Our Life is a Roller Coaster Ride

A Proud Day!

2011-05-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

Today I took my Nursing Final for my LPN year of nursing! I MADE IT!!! It was a bitter sweet day, I saw many tears shed today, some for victory, and some for not making it. I know how hard all of us worked for this! I want to say congrats to everyone that was with me in this program. You all succeeded when it came to sacrificing your families and lives to try to better yourselves, I applaud you for that! Aside from our families, no one knows how hard this really is!

Being able to be the President of our Nursing Class has been amazing! I only hope I'm lucky enough to hold the position next year as well!

Now........... two weeks off, then back to the books! Looking forward to a year from now, when I have my RN! Wow! Time Flies!

So pretty much, see ya in a year Blogger!

Ohhhh wait!!! The best thing of my day today was picking up Tristan and telling him I passed my test! He jumped in my arms, and gave me more stickers than you could ever imagine. Because I did a good job! Him being proud of me is the best thing in the world!

Along for the Ride

2011-03-11T14:52:00.000-08:00

Things have been crazy for us lately, but in a good way.

I love school and everything it entails! I am getting anxious with graduation for LPN coming in May. I am walking in the LPN graduation even though I am going on to RN, well honestly....... because I can, and I earned that. I do get a little stir crazy! I feel like I'm neglecting the things I love lately, but I know its a sacrifice that will pay off. I have really been missing friends! I have taken on the challenge of bar tending and its nice way to make some cash, and just be around people!

We have put on several Legion shows lately, and I am always glad to see everyone who comes out to support local music! This is not only a way to draw our community close, its a way to also support its economy in these rough times! We are very thankful to Newton Americal Legion for all their hospitality.

Will is the new drummer for Madam X and makes his debut at Saturday Night's Shrine Night. He will playing at the Eagles if you want to check out some rocking music! He's pretty nice to look at too! <3 He is still doing body work up at Jay's Hobby Shop, and anything else hes roped into! He's excited to get started laying the flooring for my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Donald! So between band practice, work, side jobs, and being boyfriend of the year, I don't know how that man finds time to sleep! I'm a lucky woman!

Tristan never ceases to amaze me in every way possible. My little boy is the smartest cutest thing on the planet! He is my drive for all this craziness! That smile warms my soul! I love hearing the randomness that is his youth telling me, "Mommy this is sooo frustrating" or "haha Mommy, I was being difficult"! He is growing so much, and is a terror to a pair of jeans. Brand new Jeans seem to ALWAYS get ripped out in the right knee first, with the left quickly behind.

We lost our cat Bella a few weeks ago, and it was traumatizing, Tristan was really concerned! His Dad even let him call one day to check to see if she was home yet. How sweet. She came back home mysteriously after a week! We couldn't of been happier!

That about raps it up for now!

Happy Birthday Baby!

2010-12-17T11:22:00.000-08:00

Today, my baby is 4! Wow, 4 years old. Im so lucky to have an amazing son like you Tristan!

Mommy Loves You all the way to the Moon and back 1,000,000 times!

Good Cheer

2010-12-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

As the holidays have begun, I can't help but to feel intoxicated by every single moment. The crisp days, the smells of foods and Cinnamon, the sparkle and glitter, the twinkling lights in the windows. I love it all.

I realized something the other day. I haven't stopped to take in everything around me, and when I did, it hit me like a ton of bricks. Its time to enjoy what we have! You never really know how long this precious time will last.

Tristans One of a kind ghost costume

2010-10-28T20:46:00.000-07:00

Tristan wanted to be a ghost, I thought well, I can do that, and I have to admit, Im pretty proud of my mad sewing skillz!! lol

Looking up...

2010-10-27T16:20:00.001-07:00

Ya know, lately I have been having some unually good luck.

I am doing great in nursing, and I am enjoying it too! Only two more tests and a final left this semester!
Will recently got a better job at Effingham Truck Sales. His income ensures that I am able to recieve my education. I am thankful every day for that man! (Except in the mornings when no one is safe to speak to me :)
Tristan.... my baby, watching him growing is sooo amazing. On a side note, now he is going to continue going to HeadStart because Travis agreed to let him go, and made all the arrangements for the bus.
Thank You Travis, thank you. Its great to get along, seriously, its great, but not just for me, for Tristan. Im not perfect by any means and when you say things that make me angry I lash out at you because I hurt. I hurt that two people who shared so much time and energy together can't be civil. Hopefully we are growing right along with our son.
Tuesday was such an amazing day, I (who never buys lottery tickets) bought a bingo ticket and won $20.
Mom applied for the nursing program, and I am soooo proud of her for everything she has accomplished, I love you Momma!
I attended Dollar Beer Night for the first time in forever, which was much needed.... I have the best friends anyone could ask for!

So, now that I have officially jinked myself I hope this luck doesn't change! I could really get used to this.

Goodbye Grandma Maggie

2010-10-13T13:15:00.000-07:00

Tristan's Great Grandma Margaret Curtright passed away this weekend. She was such a wonderful loving caring person, and we will miss her dearly.

Congrats to the Michl/McClure Family

2010-10-04T17:49:00.000-07:00

Elijah McClure Michl 8lbs 2 oz 20 in.!!

Baby Elijah's sure are my favorite this year!

Lanna and David.... I am so happy for you and Mr. Grady!! I wish you the best! Can't wait to see him!

Nursing School

2010-09-28T14:04:00.001-07:00

Well, we are quickly approaching midterm, and I am proud to say that I am doing super well!!! I have been making all A's and B's so far, and I couldn't be happier. I can't believe that my lowest grade so far has been an 87%!! Things have really been going my way, and I sure hope they continue to do so!!

Welcome Baby Brother Elijah!

2010-09-27T06:25:00.000-07:00

Elijah Aiden Tingley - 6lbs 10 oz, 20 inches!!! Congrats to my Daddy and his wonderful wife Tricia! We will be there soon! I love you bunches!

Tristan Started Head Start, and now its over.

2010-09-12T16:07:00.000-07:00

Well Thursday was Tristan's first day of Head Start and I guess that was his last. I took him for his orientation and first day Thursday. The next day I find out his father didn't take him on Friday. Tristan just got home from a weekend with his Dad's and saw his backpack and asked about his new school. If his attendance doesn't meet their requirements then he is put back on the waiting list.

Since his father's side doesn't think that he needs to go, and that it is only for "welfare children" anyways, they have decided to take something away from Tristan that he would have really enjoyed. Why put him through the testing with needles if you didn't intend to let him go. Why would you knowingly take a child to a neat fun place knowing that you aren't gonna take him back.

Stupidity........... More and more I keep seeing how these people don't care who it hurts, even if it is Tristan.

Oh, and as for calling me a Bum for going to school and not working, Travis, you were the reason I never took my scholarships in the first place. I am not a Bum, I am a nursing student working towards a better and more fulfilling life for my family. Can you say that much?

This Bum is going to spend time with her family, and do some studying.

