Owl Painting

When I saw this owl picture on the Swirlz Art schedule, I had to paint it! Courtney also likes owls, so we went together. We were the last ones to leave and still not thrilled with how they turned out. Most of the time I like that I am a perfectionist, but tonight I did not!

Traveling Tshirt

We do a dirty santa gift exchange at our New Years Eve party (held tonight) every year. Lisa Syner brought this tshirt as her gift a couple years ago. So far, the recipient has held onto it and remembered to bring it back for it to go to a new home.  Lisa moved to Hawaii the year she brought it so it's neat to have a little part of her at the party now. I can't wait for her to move back here!!!

1st Snow of the Season

It has been snowing on and off for most of the day... I have a feeling the kids will be out of school tomorrow, but they don't cancel it until 4:30am!!!

GA Games

 

Tonight was our first night back in GAs in a while due to the hoildays. We played a fun game where the person in the middle had to say something about themself like "my favorite color is pink" or "I have brown hair," then everyone who could say the same thing had to find a new seat which left a new person in the middle. Teaching games is sooo my cup of tea, because I love playing with them!

Secret Pal Reveal Night!!

For the past year, I have been in a "Secret Pal Dinner Club." Once a month, we get together to have dinner and exchange gifts. It has been a lot of fun getting to know these girls better. Tonight was our last meeting and secret pal reveal so I had to get a group picture! 

Back Row: Karly Morris, Wendi Lewis, Karen Weathers, Kim Lewis, Christie Williams, Amanda Ray

Middle Row: Laura Enquist, Adrienne Terrebonne, Erica York, Billi Metz

Front Row: Diane Carroccia, Sharon Driskell, Me, Courtney Brooks, Heather Sugg, Melissa Jones, Karen Sutton

Not Pictured: Ashley Martin

Psoriasis or Pityriasis Rosea???

Matthew has sadly always been our health problem child. He has several health issues that we relate back to his prematurity as well as others that we believe are genetic. I noticed a large red spot on his lower back a couple of months ago. I figured it was a dry spot due to the cold weather, but right before Christmas, it spread like crazy all over his body. Both my brother and Jeremy's sister have Psoriasis so we were thinking that it could be that, but neither the doctor or nurse practitioner would confirm it today when I took him in.  Tonight, I did some research online and his symptoms and rash pattern sound just like "Pityriasis Rosea." It is often confused with Psoriasis, but it is not chronic. We are praying that it's just Pityriasis Rosea!!! I'm taking him to the dermatologist on the 24th, so we will know more then. :)

How many kids fit on the trampoline at once??

The kids have loved living back in South Ridge, there's tons of kids to play with and they are constantly outdoors (which I like). Today, we looked out in the backyard and saw everyone on the trampoline... I think we counted 14 at one point, but it looks like there was only 10 when I took the picture.