it's beginning to look alot like Christmas!

our tree and new tree skirt

Mom

our tree and Tim


It is hard to believe it's almost Dec! It has been busy around the Foster household over the weekend. We are now officially ready for Christmas! We put all the decorations up Fri-sun. I will come up to Lake Wales for the festivities there this weekend and then next week go up there again for my boyfriend's b-day. This week after church, I will start celebrating all my different Christmas celebrations with all of my differents friends and adopted family. Here are some pics of the decorating process. We are headed up north here in a few weeks and will be there for Christmas eve and Christmas this year. Maggie is coming with us and then Dad is coming up later.

My b-day weekend

Me with my cake and presents

Me and Sofia

Sofia and Emmy

Emmy

Me, Emmy and Talon




I am now officially 28! On Friday, Mom and I went to Orlando to "The Loop" to do some good shopping. I got a bunch of new shirts, a couple pair of pajamas, earrings and found some Christmas gifts. We also ate lunch at Johnny Rocket's which was very good. On Saturday(my acutal b-day), I spent the day with Joe, Melissa and her 3 kids up in Lake Wales. When I got there, I hung out with Joe and his niece for a bit first. We went to Taco Bell for lunch and then out to Melissa's where both of the older kids told me Happy b-day and they saved me a muffin from breakfast that morning and a piece of fudge. Emmy drew me a picture and I got in a lot of good memories and love from the kids that day. Our friends Seth and Cierra also came to see me. Joe and I went to garfield's for dinner and then we hung out at the mall and I checked out hallmark of course. Yesterday after work, the fam plus Maggie went to outback for lunch. After that, we came back here and did family b-day. I got 2 shirts and a check from the Youngs, a purse from Mom and Dad, money from Poppy Foster, Reese's from Tim and Maggie and gift cards to Kohl's from Tim and Maggie. I am having b-day dinner and movie night with Ashley on thurs. night. Here are some pictures from my b-day and the weekend.

My visit with the Zwayers and meeting Grant!

Molly Jane, me and baby grant

Sugar pie looking at me, me and baby Grant

Me loving on baby Grant

Sugar pie








I got to go meet Grant Mason Zwayer today!!!!!!!!!!! I got there, went over and talked to MJ while Mommy changed Grant. After that, I held/cuddled with Grant most of the rest of the time I was there and loved on Molly Jane too! I am so blessed to have had such great first employers and of course life-long friends. Molly Jane did great until I went to leave and when I said I had to go and we all walked outside, she walked to my door like OK where are we going? It was a joy and blessing to be able to spend time with one of my favorite families in the world. I see many more happy time ahead for the 5 of us, Me, Amy, Grant, MJ and Eric. Here are some pictures.

First day of school for my best friend's kids.

Me and my godaughter emmy on her first day of school

Emmy got an award already!

Talon on his first day of school for this year, he went to school last year.

Em on her first day of school

Here are some pictures of Emmy and Talon on their first day of school this year. I went up to Lake Wales and spent some time with them after they got out of school that day. They had both had good first days! Talon is in 1st grade and Emmy is in kindergarden.

molly jane

showing off her new dress

being silly and cute

smiling for me and looking pretty

This was on Election day and she was supporting her daddy!



I watched Molly Jane during all the election activity so here are some pictures of her that week.

Sofia's 2nd birthday!

Sofia laughing at Mommy

Sofia and Mommy

messy from her cake

her winnie the pooh birthday cake

Aunt Katie and sofia on her 2nd birthday










Also over Labor Day, my best friend's youngest daughter turned 2. It was me, my boyfriend Joe, Grandpa, her mommy, brother and sister so we just did a small party for her. Happy birthday Sofia! Aunt Katie loves you!

