Monday, February 25, 2013

Security

I received the following email from the school principal.  Such mixed feelings... With the Connecticut shooting I am happy to know there is extra security measures being taken. But it is sad to think that the world has come to this, and the police presence is needed.

“Deer” Parents

The Deer Creek School Board of Education recently approved an additional contract with the Oklahoma County Sherriff’s Department to expand the School Resource Officer program.  Deer Creek has hired an additional 3 Officers who begin their duties at the school sites today, Monday, February 25, 2013.  The addition of these Resource Officers allows a law enforcement presence now not only in our secondary sites but in our elementary sites as well.  We are fortunate to have a great partnership with the Oklahoma County Sherriff’s Department and grateful to our Board of Education for the expansion of this program..  Our Prairie Vale officer is Deputy Gloria Gomez.  Please join me in making her feel welcome!

Mrs. A

But these 3 are worth whatever it takes!

Monday, January 21, 2013

MLK Mix Up

This crazy girly was saying quite the prayer before bed, before she slid her mask over her eyes.
She gave thanks for Martin Luther King Jr and that he could seperate the whites and black, so she could be friends with D and J.  Haha. Perhaps we need to go over the details of MLK day.
Enjoy dreamland my funny little friend.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Mary Full of Grace

I have this running list of people I would love to meet. This list is just in my head, you know, people I would like to sit down to a nice long lunch with, and ask lots and lots of questions. The list is getting longer, and should probably be moved to an actual written list. One name on my list, Mary of Nazareth, has been there awhile, but I seem to always come back to her at this time of year. My mom was telling me about a song she recently heard, Labor of Love, and it brought dear Mary to the forefront of my mind. This beautiful song brought all of the questions I have ever had about Mary, to the forefront of my mind. This song and all of my thoughts about the mother of Jesus have been on my mind for days.

I went and found a few versions of the song and they were all put to different videos or photos, but this is the one that I love the most.
Labor of Love Video

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Heading Home

We had a great time, but we are ready to get back to reality.
 
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This is what our day involved today...  But add about 5 more movies.  Hannah and Milo are the only 2 victims so far. It was just over a month ago (35 days to be exact) that we had a different tummy bug in our house. I am hoping we can be done with the pukies for the winter.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Roooaad Triiip!

I love road trips,  but I think I love the actual road trip more than the destination.  Cramming everyone into the car,  invading personal space... and even the crying,  whining and fighting.  We are forming real family bonds here!

Obviously,  from the look on his face, Jeff might not feel the same way.  Or perhaps he takes his driving responsibility very seriously. 

P. S.  This is on our trip to visit Jeff's family in Houston.


Sunday, October 28, 2012

Crazy in Her Eyes

As a mother I find myself saying things I never imagine I would have to say, or in places I never thought.... Today I had to say: There is no body slamming in church!!

Today was one of those days that trying to referee 3 kids during church didn't disappoint. We were standing with the congregation while singing the rest hymn, The Spirit of God.... such a lovely song. I look over and see Vivien wrestling Milo on the church pew. Jeff gets her to get off, and she jumps back down on top of Milo.

Jeff manages to get her off for good, and she takes the pen she is holding (so glad she is body slamming Milo while holding a pen.) she places it between her teeth, bites down while baring her teeth and me and opens her eyes big and wide at me. She seriously had crazy in her eyes at that moment, and I loved every second of it.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Out of the Mouths of Babes



The kids were in playing,  I was in folding laundry,  and I heard Milo say to the girls...

"Let's get a knife and I'll bust this thing open!! "

Hmm...
Do I worry about the knife choice, the item being busted,  or the 30 possible fingers that may be in has way.

Sink or Swim


The last class of each swimming lesson session (that is a mouthful) does a water/boating safety type of thing. It involves putting the kids in a raft and splashing,twisting and turning them about before flipping them out.
I may enjoy this night too much! hehehe

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Whaaaat!?!



We are in shock after asking a man in the parking lot to jump start our car, and he told us no!!
I hope he doesn't have a mother, or a wife, or a daughter that ever find themselves in the same situation.

Luckily, Hannah's very kind swimming teacher came to our rescue. Yes, mom, it was the same handsome teacher she had last session.