Blah Blah Blah

2010-08-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Well Im finally healing up from having my tonsils removed. School starts the day after tomorrow, and needless to say, I won't be eating much pizza at that pizza party.

We brought home Kilo finally and are very happy to have him as a new addition to our family. Every family needs a giant white german shepphard to keep them safe.

Seeing Tristan after two weeks was like the most wonderful feeling in the whole world! I love that young man more than life itself.

My mother is officially driving on the road now, and I couldn't be happier for her. After almost 20 years, she is finally getting the freedom that she deserves.

On another Momma note, she is taking more classes with me this semester, and I am so proud she is branching out on her own, and taking some classes all by herself.

Thats about here on the Roller Coaster for now, stay tuned for the Florida Files.

2010-08-15T17:22:00.000-07:00

Me and chase!!

2010-08-14T20:27:00.000-07:00

Me waiting to get tonsils out

2010-08-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Tonsils out at 23?!

2010-07-23T17:58:00.000-07:00

I had a visit to the ENT today after my bout with the sore thoat that lasted a little too long. After having a camera stuck up my nose and down my throat, he decided that they needed to come out. Well looks like Im gonna have about a week to recover before school starts....... Who gets their tonsils out at age 23?

Super Progress at the Homestead!

2010-07-09T19:09:00.000-07:00

We are so lucky to live where we do, and be taken care of so well! We couldn't really ask for a better "landlord" than we have. Hap is such an amazing person. I have never met anyone so selfless, and I can see how Will's whole family turned out that way too. Givers, thats really what makes the world go around.

Anyways on to the progress, Hap has always allowed us to make improvements on the house and take it off of our "rent" which honestly is just our utilities and such, we don't have to pay any actual rent. The work that we do here, makes up for that. We have done alot in the past year, and its all kinda neat to look back at where we were then.

Our latest improvement has been the deck...... and I do mean deck! This thing is huge!! Its 32 foot long, and wow is it big, it isn't finished yet, but the progress is unbelievable, Will is basically doing it by myself, that is, if you don't count me. I can't wait to get it finished and see how it looks! I will get some pictures up tomorrow! :) Goodnight all.

Great Weekend

2010-06-27T15:35:00.000-07:00

We have had a wonderful weekend, and its not even over yet! Heres what we have been up to!

Everyone loves Putt Putt on a hot summer day!

Tristan was really getting into it!

Yeah, I won the game!

I would just like to say, that this fireworks show rocked! For such a little place, Toledo sure puts on a good show!

This is one of those moments you never have to question if they really are happy!

The boys Tristan stripping his gear!

Tristan riding back to his Mommy!

What more could you ask for!? Well for me nothing.......... I love my family!

The sore throat that I can't kick

2010-06-17T06:38:00.001-07:00

Its back, this sore throat that I just can't beat, after a shot, and a round of 10 days of antibiotics, its got me down again.

I sure am glad I go to the best doctors office around, but Im sure they are tired of seeing me! They are nice girls, don't get me wrong, I just wish I was doing something a little more fun today.

Cute Kids!

2010-06-10T21:49:00.001-07:00

Trinity was over playing with Tristan, and I just couldn't help from grabbing the camera, what cute kids!

From Mayuka

2010-06-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

I recieved this in the mail Saturday from my good friend Mayuka, I was honestly shocked. It says Happy Birthday to my best friend. What a beautiful talent she has!

Love Mayuka!

A Little To Close For Comfort

2010-06-01T21:39:00.000-07:00

Pastor arrested for Meth Charges in Lawrenceville, OMG!

http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/illinois/Lawrenceville-pastor-arrested-on-meth-charges

Summer is Here!

2010-05-11T18:30:00.000-07:00

I finished up my last test today, and against all odds, I recieved all A's!! Woooo for the 4.0! I feel sooo accomplished, and will be happy to have a break for summer, then resume this fall!!

Things are looking up!

Oh, and I would like to send a special thank you to Travis Ferguson, who really shocked me on Mother's Day by bringing Tristan home a little early, and even with a Card for his mommy in hand. You made my day Travis, all I can say is Thank You from the bottom of my heart. These are the moments it makes me wonder, how you can be such a jerk one day, and a nice guy the next. You exhaust me, but Thank You!

My dear someone letter...... Thanks Dawn

2010-05-05T22:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Darla (or someone else),

I hate your stinking guts. You make me vomit. Your scum between my toes!

Love Afalfa (or someone else)

Mothers Worry

2010-04-24T07:23:00.000-07:00

Last night my ex-husband tried to call me around 8:15, my phone was on silent and I didn't see it until about 9 minutes later. I immediately tried to call back with no answer. Thinking that something was wrong, I tried calling back again, and sending a few texts, after no answer, I tried to call his sister to ask her to call her brother to check on my son ( thanks for that at least). She texted me saying that she talked to granny (ex-husbands mother) and they ate early and were home and probably in bed already. I told the sister, thank you so very very much, I really appreciate it. This morning my phone rings, and it is my ex-husband yelling at me that he tried to call me by accident when he was on his way to go get a pizza and accidently called me so he turned off his phone. (wait i thought they were home in bed) whatever, it doesn't matter, as long as my son was ok, which was the only reason I bother to call said sister in the first place.

So now Im the bad mother for calling back to make sure there wasn't an emergency. More papers are being filed.......... blah blah blah, but I would like to remind them and whoever, that a year and a half or more ago, when my son got ahold of my phone and called on accident to the last number I had called. I didn't realize it until the police were calling me back because same granny wanted to make sure that Tristan ( who was at most 1 1/2 years) wasn't calling her b/c the only things he said was Granny and Fire........ you know, what a load of crap.

I don't understand how you can be such a jerk still after 2 years. One day you can call me and beg my to go through my friends on fb and put my stuff to private because as you say you are tired of your mom looking through my page ( but guess what, I have nothing to hide, and if I wanna waste my time on you, which I am only doing now because all the lies that come out of your mouth are gonna catch up with you someday) so I deleted everything just to make you happy. I try and try and try, and its still some sin to worry if my son choked on something, or was feeling ill since he's on meds right now.

Your welcome for bringing the meds in to you yesterday, you were aweful nice when you met me and Will down the road in your T-Rex, but wait, that beer you had with you probably helped you to be in a better mood, and wait again......... where was our son then. So I got this figured out as usual, you weren't with your son, your mother had him- which is fine, he was probably better off anyways.

I really hope Karma bites you in the ass, because never in my life have I met a more selfish, or worthless person. Except for Tristan and select members of your family, I am sorry I ever met you. I guess I will sit and wait patiently to be served with papers for what.......... umm returning a call ok. But I guess this is the 248380283948593rd time that you said you were gonna call your attorney on something so bull. So file away, Ill be sure and remember to tell the judge what actually happened!

Have a Great Day!-Sorry said sister, I know you are gonna read this first and be pissy first to start the chain, but I can't help it. If you can blame me for wanting to know if there was something wrong, I don't know what else to say. Thanks for easing anothers mothers mind.

Dawn, I miss you!!

