Whats a Person To Do?

I was recently updating my facebook account when I realized that I had a blog spot that I have long since neglected. That right, it has not been a while since I posted..It has been darn near forever.

Over two years to be exact. I believe I owe you a little catch-up.

Javier returned to work in June of 2010. We celebrated as he was able to stay in construction. It is a different branch, and he had a learning curve, but he picked it up quickly. I think he has now completed the full spectrum of construction. He started when we first met Painting, he moved to remodeling interiors, next came the bulidings, and now he is working on earth moving and paving. Whats next?

I am now working full time in an attorney's office. I have returned to Real Estate. I have kept my license up to date but I do not have an interest in selling. I worked so hard to earn the license I don't want to completely give them up, so I keep them inactive. I am working as a real estate coordinator. This means I mainly work on purchase and sale closings, Short Sales and Loan Modifications, but I also work with the attorney on other real estate issues. I love meeting new people and being able to help them through their transactions.

I have graduated with my Associates in Business from National College. I am now working on my Bachelors with Averett. I am also still working part time with Aramark. Once its in your blood you can't shake it. : )

Marcus...Is now 14. He no-longer has an interest in soccer but has applied his skills to music. He had the opportunity to join Marching Band this year and has expanded his knowledge and playing skills on percussion. He is also playing lacrosse and has a girlfriend (who is older than him)

Victoria is now 12. She is still loving soccer. She has once again made it to the team that her dad coaches. She also made an attempt at lacrosse. We are waiting for the middle school to start her league.

Since my last post we have made many changes. We nearly lost our house, gave up our boat, purchased cars that are not brand new and paid cash for them (can you believe it?) and no longer have credit cards. Thats right, we pay CASH for everything.

We have watched 3 family members fight and win their battle with cancer and are supporting our family doctor as she starts her fight. She is actually the one that inspired me to start writing again.

Our community suffered a great loss, Victoria's teenage soccer coach/mentor was killed in a car accident.

Kashi found a new home one where he can grow and run and not have to worry about the neighbor lady calling the police on him. Shout and Zappa (who can't be out in the same space together) continue to keep us posted about every leaf that falls or person that runs past our house.

I still have my scooter and have given it company by adding a Buell Blast to the mix. Javier got his M class so he can ride too.

We are all beginning to get comfortable with the new way of life and look forward to the brighter days ahead.

Thankful that year is behind us

What a year 2009 was. I left State Farm in October and only work with ARAMARK now. I have been drawn into a job I truely have a passion for. I have changed my degree from Medical Assistant to Business Management. I can apply so much of what I am learning in school now, to my job.

Javier was laid off in October. He has been working on consulting. We have toyed with the idea of making a business of it. But since we can't have a discussion, that is as far as we have taken it.

Marcus and Victoria continue to do well in school. Given the hours I put in between work and school, Javier and I have escentually switched rolls and he has been helping them with homework and school projects. Indoor soccer is just starting and there is currently 6 inches of snow on the ground. Tourniments are in the near future; and soon the games will begin.

Kashi left us in October to find a new home. Our neighbors continously called the police either because he was barking or twice because he ran in their yard. He was getting so big and needed a bigger (fenced in yard.. As he would run through the "invisible" fence) so my sister Jennifer took him to her house. Longer story short, they were told of a man who was looking for and dog. He came to meet Kashi and they bonded quickly. Kashi went home with him. We miss his crazyness, Victoria misses him most, but we know he is happy.

On the good side of it.. Shout and Zappa have kissed and made up. They now are allowed in the house together and get along great. We just took Shout to the vet as she was showing symptoms of Lime Disease. Two days on antibiotics and she is back to her old crazy self.

At the end of May, we lost my Grandmother. She passed from a abdominal anurism which she knew she had, but did not tell anyone. Including her children that she saw or spoke to often. She was given a beautiful service and burried beside my grandfather.

I did not make it to even one scooter rally in "09". I did make one ride to Richmond.. but nothing else. The Vespa is currently in my garage waiting to go for that next ride. I had to pull the tags off and cancle the insurance to save money. I am hoping to put it back on the road in the spring.

One really good thing came out of this year. My family (meaning all 7 children) was all together at our family reunion this year. I don't think that has happends since Logan passed away. It was good to have everyone together.

So heres to looking up to a better 2010!!

Time flys!

It has been quite a while since I last wrote. Lets see what things have changed. Hmmmmm.

Work, work is a fun part of my life. Both with State Farm and with Aramark. I have learned so much over the last few months and made a few great friends.