labor day weekend

Sofia

Emmy

all 3 of my best friend's kids on the bear at the mall


I have been super busy but not really, the business starts tomorrow! I went up to Lake Wales for Labor day and hung out with Melissa, her 3 kids and Joe and his family. I watched the halloran boys on friday night and they were super fun and sweet. Last night, I worked some and then went to church. For those of you who don't know, we are in the process of almost completing our new worship center so at all 3 of our services this weekend toward the end, we went into the new sancuary and wrote our favorite scripture on the floor. Today, I had 5 kids at the first service and 11 at the last service. Bible study starts tomorrow. I start watching Ms. Jordis on tuesday this week from 8-5 and then wed half a day. I had a precious little girl last year who I miss but still get to watch some and see on the weekends. I saw my sweet girl Molly Jane go from a precious 3 month old baby when I first started watching her to a sweet 17 month old. I am mainly working at the church this year and watching Jordis who will be 1 in oct a few days a week. Here are some labor day pictures, I think.

4th of july

Emmy with her flag

Me and Emmy

Me

Me and babe at the lake-July 4th, 2010

Sofia at the lake

Talon at the lake





On Sunday morning, I worked and then after work, I went up to Lake Wales for the fireworks and to hang out with Joe, Melissa, Sofia, Emmy and Talon. I went throught Burger King on the way up and it rained all day. The fireworks were pretty good once it quit raining and we could actually see them. Before while we were at the lake, Joe, me and Sofia walked around and checked out the rides, vendors, etc. Joe had to work on Mon so Melissa, the kids and I slept in and hung out. Once Joe got off, we went to Mickey D's for lunch and then I headed home. Here are pictures from the weekend. I also had my sweet Molly Jane on Sunday for church. She and Paisley were cute even now b/c if I had somebody else, Molly Jane would come over to me like "excuse me", you are supposed to have me. She has grown so much over the past month. I also saw the Halloran 4 at Publix last Friday and got to cuddle Hayden, he is such a sweet boy.

VBS

This week was Grace Bible Church's Vacation Bible School week. I worked all morning for the past 5 days. We had 3 kids on Mon and Tues, 2 on Wed and 4 on thursday and friday. It was a fun week! My group was at the church in the nursery and we mainly just played all week. Yesterday after VBS was over, I came home, got cleaned up, etc. Joe came down last night and we went to Ruby tuesday's, the mall and Dairy Queen. I am working tomorrow at this point and then don't really have any plans right now for the rest of the week yet.

Summer is here!

my best friend's 3 babies, Talon, Emmy and Sofia

Joe and I

Emmy

After our walk

Baby girl and my first attempt at doing someone's hair besides my own, LOL




On Monday, I still had Molly Jane. I also watched Molly Jane on tuesday while Amy helped Eric with some campaign stuff and wrapped stuff up at school. Wed, I hung out at home. On Thurs, I went up to Lake Wales and Joe and I hung out and went to Andy's igloo for lunch and then made dinner that night, bbq and a country crock side, Yummy and that night, I stayed with Melissa and the kids. Yesterday, I spent time w/Melissa, the kids and Joe. I came home, got cleaned up and we met some neighbors for dinner at our restaurant here in Golf Hammock. Today, I am working tonight and tomorrow. VBS starts on Mon so I will have at least 4 babies all week for that. Here are some pictures from the last week or so.

My long weekend.

Baby girl sporting her cool shades
It has been a great weekend! Friday, I got off of work and just came home and hung out. Sat, I cleaned my room and worked Sat. night and only had 1 kid. Yesterday, I worked and had 4 at the 10 service and 6 at the 11:30 service. After that, I went and got Burger King for Joe and I and went up to South Lake Wales for Emmy's birthday get-together. It was only us, Missy, Grandpa and the kids so it was a get-together more than an actual party so just hung out, played outside, etc for the day. Today, we are hanging out at home mainly. Tomorrow, I will have Molly Jane and work tomorrow night, work both wed, Molly Jane on thursday and Molly Jane on Friday which will be the kids last day of school for Highlands County and then Mon will be the teacher's last day of school so except for every now and then, Monday will be my last day with her for awhile. I am looking forward to summer though. VBS is the 3rd week of June and I will be doing the babies for that and then besides that, I am planning to maybe baby-sit some when people call me, work at the church still on my nights there and spend time with Joe, Melissa, the kids and my family. Mops also went well. The last one was last Thursday. I had 10 kids for that and then after MOPS, I went and got Burger King for Molly Jane and I before I went back to work.