2010-04-22T15:02:00.000-07:00

Dawn,

I haven't heard much out of you, and I hope you are doing alright, after the loss of your mother, I miss you and your words, and if there is anything I could do to help, please let me know. I just wanted you to know Im thinking about you!

With Love,

Ash

Getting ready for Fall

2010-04-05T23:22:00.000-07:00

So with the end of this semester quickly approaching, I got registered for fall classes today! Since I already have a lot of my class out of the way, I won't have too full of a load! (just Anatomy, and Nursing )

It is gonna be a little weird to get back into the swing of clinicals! I still am not the best morning person (I love my bed), but I have discovered the joys of coffee, and think we will be great friends in the future!

New Addition

2010-03-30T12:52:00.001-07:00

Today our family would like to announce a new addition.

We have taken the consideration and have decided it was good timing.........

She is a Black Cadillac CTS Luxury, and I would post pictures but I don't think that it is fair for you to see it before my son does tomorrow, so you will just have to wait!

I'm Still Here

2010-03-24T10:56:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't posted anything lately, but I have decided that since I didn't have anything nice to say, I would just leave well enough alone. Some people will never grow up!

In funny news, Tristan woke up early early the other morning, and decided not to wake me, but instead to drag the chair over to the fridge, and get his paints down. Aside from being paint head to toe, and painting on the living room carpet, he managed a really good Thomas picture!! lol Kids, gotta love them!

Also, I cleaned out my car........ (I live out of my car sometimes it feels like) when I got Tristan in it the next morning, he asked, "Mommy is this a new car?" I literally almost peed my pants laughing!

Will and I were replacing the control arm bushings on my car, so they would stop squeaking, and discovered that I had a broken spring on the front side of my car......... car was out of commission for a day, and Thank You Kathy and Red Dodson, for loaning me a vehicle, and so gratiously letting us use your tools and your shop! Springs came in yesterday, they were installed yesterday, and car is squeak free! Transmission was serviced, so car should be happy for a while.

School is going extremely well, Im pulling all A's in my class with my speech class being the exception, Im not sure, but it might be a high B, that class although with a different instructor could be extremely fun, is not one of my favorite classes right now.

Well off to get my nails done, enjoy your day, I will post something interesting some time or another!!!!!!!!!

A Great Day For Riding!!

2010-03-07T07:47:00.001-08:00

Yesterday we got to take Tristan out to ride his new KTM dirtbike he got for Christmas. Here are a few pictures of him trying it out.

In the one above, Will was going over his controls with him again...... front brake, back brake, gas, and kill switch! He has a huge grin on his face!!

Will running beside him! :)

This time he is heading back to me!!!

Here he comes!

He was doing sooo good!

He pulled right up to me and stopped!!! He has the biggest smile on his face! I have never heard my son laugh as hard as he did yesterday!!

He really made me proud, and I can't believe how big he is!

Government Cutting Costs

2010-03-02T12:28:00.000-08:00

So I heard on the radio, the Government is proposing a idea to get the United Postal Service back into the black. In an effort to save this money they are going to try to go to a 5 day delivery, where we don't get mail on Saturdays...... I think this bites!

Blogger%20Jams Playlist by Ashley on MySpace Music - Play Playlist Songs & Download Tracks

2010-02-21T00:13:00.000-08:00

Blogger%20Jams Playlist by Ashley on MySpace Music - Play Playlist Songs & Download Tracks

I GOT ACCEPTED!!!!!!!

2010-02-20T12:20:00.000-08:00

I just got my acceptance letter in the mail, I really did get a seat in the Fall Nursing Program!?!?!?!?!

Yay!! Whoop Whoop!! Hip Hip Horray! Yeeee-hawww Wooooowhooo!!

New Addition

2010-02-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

Well I just got a call from Commander Dad, and step mom, Tricia, informing me that they are 8 weeks pregnant, and everything is looking good this time.

They waited until they had a doctors appointment, and this time there was a heart beat, so keep your fingers crossed that I get a healthy baby brother or sister in September!!!
Oh, and one more thing, at least we will have a DD this year for our vacation!! Haha sorry Tricia, I had too!! Love Ya Bunches!!!

Such a BIG BOY!!!!

2010-02-18T14:23:00.001-08:00

So finally Tristan had decided that he is a BIG BOY!! The past several several weeks Tristan has had no potty accidents (even overnight)!! He is doing soo well! Its amazing. We are also trying to break the habit of Tristan coming and getting in our bed every night. We had a talk about him being so big, and sleeping in his own bed!

Last night when Tristan came to get in our bed, I told him to go potty since he was up and he did! Then when he came back and crawled up in our bed, I said, "remember the talk we had about you sleeping in your own bed?" He told me he did, and then asked what the flashing light coming from the living room was. I told him that it was the TV that didn't get turned off, and that he could turn it off on his way to his bed if he wanted to. He agreed, didn't even argue, walked through the living room, turned off the TV, and went to his bed, and went right to sleep!

As he walked out of our room I turned to Will and told him, "Man, he really is getting BIG!!"

He didn't try to come back to our bed last night, and woke up dry this morning.... Wow!!

Valentines Day Flowers a Day Early!!

2010-02-13T12:21:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the most amazing man in the world, Will. You know me soo well. I love roses, but lilies are my favorite! Will put together this amazing arrangement.

I love you Will!

You take my breath away, and make me weak in the knees!

Back from Lacuna

2010-02-13T12:14:00.000-08:00

Well first of all, I am back. After a short break and some very inspiring words from a blog reader that caught me in the hall one day, I have decided to continue blogging.

I really thought that I was going to be done, but I love this. It is my way to just vent, and document everything..... I'm not going to let anything stop me.

Thanks again to ......... lets call her Juliet, for the kind words. I didn't know that my words really meant anything good to anyone but me. You are an angel!

On a better note, I find out in approximately 2 weeks if I make the RN program for this fall. I am so anxious, I seriously will not let anyone else check the mail until I get the letter. I AM SO NERVOUS. If I don't make it I guess I will have one more year to get some classes in. The only thing I don't have taken already in the program is the Anatomy and Microbiology.... so keep your fingers crossed, I am!

Break

2010-02-02T09:59:00.001-08:00

Im taking a break from blogging, and will return sometime, this use to be a fun outlet, but it has turned into a witch hunt, and I am not happy with jabbing anymore.

Until then................

ONE YEAR!!!

2010-01-30T12:35:00.000-08:00

Today is mine and Will's one year anniversary!! We haven't spent a night apart in one year! Wow, time flies when you are having fun! I feel like the luckiest woman in the world to have him in my life! I love him more and more everyday, and after a year and not one fight, we are well on our way! He knows me better than anyone, he can look at me and tell that I have a headache, or am hurting. He is always there for me, and is the absolute best person I have ever met in my life!!

I love you William McReynolds with all my heart!

Staci and Aaron's New Addition

2010-01-29T21:04:00.000-08:00

Jarrell Aaron Broadnex

born 1-27-2010

5 lbs. 15 oz.

