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5.20.2010
We are all just growing up around here!
Cakes...and food...that is what I have been up to! I LOVE to make pretty/fun cakes. I am not saying I am really good at it, or that I can make anything special...but I enjoy what I can do-SO FAR! I am reading books and practicing on anyone's holiday who will let me make them a cake. It is becoming one of my many dream jobs!
Alexis is READING! Alexis is also almost a FIRST GRADER!!! EEEKKK!! It wasn't so bad sending her to her first day of kindergarten b/c I knew she would love it. Now, I am kind of sad it is over, it just means that now she will be in school for the most part of every year until she graduates and moves away from us. It is bittersweet! I totally plan to savor the summer. Swimming lessons, picnics, fishing, museum and zoo trips...as much fun and family time as I can cram into a summer! It is amazing what a little almost young woman Alexis is becoming. Sure, she has days she won't listen to a word I say and just rolls her eyes at me. She also has earned a lot of gratitude from her teacher for how well she listens there and how hard she works! Each day they get a smiley face or a sad face in their folder to tell how they did that day-Alexis has only had one sad face. I am soo proud to have the opportunity to have Alexis as my daughter! I really got blessed there!
Trystan is ALL BOY...with a hip switch and a nack for jelwery pairing! If Trystan isn't outside, playing with cars, or eating candy-he probably is mad at me! :) Last week Trystan must have just decided that he must talk always and use sentences, b/c he has been doing it ever since. I can have conversations with my little boy who just turned two. This growing up stuff is happening wayyy to fast for my liking-but they are soo awesome when you see all they can do! Trystan is not potty training yet, but he is showing interest and will sometimes let us know he is wet so we are on a good track here! The way Trystan notices things and thinks these days is truly amazing. He sings songs we haven't sang to him in months and knows to do things like throw things away and clean up.
Chris is still an amazing husband! He is working with the same company and doing a great job I feel! He does have to go out of town sometimes, but I deal with it and we try to use that time wisely to talk more and catch up on reading/hobbies that we don't have time for together. I would rather him be home, but I cannot sit around and gripe about it, so I don't.
Time to go fix the closet! I might update about that later!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
Alexis is READING! Alexis is also almost a FIRST GRADER!!! EEEKKK!! It wasn't so bad sending her to her first day of kindergarten b/c I knew she would love it. Now, I am kind of sad it is over, it just means that now she will be in school for the most part of every year until she graduates and moves away from us. It is bittersweet! I totally plan to savor the summer. Swimming lessons, picnics, fishing, museum and zoo trips...as much fun and family time as I can cram into a summer! It is amazing what a little almost young woman Alexis is becoming. Sure, she has days she won't listen to a word I say and just rolls her eyes at me. She also has earned a lot of gratitude from her teacher for how well she listens there and how hard she works! Each day they get a smiley face or a sad face in their folder to tell how they did that day-Alexis has only had one sad face. I am soo proud to have the opportunity to have Alexis as my daughter! I really got blessed there!
Trystan is ALL BOY...with a hip switch and a nack for jelwery pairing! If Trystan isn't outside, playing with cars, or eating candy-he probably is mad at me! :) Last week Trystan must have just decided that he must talk always and use sentences, b/c he has been doing it ever since. I can have conversations with my little boy who just turned two. This growing up stuff is happening wayyy to fast for my liking-but they are soo awesome when you see all they can do! Trystan is not potty training yet, but he is showing interest and will sometimes let us know he is wet so we are on a good track here! The way Trystan notices things and thinks these days is truly amazing. He sings songs we haven't sang to him in months and knows to do things like throw things away and clean up.
Chris is still an amazing husband! He is working with the same company and doing a great job I feel! He does have to go out of town sometimes, but I deal with it and we try to use that time wisely to talk more and catch up on reading/hobbies that we don't have time for together. I would rather him be home, but I cannot sit around and gripe about it, so I don't.
