Quick Re-cap

I was hoping to be better at this in 2010, but I haven't done so well so far! Here are some things that have been going on with our family the past couple of months....

• We had a wonderful Christmas with all our families. Avery was ready for "ho ho ho" to come, and he was very good to her. Her favorite gift? A pink and purple shopping cart with a seat for her baby. She pushes that thing all over the house pretending to shop. Shaun and I decided to save money we would have spent on gifts and use it throughout the year...changes we want to make on the house, and contributing to a trip I'll be taking later this year.


• 2 days before Christmas, Lufkin (where I teach) was hit with a bad tornado. Its path went right through our school and the surrounding neighborhood. We were just weeks away from finishing up new construction on our building. Luckily, we weren't in school when it happened, and no other people in town were badly injured. It caused extensive damage, and in one day, we packed up 13 classrooms and moved to another campus where we will be for the rest of the year. 280 three and four year olds on a campus with 3rd-5th graders!! Things will really be interesting during TAKS time, because we don't do quiet...I think I see lots of field trips in our future!


• Shaun has started his second semester working towards his masters in counseling. He has 3 night classes a week on top of a full time job, and being a great dad... I'm really proud of him.


• This weekend we are getting Avery's big girl bed. I'm so excited to rearrange her room and add some new decor. Avery's former sitter and our good friend Brook is making something fabulous for A's room. I can't wait to see it! You should check out her store on Etsy...SunnyandBrookdesigns or her blog.


• Each year mom, Aunt Kim and my cousin Dala have a girls shopping weekend in Dallas and Canton. Well, this year we are going to try and do it BIG...New York City!! I went in high school and LOVED it. I've wanted to go back ever since. We're working on finalizing plans, and until then I will be searching couches, dryers, collecting cans, having a garage sale to save every penny I can, HAHAHA!


• Avery is growing like a weed! It's so fun to have conversations with her. She loves playing with her baby dolls now (not so much before), reading stories with us and her dolls, and going to school. She had her first time out yesterday....she wasn't alone though. Her accomplice was Taylor, the daughter of Kelsi, one of my oldest BFF's. Her teacher says they are so funny to watch together...whispering and giggling during naptime, sharing lunches and giving big hugs when one of them gets to school. Sounds familiar!


• Avery is terrified of the potty. She is wearing a size 6 diaper, and they don't make size 7's. That's all I"m gonna say about that.