it will just be the 2 of us tomorrow and Friday but have stuff going on at the church Wed. and Thurs of this week. That is my update for now.

What I have been up too lately

Sofia on my lap, half of me and Missy

Emmy at Garfield's

Talon at Garfield's

Me and Molly

Molly




I have had a great month off. I have been spending a bunch of time in Lake Wales on the weekends with Melissa, the kids and Joe. I am looking forward to getting back to work next week though. I have been baby-sitting a little girl named Leighton who is almost 1 a bunch while her Mommy and big brother have gone to the beach and Sea World. I watched Molly for a week while Amy went to teacher training. I can't wait to start to watch her everyday, I am super excited about it! Last Friday, Ashley and I went to Olive Garden to celebrate her birthday a week late and then I had an eye appointment and am trying out contacts made out of silicone which I love so far, they go in much easier, don't rip as easily so far and allow your eyes to breathe. Here are a few pictures. Also, I don't know whether I have mentioned it or not so a few weeks ago, Joe and I, along with Melissa, Chris and the kids went out to eat at Garfield's and it was nice to spend time with them someplace other than their house. Sofia is going to be 1 in Sept but I am missing her party b/c I will be up north with my immediate and extended family celebrating my grandfather's 80th b-day I can't believe Sofia is almost one though, this past year has flown by.

July 4th weekend

Aunt Katie and Sofia at the lake on the 4th

Me and my best friend Missy on the 4th at the lake

pretty fireworks

Aunt Katie and Emmy

Sofia




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On Friday night, July 3rd, I went up to Lake Wales and hung out with Emmy, Talon, Missy, Sofia and Joe for the day. We went to Wal-Mart, etc and did a brief fireworks show that night b/c I couldn't stay Sat. night b/c I had work on Sunday. On Saturday, we got up early and I ended up hanging out all day at the lake with Joe's family. We hung out and then once Amber and the boys got there, I went with them to get ice and some stuff at Winn-Dixie and out to Amber's to pick up drinks, water, etc. Once we got back to the lake, Amber, me and the boys walked around and let the boys play and go on the pony rides. Lane didn't like the ponies though and Nathan loved them. Lane wanted me most of the day and then we hung out with Robert some from Parties by Robert and danced. Later on that night, we met Melissa, Chris and the kids at the lake and hung out for awhile longer. I had to come home after that and got cleaned up and watched the fireworks with Mom and Dad here. We didn't have many kids on Sunday and then yesterday, I baby-sat for a little girl for the day. Next week, I am baby-sitting Molly before the school year starts and then during the school year. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Last weekend

Me at Melissa and Chris's

Sofia being a cutie

Emmy going to sleep


Last weekend, I surprised Joe like a good girlfriend and went up to Lake Wales for Friday and ended up staying Friday night and most of Saturday in town. Once I got there and we got Joe over to Melissa and Chris, he surprised me and me, him and a friend of ours went to Orlando to Margaritaville and did some stuff in Orlando. After we got back, we hung out at Melissa and Chris's and then he went home and we all went to sleep. On Saturday, we got up, hung out and then went to his uncle's briefly for his cousin's wives baby shower. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

VBS week

Me and Rylie on her first birthday

Rylie on her first birthday

I have had a busy week. On Sunday afternoon, we moved all of our stuff over from the church to the middle school which is where Vacation Bible School is taking place this year. I have had 6 or 7 babies every day. It starts at 9 and ends at 12:30 or so. I have most of the kids from church but only the other volunteers kid. VBS itself is only for 2 year olds-5th grade. Most of them know me though so I have had to be holding most of them for them to go to sleep all week for naps, etc. I have 2 girls who are extremely clingy to me, Leighton and then of course my girl Rylie. Ry always decides it is time for her bottle and morning nap when I am feeding Leighton her baby food. Here are a few pictures.

Some more pictures, our girl is trying to crawl!

close-up of Sofia

Sofia pulling up on her hands and knees to try to crawl

Aunt Katie and Sofia

Emmy's birthday party

Aunt Katie and her goddaughter Emmy

her my size barbie from Mommy and Daddy

blowing out her candles

The birthday girl

Emmy's cake that Mommy made




I had a super busy day Sunday. I worked and then after work, I went to BK for me and Joe and headed up the road. Once I got there, we hung out some and then me, Missy, Sofia and Cierra had to run up to Wal-Mart to get some stuff. The party actually started at 3 or so. It was a bunch of fun. After the party, Joe and I went to Woody's to grab dinner and then went back to Melissa and Chris's and I had to head home. Here are some pictures from the party.