Time to go fix the closet! I might update about that later!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
3.07.2010
There is a time for everything...
I am a changing woman. and I think I like it. I actually had a group of women tell me that they were interested in my thoughts. They even went so far as to say that some of the things I said had a positive impact on them. And these ladies happened to be more mature women than myself. How did this make me feel you might ask? I felt absolutely amazed and full of gratitude on the inside. Sheepish on the outside. The leap of faith that we made by moving to TX after one week to decide and just going with what we felt God wanted us to do has been the most wonderful thing to happen in our lives. A move like that gives you a chance to become "yourself"....that person that you are underneath all the history that a small town thinks of when they see you...that person that lives inside but is scared to come out because she knows who everyone else thinks you are.
I have been able to do things for others that I never thought I would have the guts to do, nice things, meaningful things, lasting things. It is very amazing! I told Chris the other day that I am becoming a compassionate woman and I don't know how it happened, but I think I like it! My favorite days of the week are Bible study and church days. I love love love my prayer times now and get soooo much out of them because I have a stronger belief now.
In this though, it has made me just reflect, on me, on life, on friends, on situations. We are planning a trip back to AL. In no way do I feel like I am going back "Home". I was asked by a friend here in TX if I had plans to see a lot of old friends, and honestly...I don't. (from AL) I can count on one hand the number of friends that have called me in the year and a half that we have lived here, I can count on no hands the number of friends who have visited, and as for friends to call on holidays or birthdays-let's make that one (love you Kira!). It is kind of a sad thought. Chris doesn't even talk to the guy that was his best friend, or many other friends really-just a couple of them now. I don't know if Weatherford is home, but I don't believe AL is home either. It kind of hurts a little inside to feel that way, but really, it is true. This is not a gripe, it is just something I have noticed. I have made a few pretty good friends here and am weekly making closer bonds with some wonderful women here-and for that-I am blessed! As for life, I am glad to be here, away from any mistakes I have made in the past and with a clean slate to do whatever God needs me to do. I am very excited that a friend of mine will be attending Bible Study with me after the Spring Break. I didn't know many people without a church home or steady belief system or atleast knowledge of it in AL, but here, I have met many and it is a great feeling to know what you can share that knowledge with others.
Now, I am not a great, happy, totally christian acting woman every day-I will admit that, but, I have a longing to be that. I apologize more, bite my tongue more, and act harsh less. This is a HUGE step for me since I have been known to be the first one to give you a piece of my mind. I don't need to do that anymore, it isn't my place-just gotta love people!
Ok, enough of my gush fest, Life is Great! Kids are Great! Chris is an Awesome husband! I honestly couldn't ask for any more-I could ask for less and be truly blessed still!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
I have been able to do things for others that I never thought I would have the guts to do, nice things, meaningful things, lasting things. It is very amazing! I told Chris the other day that I am becoming a compassionate woman and I don't know how it happened, but I think I like it! My favorite days of the week are Bible study and church days. I love love love my prayer times now and get soooo much out of them because I have a stronger belief now.
In this though, it has made me just reflect, on me, on life, on friends, on situations. We are planning a trip back to AL. In no way do I feel like I am going back "Home". I was asked by a friend here in TX if I had plans to see a lot of old friends, and honestly...I don't. (from AL) I can count on one hand the number of friends that have called me in the year and a half that we have lived here, I can count on no hands the number of friends who have visited, and as for friends to call on holidays or birthdays-let's make that one (love you Kira!). It is kind of a sad thought. Chris doesn't even talk to the guy that was his best friend, or many other friends really-just a couple of them now. I don't know if Weatherford is home, but I don't believe AL is home either. It kind of hurts a little inside to feel that way, but really, it is true. This is not a gripe, it is just something I have noticed. I have made a few pretty good friends here and am weekly making closer bonds with some wonderful women here-and for that-I am blessed! As for life, I am glad to be here, away from any mistakes I have made in the past and with a clean slate to do whatever God needs me to do. I am very excited that a friend of mine will be attending Bible Study with me after the Spring Break. I didn't know many people without a church home or steady belief system or atleast knowledge of it in AL, but here, I have met many and it is a great feeling to know what you can share that knowledge with others.