19 inches long

He was about 4 weeks early, but has had no problems, and Mommy, Daddy, and Jarrell came home yesterday, and are doing wonderfully!

I can't believe my Stac is a mommy finally! She will be such an amazing mother!!

Congrats!!

With Love-Will, Ashley, and Tristan

Stalkers!!!!!! :)

2010-01-28T18:48:00.000-08:00

Wow!! I just found out, from a source that will remain anonymous in order to protect his/her identity, that people have been stalking my page (or so they think).... I am really just honored to know that you have nothing else better to do in your life than to sit back and stew over my life! If I didn't want you too see my stuff, do you think I would put it on a blog? And as for you getting in on my facebook, if you have nothing else better to do then to make a up a false profile, then I really feel sorry for you, and Marie, I accepted that friendship just to let you in to see that I really don't care, then blocked you again!?

I do have my moments where I am angry and I say things because I am angry, but I don't go looking for reasons to do so!

I am truly blessed to know that you are so unhappy with my happiness.

These are the moments I just get to sit back and laugh :) Man I love my life!!

Updates on Cummings Case on Nancy Grace Tonight

2010-01-27T08:07:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to watch Nancy Grace at 8 or 10 ET tonight to see the follow up on Haleigh Cummings Dad and Misty Croslin!! Police Reports were released Tuesday! I'll be watching, but this was her latest:

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2010/01/26/ng.dad.speaks.cnn

Time-Out Talk

2010-01-23T17:26:00.000-08:00

I put Tristan in Time-Out. Tristan is not a good candidate for discipline for he normally would be like yeah right! But this time he stayed, not silently, but he sat there, so I didn't complain.

He kept looking like he was gonna get up, and when Id walk over there he would laugh and sit back down. I told him he would sit there or I would whip him, and then walked out of his sight to test him. He stayed, but was having a very intense conversation with Bella.

Tristan: "I am sorry for being mean Bella. I didn't want to be mean, I just am sometimes"

Bella: nods softly

Tristan: "Mom told me to sit in this chair, or she was gonna whip my butt."

Bella: reaches up and brushes her brow

Tristan: "And we don't want that!!"

Bella: licks her foot

I think that its funny that he was calm enough to have this conversation with our cat, and not me!

OMG!! NO WAY?!?! YOU HAVE TO LOOK AT THIS!

2010-01-21T20:06:00.000-08:00

I don't know if everyone remembers the little girl Haliegh Cummings that suddenly came up missing in Florida from her father and fathers girlfriends trailer.

Well tonight I got to sit back and watch about how the Putnam County Sheriffs Department arrested these people on Drug Trafficking charges. I am a proud Daughter

My dad is the Commander of the Putnam County Drug/Vice Unit! Dad I am soo proud of you, and all I can hope is that now that these drug addict punks are facing 25 years plus, they maybe little Haliegh will be found, or someone will give some information to let her rest in peace!

You are an amazing father, and as I watched this on CNN I couldn't help but think, that you never get the recognition you deserve, you have made so many sacrifices for your career, and we have all felt the pain, but today I salute you Dad!

See the story here!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/01/21/florida.haleigh.dad.arrested/index.html?iref=allsearch

Im Sorry

2010-01-21T12:35:00.000-08:00

Sorry, I was a bitch..................

Who couldn't love it?

2010-01-12T20:08:00.000-08:00

Out at Skyline, they provide the guys with these hats to..... I guess to wear under welding hoods?! I don't know who coined it "Aviator", but it stuck!

Today I purchased my own Aviator!

Its pinkish, furry, and warm, and now my mom doesn't want to go to class with me wearing it! hahahaha! We have to park in Freshman parking until summer, and being this cold out walking over that bridge called for some extreme measures. FYI therefore the gloves, scarf, and matching tote were all necessities!

My mom is embarrassed to go to class with her 22 year old daughter....... something sounds a little backwards!

No matter how it looks, my ears will be warmer than yours!!

Will's Birthday Bash!

2010-01-10T10:09:00.001-08:00

What an amazing night!!!!!! I couldn't have asked for anything better, everyone came together and pulled it off! The legion was packed!! I know that this is a birthday that he will never forget!!

Thanks for everyone who came out and supported the local bands!

Special Thanks to The Final Hour, Keep Your Eyes Open, and of course Ben Wilson. Thanks to Sidelined (minus Adrian). Thanks to Ryan Millsap too for getting Will involved lol!!!

Travis Pastrana 2010 New Year's Jump - 250 Ft. (HD)

2010-01-04T08:06:00.001-08:00

Wow!!!!

Party!!

2010-01-03T09:39:00.001-08:00

Once In A Blue Moon

2009-12-31T12:27:00.001-08:00

http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-31-once-in-a-blue-moon

SERIOUSLY?

2009-12-28T14:10:00.000-08:00

http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2009/12/28/obama.christmas.day.attempt.cnn

Thanks Perez!!

2009-12-21T22:07:00.000-08:00

http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-20-rip-325

3 Years From Today

2009-12-21T09:46:00.000-08:00

Will and I often enjoy debating ideas, he knows I just like to argue, and even if I don't agree I try to see both sides. So here was our conversation on our way to WalMart the other morning around 3 a.m.

Ashley: Will do you really think that the world is going to end on Dec 21, 2012

Will: Did the world end with in the year 2000 like everyone said?

Ashley: No

Will: When its time its time, I don't think a predicted date matters?

So, what are your thoughts on the world ending on December 21, 2012?

Complete Insanity

2009-12-20T00:17:00.000-08:00

It is 2:17 a.m. and I am waiting for Will to get out of the shower so we can hurry to WalMart to pick up the few things we have left to get before Tristan gets home tomorrow!

Hopefully we get it done fast, and I can get home to sleep for a few hours before Christmas at Will's Grandma's......... by the way, I think I am supposed to bake something to take, but I always get something good thrown together just in time. Maybe I can just buy some cookies at WalMart! lol

Happy Birthday Tristan!!!!

2009-12-17T00:45:00.000-08:00

It is 12:34 and I just got done wrapping Tristan's Birthday presents so they are ready whenever he wakes up!! I can't believe its been three years since he arrived! We had a little birthday celebration at Grandma and Hopie's last night, so he could see Hope since she wouldn't have enough time after school tomorrow before Daddy picks up the Birthday Boy!

He had such a good time, and was happiest with a Nerf Gun from Great Grandma that shot balls at everyone!! He also was thrilled with his Thomas Decoration (equipped with Thomas, Percy, and James in Tidmouth Sheds for all you Thomas-Heads out there) , and kept saying, "Wow, Grandma, is this really for me?"

Time Flies, it seems like yesterday he looked like this!