Vacation, part 2

Yesterday, Mom and I went shopping to Home Goods and Kohl's. We both bought a bunch of stuff at Kohl's. After that, we hung out in the room some and then went to Carraba's for dinner. Once we came back here, we went night swimming and it was quite funny b/c there were 2 ducks up there as well so we were all joking about we had ruined their date. Today, we are just hanging around here and then later on today, we are leaving to head home. I am ready to go home but at the same time, I am not. I am always glad to get home to my own bed, etc but three days just wasn't long enough. Work-wise, I should be working that I know of Wed this week and then Thurs is our last MOPS for this year. We have next Mon and the following Mon for the women's Bible Study and then the next week is VBS week which I am working. On Sunday this week after church, I am driving up to Lake Wales for my goddaughter's 4th birthday party. I can't believe that she is going to be 4 already. I love her so much and she is such a joy in my life along with her brother and sister.

Innisbrook

I am at Innisbrook with the family right now for the weekend. So far, yesterday we got here at about 6 or so. We went to Applebee's for dinner and then to Publix after that. Today, we got up, ate breakfast, Dad went to the driving range and Mom and Dad are currently at the pool right now. Mom and I might go to the mall later. I will go to the pool tomorrow and just enjoy relaxing and spending time with my family. I will update more later and upload pics if I end up taking any once I get home.

Update on life

Wed. night, I had 5 kids at church. Thurs, we had 9 for MOPS but 8 of them were 1 year olds. On Friday, I went up to Lake Wales for the day. Joe and I hung out with a little bit, then we went over to Melissa and Chris's. While we were at Melissa and Chris's, Seth and Cierra came over and invited us to go swimming so we all went swimming for a little bit and man, did I get burnt. After that, Joe and I went to Woody's to grab dinner and then went back to Missy and Chris's and went with the two of them and the baby to Wal-Mart to get some stuff. After that, I left and came home. Yesterday, I hung out at home most of the day and then worked and had 7 kids last night. Today-Wed, I am working. Joe should be coming down to see me at some point this week and then my family and I are leaving on Friday to go to Innisbrook for Memorial Day weekend. My camera's batteries died and I don't have any replacements for them yet so no pictures, sorry. My goddaughter Emmy will turn 4 this week and her birthday party is going to be on the 31st so my goal is to have more batteries in my camera and put pics up from that.

Some more pictures from May 1st when I was up there

close-up of the baby swinging

Sofia

Me and Sofia

I am going back up there for the day tomorrow hopefully to see the kids, my best friend and spend time with Joe so more pictures to come shortly, I hope. Besides that, I am just staying busy with work for the most part.

Some new pics at last.

Sofia

Me and Babe

Joe

Me and Kiree( KJ's daughter)



This past week was fun. I worked last Sun-Thurs. On Friday, I went up to Lake Wales and got to see Janeen, Joseph, Mason and Kiree again for the first time in a year. After that, we went out and hung out at Melissa and Chris's. I ended up staying in Lake Wales on Friday night and then we all hung out Sat and Joe ended up coming to church with me Sat. night. I worked Sunday, yesterday, today and I will be working tomorrow night and then hopefully back to Lake Wales on Thurs or Fri this week. Here are some new pictures.

Spring break week

My best friend's 3 kids
Me, Emmy and Talon

Melissa's new hair(we also dyed her hair and high-lighted mine while we were there.

Me and Sofia

Me at Joe's house

Spring break week was Great! Last Mon and Tues, I just hung out at home. On Wed, I went up to Lake Wales and stayed Wed and Thurs. night. On Wed, we just hung out at the house most of the day. On Thurs, Joe and I hung out just us some and then went to Melissa and Chris's to take Missy and the kids to the playground. I hung out with Joe most of Friday and then came home. I worked Sat. night and Sun. morning. Here are some pictures from the week.