Now, I am not a great, happy, totally christian acting woman every day-I will admit that, but, I have a longing to be that. I apologize more, bite my tongue more, and act harsh less. This is a HUGE step for me since I have been known to be the first one to give you a piece of my mind. I don't need to do that anymore, it isn't my place-just gotta love people!
Ok, enough of my gush fest, Life is Great! Kids are Great! Chris is an Awesome husband! I honestly couldn't ask for any more-I could ask for less and be truly blessed still!
~*~Lori Jean~*~
1.03.2010
2009
Well...I did have a complaint for my lack of blogging...so here is a new one!
2009 was a fantastic year for me. Chris and I are steadily growing as individuals, parents, christians, and spouses. The children have grown leaps and bounds. 2009 had us in the best place we had been since, well...forever!
Chris is working as a Surveyor and learning soo much. He really enjoys his job and maybe one day he will go back to school and get his certification for surveying. I am soo proud of all he does for the family. He does have to go out of town on occassion, but in comparision to military families or jobs where the men are constantly gone, it is not too bad. I think he plans it b/c he is usually gone right after we move in somewhere and he gets home and the house is unpacked and all set up for him! :)
Alexis has been doing great in Kindergarten. She gets smiley faces every day in her folder and has been learning to read basic words and is moving up to level 3 reading books when she goes back to school tomorrow. I cannot wait for her to be able to read some of her favorite books herself. I used to love reading so I am assuming she will love it also! :) Alexis has made a lot of friends and is a real social butterfly usually. We have not put her back into any dance/gymnastics classes yet b/c the scheduling is always off for us but that is something she may do this year if I am not too late for it. That or maybe cheerleading next fall when it starts back.
Trystan is a totally different kid than he was even the last time we visisted Alabama. He talks...all the time! He walks, runs, climbs, etc, etc. He is all boy but still appreciates things that Alexis likes-ie-Tinkerbell and Barbie. Right now his favorite things are his Cars toys, Elmo, Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse and books. We like to think that he is much smarter than any other kid his age...we think both of our kids are! We know everyone else might not agree, but it is a parent's right to be partial right?? :)
Me...I have been busy. Weatherford still feels like a new place and I am not completely settled but it is ok. Staying home with Trystan has been a real blessing and has allowed me to experience many things I never got to before...like required cuddle time during my work day. I did apply for and get a job at a local middle school as a special education aid-however-due to timing and childcare issues I won't be taking it unless there is some sort of miracle before tomorrow. I like to think it was an accomplishment to get the job though. Just don't see how it would work out having to pay $700 right now for shots, enrollment fees, and weekly tuition to pay for both kids to have all day(trystan) and afterschool (alexis) care. Still proud that I got the job...totally disappointed that it all fell through with the childcare. God has his reasons though, just waiting to see the reason for this one.
Well...the first three days of 2010 have been such that I would like to skip the whole year and start on 2011 so send a little prayer up for the Lopez family and maybe things will get better with each passing day. God has a plan...just gotta wait for it.
~*~Lori Jean~*~
2009 was a fantastic year for me. Chris and I are steadily growing as individuals, parents, christians, and spouses. The children have grown leaps and bounds. 2009 had us in the best place we had been since, well...forever!
Chris is working as a Surveyor and learning soo much. He really enjoys his job and maybe one day he will go back to school and get his certification for surveying. I am soo proud of all he does for the family. He does have to go out of town on occassion, but in comparision to military families or jobs where the men are constantly gone, it is not too bad. I think he plans it b/c he is usually gone right after we move in somewhere and he gets home and the house is unpacked and all set up for him! :)
Alexis has been doing great in Kindergarten. She gets smiley faces every day in her folder and has been learning to read basic words and is moving up to level 3 reading books when she goes back to school tomorrow. I cannot wait for her to be able to read some of her favorite books herself. I used to love reading so I am assuming she will love it also! :) Alexis has made a lot of friends and is a real social butterfly usually. We have not put her back into any dance/gymnastics classes yet b/c the scheduling is always off for us but that is something she may do this year if I am not too late for it. That or maybe cheerleading next fall when it starts back.