School, I am now studying Anatomy and Medical Termonology. Fasinating subjects, a LOT of work and I am getting by with the skin of my teeth.

The kids, are getting big. It is soccer season. Marcus has one tourniment under his belt. He enjoys being goalie. Victoria has moved up to U10 co-ed. Her stride has improved greatly. She knows her game and can tell you about all the positions on the field. She has a passion for the game and will play as long as her Daddy coaches.

Javier, has a cold, is currently asleep in sweat clothes and a blanket in his chair. Poor guy!! and his hip is bothering him again. And he got a rash from the Icy Hot pad he stuck on his hip to make it feel better. :( But otherwise he is good.

Easter was nice. My mother in law retired this month and her family threw a party for her complete with Mariachies. Her two children were there from Florida which ment every one was there except her oldest daughter who is in Mexico.

Oh, then theres the dogs.... Shout and Zappa got into a nasty fight. Twice!! The first time, I get in the middle of it (MISTAKE) DO NOT try this at home. My hand is still healing. The second time, the kids had come home from school and let them out. They called me at the end of my work day in histarics. Long story short, I spent the evening at the vets office instead of at school

shaved spots and good puncture wounds and $$ later, we are keeping them seperated and all is going well...

Kashi the monster dog is BIG!! At 5 months old I think he is about 5o pounds. Smart as a tack, but just dosn't realise how big he really is. Long story short, we love him!

Introducing Kashi-Moto the Meatball

Born November 4, 2008 to a Rottweiler-Australian Shephard mom and a dad we don't know but believe is either a Mastiff or Chocolate Lab.

HE IS GONNA BE A BIGGIN..

So for now we are calling him a meatball knowing that he will one day turn into a meatloaf!

He will be 8 weeks old tomorrow and has quickly made his way into all of our hearts. That is when he is not trying to bite our fingers, wrists, pants legs, and noses off. LOL "what a sweet pupppy!"

I'm a slacker

Wow how many things have changed since my last blog... Lets see

Thanksgiving: This was the first time in 3 years that we did not go to Florida. We stayed home and had Thanksgiving with our friends "The Sapp's" then went to have desert with Marcus' soccer coach. We had good times, great food, and some tasty wine.

Christmas: Like a lot of others I know (and losing one of my jobs) things were tight and we had to make some decisions. We had our annual Scooter Group Christmas Eve (my husband is such a good sport), Opened gifts with the family at midnight, went to my aunts house Christmas day, then off to my mother-in-laws. She was off on the 26th and wanted to spend it with the kids. So instead of driving from Palmyra to Fredricksburg then home, we drove Palmyra to Fredericksburg, to Manassas where we stayed until the 28th.

December 26th: My birthday.... I am now 34. We went to my sister-in-laws (in Manassas) for lunch/dinner. As the evening went on and people started to go home or started to fall to sleep I got worried that I was not going to get CAKE. LOL My husband told me it was waiting for me at his moms. That, in fact, my 8 year old went to the store with him, picked it out, and spent her own money to buy it. (insert proud smiley here) I also got my annual charm to add to my bracelet. It is a little dress shoe.

Wait..... did I also tell you that I got my Job Offer from State Farm? I start January 5th.

AND

Javier got his paperwork in for his citizenship swear in on January 9.

Ok so

December 27 we met up with my sister-in-law and her family to go to Hersey Park. Marcus was busy spending quality time with Sandra's boyfriend Santiago, so he stayed behind, Javier, Victoria and myself went. It was cold and foggy, but I had a good time. I ate the biggest SMORE I have ever had. It was sooooooo tasty.

On to New Years.... We spend this day every year with the Sapp's. They are usually away in Florida for Christmas so we celebrate with them, have dinner then ring in the New Year. Victoria decided this year that we would have sparkling cider (kids are too young to have the real stuff :o) ) in shot glasses instead of Champagne flutes.

And today.... I sit here catching up on all of the internet sites I have been neglecting.

But wait..... there is one more thing.....

I got a new puppy!!! Yep you read it right.

No he is not a Jack Russell, but instead, his mother is a Rottweiler - Australian Shepard mix and his father, (not a planned breeding so we are not exactly sure) is either a Mastiff or a Chocolate lab.

His name is Kashi and I am sure you will read more about him in the future.

HE'S GONNA BE BIG!!!

Photography.. My other Hobby

Victoria gave me a few minutes of her time today. Hair curled and change of clothes and she was ready for her shots~

My Soccer Players

They play hard.

They have fun.

They do their best.

They are soccer players!!