Nash had his two year old pictures taken on the day of his birthday. His daddy and I took him to the zoo. Kayla came over and took some pictures at the house and at the zoo for us. Here are some of my favorite pictures.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
2 year old pics
Nash's 2nd Birthday Party
We had Nash's 2nd birthday party at Mega Gymnastics and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. The kids all had a great time. It was lots of fun and I didn't have to do that much at all to get ready for it. Pay my money, bring cake and drinks. Here are some of the highlights of the party. I am very thankful to our cousin Kayla for taking such great pictures of the party. There are tons more and for you all that were there I will be emailing you some with your kiddos in it. Thanks to everyone who made is party so great.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Run Like Robot Virtual 5K
Tonight, I ran/climbed massive hills/walked like a robot for the first ever Run Like Robot Virtual 5K put on by Kat Hills. There are (I believe) 17 people from different states and even someone in Germany participating. Before the actual run, I was pumped about it. I contimplated running on the treadmill as it has been so hot out but then I felt like that would be cheating so I decided night time would be the best time to run outside. I put Nash to bed at 9:00 and was off for my run. It was still humid but much more pleasent than it has been during the day. I throughly enjoyed it and believe I had endorphins flowing as I ran all over our neighborhood listening to upbeat songs on my Ipod.
After-endrophins flowing and sweat pouring and very proud of myself for doing much better than I expected.
I am already feeling it so tomorrow and probably the day after I am going to be experiencing super sore legs. I loved it though and hope it becomes an annual thing.
Before-Ipod in hand, ready to run
I am already feeling it so tomorrow and probably the day after I am going to be experiencing super sore legs. I loved it though and hope it becomes an annual thing.
drug test experience
So, I had my drug test and physical for my new job today. I decided to go ahead and get it over with on one of my Fridays off. The plan was to go and do those things and then meet up with Kat and Nate for lunch and play and Chik-fil-a (hey that rhymes).
Anyway, I go do the physical which was basically me answering questions about my physical and mental health and then I was sent to another clinic to do my drug screen. I had Nash with me because we were meeting up with Kat and Nate later. I get him out, put him in his stroller (in the 100 and something heat index), walk across the huge parking lot, and go up the the 7th floor to be told that I couldn't get my drug screen if I had a child with me. I was very puzzled by this at first. The lady said he can't go back with you and you can't leave him alone in the lobby. I was thinking could you not just watch him while he sits outside the door for two seconds while I pee in a cup?. I was frazzled trying to think of what to do. There was a lady who looked nice but was a complete stranger in the lobby who offered to sit with him. Before I could even react to that which I didn't know how I would nicely say "no thanks lady your scaring me", the drill Sergent, I mean nurse/receptionist lady at the window said "no we can't leave the child with someone he doesn't know". So, I called Kat and asked if I could drop Nash off to play with Nate for a few minutes while I went and did the drug screen. She lived close and was glad to do it so that was nice. In the mean time, I had to call the lady who sent me to do my drug test to tell her what was going on because you are supposed to take the test within 30 minutes from the time they send you. She was floored by this too and offered to watch Nash for me as I was just at her clinic a few minutes ago. I dropped Nash off at Nate's. He was more than happy to be there with his friend and didn't hesitate at all when I left.
I head back up there and all of this is hitting me. Apparently, people who would typically fail drug test pull all kinds of tricks including taking children in with them to pee in a cup. So, I start the procedure and the same lady was there and she really should be a probation officer or a jail guard because that is how I felt the entire time. I had to take my keys, wallet, phone, and anything I had in my pockets and lock it in a box. She ordered me and watched me to wash my hands. She told me to pee in the cup past the white line. So as I am feeling quite like an inmate I do as I am told very submissively. I go to pee in the cup and it wasn't quite to and no where near over the white line. I honestly thought this lady is going to make me drink a ton of water until I fill the cup up. I was nervous to give it to her. I go give her the cup quite timidly and tell her I didn't make it past the white line. She asked if I had drank any water today and I said no. She said "you mean you didn't drink any water before coming and you knew you had a drug test?". Anyways, the urine was enough. She gave me more orders. I followed them to the t and politely got out of there.
Then I thought is all this really necessary. She can tell by my form that it is for a pre-employment drug screen not because I have a felony possession charge and a drug record. Then I thought of multiple clients of mine who have sat in my office and talked about all the clever ways they have learned to pass drug test. Hey. whatever. It is what it is. I guess she is just doing her job and I am sure she has a lot of hulligans out there who have tried every trick in the book. ( I hope I don't look like a hulligan). As someone who has never used an illegal substance, I was completely shocked and thought this must be what being on probation or in jail is like. Glad it's over with.