Baby-sitting

I will have pictures up later hopefully. I have baby-sat for a nine month old named Rylie and a 2 year old the past 2 days. Grandma dropped them off yesterday at Bible Study and then afterwards, the kids and I went to Burger King and met Mommy once she got off of work. After that, we went back to their house and Alison had to do some errands so I watched the kids while she did that. Once they woke up, Alison and I took the kids to the church playground to let them play for awhile. Today, we just hung around at the house most of the day. I am working at church tomorrow night and then at this point, hanging out at home on Thursday. On Friday, I am headed up to Lake Wales for the day.

Some more pictures from the weekend

Me in a cowgirl hat holding Sofia

Sofia sitting up like a big girl

Me

Sofia in a cowgirl hat

My weekend

Me, Missy and Sofia in cowgirl hats for me and Miss at least

Joe and Sofia(my best friend's youngest baby)

My weekend was great. Joe and I ended up not going to the Strawberry festival but still had fun. I got there and we did some stuff for his Dad. We hung out at Missy and Chris's most of the rest of the day and went to Arby's for lunch. That night, we went to Garfield's and hung out at the mall some and then went back to Missy and Chris's where I stayed the night. On Saturday morning, Joe, me, his parents and brother all went to IHOP and then we spent the rest of the day back out with my best friend and her family. Yesterday, I worked and hung out at home. Here are some pictures from the weekend but no, none of me and Joe this time guys sorry.

Update

I have been somewhat busy but not really. I have been working a whole bunch. MOPS is going well but we are still low on babies b/c they have either moved up or aren't in the nursery yet. Bible Study is going well. We had 9 kids yesterday. It is funny now b/c one of my babies is quite attached to me which I love. She is 8 months old and if somebody else was on my lap, she was trying to push them off my lap. I am working tonight and tomorrow night. On Friday, I am hopefully going up to Lake Wales and then Joe and I are going to the strawberry festival and then I might stay in Lake Wales that night. I should be off this Sat. night and then working all day on Sunday.

The day before Valentine's Day

Me and Joe

Aunt Katie and Sofia

My roses


Hey guys,







Yesterday, I went to Lake Wales for the day. Once I got there, I hung out with Joe some. After that, we went to Applebee's for lunch which was yummy. Once we left there, we did some errands around Lake Wales, hung out at Melissa and Chris's some and then went to Woody's for dinner which was also yummy. I got a gold heart necklace, 2 things of candy, a card, roses and a teddy bear from Joe for Valentine's Day a day early which ended up being a good thing. Once I left last night, he got sick so I have a sick baby for Valentine's Day. Today, I have hung out at home some of the day, done laundry and Mom and I went to Olive Garden for lunch/dinner at about 2:30 or so b/c both of the guys are working pretty late tonight. Here are some pictures from yesterday.

Life and Fireproof weekend

Hey guys,

My life has been great lately. On Monday, I had Bible Study and then just hung out at home the rest of the day. On Tuesday, I just hung out at home. Wednesday, I hung out at home during the day and only had 2 kids Wed. night at church. William is teething so he was fussy and Madi just played. Yesterday, Joe came down for the day and we went to Woody's for lunch and hung out at Wal-Mart and the mall. After he left, I went to work and had 4 kids last night. All was well until 8:00 or so because they all got fussy because it was passed bed-time. Today, I am doing laundry, vaccuumed, etc and will be going back into work here in a little bit and then am working tomorrow from 1-3:30 and then the usual schedule on Sunday and Monday. Our church is showing the movie "Fireproof" this weekend before our pastor starts preaching on it this weekend or next weekend, I forget which one. Besides that, I am planning on going up to Lake Wales for the day probably either on the 13th or the 15th.

A fun day in Lake Wales for a b-day party and spending time with friends

Stylin baby with a baseball hat on her head

The birthday boy with a bag on his head

Yesterday was a very busy day. My boss at work has had her baby so the lady I normally help is filling in on the toddler side right now while my boss is out. I had 9 kids at the 10 service and then I believe 6 at the last service. After that, I went to Burger King to get lunch and then headed up to Lake Wales for the rest of the day because my best friend's son turned 6 on Tuesday but they weren't able to have the party until yesterday. We hung out there for an hour or so. After that, Joe and I went to the mall for a few minutes and then to Taco Bell for dinner and then we went back to Melissa and Chris's for the rest of the day. Today, I am just doing laundry and hanging around the house. Tomorrow and Wed. night, I will have work along with MOPS on Thursday morning. My life is going great and I am so blessed to have amazing friends and family.