Saturday, June 27, 2009

Week of Jun 14


VACATION!!

Photo summary:
Sun-Discovery Center-Keila & Van De Graaff Generator & Chris in astronaut suit
Mon-Michael feeding a giraffe at the Dickerson Park Zoo & Michael’s first ice cream cone
Tue-Bowling at Sunshine Lanes
Fri-Michael eating cupcake with blue frosting & Kyle’s second degree sunburn

Sun, Jun 14
Discovery Center, 438 St. Louis St.¸Springfield, MO
http://www.discoverycenter.org/
Dinner-grill hamburgers etc.

Mon, Jun 15
Chris and Kyle played golf with Jason at Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course.
Debbie, Keila, Michael and I went to the Dickerson Park Zoo (www.dickersonparkzoo.org)
Debbie, Keila and I got manicures and pedicures.
Dinner at Nakato Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Tue, Jun 16
Bowling at Sunshine Lanes. Michael pushed his ball by himself this year.
Lunch with Grandma Sharp (Steak & Shake)
Took Keila and Michael to Jump Mania (www.jumpmaniaspringfield.com)
Kyle went to driving range with Jerry
Dinner at the Iseminger grandparents with Danny, Liz, Wade, Jason & Ashlee
ScanCafe review deadline extended

Wed, Jun 17
Chris played golf with Andy Seal at Springfield Golf & Country Club (private)
Went to mall (Peggy too.) Stopped at Andy’s (Frozen Custard) on the way (www.eatandys.com).
Bingo with Grandma Sharp (at the Emporium-2345 W. Catalpa¸Springfield, MO 65802). First time playing for Kyle and I. Jason, Ashlee, Debbie & Peggy played too.
Linda admitted to hospital with chest pains. She thought she was having a heart attack but tests confirmed she didn’t.

Thu, Jun 18
Breakfast at Cracker Barrel with the Iseminger grandparents.
Debbie took Michael and Keila to Jump Mania again per Michael’s request.
Chris and I went to Joplin for our 5th anniversary. We went to the Missouri Southern Campus, the two apartments he lived in, Joplin Supply (pipe yard) and Hastings book store. Chris found all 5 of the Backyardigans beanie babies at Hastings. You can't start too early for Christmas/birthday shopping!
Lunch-Mazzio’s pizza
Saw Pelham 123.
Dinner-Cheddar’s (We went to the Cheddar’s in Springfield after our rehearsal dinner 5 years ago & Jason Bright accidentally punched me in the eye.)
Stayed at Downstream Casino
Pat Sainz found me on Facebook
Kyle played golf with Jerry at Silo Ridge Golf & Country Club in Bolivar (private http://www.siloridgecc.com/);got a 2nd degree sunburn on his right forearm.

Fri, Jun 19
Our 5th anniversary.
Max’s 5th bday.
Jerry called Chris and said Kyle has the potential to be a scratch golfer (good enough to get a college scholarship.) He also knows the McGetrick golf course owner where Ryan’s mom Elena is a golf pro.
Chris and I back from Joplin.
Chris and Kyle fitted for tuxes for Jason & Ashlee’s wedding in September.
Dinner-brisket. Jason, Ashlee, Peggy, Eric & Jamison joined us.
Went to see Jason & Ashlee’s house.
Andy’s Frozen Custard. I get the James Brownie Funky Jackhammer which is frozen custard blended with creamy peanut butter & brownies and filled with hot fudge. It's GOOD!

Sat, Jun 20
Back to Denver
Dinner-Tokyo Joe’s
Max sick-vet gave him a shot to settle his stomach and the first dose of antibiotic.

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Gina Marie Huff Life 365:
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Paper pack 2-1
Attach It-pins
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Ransom Note Dates-June & weekof3
Ransom Note Numbers
Template-The 80’s Me Template 365 Part 4
Font-LD Soccer Mom

Week of Jun 7


Photo Summary:
Sun-Tornado at Southlands (2 photos)
Mon- Keila’s Science Fair
Tue-Nissan had flat tire
Wed-trash/recycle day, Michael brushing hippo’s teeth
Thu- Michael with spiky hair

Week Summary:
Sun Tornado at Southlands, bought laptop & golf clubs
Mon Brother printer corona wire issue, Kyle's last day of 10th grade, Keila's Science Fair & got yearbook
Tue PAL day, Nissan had flat tire, Keila's last day of 6th grade, Kyle's first day of Saddle Rock golf league, made chocolate chip banana bread
Wed Emailed writing sample for Group Retirement Correspondent position, Mom had a colonoscopy and biopsy
Thu Second interview for Group Retirement Correspondent
Fri Rheana Shine, Chris, Kyle and Ryan (Green) played golf at Meadow Hills, got kids’ grade cards-Kyle GPA (weighted) 3.571 & Keila GPA 3.714
Sat Facial with Denyce; to Springfield-we sat on the runway (without electronics) for an hour because of rain.

