So part one of my family vacation 2008 began in Baltimore with the Brooke's family. I love going to see her kids because I get all the fun of playing with them without any of the responsibility! Turner is always excited to see me and Reese warms up to me more and more each time I visit.
Ryan, Turner's dad was away for work, which Turner explained as "He's making money for my birthday." Turner will be 3 in about a week, which is something he is very excited about! So when Turner asked where Uncle Matt was I explained it as "He's making money for my Birthday." This conversation continued which led me to teach Turner what to say when I asked him what I wanted from Uncle Matt for my Birthday. Now when you ask Turner this question he will say "A Diamond Ring!" Now I would not turn down this gift, but I'm okay if I don't get it for this birthday. Uncle Matt happened to stop by on Friday on his way home from Geico training in VA. I asked Turner to tell Uncle Matt what I wanted for my birthday and when Turner said "A Diamond Ring" the color drained from Matt's face and we thought Turner was going to learn what CPR was. Matt asked Turner who taught him that and he replied with "Aunt Rachel"...opps my cover was blown. It makes for a very funny story and Matt knows I'm just teasing him.
Barb and Joe were also visiting with Kieran. It was great to hang out with three adorable kids for a two days but I wouldn't want to do it permanently right now. It was also nice to see Matt even if it was only for a couple hours...oh and seeing all the other adults was fun too! Barb's mom, Bugsy, came to make everyone breakfast on Saturday morning which was so nice. After getting a hearty breakfast I was on my way to WV for the next part of my long long journey.
So I have to touch on knitting for just a moment. Because I will be spending over 40 hours in the car in the next week I have 2 quite large knitting projects. I have the 4th and final stocking! I hope to start and finish this, we'll see if that happens, at least it will keep me busy in the car. The other project is the lace tank I'm working on with yarn that I got at MS&W. I plan not to knit on this while in the car in fear that the yarn will easily slip off the needles. But this project will keep me busy while we stay in a house without TV...should be fun.
So tomorrow I will be driving/riding across 4 states!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
I'm a Tiffany...
Which means I can get lots of pretty jewelry for free....
haha just kidding--I hail for the Tiffany's who work the land not the precious metals.
I will be on my way to a family reunion in about a week and I thought I would post some pictures to prepare for it.
This first picture is a picture of my great grandparents in the middle with their children around them. My grandfather is the bald man standing up. Unfortunately only 2 of the people from this picture will be at the reunion, but the youngest one will be celebrating his 80th on the 4th of July. The woman standing up wrote a family history book which I plan to reread in the next week. I may post a couple interesting tidbits from this book. I wish my grandfather was going to be at the reunion but I know he'll be there in spirit, he can't stay away with this many Tiffany's convening together.
This is a picture of my great grandparents with their grandchildren. My mom and uncle are in there somewhere. For those of you who know my mom (which is like one person who actually reads this) see if you can figure out which one she is. My uncle is kind of off to the left side. Most of these people will be at the reunion.
I wanted to find a picture from the last reunion I attended in 2000 but I could not find any. I will certainly post pictures from this reunion as well as included all the exciting details...I know you can't wait, don't try and hide your enthusiasm.
haha just kidding--I hail for the Tiffany's who work the land not the precious metals.
I will be on my way to a family reunion in about a week and I thought I would post some pictures to prepare for it.
This first picture is a picture of my great grandparents in the middle with their children around them. My grandfather is the bald man standing up. Unfortunately only 2 of the people from this picture will be at the reunion, but the youngest one will be celebrating his 80th on the 4th of July. The woman standing up wrote a family history book which I plan to reread in the next week. I may post a couple interesting tidbits from this book. I wish my grandfather was going to be at the reunion but I know he'll be there in spirit, he can't stay away with this many Tiffany's convening together.
This is a picture of my great grandparents with their grandchildren. My mom and uncle are in there somewhere. For those of you who know my mom (which is like one person who actually reads this) see if you can figure out which one she is. My uncle is kind of off to the left side. Most of these people will be at the reunion.I wanted to find a picture from the last reunion I attended in 2000 but I could not find any. I will certainly post pictures from this reunion as well as included all the exciting details...I know you can't wait, don't try and hide your enthusiasm.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Where did I go?