Trystan is a totally different kid than he was even the last time we visisted Alabama. He talks...all the time! He walks, runs, climbs, etc, etc. He is all boy but still appreciates things that Alexis likes-ie-Tinkerbell and Barbie. Right now his favorite things are his Cars toys, Elmo, Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse and books. We like to think that he is much smarter than any other kid his age...we think both of our kids are! We know everyone else might not agree, but it is a parent's right to be partial right?? :)
Me...I have been busy. Weatherford still feels like a new place and I am not completely settled but it is ok. Staying home with Trystan has been a real blessing and has allowed me to experience many things I never got to before...like required cuddle time during my work day. I did apply for and get a job at a local middle school as a special education aid-however-due to timing and childcare issues I won't be taking it unless there is some sort of miracle before tomorrow. I like to think it was an accomplishment to get the job though. Just don't see how it would work out having to pay $700 right now for shots, enrollment fees, and weekly tuition to pay for both kids to have all day(trystan) and afterschool (alexis) care. Still proud that I got the job...totally disappointed that it all fell through with the childcare. God has his reasons though, just waiting to see the reason for this one.
Well...the first three days of 2010 have been such that I would like to skip the whole year and start on 2011 so send a little prayer up for the Lopez family and maybe things will get better with each passing day. God has a plan...just gotta wait for it.
~*~Lori Jean~*~
8.06.2009
*crawling out from under my rock*
Wow...sooo much has happened since my last blog...
To pick up where I left off:
Thank you to everyone for all your prayers for my mother back in April...THEY WORKED!!
She did go through a tough time. Her heart stopped 3 times and she spent a LONG time in ICU on a ventilator, dialysis, sedated, and then in long term care. (totalled a few months) She had open heart surgery to fix a valve. We did go see her thinking it would be the last time, but she pulled through and is at home now. All she has to do is heart medication and regular post heart surgery care.
Back to the future:
We are moving out of the apartment and into a house on the 21st of August. It is a cute brick 3/2/2 house in a very family oriented neighborhood. It is also around the corner from our new friends and walking distance to them!
Alexis starts school on August 24th and will get to go to school with her cousin and new bff!!! I am excited and sad about Alexis starting school. I know she will do great, and it will probably make her a happier kid to be around more kids her age and to learn.
Trystan is walking, running, screaming, babbling, saying a few words (nu-uh, uh-huh banana, eat, hello, out, up, push, etc!) He is becoming this wild little boy that is very set in his ways and knows what he wants...not sure where he gets that! :)
Chris is working with the same company and though the work was slow for a while it has picked back up now which answers soo many prayers!
I am chilling! I have really enjoyed all of the summer activities they have here for the kids. We have done swimming lessons for Alexis, free movies at the theater, Six Flags, the splash pad park, lots of playing and sno cone making! It has been really great! I have applied for some jobs doing aid work with the special education department of the Weatherford ISD but have not heard anything back. With Alexis starting school and Chris and I wanting Trystan to get more kid interaction-we have prayed about it and if I can work with the schools I will work, if not, I won't. The school system is the only place I can be there for the kids still. Trystan could go to a church daycare and I would mostly only miss a few meals and a nap, they have great benefits, summer/weekends/holidays off, and the hours will fit greatly for me to spend time with the kids and work! Pray with me for that one! There are 9 open positions and I have submitted my resume so we will see how it goes!
I think that is about it for now, maybe I can find some fun/funny things to post later since I had to spend this post catching up!
