Thursday, January 29, 2009
If you're reading this then you are Tagged!
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a blog with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you on your blog.
1. I'm a SPED Teacher for boys that should be in TYC but aren't because they are mentally retarded and can't be tried. Most of them have committed a serious crime.
2. I LOVE my job - most of the time.
3. I took ROTC and Karate while in college and loved it.
4. So far, I have completed life a little backwards. I got pregnant, graduated high school, then married, and had my first child, Jessica Leigh all in that order in 1990. Jessica is a beauty. She turned 18 in December.
5. 1992, we moved to Darmstadt Germany. I was 8 1/2 months pregnant when I got on a plane with as many belongings as I could carry plus a 2 year old child. My husband at the time was already in Germany so I made the trip alone.What was I thinking?
6. I had my second child, Richard Kody in 1992. He was born with the umbilical wrapped around his neck 3 times. He lost quite a bit of oxygen. He has mental retardation but is smarter than many adults that I know.
7. I divorced in 1998 and then went to college as a single mother.That was stupid - Should have at least got the degree while I was married!
8. When I divorced, I didn't have a place to live. I didn't have a car or any furniture. I took the kids, their bunk beds and left. I got a job with a temporary agency and Leslie Maxwell Robinson's aunt let me rent a mobile home.
9. I don't regret getting married. Nor do I regret my divorce.
10. In 2003, I got my Bachelor's in Psychology, started working on a Master's in Social Work, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints all in the same year.
11. Quit my Master's - I didn't like all the liberal views.
12. I love my Savior and my Heavenly Father. Joining the church was the best thing of my life. I have never been happier.
13. I'm the Young Women's President for our little Mexia Branch.
14. I love math and science.I read textbooks for fun! I know I'm a little weird!
15. I have three active blog spots. Check them out to the right.
16. I love living in the country. Most mornings my alarm clock is the little birdies right outside my window. I was sad this morning. The ice storm sent the birdies away. Instead I woke up to the cold, but that turned out to be a good thing because school was delayed for 2 hours.
17. I am in the middle of reading the entire Bible. I'm still in the Old Testament but I only started this in November. I read it straight through as a child so I figured as an adult it should be easier. I have read the entire Book of Mormon 3 times.
18. Johnny Kay Davison Wizorek is my oldest but dearest friend. We still keep in touch. She lives in Indiana. One day we're going to contact Oprah so she can put us on her show. We haven't seen each other since Jr. High.Wouldn't that be a reunion?! LYLAS!
19. My next oldest friend would be Leslie Maxwell Robinson. I have known her for a long, long time. She is always there when I need her.
20. Paula Camp is also a dear old friend. I always know where to find her. She is my foundation. We're both Libras and we are so much alike. She has listened and taught me so much. When I feel like losing it she brings me back to Earth.
21. Dee Stock is my "soul buddy". What I mean by that is that I always feel the Spirit when I'm around her. She brings the best out in me.
22. Then I have the Stewart's, Doug and Joyce. I don't know what I would do without them. Doug has taught me things about life that not many people get. We have shared, discussed, debated, studied, and raised up new thoughts and questions. Joyce is a kind spirit that forgets everything and everyone else when you walk into the room. You are solely her focus. She has been the kind hug, the scratch on the back, the hair twirler (those things that grown girls miss).
23. I love to write and have given several talks at church. Although, I love to write I do not necessarily like speaking. I still get butterflies and my hands shake uncontrollably. Somebody once told me the more you give public speeches the easier they get. I wonder if they ever gave more than one speech because it hasn't gotten any easier for me.
24. I feel deep sorrow for the youth of today. I work with some of the Youth that I have kept in touch with in Houston and I work with the Youth here. There's not much difference. I see darkness, depression, eating disorders, cutting, and much more. I wish they could find their life purpose and know how much God loves them.
25. I am more religious now then I was in Jr. High and High School. Those who knew me then knew I was pretty spiritual back then. Today you would probably call me a fanatic. I believe in keeping the commandments, committing to staying pure in body and mind, and trying to improve myself daily. To many this may sound like I have no fun and that my life is boring filled with rules and limitations. But I'm here to tell you it's the opposite. I have never been more alive. I love life. I love the opportunities and lessons that Life brings.
1. I'm a SPED Teacher for boys that should be in TYC but aren't because they are mentally retarded and can't be tried. Most of them have committed a serious crime.
2. I LOVE my job - most of the time.
3. I took ROTC and Karate while in college and loved it.
4. So far, I have completed life a little backwards. I got pregnant, graduated high school, then married, and had my first child, Jessica Leigh all in that order in 1990. Jessica is a beauty. She turned 18 in December.
5. 1992, we moved to Darmstadt Germany. I was 8 1/2 months pregnant when I got on a plane with as many belongings as I could carry plus a 2 year old child. My husband at the time was already in Germany so I made the trip alone.What was I thinking?
6. I had my second child, Richard Kody in 1992. He was born with the umbilical wrapped around his neck 3 times. He lost quite a bit of oxygen. He has mental retardation but is smarter than many adults that I know.
7. I divorced in 1998 and then went to college as a single mother.That was stupid - Should have at least got the degree while I was married!
8. When I divorced, I didn't have a place to live. I didn't have a car or any furniture. I took the kids, their bunk beds and left. I got a job with a temporary agency and Leslie Maxwell Robinson's aunt let me rent a mobile home.
9. I don't regret getting married. Nor do I regret my divorce.
10. In 2003, I got my Bachelor's in Psychology, started working on a Master's in Social Work, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints all in the same year.