Update

Molly Jane is napping at the moment. I had a great weekend. I went up to Lake Wales on Saturday and then Joe and I went to Andy's igloo for lunch if you haven't tried it yet, you must! It was sooooooooooooo good! we also hung out with Melissa and the kids and his family. Yesterday, I had work and only had 9 kids for both services and then went home and relaxed the rest of the day. The end of the school year is quickly approaching! I am excited about summer but I am going to miss my Molly girl like crazy. The last MOPS until next year is this Thursday. I am excited about all of my new opportunities for next year though as well. Tuesday nights are going well. I am only having one child. Mon. mornings are over now until the fall, we ended them at the end of last month. It is hard to believe though that some of those kids will be in school next year already. My goddaughter Emmy's fifth birthday is coming up this week. Where has all the time gone? She will also be starting school this upcoming year be in kindergarden. Talon is getting so big and doing well in school. Sofia is teething right now but she will be 2 in Sept already.

Happy Easter!

Me in my Easter outfit

me surrounded by flowers.

a picture of the praise team at church.

We had an amazing Easter day! Our church is in the process of building a new worship center so we had one big service for our whole congregation at 10:00 at the Sebring High School football field. It was AWESOME!!!!!!! After church, we came home and Joe and Maggie came over at 2:00 for Easter dinner. After that, Joe and I went to Wal-mart and did some stuff around town. Here are some pictures of me on Easter! I was happy b/c I am back down to size 14 pants and jeans and mediums in some shirts so YAY!

Pictures

My pretty new highlights

Emmy and Sofia in the sandbox

Sofia in her sandbox

Here are some spring break pictures. I didn't get any pics of Talon b/c he was playing w/his friends at his friend's house.

Spring Break 2010

It is hard to believe that spring break is almost over already. Last sat, I hung out at home, Sun, I had work and then just hung out at home, Mon, I went through some pictures and hung out at home, Tues, I went up to Lake Wales and spent time with Melissa, the kids and Joe all day. Joe and I went to Beef's for lunch and besides that just spent time w/Missy and the kids, Wed, Mom and I went to Brandon and did some shopping, Thurs, I got my hair cut and hung out at home and so far today, I am just hanging out at home. the break has been nice but I have sure missed Molly Jane. Tomorrow, I might go to the Easter egg hunt for church and then we have a big church service on Sun and then back to work. I will try to upload and add pictures later.

it's been awhile.

I am now on Spring Break for a week. work is wonderful as usual. Molly Jane is getting so big and is doing so many fun things, waving bye bye, standing or trying too on her own, crawling and getting into everything. I love my time with that precious baby girl so much. Everything at church is also going well. Mon. morning bible studies will be wrapping up after April. Mom and I went shopping in orlando last weekend and bought some stuff at Kohl's and Christopher and Banks for me and ate at Johnny Rockets. My plans for this week so far are to see Joe, Missy and the kids, maybe do some baby-sitting, go to Brandon shopping w/Mom and getting my hair cut on Fri. evening. That is all that I have going on for now.

Christmas break and Happy New Year!

Joe and I on New Year's Eve

Joe and I on Christmas Eve

Emmy

Sofia in her Christmas dress



I have had a great Christmas break. I worked part-time Mon-Wed of the first week of break and then worked at church thurs. night for christmas eve. On christmas day, we got up, opened gifts and then had a big breakfast. That afternoon, Joe and maggie came over and then Joe and I went back up to Lake Wales and spent time with his family and Missy and the kids. On Saturday,Mom and I packed and we flew up to West virginia on Sunday. Once we got there, we met my aunt and uncle at Captain D's for lunch. On Monday, Mom, Nanny and I went shopping. On tues, we met Poppy Young at Jim's for lunch, On Wed, we hung out at home and then flew home on wed. afternoon. Thursday, we hung out at home and then Joe and Maggie came over for New Year's Eve. we had a big New Year's dinner and then Joe and I went to the movies. Yesterday, we watched football. Here are some pics over the past couple weeks.