I've gotten lots of grief for not keeping my blog up to date. I had no clue that so many people read it! I promise I will make a devoted effort to keep it current.
Just to let everyone know, here's what happened that started the whole 'slacking of the blog postings'. In January, Justin and I had a roommate that lived with us for a few months. Her room was where our computer was kept. I used to blog every day before or after work, so while she was living with us I did not blog.
Then our schedules were completely insane and I just got used to no blogging. So...I apologize.
Here are some random events over the course of the last 7 months:
JANUARY
Justin had his first experience coaching Sophomore Boy's Basketball at Olathe North. They did pretty well. It definitely was an adjustment after coaching girls volleyball all fall. I think he's going to do that again this upcoming school year.
Scott, Chelsea, Jeff, Justin and I took our Sr. High kids bowling. That's always a fun activity. The kids get kind of goofy...so do the adults!
We went to St. Louis for a weekend, where I got to go to my first Blues hockey game! It was so much fun! We got to go with our nieces, Brandon & Steph, and his mom and dad.
Maya & Brandon
Justin
Gianna
Gianna & Brandon
Gianna & JustinFEBRUARY
February was kind of a bummer month for me. I got sick for an entire week...just like in 2008. This time it was just the flu. Less pain, but still hard to get back to par.
My dear friend Cassandra left for South Korea. Cassandra is an amazing, free spirit that wanted to go abroad to teach English. I enjoy reading her blog as she experiences South Korea. I miss her so, so much!
Cassandra in South KoreaMarch was a crazy month, as it normally is.
We had a Sr. High Spring Break Party at Scott & Chelsea's house to kick off the kids' spring break vacation.
Justin and I celebrated our 3rd Anniversary!
Me & Justin on our wedding day!I turned 26 on March 22nd.
We took our kids to Branson for Young Christians' Weekend, where it was 40 degrees and rain (and snow!) the entire weekend...AGAIN!We're hoping 2010 will bring better weather in March!
Chelsea & Me
Olathe COC Ladies at YCWAPRIL
We got a little break from activities. But we did celebrate my Mom's birthday on Easter this year! We went to McCoy's Public House in Westport, where they had an incredible New Orleans Style buffet for the holiday. So delicious!
MAY
Justin and I chaperoned Olathe North's Prom! That was actually fun. We got to dance a bit and I met some of Justin's awesome co-workers. And, I got to see some of my old teachers!
My little brother turned 21!!! Man, I'm old!
Some of the most exciting news: Justin got a job as a paraprofessional for the Special Education department at Olathe North for the 2009-2010 school year! Many of the school districts in our area are on hiring freezes, so it was such a blessing that he was offered a position! He will also be the head volleyball coach again this fall.
We had a mini-vacation with the Franklin Family! We went to Table Rock Lake for 5 days. It was a good time, but no relaxing involved. It was so much fun to spend a consistent amount of time with our lovely nieces, though.
Maya & Me at Silver Dollar City
Steph & Maya Eating Dip-N-Dots (Maya's first time eating them!)
Maya, Gianna & Justin - Nap Time
Justin & Me
Brandon & Stephanie
Justin & Gianna
Gianna at Dinner - So Pretty!
The Girls at Table Rock
Maya, Gianna & Justin - Nap Time
Justin & Me
Brandon & Stephanie
Justin & Gianna
Gianna at Dinner - So Pretty!
The Girls at Table Rock
JUNEA little crazy!
Justin and I went to a qualifying round in Overland Park for the International Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest that airs on the 4th of July on ESPN. It was disgustingly entertaining! :)
Justin got baptized in the Community of Christ church! It was such an awesome, awesome experience. In fact, when Justin was dipped under water, our 2 year old niece yelled, "How cool!" It was too perfect! We had a barbecue on Saturday night with friends and family that traveled to KC for his baptism.
Maya & Jeff Playing Football
Me & My Nieces
Us before the Baptismal Service
Me & My Nieces
Us before the Baptismal ServiceJustin participated in Vacation Bible School at church. He was an actor in the week-long play and he helped my mom in the kitchen preparing dinner every night. This year's theme was an African Safari - The Kingdom of the Son. The church looked SO awesome! This was definitely one of my favorites! Check out these pics of the church!
Justin's aunt, uncle, and cousin (a few of the MANY Franklin family members!) came to visit us in KC for the I-70 series...Cardinal's vs. Royal's games. We went to a game Friday night (for Fireworks Friday, of course!), the boys golfed and girls shopped on Saturday, and we went to Jack Stack for dinner! It's becoming a yearly tradition. Good times!Us at the K
We moved my little brother to his first apartment in Emporia. Jeff's enrolled at Emporia State University this fall, where he's majoring in Criminal Justice. He's rooming with a football friend of his from high school.
July
We went to St. Louis for the 4th of July. It's his dad's and grandma's birthdays that week. We took Grandma Franklin out for a birthday dinner of her choice...Pizza Hut with the salad bar! :) She's so cute!
That brings us up to date...
Tonight we get the keys to our new apartment! It's bigger and nicer. We cannot wait! We've got some great family and friends helping us move tonight and tomorrow! I hope that Lily does okay with the transition.
She's been a bit clingy since we've begun packing.There is a long walking trail behind our complex that she will just love! We're moving to 120th & Roe, by Town Center Plaza.
I'm super excited!