11. Quit my Master's - I didn't like all the liberal views.
12. I love my Savior and my Heavenly Father. Joining the church was the best thing of my life. I have never been happier.
13. I'm the Young Women's President for our little Mexia Branch.
14. I love math and science.I read textbooks for fun! I know I'm a little weird!
15. I have three active blog spots. Check them out to the right.
16. I love living in the country. Most mornings my alarm clock is the little birdies right outside my window. I was sad this morning. The ice storm sent the birdies away. Instead I woke up to the cold, but that turned out to be a good thing because school was delayed for 2 hours.
17. I am in the middle of reading the entire Bible. I'm still in the Old Testament but I only started this in November. I read it straight through as a child so I figured as an adult it should be easier. I have read the entire Book of Mormon 3 times.
18. Johnny Kay Davison Wizorek is my oldest but dearest friend. We still keep in touch. She lives in Indiana. One day we're going to contact Oprah so she can put us on her show. We haven't seen each other since Jr. High.Wouldn't that be a reunion?! LYLAS!
19. My next oldest friend would be Leslie Maxwell Robinson. I have known her for a long, long time. She is always there when I need her.
20. Paula Camp is also a dear old friend. I always know where to find her. She is my foundation. We're both Libras and we are so much alike. She has listened and taught me so much. When I feel like losing it she brings me back to Earth.
21. Dee Stock is my "soul buddy". What I mean by that is that I always feel the Spirit when I'm around her. She brings the best out in me.
22. Then I have the Stewart's, Doug and Joyce. I don't know what I would do without them. Doug has taught me things about life that not many people get. We have shared, discussed, debated, studied, and raised up new thoughts and questions. Joyce is a kind spirit that forgets everything and everyone else when you walk into the room. You are solely her focus. She has been the kind hug, the scratch on the back, the hair twirler (those things that grown girls miss).
23. I love to write and have given several talks at church. Although, I love to write I do not necessarily like speaking. I still get butterflies and my hands shake uncontrollably. Somebody once told me the more you give public speeches the easier they get. I wonder if they ever gave more than one speech because it hasn't gotten any easier for me.
24. I feel deep sorrow for the youth of today. I work with some of the Youth that I have kept in touch with in Houston and I work with the Youth here. There's not much difference. I see darkness, depression, eating disorders, cutting, and much more. I wish they could find their life purpose and know how much God loves them.
25. I am more religious now then I was in Jr. High and High School. Those who knew me then knew I was pretty spiritual back then. Today you would probably call me a fanatic. I believe in keeping the commandments, committing to staying pure in body and mind, and trying to improve myself daily. To many this may sound like I have no fun and that my life is boring filled with rules and limitations. But I'm here to tell you it's the opposite. I have never been more alive. I love life. I love the opportunities and lessons that Life brings.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Dr. Suess Goes to ARD
As a Teacher and a Parent of a Special Ed Child - I post this poem. Enjoy!!!
Dr. Seuss Goes to ARD
Do you like the A-R-D?
I do not like the A-R-D!
I do not like them, no, not me!
We test, we check
We plan and meet
But nothing ever seems complete
Would you, could you like this form?
I do not like the forms I see
Not page 1, page 2, page 3
Another change
A new check box
I think we all have lost our rocks
Could you all meet here or there?
We could NOT all meet here or there.
We cannot all fit anywhere!
Not in a room, not in a hall
There seems to be no space at all
Would you, could you meet again?
I cannot meet again next week
I have a job!
Please hear me speak.
No, not at dusk, no not at dawn.
Oh, when, oh, when will this be done?
I cannot think, I cannot write
This does not need to be a fight
Sign here, date there
Mark this, check that
I think that I might eat my hat!
You do not like these ARDs, you say?
When next year rolls around, you may!!
I do not like these ARDs my dear...but...
Invite me, please again next year!
Author Unknown
Bible File Folder Games
I found this website and thought others might enjoy it.
http://www.christianpreschoolprintables.com/ChristianFileFolderGames2.html
http://www.christianpreschoolprintables.com/ChristianFileFolderGames2.html
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Expanding
From now on I will be posting all recipes at Kayla's Kitchen, http://curiousjogeorge-kaylaskitchen.blogspot.com/. I will focus on healthy, low-fat, low-sugar recipes. Occasionally, I will share the mouth-watering, don't show me the calories, sinful recipes. I believe for the most part we should be careful and watch what we eat. But life is short and should be enjoyed, too! So, you will also find recipes such as the Dr. Pepper cake and the Iguana Joe's green dip. Life would be dull without 'em!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
The presents that I made this year...
Jennifer's Christmas Purse
Jessica's Birthday Bootie Bag
Jamie's Birthday Bootie Bag
Tamie's Christmas Bootie Bag
Brooke's Christmas Bootie Bag
Johnny - hope this answers your question from the summer. You asked what my next project would be. I couldn't post them because the individuals would see them. Smiles!
Family Christmas
Besides the White Elephant Exchange, we had a different type of Christmas this year. Last year, Dad announced that our family was growing too big and so we drew names. He put a spin on it and said the gifts had to be homemade. As you will see not everyone participated but the majority of us did. Those that didn't participate said they would this next year. So, we drew names again.
White Elephant Gift
We had a White Elephant Gift Exchange for our Family Christmas Party. I drew the first number and this is what I opened...
It was a bra made out of the same candy used to make those candy necklaces. In the end, Joey stole it from me.
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