Thursday, January 26, 2006

Leaving Work with a SMILE!

So I decided to start substitute teaching again. Today I worked at a continuation high school and loved it! The kids were great and really just needed a little extra attention. The principal asked me if I was interested in a job, but since don't have my credential he couldn't hire me. At least not yet anyways! It's nice to leave "work" with a smile!

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Sudoku

OK, so for all of you who know what this crazy game is..then you might understand my frusteration. For Christmas, Clay recieved a book of puzzles called SUDOKU. I've been working my way through the puzzles and I find it surprisingly relaxing! Anyways, so I started doing the Fresno Bee daily SUDOKU. It's been fine, but each day it ups a level. So yesturday was challenging but I made it through. today I just staired and pretended to do the puzzle! Only 1 real for sure number went on the page. After about 45 minutes...I said forget it! It wasn't so relaxing anymore. I think I'll stick the easy ones.

Sunday, January 01, 2006

It's a New Year

Wow, last night I had time to really reflect on this year and how wonderful it has been.
However, before I get into that...let me just say Chrismas was Wonderful!
  • Friday 12/23 I was able to make gingerbread houses with my neices and nephew. I had no clue what I was doing but we had a great time. (Pictures to come)
  • Saturday my mom and dad drove in from Santa Rosa. They even brought the dogs! I made us Clam Chowder and a Ceasar salad. It made for a nice quiet night. (Exept I was in the kitchen all day and night)
  • Sunday morning Janelle surprised us all and we were all together Christmas morning. As my mom likes to say, her "hear was full."
  • Clay's mom, stepdad, and stepbrother joined us for breakfast. The 10 of us had a great time.
  • Dinner was at 5:30. My livingroom was transformed and we had 25 people around our Christmas table. It was fabulous!

So with that said. Clay and I spent our first Christmas together and we had a great time. Tuesday we had his Dad and Peggy over and we were able to spend time with them as well. So aside from Christmas...we shared many firsts this year. We can't wait to see what next year will bring.

For those of you far away...we miss you lots, and we loved all our Christmas Cards...Do I have to take those down too?