My Baby just keeps growing, its sooo amazing watching him grow before my very eyes! (His shirt in the above picture says "I don't sleep, NOBODY does", this is normally very true, and Tristan ends up in bed with Mommy almost every single night, but at 12:01 a.m. I heard him fall out of his bed, and let out a little cry, as I went to his room, and looked in, I found he got back up in his bed, and fell back asleep. If that would've happened when he was 2 years old, he wouldve screamed bloody murder for me to get him, but I guess they mature a lot at 3!! (but really, I was pretty proud that he picked himself back up without needing his mommy...........even if it did hurt my pride a little!!!!)

Good Luck Mom`

2009-12-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

Mom-

I wish you luck tomorrow! I love you and I hope the judge gives you your license back after all these years! I am so proud that you have gotten you life on track and are a wonderful mother, part of our community, and a good leader!

Everything that you have accomplished with your GED and CNA, all in such a short time is truly amazing!

I am soooo happy to have a wonderful SOBER Momma!

Oh, and don't forget, if you don't call me first and tell me what they say, I will stab you in the eye with a fork! (Im not kidding!)

I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-12-11T13:53:00.000-08:00

I know that I have had this pic up before. But...... I got my FOID Card in the mail finally, and its my favorite pic of me with a gun!

Dang, my hair was short huh?

Thoughts for today

2009-12-09T17:37:00.001-08:00

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gifted ability, or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace from that day. We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing that we can do is play on the one string that we have and this string is, Attitude. I am convinced that life is ten percent what happens to me and ninety percent how I react to it. And so it is with you....We are in charge of our Attitudes. -- Charles Swindoll

Yeah Toast!!!

2009-12-09T09:53:00.000-08:00

I have been loving toast lately, and Will said he needed to show me this video! I lost it!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUNIKbX_kUg

Enjoying the Warmth of The Season!

2009-12-08T18:21:00.000-08:00

I am loving the winter season already! I love winter, and cooking and warm foods! I am enjoying my time home with Tristan, and we have been cooking fools! Tonight since he is with his dad, I opted for Chili for me and Will! Its really my fav (with peanut butter sandwiches of course :))

I tried out a new Broccoli and Cheese recipe that was out of this world yesterday! I got the best compliment on my Cinnamon Rolls from my Grandma on Thanksgiving! (Grandpa even admitted in front of Grandma that mine were just as good if not better!)

DUR

2009-12-07T16:27:00.000-08:00

Umm, Will, I love you soooooo very much, but you have to remember one key thing! My dad is a detective! hahaha

Story goes, don't tell your girlfriend that you are going to surprise her, then leave the phone book open to Steve Jones Plumbing so said girlfriend immediately knows you are getting that water heater I was cursing about last night! I love you and I am thankful for everything you do for me, but just know............ I can't help it! I don't find things out just to be a jerk, its just me. I always predict the right ending to a book or movie, its hard to throw me for a loop. Im very sharp!

Its my only downfall (besides being a complete a** in the mornings), sorry my love!

The Beast!!!!!!

2009-12-03T16:16:00.000-08:00

I really don't know who is more excited!?!?!!? Will has had a smile on his face since yesterday when he got the money, and I can't stop looking at it! I can't help but think how much he is gonna love this!!

Tristans Big Christmas Present

2009-12-02T10:37:00.000-08:00

I am soooo excited to announce that we are going to be able to get Tristan what we wanted to for Christmas!!!! We have got the loan, and head out tomorrow to pick up it up!

We will still have some odds and ends to get with it, but all in all, this is soooo exciting! Tristan's father is amazing on anything with wheels, and I hope his son gets this wonderful talent from him!

This bike is an actual race bike. It will be equipped with training wheels at first, but after setting him up for some lessons, Im excited to see his true potential! Who knows, maybe my baby will be the next big racing star!!!! (I know, but Im a momma, and I can dream ok?)

Yes Sir!!

2009-11-18T18:09:00.000-08:00

Aristotle says: "Anybody can become angry -- that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way -- that is not within everybody's power and is not easy."

Testing Today

2009-11-18T09:38:00.000-08:00

Today me and mom are going over to OCC to take our COMPASS test. I already took mine before and had wonderful scores, but I am retaking it today because I can, and they will mix and match scores to take the best ones. Mom hasn't ever taken hers before, and is going to ride along to take hers too!

I am excited to see how well I do after being out of high school for almost 5 years! Im sure that we will both do fine, but send us some good vibes around 2:00 p.m. today :)

Official Tree Patrol

2009-11-16T17:43:00.000-08:00

Tristan: Mommy, theres a creature in our Christmas Tree!!

Tristan: Awww... its Bella, come out and play with me Bella.

Tristan: Bella, get out of my tree, its not real. ITS NOT A REAL TREE BELLA, GET OUT OF IT, YOU ARE GOING TO BREAK MY TREE.

Tristan: Mommy, Bella is in my tree and wont get out.

Mommy: Its okay Tristan, Bella didn't get to dress up for Halloween, so shes a chipmunk for Christmas.

Tristan: OK

Wow really, I got off with that, today is a good day!

Breakfast Tomorrow

2009-11-15T22:43:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cinnamon Syrup

We were on ParentConnect.com and found this recipe, I think it screams breakfast tomorrow!! Yummy!

To much time

2009-11-13T07:12:00.000-08:00

Will came home last night and found some cool stuff on the computer!! Im sure that there will be more to come!

Im OK with it even if you are not!

2009-11-11T21:57:00.000-08:00

Okay, so today, my Christmas Tree came out. It is set up in the living room. Its not fluffed to its full potential yet, but it is up. I am wanting to move our 60 inch tv now lol. (Sorry Will)

The ceiling v's up in the middle, so its a little taller. I thought that it would be more flattering, but I guess the 200 pound (?) TV is kinda gonna be a pain to move, but oh well. Christmas is only here once a year!

I am excited that I get to be at home with Tristan all day tomorrow, maybe we will work on the tree together!

Needing some new boots!

2009-11-10T17:11:00.000-08:00

I have a special occasion in a few weeks, and am looking for some new sexy boots!! I am looking for black, high heeled zip up boots..... well Im searching Zappos, and I found these. They are Burberry, and are a little out of my price range, but Im going to keep looking. If all else fails, maybe an early present from Santa? hmmm

Today was different!

2009-11-09T19:41:00.000-08:00

Today was different! I didn't have to worry about the alarm clock or rushing myself and Tristan out the door to work/daycare!

I got to spend my day fighting like a super hero along side my son! We had a blast today! I also got my kitchen cleaned up, my Christmas list started, and my war on laundry declared!

We even had enough time to grill out some pork chops on this beautiful day! I think this is going to be a good thing!

The time has come

2009-11-06T19:43:00.000-08:00

The time has come for me to leave my family at Cellular One. We have spent some very good times together!!

Lets recap a few wonderful moments

I will never in all my life, even if I have extreme dementia forget when my dear friend Kathy caught a donut on fire in the microwave, and went running out the door as it was smoking like a freight train!!!! I have never ever laughed that hard! The whole store was polluted with most horrible smell imaginable. Customers commented on the smell, and all we could do was laugh! Thank You Kathy!

We always managed to have fun at work! I remember getting 3rd place in the Halloween contest last year!