To pick up where I left off:
Thank you to everyone for all your prayers for my mother back in April...THEY WORKED!!
She did go through a tough time. Her heart stopped 3 times and she spent a LONG time in ICU on a ventilator, dialysis, sedated, and then in long term care. (totalled a few months) She had open heart surgery to fix a valve. We did go see her thinking it would be the last time, but she pulled through and is at home now. All she has to do is heart medication and regular post heart surgery care.
Back to the future:
We are moving out of the apartment and into a house on the 21st of August. It is a cute brick 3/2/2 house in a very family oriented neighborhood. It is also around the corner from our new friends and walking distance to them!
Alexis starts school on August 24th and will get to go to school with her cousin and new bff!!! I am excited and sad about Alexis starting school. I know she will do great, and it will probably make her a happier kid to be around more kids her age and to learn.
Trystan is walking, running, screaming, babbling, saying a few words (nu-uh, uh-huh banana, eat, hello, out, up, push, etc!) He is becoming this wild little boy that is very set in his ways and knows what he wants...not sure where he gets that! :)
Chris is working with the same company and though the work was slow for a while it has picked back up now which answers soo many prayers!
I am chilling! I have really enjoyed all of the summer activities they have here for the kids. We have done swimming lessons for Alexis, free movies at the theater, Six Flags, the splash pad park, lots of playing and sno cone making! It has been really great! I have applied for some jobs doing aid work with the special education department of the Weatherford ISD but have not heard anything back. With Alexis starting school and Chris and I wanting Trystan to get more kid interaction-we have prayed about it and if I can work with the schools I will work, if not, I won't. The school system is the only place I can be there for the kids still. Trystan could go to a church daycare and I would mostly only miss a few meals and a nap, they have great benefits, summer/weekends/holidays off, and the hours will fit greatly for me to spend time with the kids and work! Pray with me for that one! There are 9 open positions and I have submitted my resume so we will see how it goes!
I think that is about it for now, maybe I can find some fun/funny things to post later since I had to spend this post catching up!
3.27.2009
Praises! and more Prayers!
Thank You to everyone that has been praying for my mom. They prayers are really helping! Today I talked to her and she sounded a LOT better. She is eating now, walked some today, talking better. Things are getting a lot better. She does still have a tough road ahead though-so don't stop praying now!
I found out more details on the infection and treatment. She has infection in her heart and lungs and a small leak in her heart. They are doing atleast 4 hrs of IV antibiotics split into 2 hrs of IV every 6 hrs. They want to keep her in the long term care for 6 weeks, but insurance may only cover 3 weeks. If they only cover 3 weeks then she will go stay with my grandparents for the other 3 and there would be a home health nurse to help.
Keep on praying! It is working!
I will update about us and the kids one day when this isn't pretty much all that is on my mind! :)
I found out more details on the infection and treatment. She has infection in her heart and lungs and a small leak in her heart. They are doing atleast 4 hrs of IV antibiotics split into 2 hrs of IV every 6 hrs. They want to keep her in the long term care for 6 weeks, but insurance may only cover 3 weeks. If they only cover 3 weeks then she will go stay with my grandparents for the other 3 and there would be a home health nurse to help.
Keep on praying! It is working!
I will update about us and the kids one day when this isn't pretty much all that is on my mind! :)
3.25.2009
The News.
I talked to my Grandmother and my Mom today. The final diagnosis is endocarditis with infections in a few other places as well. They have started iv antibiotics for 2 hrs a day. Yesterday she did not react well after the antibiotics but yesterday morning and this morning she was a lot more alert and sounded much better. If she can handle the antibiotics then she should finish up the antibiotic program in 6 weeks. She would still need care afterwards, but she will be feeling pretty good by then. Please keep praying for her, her husband, and out family. Even though they know what to do now and what it is, it is a battle still and she needs to be able to handle the medications for it to work, and so far she is not reacting well.
Thank you!
Lori
Thank you!
Lori
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