here I am....

Did you miss me? I missed blogging. I guess I was just waiting for something interesting to write about. So here it goes....

I have worked at 3 different schools as an official 'lunch lady' and again tomorrow. So far its been fun, it's a lot of hard work but the kids smiles make it all worth while. The part that I like the best is that this is an optional job. I don't have to work right now but filling in my day with a different routine has made me a happier person to be around, and everyone knows that if mom ain't happy, no one is! One thing is for sure, it hasn't made me want to eat anything from a can. I couldn't even tell you how many pounds of Ravioli I put into pans today. Canned ravioli, YUCK!

So we just got back from 4 days in Arizona. We had a really nice time. Long drive, but relaxing once we arrived. We stayed at The Embassy Suites and had plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing. Hanging out by the pool was pretty nice too. Aaron and his dad took Matthew to the shooting range and Matthew shot guns for the first time. If I had my way, it would never happen, but Aaron is teaching him safety first and it gives them something that they can do together. Matthew loved it! Guess what? The gun show was in town this weekend, so guess where we went? You got it! Let's just say that Aaron and Matthew enjoyed it. It was definitely a 'boy' weekend :)

I have to say that I am very proud of myself. As most of you know I battle major anxiety with driving and this trip was either gonna make me or break me. Well, Aaron started the drive up until we hit Beaumont and then I took it the rest of the 260+ miles. Aaron drove around town while we were there but then when it was time to come home I drove the whole way. There was only a couple of times that it was difficult for me. One being in the high winds though Coachella Valley and the other was coming out of the passes. The downhills kinda freak me out. So maybe I am beginning to conquer this debilitating way of life. I sure hope so :)

Here are some pic's from the weekend!