To Rubin, and his keeper, I will miss your wagging tail, and your excitement! You are a good dog!

To my guys at the ambulance department, I love you guys!! You are great! I will miss the Saturday morning donuts! Thank You Brett for always remembering my favorite (jelly filled!!).

Some people miss that communication and thrive when someone is nice to them for no reason. I will truly miss being so involved with the community. I have an extended family in my customer base. I will worry about people when I'm gone. Working with so many people, I have taken in soooo much. Every person can give something new and better to your perspective!

I think back to how so much of that job kept me grounded going through some hard times. I survived and supported us because of that job.

On the other side, I am the happiest person in the world right now! I am going to get to spend so much more time with my wonderful son Tristan! I miss so much time with him right now with school and work. He won't have to go to daycare anymore, it will be good for both of us. Tristan is growing so fast, and I don't want to miss anything. His birthday is next month, he will be 3. His first birthday was also the day I started at Cellular One! CRAZY!!

I stepped over to the dark side..... and liked it!

2009-11-05T20:38:00.000-08:00

Well today I got everything to set up my Verizon Wireless Internet. This went sooo well. Even though I am currently employed by Cellular One, I do have to say that Verizon has this Internet thing down! Yay DSL

Things are in the midst of changing. Its kinda scary, so much at one time. Ya know when you get those butterflies in your tummy for a minute, then suddenly its all over and calm....... Im ready for the calm!

Delicate Situations Suck

2009-11-02T21:24:00.000-08:00

Well Im in between a rock and a hard place. Today while I was getting my eyes checked, Tristan and Will did the grocery shopping. Apparently some old lady saw them shopping and commented something to the effect of Will being Tristan's Daddy. He corrected the lady and told her that wasn't his Daddy, that was his Will! We came home, played with chalk outside when Tristan commenced to telling me that he has 2 Daddys.... I asked him what he was talking about, he told me he has his Daddy, and Will is his Daddy too.

Obviously I am without words.

Then to top off this crappy situation he tells his Daddy this evening the same thing. Now he's mad at me.... I tried to explain this to Tristan (this isn't the first time that he has said this), but he is still adamant that he wants Will to be his Daddy too.

I can't imagine how this made Travis (Daddy) feel, but I guess I can't blame Tristan, I mean he lives with me and Will.

I just needed to get this out. Any input or advice to help me keep my sanity would be greatly appreciated.

The Sickness

2009-10-26T23:26:00.000-07:00

Ok dad I going to have to be in the hospital for probably at least 3 more days :( Blood sugar is still over 300 and kidneys are to acidic to bring sugar down any faster..

Closer to home, my female sugar glider "Squirrel," is really sick and Im afraid Im going to lose her tonight. She is very lethargic, and has been in the same spot since noon today. I finally got home from class shes still in the same spot. I have put a heating pad under the cage, and tried to hydrate her with a syrienge.... all I can do now is wait until morning and find a vet that can help my "exotic critter."

I hate waiting. I wish my good friend Amanda's hubby was familiar, but I guess the vet in Robinson doesn't usually look at these! lol

Pictures!!

2009-10-25T21:03:00.000-07:00

Will, Tristan, and I got our pictures taken last Thursday! They turned out so great!! Check them out here!!

Bad News

2009-10-25T20:56:00.000-07:00

Well Will took me out for supper last night in Terre Haute since he actually got a Saturday off! We came home, and I decided to shut my phone off (which I never do) and when I woke up this morning, and turned it on, the first thing that I saw was "your dad is in the hospital." I flipped!! My dad like I said before, is the Commander of a Drug/Vice unit, he has to deal with alot of shady people, who are strung out on drugs. My first thought was that he had been shot. Well, no shots, but he has an infection somewhere, and his kidneys are trying to fail him. Dad has diabetes, and has a hard time keeping his sugar under control.

I hate not being there for my dad. Doctors say that he will be there at least 3 days, I am assuming to wait for the cultures. He is on an insulin drip with glucose, two antibiotics, plus on some pain meds after they gave him the spinal.... poor dad!

His white blood count is like 2900 and hopefully the antibiotics start helping soon. My dad doesn't have a spleen so when he gets sick, HE'S SICK!

I guess if push comes to shove, I have a few days outta class next week, maybe I can just take off down there to see him.

New Addition Coming Soon!

2009-10-22T22:52:00.001-07:00

I am sooooo excited to announce that there will be a new person riding this coaster! Meet Kilo Tingley! Kilo is my dad's dog who I fell in love with about a year ago. I have seriously tried and tried to convince my father to let me take this dog home with me both times I visited in the last year. Finally he called me......... Kilo is going to come live with me!! Yay! They already have so many animals with so little time. Being a Commander of a Drug/Vice Unit doesn't leave much time for yourself let alone your animals. They have 2 chameleons, Kilo's Brother Chance, plus like 3 other dogs, and some cats. Note that they did have 2 sugar gliders until I brought them home with me during our July visit! :)

Kilo is a full blooded White German Shepherd. He is sooo well minded. He is a total gem. Will fell in love with him when we visited dad to, and no one could be happier about his addition!

My mother on the other hand, is not thrilled about this addition and says he has to have a muzzle on at all times, and refuses to visit... Im sorry mom, but you don't visit much anyways because I'm always at your house! I love you, but I am getting him!

By the way..... I am sporting that no makeup Florida Girl look and really pulling it off! I usually wouldn't go to the doctors office without makeup! :)

Weird Weird Weird!!!

2009-10-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

Big Fun in Little Places

2009-10-19T11:49:00.000-07:00

I love how it doesn't take much to entertain my 2 (almost 3 year old) son! We had a box left from the parade a few weeks ago that held the helium tank we used for our balloons! This box had been pushed back, and was supposed to go in the trash immediately following the parade.

Oh well!

Tristan has been playing with it though. He was putting toys in it and having a blast. Then the other day, Bella (our kitty) jumped in it and Tristan thought that it was fun to shut her in there.

But to make things better, he thought that he should get in there and have me shut the lid, this is what we ended up with! So of course I documented it! :)

And Again

2009-10-15T22:44:00.000-07:00

Tonight is another late one. It is 12:44, and I am just getting ready to take a test. I thought it was going to be a good night for homework when the little man (who didn't have an accident all day until about 7:30 p.m.) was asleep at 8:00 p.m. but he woke up a little after 10:00 p.m. and for some reason won't go back to sleep and demands to watch tv or help me with my homework...... I chose tv. I just checked my grades, and I managed to get a 90% on my midterm paper for my Sociology Class, and I can deal with that!!!! Yippee!

Well one more test, then work at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. I would really advise staying away from Cellular One until at least 10:00 a.m tomorrow morning, because everyone knows how sweet I am in the mornings........ sorry world!

Another Late Night...... or should I say early?

