What a Relief

I am a nervous wreck right now. I have just come home from a fire at my grandpa's house. He is fine, but he lost his machine shed and everything inside of it. When I heard the page over the scanner it just said a structure fire at the Don Falkiner's resident. Can you image I scared I was. I had the kids here with me and they heard the page too. Allison started crying and saying "I don't want me Grandpa to die." I had to reassure her that he was not. Thank God that it was not his house. Also thank God for wonderful friends and in-laws. Everyone was so willing to take my kids for me, but the in-laws came up and sat with them in the vehicle. I am so impressed with everyone that helped in saving the house. The Queen City and Greentop Fire Departments are wonderful.

We made arrangements for him to go spend the night in Kirksville. We have a bad storm heading in tomorrow, so I am hoping that we get him back home before it hits. I guess he might have to stay done there if they don't get his electricity hooked back up. I want to say again how thankful I am to God for looking out for my Grandpa. He was very lucky tonight. The fire did melt all the siding on the house garage and part of the roof on the garage, but again it could have been much worse.

I will post more later.

Finals Week

Well here it is the end of the beginning of a new chapter in my life. This is the last week of the semester. After this week I will have my Associate in Arts. I have worked so hard to get to this point in my life and let me tell you it FEELS GREAT.

In January I will be starting at Buena Vista in Ottumwa which on one hand it is very exciting and the other hand I am scared. Going to start a new chapter in my life could be the most fun for me. My kids are excited for me which makes me feel good about what I am doing. I am planning on tiring to start doing some substituting at Schuyler, just not for sure what I am doing yet. I have also thought about spending some days in with some of the "seasoned" teachers to get a feel of what it is going to be like. I need to ask some of them for their advice, but I will cross that bridge when I get to it.

As for now I am just praying that I make it through my Human Anatomy, Western Civilization, and History to 1865 Finals without any problems....... (pray for me)

I also want to say how happy and relieved I am to hear that Mike and Jenn had a healthy baby girl......Hope to see picture soon of the newest edition to the family. CONGRATS TO THE BEELER FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking up

Well things are starting to look up these days. I have all my Christmas shopping done and I just need to wrap them. I had a good Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Although Black Friday was a little amusing. I was standing in line for a Nintendo DS at 4 o'clock in the morning.There was 3 people in front of me so I knew that I was going to get one for sure. The first lady in line got one and paid for it, and then she asked for another for someone else and the guy refused to sell her another, b/c you could only buy per customer. I about wilted, I needed to buy 2 myself, but I thought oh well I will at least buy 1 now and figure something else out later. What is so funny about this story is that the first lady wanted a manager and while she was waiting in line the guy behind the counter asked who was next. The next lady steeped up, keeping in mind she heard the conversation between the first lady and the guy, and clearly asked for 3 DS's........OMG. What are people thinking. The poor guy just looked at this woman and said I can only sell you 1. She starts to throw a fit about only getting one. I just wanted to slap both of them in the head. Needless to say when it was my turn I asked for one and paid for it and went on.

On a brighter note though, I did get another one bought for Allison on Monday. I had seen one of the store managers and was telling him about the story and he told me that they still had some left. So when I got off of work I went straight to, you got it Wal-Mart. I bought the last one that they had there. Yes....Christmas shopping is done. Now anyone want to wrap gifts for me? I also have Allison's Birthday presents to wrap too.

Well I am going to get to work now. Hope everyone has a great week!

Santa Dog

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I am going to try this again

I know it has been a very long time since I last posted, but here I am again. I have been busy with school and work and school and family, oh and did I mention homework.....LOL This semester has been the worst one yet, I have know idea how I have made it this far. I have a lot more respect for the ones that have made it through already.

The kids are doing great in school and are ready for a break, but so am I. I have been working at MACC also, as their work study. I love it. I am getting closer to having my Christmas shopping done. (YES) I am going to get up Friday morning and stand in line with everyone else for the Black Friday shopping to finish up. This year the kids seem to be easier to buy for. Allison was crafty stuff, which is great. She is so into the coloring, cutting, and pasting things. Santa brought her a desk last year and that is the best thing he could have done for her......LOL Lane on the other hand wants a Nintendo DS and that is all. I am having a little trouble with his gift ideas. Santa is going to have to get creative with his gifts.

Something that I am going to do for the kids is put together a scrapbook of our summer vacation. They have looked at the pictures and want me to make their own copies. So I came up with that idea, although I am not a big scrapbooker. So any ideas or good places to look at to help me out would be appreciated.

Well I will try to do better with getting on here at least once or twice a week. I do read every one's and I am kinda jealous, because you are very dedicated and good writers.

P.S. Andrea I am glad you have got moved into your new house. It was a pleasure keeping up with you on the progress of it. Can't wait to see pictures of it.

P.S. Bree your stories have been a joy to read to. I love the shopping story, it looks like you all had a great time.

P.S. Jenn I have enjoyed keeping up on the progress of Baby Beeler. Can wait to hear he/she has joined us in the world. I am so excited for you.

It's Been Awhile

Well it has been awhile since I have been here. Not a lot going on here, just spending the last days with the kids before they head off to school again. The funny thing is the kids start the same day I do. So I thought I would not get a break from them, but I just found out the other night that Grandma and Grandpa are heading off for a camping trip, and they want the kids to go with them. Yeah for me. They are leaving the 8th and not coming home until the 17th. I will have a peaceful week before school starts.

I am also getting to go to see all my relatives in Iowa this weekend. They are having a surprise birthday party for one of my great aunt's, which they are turning it into a family reunion. It is going to be great to see everyone. I have not seen anyone from up there since my grandma passed away almost 5 years ago.

Well on another note, I am going to take the kids to the pool in Kirksville tomorrow. They have been asking to go and we have not had the time, but I figured with the summer almost over and they are going to be leaving Friday, I better take them. This will be interesting, they have been fighting like cats and dogs lately. Go figure....... :) They have spent the whole summer together and they have been on my last nerve.

Well if I don't get back on here before the weekend I hope everyone has a great weekend and a safe one too.

The Queen City Fair

Well it is that time again for the fair in Queen City. Oh Boy right. This is the first year that I am not running it. I have been the President for the last 4 years and what a relief not to be involved in it this year. I might be able to go up and enjoy with my family for once. Allison has decided to be in the talent show this year. She wants to jump rope, which I know is not a big talent, but for her to get up in front of a crowd and do this is going to be a big accomplishment. She does not do well in front of a crowd. I am hoping for the best. Also she has decided to get in the Ms. Pioneer contests. She won it last year, but well see how she does this year. Also both of the kids want to show in the Pee Wee Show, they did this last year and had a blast doing it. I will have a lot of pictures of them doing everything they instead to do. Also if you have any ideas how I can dress Allison for the contest please let me know. This year's theme is "The Good Old Days" Do We Really Want To Go Back? How in the world do you dress them to that? Any ideas would be appreciated.