A Great Fall Day

Painting Puntins

Olivia and her daddy painted her little pumpkins, while I carved the big one. This is her Raagghh!! look. She'll never make it as anything scary for Halloween.


She is such a cheeser. This is the CHEEESE face.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

I know it's not very nice, but she sure is cute in a pumpkin. I promised her that this would be the last year we stuff her in a pumpkin. She wasn't too mad at us when we got her out.

Picking Puntins

Olivia calls them puntins. We had fun and took some good picks. She picked out two little ones for her and we also picked out a big one.

My little Red Raider

She is getting to be so big. I'm not ready. Parents day at dance is next week. I'll video it and try to post.

I BUSY

Last night Curtis and I were hanging up and putting away clothes.(yes, he helps me sometimes) I asked Olivia to please take all of her toys and put them in her room. "I BUSY" is the response I got. It wasn't an 'I Busy I'll get back to you in a minute'. It was a 'I don't have time for you right now'. Well I found it so funny, I had to hide behind a towel so she wouldn't see me laughing. She got in trouble, but that didn't faze her. She continued to say it all night. Some days all you can do is laugh.

It's Been a Crazy Month

I have been at my new job for a month. It is crazy busy, but I'm really enjoying everything about it. It will definitely be a challenge to learn everything. For those of you who may know, yes I work for Noel. She is great and I don't know how she did all of this by herself for two years.

Olivia has officially hit the terrible two's. She hasn't minded us in about two weeks. We here no, wait, and five more minutes alot. It's getting pretty frustrating, but then she'll do something that's funny or cute and we forget about it. She had a stomach bug last week. We're all still trying to catch up on missed sleep from those three days. She has been to three dance classes. Dad is taking and picking her up. She'll show off her new moves every week. It's pretty funny.

I will try to post some new pics sometime in the next week.

I have a new job!!!

So, last week I interviewed for a job at Texas Tech. She called me the very same day and told me I got the job. It was a great day. The job is Tax & Compliance Dept. under Financial Affairs. I am very excited about the challenges this job will offer. I will still get to do some tax work, which I love, but in different areas. Also, we are in charge of new policies around campus that deal with tax issues.

I just want to thank everyone who helped me get this job. I appreciate all of the kind words, inquiries on my behalf, and the good thoughts. I will start Aug. 25th, so until then you better call me on my cell or e-mail. I'll let everyone know through an e-mail what my new numbers will be later in the month.

More NEWS

If anyone reads this blog, check back on Tuesday to see what my wonderful news is.

BIG NEWS

I am going to Grad School!!! I was recently accepted into the TTU Rawls College of Business MBA program. They have a new program that meets once a month for the next twenty-eight months. I am very excited and can't wait to start.

Florida, Florida, Florida

Sorry Florida pics didn't post earlier. We had a great time with Crockett and Jared when we visited. The beach, strawberry picking and the Gulfarium. It was so much fun. Olivia ate her first chili, cheese nachos and left the chip behind.

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

It has been forever since I posted. I apoligize to everyone. It was tax time and some things have been going on around this house. Anyway things are back to normal and it's SUMMER. Olivia's birthday is in one week. She will be two. I can't believe it. She is a wonderful little girl(not a baby anymore). She talks in sentences most of the time and can count to five in english and spanish. It's pretty cute. Uno sounds like nuno. She is always ready to go out to Kathy and Mister's for the afternoon. She likes to listen on the phone, she's not a big talker yet.

Family update. Summer took her big test today and will find out in about a month whether she passed. I'm not worried for her, she is very smart and studies all of the time. Her and Taylor are moving to Amarillo in the next few weeks. She will start her rotations next month and he is working for Cal Farley's Boys Ranch this summer. He will start with the Amarillo College BSM in August.

Crockett and Jared are moving back to Texas. YEA!!!!!!! They will be living in Miami, TX. Jared will be coaching girls basketball and Crockett will as always, find a job somewhere. They will also be youth directors at First Baptist, Miami.

Hope everyone enjoys all of the pics.

Kara

John's Birthday and Cousin pictures. Notice the two in the bottom left. She looks so grown up.

Easter and showing off with the sunglasses

I know everyone's been needing new pics. Especially Crockett. The cookie and icing are from Valentine's Day.

Things I love about spring.

- Cleaning out my flower beds, and going to pick out new pretties.
- Playing outside with Olivia.
- Sitting out on the back porch with Curtis after Olivia's gone to bed and the sun's gone down.
- Getting the bicycle out and taking Olivia for a ride.
- Tax season is halfway over.
- Going to Florida to see Crockett in May.
- Having my kitchen remodeled.
- Watching Olivia hunt Easter eggs.

Things that I love

5. That we are going to get rain/snow tomorrow. I am tired of waking up with crackling hair.
4. That the writers strike is over. I don't get to watch much tv, but I Tivo Grey's, and I've been missing it.
3. I love that I have a wonderful husband. He really helps me out around the house and taking care of Olivia during tax season.
2. That both Mom and Crockett have new jobs. It is wonderful for both of them.
1. I love that Olivia is trying to give real kisses. Not just the open mouth slobber, but the pucker-up I'm going to give you a kiss kind.

I hope everyone had a nice valentines.

Catch Up Pictures

Some day I'll learn how to publish a slideshow. Until then, you're stuck with this. Olivia had a wonderful Christmas. Curtis and I did also. It was fun watching her open presents and be excited.

18 Months

Olivia is 18 months old. She had her checkup yesterday. Dr. Landry said she is a typical toddler. 21lbs. 14oz, 31 inches long. I was glad she had gained some weight. It's hard to find clothes that fit her well. I will post pictures from the holidays this weekend.