2009-10-15T00:03:00.000-07:00

It is 2:04 am...... yes, A.M. I just got done with my Sociology Midterm Paper after seriously about dying when my internet wouldn't work for me. This horrifying realization surely did not help my stomach that has been nauseated for the past 3 days now. A little bit of high blood pressure, a Dr. Pepper (normally I am a Pepsi addict.... I have no idea what prompted me to buy a Dr. Pepper today) and an episode of the New Season of Nip/Tuck later my internet suddenly decided to work again.

Hopefully now that I made it through Midterms my nausea will decide to go away since I don't have anything more to stress about.

I have a class tomorrow from 4-9 and I don't know if I am going to have everything completed after tonights experience was a little drawn out. Oh well! I will take a lower participation grade for homework not being done than a low midterm grade anyday!

Will just pulled in at home from work, I hear him........ got to go love on that man!!! :)

100th Post!!!

2009-10-12T17:07:00.000-07:00

How appropriate that I post my 100th post via my brand new computer!! Yay!

Today Tristan, Will and I finally picked out and purchased my well needed computer! I am taking an online class and after having computer problems, it has been a struggle to keep that A average up in Sociology!!

I got everything that I wanted and a little more in my Dell Studio!! I won't be limited to mobile posts anymore!! whoop whoop!

My World

2009-10-08T21:03:00.000-07:00

School is going great! Things are still crazy busy here in my world. I am still sick, and had the pleasure of a ER trip Tuesday! Thanks Christina for taking me!

My beautiful mother was in the newspaper the other day promoting drug awareness, what an amazing person she is proving to be! She is doing amazing in her classes as well.

My cousin Danielle had a baby! Such a cutie!

Tristan is doing awesome with his toilet training! He also had an out of nowhere growth spurt that prompted an unplanned shopping trip! How is my baby who turns 3 in december wear 4T pants? Awwwww.... it just scares the holy crap out of me to see how big he is getting. And handsome too :)

Will is spectacular as always, working crazy long hours and loving ever minute of the work! He's so happy welding, it just makes me chuckle.

My ex-husband said he's having surgery tomorrow. My only thoughts on that is that they need to administer a pre-operative enema on him :)

I am very sad right now to after finding things didn't go well in Tricia's (dads wife) pregnancy took a turn for the worse, and has lost her little angel. I haven't heard many details yet, and am giving them the time they ever so need before they have to speak about this heartwrenching loss. My heart goes out to her, and my Dad!

still here

2009-10-01T07:26:00.000-07:00

We are still alive barely.....

We have all been sick, still are, still fighting.

Will and I have both had extensive dentist appointments in the last week.

Bella even got an infection from her spay/declaw. I know it wasn't the environment of surgery since I witnesed it. She had the best Vet possible!

Inventory at Cell One was last night, it went smooth.

I had my first clinicals last Saturday and was loving it until the power went out when I was trying to get someone showered.

Laundry never ends especially when mom is sick.

I need to be studying, but Tristan refuses to remove himself from my lap...

Summer is gone and I want it back.

Guess Who!?

2009-09-13T18:02:00.000-07:00

Guess who's getting a little brother or sister!?!?

New and Improved Blog!!!

2009-09-08T20:10:00.000-07:00

My blog just got a face lift-tummytuck-buttlift-special!

Christina, honestly, you have a crazy awesome talent! I bow to you! You took everything I wanted and mixed it up with your breath taking talent, and gave it back to me in the most beautifully wrapped package! If you are ever in Newton, I will buy you lunch.... or a beer.... or maybe both! :)

Good Day Gone Bad

2009-09-07T21:13:00.000-07:00

This morning we got up and headed to Wal-Mart to pick up a birthday present for Will's brother Wyatt. Not only did we get his present, but Tristan got a bunch of new "Thomas Trains!!"

We headed to the McReynolds' for the party, and got to visit with a bunch of family.

Travis was nice enough to work with me on changing things around for this holiday, so Tristan got to attend the party too!

Since Trav was picking him up at 4:00, Will and I made reservations at Ichaban's in Terre Haute. We got to Terre Haute a half hour before our reservation, so we figured we would hit up Petsmart, and get our kitty and gliders some new stuff! Well.... they were closing as we pulled in the parking lot. Instead, we headed to guitar center, and Will checked out the electric drums, and got a new set of sticks.

We made it to the Japanese Steak House just in time. The meal was no where half as good at the Japanese Steak House we ate at in Florida (Mikatos........ mmmm) but it was funny when the chef tried to do an "egg roll" and sent the egg crashing into Will's ginger sauce which then went flying into Will's eye, and the nice golden brown sauce somehow seemed to make it onto the front of my white shirt!

We finished our meal and were going to hit up a few stores. The ones that we wanted to go to were closed, so we decided to head home instead, and get to bed early.

As soon as we opened the door, Will said "awww, Tristan left one of his trains on", and he headed back to turn it off, as I quickly relieved myself.

The I find out our poor "Fitten"(don't ask) Bella, was about dead. She had tried to get some cookies out of a small individual bag, and was stuck in the bag, the clicking that Will thought was a train clicking was Bella trying to breath, and the bag kept closing and opening. She vomited in the bag, and her head was soaking and her eyes really red! She pottied on the floor(which she never does) ............. all of this when we first get home. So I grab her and get her in the tub to clean the vomit off of her. *sigh*

All I can think is that if one of those stores were open, and we did go in to look at things, we might not have our special friend.

Vicious and Greedy Varmints

2009-09-05T07:40:00.000-07:00

First of all, I am a lover of all animals!

I love watching wildlife, and seeing things in their natural habitat..... awww how sweet right.

NOT

Dear Mr. Deer who is 10 times bigger than me:

Just because I have an apple tree in my yard, and that I have soooo graciously allowed you to eat from previously doesn't mean that you have to bring the whole 'Deers for Apples Society' to my house for your annual gathering..... there are catering services for that :)

Just for the record, its okay to eat some of my apples, I'm not Greedy like you, but when I walk out of my house at 1:03 a.m. to find my missing pack of Marlboro's I expect you to run away.... QUICKLY.

Its not necessary for you to square off toward me and think you can charge at me because I am invading your secret society. Its not your tree, I would like some apples, I have Gliders, they love apples, my son loves apples.... we all like them. Between your social gatherings, and the damn birds, I swear I am not going to have any apples.

In Conclusion.....Mr. Deer, I do own a gun, and am very good with it, so my best advice to you to keep those precious antlers of yours is to be nice to occupant of the property, and it will be reciprocated. Otherwise, I will be forced to take action against you, and I don't mean in a court of law buddy!

Tristan's missing him too!!

2009-09-04T06:44:00.000-07:00

Tristan has been missing Will with his new shift. As soon as we walked in the last night, he was looking around saying "Where's Will, Mommy?"

I explained again, that Will was at work, and just got an "OH"

I read his favorite book and tucked him in!

This morning, he is chasing me with a book, saying "read this to me," while I try to locate my sanity ( I HATE MORNINGS!)

Will heard him, and woke up from a deep sleep, he had only been asleep a few hours, and said "Hey Buddy, Ill read it to you!" Tristan was soooo happy! They had a mini ticklefest, high fives, and kisses were exchanged and they were both happy campers* this morning.