Anyway, I go do the physical which was basically me answering questions about my physical and mental health and then I was sent to another clinic to do my drug screen. I had Nash with me because we were meeting up with Kat and Nate later. I get him out, put him in his stroller (in the 100 and something heat index), walk across the huge parking lot, and go up the the 7th floor to be told that I couldn't get my drug screen if I had a child with me. I was very puzzled by this at first. The lady said he can't go back with you and you can't leave him alone in the lobby. I was thinking could you not just watch him while he sits outside the door for two seconds while I pee in a cup?. I was frazzled trying to think of what to do. There was a lady who looked nice but was a complete stranger in the lobby who offered to sit with him. Before I could even react to that which I didn't know how I would nicely say "no thanks lady your scaring me", the drill Sergent, I mean nurse/receptionist lady at the window said "no we can't leave the child with someone he doesn't know". So, I called Kat and asked if I could drop Nash off to play with Nate for a few minutes while I went and did the drug screen. She lived close and was glad to do it so that was nice. In the mean time, I had to call the lady who sent me to do my drug test to tell her what was going on because you are supposed to take the test within 30 minutes from the time they send you. She was floored by this too and offered to watch Nash for me as I was just at her clinic a few minutes ago. I dropped Nash off at Nate's. He was more than happy to be there with his friend and didn't hesitate at all when I left.
I head back up there and all of this is hitting me. Apparently, people who would typically fail drug test pull all kinds of tricks including taking children in with them to pee in a cup. So, I start the procedure and the same lady was there and she really should be a probation officer or a jail guard because that is how I felt the entire time. I had to take my keys, wallet, phone, and anything I had in my pockets and lock it in a box. She ordered me and watched me to wash my hands. She told me to pee in the cup past the white line. So as I am feeling quite like an inmate I do as I am told very submissively. I go to pee in the cup and it wasn't quite to and no where near over the white line. I honestly thought this lady is going to make me drink a ton of water until I fill the cup up. I was nervous to give it to her. I go give her the cup quite timidly and tell her I didn't make it past the white line. She asked if I had drank any water today and I said no. She said "you mean you didn't drink any water before coming and you knew you had a drug test?". Anyways, the urine was enough. She gave me more orders. I followed them to the t and politely got out of there.
Then I thought is all this really necessary. She can tell by my form that it is for a pre-employment drug screen not because I have a felony possession charge and a drug record. Then I thought of multiple clients of mine who have sat in my office and talked about all the clever ways they have learned to pass drug test. Hey. whatever. It is what it is. I guess she is just doing her job and I am sure she has a lot of hulligans out there who have tried every trick in the book. ( I hope I don't look like a hulligan). As someone who has never used an illegal substance, I was completely shocked and thought this must be what being on probation or in jail is like. Glad it's over with.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Nash's new swing set
Nash's swing set was quite a big project. It basically came in three big compact boxes of all parts. No already assembled pieces, no pre-drilled holes, no marked wood, no seperated pieces, just a bunch of pieces, screw and bolts. So it took his Poppy two full days to get it put together with some help from Chris and Mimi.
This project started Saturday morning and went well into Sunday night. Nash's Poppy had knee surgery today so he was wanted to get it finished before then and before Nash's birthday.
Nash got to see it along the way but got to play on it this afternoon with it all put together. He loves it. I would have to say the glider is Nash's favorite part. It is the first thing he goes to.
He also figured out how to go up the big ladder tonight which made me super nervous because the steps are far apart for him to climb but he manages. I had to help him and kind of show him the first time but then he could do it himself. He was quite proud of himself for being able to get up there by himself.
He also likes going down the slide and did so repeatedly.
I am super excited about the swing set too. I know it is something that Nash will play on for years to come and will be fun for him to do with his friends and cousins when they come over.
This project started Saturday morning and went well into Sunday night. Nash's Poppy had knee surgery today so he was wanted to get it finished before then and before Nash's birthday.
Finally all put together at roughly 10:30ish Sunday night.
Nash got to see it along the way but got to play on it this afternoon with it all put together. He loves it. I would have to say the glider is Nash's favorite part. It is the first thing he goes to.
He also figured out how to go up the big ladder tonight which made me super nervous because the steps are far apart for him to climb but he manages. I had to help him and kind of show him the first time but then he could do it himself. He was quite proud of himself for being able to get up there by himself.
He also likes going down the slide and did so repeatedly.
I am super excited about the swing set too. I know it is something that Nash will play on for years to come and will be fun for him to do with his friends and cousins when they come over.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Fayetteville
So we went to Fayetteville this weekend to watch the Hogs play. I was excited because I have never been to a Hogs baseball game even though I went to college there for four years. We have friends that live in Springdale so went to the game with them and stayed at their place.
The below pictures is how the game went for Nash or should I say maybe the first inning.
For the first maybe 15 minutes he was okay because there was space between me and the guy down the roll and he played with the seats, played with my camera, but then he was not happy to be in one spot. He started having a melt down and was (I'm sure) annoying the people around us by the looks I was getting. So, I tried walking around with them and then bringing him back to the game or sitting in the area with a lot of space and him in his stroller. None of this worked or at least it was not fun for me to chase him around the stadium and not get to watch the game. So I went to plan B. Show Nash around campus. In which he really did have a good time.
The below pictures is how the game went for Nash or should I say maybe the first inning.
