Another year older

Yesterday, I turned another year older. 36. As my brother so wonderfully put it in a voicemail yesterday: "I'm closer to 40 than 30".

Do I feel that old? No. Although I did wake-up with a stiff back that had bothered me all night long.

Am I happy with my life? Yes. I have a husband you loves me and puts up with me (which as my family can say - is no easy task). I have two wonderful boys who make me laugh almost everyday. I have a job that I feel like I was finally meant to do (just wish it was full-time...maybe soon).

What would I change? Really the only thing I would change would be my undergrad degree choice. I don't regret going to college to get a bachelor's degree - I just wish I had chosen a different major - Chemical Engineering really had not worked out for me.

What are my hopes? I hope that my family remains healthy. I hope that all my friends are still here next year. I hope that things become more financially stable for my family and friends. I hope someday to travel to Europe and Australia but first I would like to be able to take a family vacation.

What are my plans for the next year? I want to learn to quilt (something Jeff's mom did and I wanted her to teach me but never got the chance). I want to make my kids happy and teach them that life is special - enjoy the day.

We will see how I do next year.

My New Job

Well, it has finally happened. After a year & a half, I have a new job. It is just part-time for right now but I am happy with that. The possibility exist for it to quickly become full-time as the company continues to grow.

The company is STi. We work with hopitals, mostly Labor & Delivery departments to make sure that their computer information is correctly sent to their reporting system and that the information is saved as it needs to be. I am the Project Manager, working with/in charge of 3 programmers.

Being a Project Manager is what I want to do so this is a step in the right direction for me and my family. I am excited by the opportunity.

Pinewood Derby

January 23, 2010

I know I am late in putting this together but, better late than never, right? I did intend on doing this on Saturday or Sunday but just never got around to it.

Kurtis had is first Pinewood Derby race for the cub scouts this past weekend. Here is a picture of the some of the cars that were entered in the race from the various dens (1-5th graders).

This picture below is of Kurtis' car. Kurtis picked out the design, Jeff cut it out and Kurtis helped sand it. Kurtis picked out the paint and the wheels.

Kurtis' den, the Tigers, where first on the racing schedule, since they are the youngest. They had their preliminary heat which Kurtis won! Everyone else went into the secondary heat to see who would face Kurtis in the finals. That ended up being Case. We do have video of the race but I can't find it right now - I may add it later. Kurtis won the race against Case and took 1st place for the Tigers.After all dens had determined their winners, the four champs raced to see who would be the pack champion. Kurtis' car did well but he ended up in the secondary side. He got all the way to the final race to determine who would be facing the first heat winner and lost by a nose. Kurtis ended up 3rd overall in the den. Not too bad for the first year doing this.

Here is a picture of Kurtis with all his trophies and holding his car which earned him "Best in Show" for his den as well.

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Joey also had a car too - he picked the shape out from a kit at the store. Jeff painted it the same colors as Kurtis'. Joey's car did well too. He got 4th in the sibling category. Here is a picture of Joey's car.

Flag Ceremony at Cub Scout Meeting

Thursday, December 17, 2009, Kurtis participated in his first flag ceremony at his cub scout meeting. We only had 4 Tigers in attendance so each on got to handle one of the flags either at the beginning of the meeting or the end.

Kurts got to be responsible for the American Flag during the opening ceremony. Hope you enjoy. We did.

Celtic Women

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfO6JpR5Ip8

If you go to this link you will see one of the songs we heard at this concert.

These women are amazing. No special effects - just music and song. Very simple stage to not distract you. The Violinist is amazing - she jumps around the stage while playing the violin. Don't know how she can do that but must be the years of practice she has had playing.

If you ever get the chance to see these women in concert - go. It is worth the money spent.