*Will was probably only happy because he knew that he got to go back to sleep!(grrrrrr)

Dentist

2009-09-04T06:36:00.001-07:00

I have a business proposal out there for a few Dentists.

Proposal in a nutshell....

Please alternate shifts or find a dentist that likes to work nights, and have a 24 hour service. Not everyone can make it to a doctors office during normal business hours.

antibiotics....... come to me.
Pain meds....... kick me in the jaw
dentist.......fix me

9:00 come quickly, receptionist please don't be late, and feel sorry enough for me to get me in soon.

I have neglected my dental care because it was sooo costly, and even with insurance through work was not in my budget with deductibles and being a single parent. Now, I am part time, I have no dental insurance any longer. Will saw that I was in pain though and said not to wait, he is making enough money now that I shouldn't neglect me any longer! Have I mentioned today that I love that man...... I do!!! Im glad he takes care of me, because my job is taking care of everyone else, and I get whats left!

Yuck!!

2009-09-03T06:34:00.001-07:00

Christina The SUPER WIZARD!!

2009-09-02T14:11:00.001-07:00

Alrighty, well I have contacted the "fashion police," well...... at least the blog fashion police lol!!

I have been reading about Christina at Sugar Sweet Thoughts http://christinagblogspot.blogspot.com/ for a while now! I love "stalking" her blog and reading about her adventures!

Now, I have this extremely talented woman helping me to makeover my blog!

What a professional!!!!!! I just sent her an email late last night, and she has already been in contact to show me somethings from the ideas I gave her.

I AM IN ABSOLUTE AWWWW!!!

I look so forward the final product! Thanks Christina!!

If anyone is looking for a blog makeover at an extremely low rate, you have to see her work!!

Check out her website http://www.sugarsweetdesigns.net/

I PROMISE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!

Life is a breeze? HAHA! MORE LIKE A HURRICANE!!!

2009-08-24T20:10:00.001-07:00

Well anyone who REALLY knows me knows that this is me in the morning! (Oh, and thanks Mom for this picture that you forwarded me... quite appropriate)

I hate mornings, more than ever! I am crabby, I don't want to talk to you... I might say mean things to you.... and it sucks! Im sorry world! :)

This morning I woke up, gathered my things tried to do something acceptable with my hair, threw on some make-up, dressed my son while he was still asleep! I got Tristan's cup (a must have for his morning ritual)grabbed Tristans breakfast and we headed out!

With Tristan to daycare, I saw the flag and I was off. My mustang flew like it was in the Daytona 500 the 5 blocks to work, and I flipped the sign just in time!

I was working diligently when Kathy got to work and decided I would go get a soda (Im an admitted Pepsi-addict) but before I got to the station I realized I was 30 minutes late to my appointment at the Health department for my 2-part TB test for school!

CRAP (*some words are changed to potect the author*)

I speed dial a number not even listed in my phonebook, and apologize and assure the receptionist that I am on my way. I was off again!! With few vulgar remarks I raced across town! Im pretty sure I was pulling in as said receptionist hung up the phone. Got stuck! wooo(it was painless!)

I had text Kathy in the race across town, to let her know that my soda trip would be postponed somehow... hmm I'm quite certain I text her while apologizing to the receptionist on the phone for my tardiness.

Note to self... turn off phone while driving hilbilly Nascar...

I made it back to the office before Kathy had the chance to read my text... at least my I was quick :)

I had to leave work at 3:00 to get Tristan delivered to his father, and headed to Robinson. I had 30 minutes to get from Willow Hill to Robinson.... cake huh... NOT TODAY.... THANK YOU ROAD CONSTRUCTION! (not)

I was 3 minutes late to class, walked in on everyone taking a test.... great! no time to study! I apologize for my tardiness to my instructor, and quietly take my seat with my test. 84% on test.. not one of my better ones. (tests so far this semester have been 100,96,96,100)

Oh well, I score break on Will's first break and get a few minutes of bliss!

We took some more tests (by the way.... if your instructor blatantly tells you cell phones are a NONO turn them off! I quietly walked over and intructed the woman where her power button was located..really?)

I got out a little early... It was Will's lunch. Picked up Tristan, came home read a few books to him, and tucked him in.

Im ready for a nap! Good Night!

Confused

2009-08-22T07:09:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I thought that my mind was made up on my work situation, but now, my big boss Jason threw a wrench. He heard I was leaving, and was willing to go to bat for me to the CEO. He wants me to stay on at Cellular One part time and match my pay. Now im so confused. Is it ethical to accept a job then turn around and tell them I can't take it?? What do I do!?!?

First Night of Class

2009-08-20T21:17:00.000-07:00

Tonight was my first night of CNA class! I got a call aout a week ago telling me about how I needed to be ready for discussion on 3 chapters. My financial aid file wasn't completed until yesterday, so I got my books and stayed up late studying!!

Good thing I studied because we had a test on chapter 1 (I got a 100%) and a test on chapter 2 (I got a 96%)!

Im super excited about everything with the class! Im even excited about the ugly scrubs I bought today!

I started my online clas today too, Im taking Principles of Sociology!

Life is good!

Crazy Crazy!!

2009-08-19T17:38:00.000-07:00

Ok, these last two days have really been an emotional roller coaster! Im very excited about Wills new job at Skyline... not so much his hours, but the pay is amazing! I know he's sad to leave Jay, but he's excited to weld again!

I officially submitted my resignation to Cell One today :( I have been in tears all day! I am sooo excited to accept the position as assistant to Attorney Nancy Dryden, but I will miss my best friend and co-worker Kathy Dodson! She has been my rock for a long time, and not seeing her daily is heartbreaking!

I also accepted the telemarketing position at Dryden-Kamis Insurance, and will work a few hours for them after I am off from the law office.

All in all, I am going to have a lot more quality time with my son every morning! I am only working part time for Ms. Dryden, and a few hours for Mr. John Dryden, so Ill have more time for studies too!

Our schedules are crazy right now, but we are doing what we have to in order to ensure our family financial stability tomorrow.

Im still a little emotional, but I won't have much time to think about it for a while.

CNA clas starts tomorrow!

Ready for supper,shower and bed! Its gonna be a late one tomorrow!

Will got the job!!

2009-08-18T16:47:00.000-07:00

Will is Skyline's newest employee!!

Good Luck Will!!

2009-08-18T07:05:00.000-07:00

Today at 4:00 Will has an interview for a new job!!!

Please send all good thoughts our way!!

New Motor Project

2009-08-17T12:39:00.001-07:00

I was sooooo excited to go out and get the 5.0 HO motor ready to pull this weekend!! We started around 12:00 pm on Sunday, and worked as late as we could. Since we aren't using the car, we just snipped all the useless wiring and hoses. Our intention is to carburate it and do away with the fuel injection!! I also tore down another 302 engine Saturday!

I am sunburt very badly, and soooo sore, but MAN was it worth it!!

I love working on cars with my honey! (Hes such a great teacher!)