Unforgettable

Yesterday was a hard day for a lot of people who read this blog, and for a lot of people that I don't really even know. Last week, Thursday November 5 marked a terribly unforgettable day. The shooting at Fort Hood was devastating and sickening in itself. But the effects of it hitting so close to home will forever be a day that I will never forget. Aaron Nemelka was one of the 13 killed that day and I will never forget that Thursday night when Lindsey called to tell us the sad news. Although we did not know Aaron on an in-depth level, he was still family to us. We saw him every few months at family gatherings or birthday parties. He was a good kid and chose to serve his country. It is painful to think that he was killed in what was then known as one of the safest places on earth, Fort Hood.

Zachary and I attended the funeral for Aaron and it was truly touching to see SO many people who loved and cared for Aaron. It is without a doub that I have a testimony of the love that our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ have for Aaron and his family. I know that the Lord will continue to be with them and comfort them through this sad and unforgettable journey.

Lindsey,
Zachary and I love you so much. We are so sorry from the bottom of our hearts that this had to happen. We are here for you and support you. Hang in there and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Aaron will never be forgotten.

F.Y.I

Today marks one more month until Graduation.

One more month...

Like 30 more days...

Just to let you all know

San Antonio + Social Workers = FUN!!!

This last weekend I had the opportunity to go to San Antonio for a Social Work Conference. During this last summer semester my professor asked me and a few students if we would be interested in attending. We signed up for it and it couldn't have come at a better time. It was so nice to have a break like this during the busy part of the semester. We had so much fun! I love the girls in my program, we are all BFF's.

A Very Happy Halloween

It was a great Halloween this year. Although, I must admit that I missed Grammy a ton. Last year she dressed up as the cutest darn witch. I do miss her regardless of ordinary days, but yesterday, I especially missed her. My pink cowgirl costume is in remembrance of Grammy and her adorable soul. She used to wear this very dress when she would go square dancing with my Grandpa. Isn't that a great memory? I couldn't have been more thrilled to be wearing her dress. I think she was looking down from heaven and was feeling quite flattered, if I do say so myself.

I talked Zachary into dressing up with me this year and he definitely took one for the team. Only, he didn't have to do much because I promised him that as soon as I got the pictures I wanted, he could take off his costume. He didn't hesitate one bit; once those pictures were captured, is costume was out of sight.
What a sweetie though to do it for me, and I'm very grateful.

On Friday we celebrated Halloween with my family at the Rushton Halloween Party. It was so much fun. Deb is a great host and we played some great games. I have to post this next picture just for kicks...
check out Russ and Deb's killer costume...Isn't it great???

We played the "Mummy Wrap" game that truly never gets old. Zachary and I completely lost because I was way too slow getting the TP over his tall body...
perhaps if we would have switched?

I believe the The Best Costume went to Tessa and Brent. They went above and beyond and thought out of the box...can anyone guess who they dressed up as??

The party didn't stop that night...Halloween was spent with the Sain's as Zachary and I anticpated the opportunity to take the boys trick or treating. Boy they were cute. They dressed up as Woody and Buzz from Toy Story.
I love them so much.

Brody thought it was pretty cool that I too had boots and a hat, like him.
We make a great team, don't we?

Oooooo and I alomost forgot, Douglas even got in the Halloween spirit this year.Isn't he a stunning blonde??

We really had such a great Halloween weekend. We surrounded ourselves with people we love and really, that is way better than all the Halloween candy in the world.I hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween. I cannot believe how fast it went by, but let's get serious, I am already planning for next years costume and am crossing my fingers that Zachary will take one for the team again. Time will only tell.

.HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

Today, October 11, 2009 marks TWO MORE MONTHS until I am a graduated woman. Two more months until I will have a life again and that I won't feel guilty when I'm blogging because blogging time usually means that I am somehow procrastinating my capstone (a.k.a giant, disgusting, paper consisting of 105 pages thus far...don't worry, it will probably get to 130-150 pages...easy). So as I write this tid-bit of a post; on my enthusiasm for graduation, it is true that I am indeed, procrastinating my paper writing. Actually, I'm technically just taking a quick 'lil break (capstone, I will return to you shortly). Until then...

I want you all to know how much Zachary and I are in love with Ridge. He has filled such a void in my life since Grammy has passed away and he has given me the opportunity to fill my need of caregiving. Ridge is precious and lovey and is just flat out perfect. He is sleeping all through the night now which is imperative to a girl who LOVES her beauty sleep. He is learning quickly on how to go "potty" outside and not inside. He is LOVING being held and babied, which comes easy when you see his adorable face. Ridge is through the roof the best part of my morning and even the best part of my bed time. He just makes me happy.

And...back to the whole title of this post...I am especially happy in the fact that TWO months from now, I will be wearing a cap and gown and will be beaming from the inside out of this accomplishment. Unfortunately, today is definitely not December 11...so I will go back to my capstone and continue to be a good little student until that glorious day arrives.
xoxo

P.S.

Since Halloween is approaching us very soon, I decided to share with you all, my sister-in-laws amazing talent. Her watches are impecible and are so much fun. Especially when she makes fun ones like so, for the holidays. Her webiste is: http://beadedwatchtime.blogspot.com/

AND good news for all of you, she is having a watch party on Saturday, November 7th. Be there or be square people! Text me or call me if you need more info.




Okay, seriously now, I'm going back to my homework!

Great News!!!

My Dad's friends sister works for the Humane Society. My Dad, bless his heart, went in today and asked her if Titty was still there. She reported happily that Titty had been adopted!!!!!!!!!

Isn't that great??? Zachary and I are so happy!!!

Yay for Tit, Tit, Titty!!!!