Memories of Home

For my nine year old...

Yesterday Zach turned 9! Zach a little snapshot of you....

You are FUNNY...always giggling..LOVE a good joke or a prank..

You could beat me hands down at ANY video game...ANY...

You love to be outdoors...

Your favorite soundtrack is "Alvin and the Chipmunks..Chipwrecked"..You love it when I turn it up REALLY loud while we are in the car:)

You are the biggest boy in your class...I am not even a full head taller than you!!! You never listen to me when I tell you to stop growing!!!

You are an animal lover..You are a great brother to Lucy, and are always on the lookout for a stray cat to feed...

You are thoughtful and kind...These qualities will take you far in life...

You LOVE  a good backscratch and a bedtime story...

YOU are the love of my life...

Happy Birthday baby...

There is nothing I love more in this world than your smiling face.....

These Summer Days...

Gardening...and LOVING it...

Swimming..usually full of kids...and occasionally pugs:)

Cooking out...

Sleepovers...

Catching fireflies...

Planning a Birthday BASH for a soon to be 9 year old boy..

What are you doing these beautiful summer days???

 

Last full day of school!

Today is Zach's last day of 3rd grade! We have to go to the awards ceremony Monday morning, but school is officially OVER:)!! Today is 'fun day' for the kids..Just playing games outside all day! I still remember those days when I was little! Zach is happy, and a bit sad at the same time. He really loves school..He has had the same teacher for the last 2 years, and she is really a sweetheart! Very young herself, not married yet...just full of smiles and energy! We have really enjoyed her..Every year, we try to give the teacher something thoughtful for a gift..This year I was completely inspired by "Sew Amy"..I showed Zach what she and her son were working on, and asked Zach if he would like to make something similar to theirs! He said, "Sure Mom"..I didn't realize he drew almost the SAME picture, but I thought it was pretty funny..you see, Zach is not really all that into art! His projects are usually finished in a remarkably  quick time frame! Pencils and crayons are dropped quickly for a ball, bat, or video game!!!! When I noted that he could have drawn something HE actually thought of...he told me that he just REALLY liked Amy's!! So be it:))) I did too!!! Anyway...this is our rendition of the project..
I decided to trace the reverse image onto fusible web, and then applique it to background fabric...I then just embroidered over Zach's writing..I think it turned out cute, but I am really bugged that the background shows through..on BOTH sides! I wish I would have put a piece of batting between the layers!! Oh well...live and learn!!! I started this last week, and then went into a LONG workweek...6 10 hour days in a row! Now, I have 6 days off though, so I am happy!!! AND.......I have exciting news to share!!!!!! I AM GOING TO BE A MATERNITY NURSE!!!! WOOHOO!!! I was hired for the position yesterday! I am so incredibly happy! When I became a nurse, it was always my dream that I would someday end up in Maternity...well, those positions are coveted, because apparently I am not the only nurse that would love to spend the day teaching new Mom's and cuddling thier little bundles of joy! The positions that occassionally occur are quickly filled by nurses with seniority! and a day position...which is what I got...UNHEARD of!!!! Now..A few months back..I did a little post about some computer work I was doing for the hospital, in addition to my nursing duties on the inpatient mental health unit, where I have worked for the past 3 years. The whole hospital has had to implement a completely new documentation system due to goverment incentives..Lucky, for me, I was selected to be a builder of this program..I am now considered a "Super User"..and as each floor goes "Live" with the new computer system..I have been working extra hours to go and train and support their nurses...This is how I came into being in such a GREAT position for the recently posted Maternity position!!!! I have been training thier nurses..and I have agreed to work on their floor when they go "live" next week..So, because of my "special SKILLZ" Lol I'm in:)))) I hope to start in the next few weeks..I am leaving behind a great bunch of people, very dedicated and hard working nurses that have taught me so much..so I will miss them, but am looking forward to this next step in my career!!!!!

I'm BACK:)

I actually got my computer back a couple days ago, but things have been CRAZY at work for me! I have been working HOURS and HOURS extra due to the hospital updating computer systems..Pretty ironic, when my computer crashes at home, I have tons of computer things to do at work! Lol! I am also hoping for a big change at work to come SOON:))))! This whole month has just flown by, with baseball, and end of year things at school! Concerts and spelling Bee's! Zach placed 10th out of the original 53 kids in the bee this year! He was quite dissapointed! Really wanted to make it to the top 3, so that he could get an award! Our last baseball game is Fri nite, and then SUMMER VACA officially starts on Monday after the awards ceremony at school:) I have missed my friends here..I hope I haven't been gone so long I am forgotten! :) Despite the fact that I haven't been home much..I still have a few pics to share!

Having lots of fun in the pool! The weather has been beautiful, and this weekend is also supposed to be VERY nice! I have worked the last 2 weekends, so I am hoping for a little relaxing time, and maybe have some friends over! Father's Day is Sunday!!!:)






The garden is getting prettier by the day...lillies, delphinium, penstemmon, sundrops, poppies, lupines...It is just FULL of color! and so many things are not even in bloom yet!!!
In crafty news, I put together my cross quilt, and have begun handquilting the layers! I have a nice break from work after today, so I hope to get alot done!! Also, I have a project to share that was inspired by the lovely, "SEW AMY" :) A gift for the teacher...The link to Amy's blog is on my sidebar...She does beautiful work! Well...that was a long post!:) Hope you all have a great day...and THE WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE:)))) XXXXXXXXOOOOOOO

Just popping in to say hello!!! My computer completely CRASHED on Friday!! I opened it, tried to log on...and just a blank screen..Who knows what caused it! I hate this about computers that we are so vulnerable to viruses and predators!! Anyway...it went right off to the shop, and hopefully they will be able to fix it all up in a couple days! I have been busy at work all weekend, so hopefully, when I have my days off this week, I will be able to share a photo or two:)))) Miss my friends here!!! Have a nice week!!