Well its been a while since I posted...bad I know but I think I have had very very good reasons. I have been diligently working on my online course for Kindermusik. This is taking up more time than I thought, mainly because I want to finish it in 8 weeks and go on vacation for 1 or those weeks. So I want to finish it in 7 weeks...eek! I'm on the material for week 4 but I'm only in the second week of my training....I'm doing well so far.
Besides doing homework and being in school, this is the last week of regular lessons and while half of my students are already on vacation I still have to go and teach the ones who aren't. And of those ones only have of them remember to come. So far this week I've taught 5 kids out of 13. It is making for a really easy week and allowing me to spend more time on my homework.
I have started a new knitting project to take a break from the infamous Christmas Stockings. I'm working on this tank with some of the yarn I got at the Maryland Sheep and Wool. I hope to have it finished to wear for my birthday!
Also on the agenda is preparing to go to my family reunion in Minnesota in 2 weeks. I have agreed to help out with the music for the church service, I just I hope I don't scare people with my modern music. I'm playing a piece by Charles Ives called the Alcotts. I chose this piece for several reasons; 1) I love it! 2) Ives was an insurance executive and I have several family members who were in the insurance business including my beloved grandpa 3) The Alcotts are about the New England Alcotts who were friends with the Peabody's who are distant relatives of mine. That being said I feel that this piece, while disonant at times, is very appropriate for my family reunion. Unfortunately I picked one of the hardest pieces in my repertoire which means I have a lot of practicing to do.
Besides doing homework and being in school, this is the last week of regular lessons and while half of my students are already on vacation I still have to go and teach the ones who aren't. And of those ones only have of them remember to come. So far this week I've taught 5 kids out of 13. It is making for a really easy week and allowing me to spend more time on my homework.
I have started a new knitting project to take a break from the infamous Christmas Stockings. I'm working on this tank with some of the yarn I got at the Maryland Sheep and Wool. I hope to have it finished to wear for my birthday!
Also on the agenda is preparing to go to my family reunion in Minnesota in 2 weeks. I have agreed to help out with the music for the church service, I just I hope I don't scare people with my modern music. I'm playing a piece by Charles Ives called the Alcotts. I chose this piece for several reasons; 1) I love it! 2) Ives was an insurance executive and I have several family members who were in the insurance business including my beloved grandpa 3) The Alcotts are about the New England Alcotts who were friends with the Peabody's who are distant relatives of mine. That being said I feel that this piece, while disonant at times, is very appropriate for my family reunion. Unfortunately I picked one of the hardest pieces in my repertoire which means I have a lot of practicing to do.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Decisions made...
So I've recently posted about how I have a lot of decisions that I need to make. Well, indecisive me has made some good decisions...I hope.
1) I've decided to go "full time" at my school. This means adding another day of teaching hopefully adding some Kindermusik teaching in addition to that. This will bring me the income I need to complete Decision number 2.
2) Quit my desk job. I have not been happy working there for over a year and it was time. I feel really good about this decision especially considering what happened today. My last day isn't until July 31st, but the end is in sight.
3) Keep living in West Chester. With going to "full time" at my school I was considering moving closer to cut down on the commute and amount spent on gas. After much consideration I have decided that it is best to stay in an apartment I like close to people I know. And moving just because of gas prices is not the best reason to move.
I hope that these decisions will help me move in a direction that will make me feel fulfilled and happy as well as be financially sound.
On another note I will be going to NJ tomorrow evening for a Sex and The City party/sleepover. Its going to be super fabulous complete with a knitting surprise...yes a knitting surprise. It should be a super fabulous weekend despite all of the driving.
1) I've decided to go "full time" at my school. This means adding another day of teaching hopefully adding some Kindermusik teaching in addition to that. This will bring me the income I need to complete Decision number 2.
2) Quit my desk job. I have not been happy working there for over a year and it was time. I feel really good about this decision especially considering what happened today. My last day isn't until July 31st, but the end is in sight.
3) Keep living in West Chester. With going to "full time" at my school I was considering moving closer to cut down on the commute and amount spent on gas. After much consideration I have decided that it is best to stay in an apartment I like close to people I know. And moving just because of gas prices is not the best reason to move.
I hope that these decisions will help me move in a direction that will make me feel fulfilled and happy as well as be financially sound.
On another note I will be going to NJ tomorrow evening for a Sex and The City party/sleepover. Its going to be super fabulous complete with a knitting surprise...yes a knitting surprise. It should be a super fabulous weekend despite all of the driving.
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