Sun, Jun 7
Panera
Errands-Wal-Mart, Costco
Worked for a couple hours
Tornado at Southlands
Bought laptop (me) and golf clubs (Chris)
Watched The Next Food Network Star

Mon, Jun 8
Brother printer Corona wire issue
Keila gets yearbook
Kyle last day of school
Lunch-Paradise
Dinner-leftovers
Keila-Science Fair at 7 pm

Tue, Jun 9
PAL day
Keila last day of school
Kyle-first day Saddle Rock golf league (with friend Ben)
Nissan flat tire & repairs
Dinner-Tokyo Joe’s
Errands-Dick’s (shirts for me) & Costco (luggage)
Made chocolate chip banana bread. (Mom’s banana bread recipe with ½ cup choc chips.)
No TV

Wed, Jun 10
Emailed “If money was not an issue..” writing piece for Group Retirement Correspondent position.
Mom-colonoscopy; also did biopsy. Doc says she almost certainly has recticulitis.
Lunch-Paradise
Dinner-Old Chicago.
Bought wireless optical mouse from Target.

Thu, Jun 11
Second interview 10am-Group Retirement Correspondent (Dennis Hampson & Bev Peterson)
Lunch-Black Cow Deli
Dinner-Papa John’s

Fri, Jun 12
Rheana Shine
Chris, Kyle and Ryan (Green)-golf at Meadow Hills
Lunch-Einstein’s & errands
Got kids’ grade cards-KT GPA (weighted) 3.571; KL GPA 3.714
Dinner-French bread pizzas

Sat, Jun 13
Denyce
To Springfield
Sat on runway (no electronics) for an hour because of rain.
Dinner-Steak & Shake.

Primrose:
Unit of Learning: Life in the Big City
Theme: Courage

Layout Credits:
Gina Marie Huff-
Hugs & Kisses Papers (7&8)
Life 365:
weekof, datetape, staplerib2, zzstitches
Hodge Podge #7-alphablack
Jen Caputo Text Paths Collection #1
simply yin-Template 365 - set 9
Font-LD Soccer Mom

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Week of Jun 1


“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And, the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.“ – Eleanor Roosevelt

Photo summary:
Mon-Planted flowers
Tue-Michael’s potty set up
Wed-Bruise from getting calf caught between potty seat and regular seat
Thu-Michael in a box!
Fri-Rabbit in our front yard on our way out in the morning
Sat-Mama duck and ducklings at Utah Park

Mon, Jun 1
KT-blood draw
Lunch-Paradise
Dinner-Papa John’s
Planted flowers
Chris fixed lock on laundry/garage door
No paci for Michael
Watched Jon & Kate Plus 8.

Tue, Jun 2
Rained ALL day.
Panera for breakfast to “celebrate” Michael’s first night without paci. He threw a little fit when he took too much of the outside of the cinnamon roll off.
We almost were hit by a car in the daycare parking lot. It was so close I can’t believe we weren’t hit.
Kael was already at daycare and he and Michael were so happy to see each other!
Ordered/picked up pictures of Keila’s science fair project for her presentation board.
Office Manager position filled from within.
Dinner-quick spaghetti
Watched CSI season finale.

Wed, Jun 3
Applied for Group Retirement Correspondent position
Lunch-price match on Cannon A1000; Arby’s
Dinner-burritos
Watched Deadliest Catch season premier

Thu, Jun 4
Keila-locker clean out
Lunch-Lemon Grass
Kyle visited Challenge
KT-derm appt at 4:00; taking himself (1st time)
Dinner-ham steaks and mac cheese
Watched “Role Models”

Fri, Jun 5
Fusion class at gym
Kyle joining golf league at Saddle Rock
Interview at 10am for Group Retirement Correspondent position with Lance Mecham and Jessica Patchett.
Lunch-sauce
Chris playing poker at Rick’s-won $140!
Dinner- Wendy’s for D and I

