UCF Homecoming/Pi Phi Reunion

In November we had a mini reunion for my college sorority, Pi Beta Phi! It was held the same weekend as the University of Central Florida's homecoming weekend! We had a fabulous time! It's funny how you don't see each other in a few years and you connect right back up! Now with Facebook we have been able to get back in touch with each other and it's awesome! I've had a chance to go to lunch with several of my 'sisters', talk on the phone, see each other over the summer, etc.

Here are some pictures of the Family picnic day. We all met at Teresa's house in Oviedo. She has a beautiful home and was so nice to welcome us all into her home for this great day!

We've already decided that we have to do this again, and more often! I love my Pi Phi sisters and my time spent in college with my sorority!

Halloween 2009

Shelby's class at their annual Character Parade. They each pick a book and then dress like a character out of that book. Then the office staff starts with one class and they 'pick them up' and then weave in and out of all the classes picking up each class along the way. They go thru the entire school. Once all the classes have been picked up then the kid's are 'dropped off' at their classrooms and the rest of the parade continues till all classes are back in their own classrooms. It's a lot of fun! Then the afternoon is spent doing fall related things............

Shelby and Craig trick or treating!

One of the haunted houses along the way! You had to go in thru one of the blow up castles. The whole yard was full of blow ups!

We went on a hayride trick or treating this year with my friend Michelle and her family. There were two other families on the float while Rob drove the truck n trailer! They had a lot of fun!

Where has the time gone?

Gosh, I just realized that I have not posted since Craig's birthday in September. We've been so busy it's not funny!

Let's see a little glimpse into what we have been up to..............well, first, I am still looking for a teaching position. I've had some interviews but nothing has come thru. I have faith it will. I have decided to use this time to go back to college and get my master's degree. One of the positions required me to have an endorsement so this will make me more marketable once this economy thing gets settled.

I've been couponing and working towards getting a reserve/stockpile of food and supplies. It's helped a lot!

I'll keep you all posted!

Happy Birthday Craig!

Happy Birthday Craig!!

Hope you have a great day......................

We love you!

Back to School

Well, it's that time of year again! Yep, Back to School! The kids started back today. I can't believe I have kid's in all three levels of school now. Dylan started at the high school, Brandon at the middle school, and Shelby is still at the elementary school. We figured out that in four years when Brandon starts high school and Dylan will be a senior, Shelby will still be in elementary school. I'll have a couple of years with no one in middle school! Incredible!

Yesterday we had hoped to spend a relaxing day on the lake with some friends but the weather didn't allow for it, so we hung around the house and prepared for school. We got the bookbags ready, lunch money ready, and clothes out for today! Then we decided to use some of our gift cards and coupons to go to Olive Garden for dinner. They have this Pasta Bowl thing going on now where you can eat all that you want for only $8.95. It was good! I ended up getting my second bowl to go, which was nice for lunch today! Plus I used a $4 off two meals coupon so it was even a better deal!

I also haven't found a teaching job. I am still looking and hoping that something comes up still. I would have thought my experience would have been a good thing, but I guess not. I'm wondering if God has different plans for me??

Well, off to finish the laundry and cut some coupons. I need to plan my meals for the week and run to the grocery store.

Have a blessed week!

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters

Oh my goodness! Have you tried these? Wow!

I'm not really a granola type of person.............I like the bars occassionally but that's about it. So when My Blog Spark asked if I wanted to sample these and do a review, I thought why not! I'm always looking for some alternative snacks for all of us and thought this would be a good one to try! I have to say I was not disappointed.

They sent me a set of four samples. I really enjoyed the Nut Lovers and the Roasted Cashews the most. I think it's because cashews are my favorite nut! They had a good taste and were actually very filling. My boys (14 and 12) liked them too!

These will be a great hit for afterschool snacks!

Reunion 2009

On Thursday my sorority sisters/house mates came to visit at my house. I was so excited to see them. I think it has been 7 or 8 years since we've seen each other. Where does the time go? Between the four of us we had 7 kiddos there. They had fun swimming and playing outside. Elise, Terri, Jill, and I had fun chatting and catching up. Brandon told me that we 'laughed a lot'. So true! :) It's amazing when you have great, true friends that conversations just pick up. There is no lost time really.............

We have to make this an annual thing! Love you all!