For the first maybe 15 minutes he was okay because there was space between me and the guy down the roll and he played with the seats, played with my camera, but then he was not happy to be in one spot. He started having a melt down and was (I'm sure) annoying the people around us by the looks I was getting. So, I tried walking around with them and then bringing him back to the game or sitting in the area with a lot of space and him in his stroller. None of this worked or at least it was not fun for me to chase him around the stadium and not get to watch the game. So I went to plan B. Show Nash around campus. In which he really did have a good time.Walking in front of the Greek Theatre
Walking around the peace fountain
Siting at the front of Old Main
Nash and I standing where my name is on the walk. What is heart breaking is I took a picture of him standing on the walk and you can see my name in front of him but it was erased by a certian almost two year old. Oh well, whatcha gonna do about it now. If I would have thought it through, I probably would have let him go back home with the other kiddos and me actually get to watch the game but it turned out fine and gave me a chance to show him around.
Walking around the peace fountain
Siting at the front of Old Main
Nash and I standing where my name is on the walk. What is heart breaking is I took a picture of him standing on the walk and you can see my name in front of him but it was erased by a certian almost two year old. Oh well, whatcha gonna do about it now. If I would have thought it through, I probably would have let him go back home with the other kiddos and me actually get to watch the game but it turned out fine and gave me a chance to show him around.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Sadie's 13!!!!!!!!
I got Sadie for my 16th birthday. I can't believe he is 13 which is like 91 in dog years right? He doesn't act 91. He does lay around and sleep a lot but when he is outside he goes non-stop. His hearing is bad but other than that I don't know of any health problems he has. In his old age, he tottaly has done whatever he wanted to do. If he sees people food around he just goes for it. He gets in our shower and licks the water. He wants to go out a million times. He feels like he has arrived and he can just do whatver he wants to.
Sadie's new toy Rhino.
Sadie's new "rufus". He has had several of these in the past and has loved them. It has been a few years since his last one.We named the first one years ago Rufus and the name stuck.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
things they are a changin
Today I was offered and accepted a new job. I have tons of emotions about this particular change. I have been nervous waiting for the job offer, accepting the job offer, and resigning from my current job. I have been at my job for four years. The only job I have had since graduate school. It is not uncommon for people in my field to change jobs frequently due to the high rate of burn out in my profession but I am a pretty loyal person and would and probably could stay at one job for the rest of my professional life. However, I was feeling it in my bones that it was time for a change. So when I knew of a job that opened up that sounded like it had a lot of pros, I pursued it and here I am accepting the position.
The job has it pros and cons as any job does but I feel that the pros outweigh the cons even though I haven't really sat down and wrote them all out. I feel like I could stay at my current job and see it through and deal with it. However, it also has pros and cons but lately it has been feeling like more cons. More so that the the new job has more pros than my current job. So as stated in my resignation letter something to the effect of "I have accepted another position that is best for me and my family at this time". So, logically this move make sense but it is still a difficult one. I think all change (positive or negative) is scary and I am not naive enough to think this is going to be the perfect job.
Normally I hate change. Who doesn't, right? We are creatures of habit. But also I have been through enough changes in my life time that I am pretty adaptable and cope well with change once it happens. I think I have good survival skills and they kick in in the heat of the moment even though I dread it when it is about to happen. What is going to be difficult is as we call in the profession "terminating" with my current clients some of them I have had for the entire four years. It's bittersweet. Since, I have to give a month's notice I hope to slowly transition and come to terms with the change and be refreshed after a much needed week's vacation and be ready to start my new adventure.
What has meant so much to me is friends of mine who know me both professionally and personally who have been super supportive, validated my feelings, and encouraged me in this decision. Very thankful for you people (even though most of them don't read my blog they know I appreciate them). Also thankful for family that have been supportive as well.
The job has it pros and cons as any job does but I feel that the pros outweigh the cons even though I haven't really sat down and wrote them all out. I feel like I could stay at my current job and see it through and deal with it. However, it also has pros and cons but lately it has been feeling like more cons. More so that the the new job has more pros than my current job. So as stated in my resignation letter something to the effect of "I have accepted another position that is best for me and my family at this time". So, logically this move make sense but it is still a difficult one. I think all change (positive or negative) is scary and I am not naive enough to think this is going to be the perfect job.
Normally I hate change. Who doesn't, right? We are creatures of habit. But also I have been through enough changes in my life time that I am pretty adaptable and cope well with change once it happens. I think I have good survival skills and they kick in in the heat of the moment even though I dread it when it is about to happen. What is going to be difficult is as we call in the profession "terminating" with my current clients some of them I have had for the entire four years. It's bittersweet. Since, I have to give a month's notice I hope to slowly transition and come to terms with the change and be refreshed after a much needed week's vacation and be ready to start my new adventure.
What has meant so much to me is friends of mine who know me both professionally and personally who have been super supportive, validated my feelings, and encouraged me in this decision. Very thankful for you people (even though most of them don't read my blog they know I appreciate them). Also thankful for family that have been supportive as well.
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