Sat, Jun 6
Panera
Went to Utah park to feed the ducks and play on the playground
Went to Home Depot to get a new doorknob/lock for the garage/laundry room door
Chris and Kyle went to Saddle Rock to hit balls during Michael’s nap
Dinner-leftovers (mac & cheese for the boys and chili nachos for Chris and I)
Watched The Wrestler

Primrose:
Unit of Learning: Cactus Country
Theme: Courage
Letter of the Week: Dd (dinosaur)

Layout Credits:
Template LiNZy template number 3
Gina Marie Huff:
Papers from A Better Me (2, 3 & 5) & Life 365 Paper Pack 2 (2)
Hodge Podge #11 tiny alpha & numbers
Attach It hardware
Font-LD Soccer Mom

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Week of May 24



Summary:
Sun- Saw Angels & Demons
Mon- Memorial Day
Tue- Michael got the Show and Share bucket-letter Cc.
Wed- Keila Honor Roll breakfast
Thu- Went to “park that we just passed by” after dinner.
Fri-Applied for Tax Reporting and Office Coordinator positions.
Sat-Errands (grocery store, Staples, Wells Fargo, Lowe’s, Costco)
Sun- Went to O’Brien park in Parker “park by the ice cream store”

Picture summary:
Mon-Climbing on rocks outside Panera
Tue-Alligator eating dinosaur
Wed-Keila working on her Science Fair project (weather)
Wed-Keila and Misha at the Honor Roll breakfast
Thu-Park in our neighborhood
Sun-O’Brien Park in Parker

Sun, May 24
Panera
Michael & Chris went to the grocery store
Max still sick
Saw Angels & Demons
Dinner-BBQ chicken sandwiches
Watched CSI

Mon, May 25
Memorial Day
Chris worked for a couple of hours.
Returned items to PetsMart and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Dinner-chicken pot pie
Watched CSI

Tue, May 26
PAL day
Joni’s bday
Denyce-massage
Zoe-cut & hi-lite
Went to Wolf Camera re: problem with Nikon D60. It appears to be a problem with the Quantary lens. The sales associate is going to swap out a new one with me tomorrow. Also, bought Canon PowerShot A1000IS to replace my Nikon S200.
Chris started BofA mortgage refi process. They are so backed up closing is in 2 months.
Michael got the Show and Share bucket-the letter is Cc.
Dinner-burritos
Watched the first hour of the Criminal Minds season finale.

Wed, May 27
Posted layouts for Weeds & Wildflowers Hodge Podge #11
KL-Honor Roll breakfast
Lunch-Lemon Grass & Wolf Camera
Kyle & Keila both have colds
Dinner-quick spaghetti
Watched the second hour of the Criminal Minds season finale.

Thu, May 28
Lunch-La Fogata
Dinner-Papa John’s
Found out Gma Sharp isn’t doing very well
Went to “park that we just passed by” after dinner. Michael hit his head pretty hard. He woke up at 5am Friday morning crying because his head hurt.
Went to bed early-no TV.

Fri, May 29
Gym-Fusion class but more like weight lifting; used bar entire time
Lunch-Paradise with Courtney
Applied for Office Coordinator position Dana Kennedy referred me for.
Applied for Tax Reporting position being vacated by Butch Rediske; I don’t even see it posted yet so hopefully that’s good for me!
Michael somewhat of an emotional wreck
Dinner-Tokyo Joes, Wendy’s frosty’s for dessert
Watched Jon & Kate Plus 8

Sat, May 30
Chris & Michael worked outside
Errands-grocery store, Staples, Wells Fargo, Lowe’s, Costco
Dinner-chili nachos, frito pie
Watched House season finale

Sun, May 31
Panera-D&J
Went to O’Brien park in Parker (park by the ice cream store)
Chris and Kyle went to Saddle Rock to hit golf balls during D’s nap
Dinner-Rio Grande for Joni’s bday, then to Maggie Moo’s
Watched a little bit of a Jesse James show

Primrose:
Unit of Learning: My Country, My Flag
Theme: Keeping Promises
Spanish: Talked about words such as “La Bandera” (flag) and “Blanco” (white)
Letter of the Week: Cc (cake mix)

Layout credits:
Week of May 24-
Life 365 Gina Marie Huff:
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Hodge Podge #8 buttons
Hodge Podge #10 weekof6, strings1
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Papers & Patterned Blocks Paper9 (recolored)
Date It blank circle colored cardboard
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Life 365 Gina Marie Huff:
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