25 You Might Not Know About Me

1. I am terribly afraid of snakes.
2. I have known Kevin since I was 16.
3. I was just recently diagnosed with ADD.
4. I call my best friend Stacey every morning between 7:15-7:45 or right after school.
5. I just got my iPhone and love it.
6. I hoped my kids would be left handed
7. I want to live in another country at some point in my life.
8. I am scared of slugs.
9. Most of my clothes come from Ann Taylor Loft. Like 97%
10. If I could I would have at least one more baby.
11. I met my best friend (local) at something like Lamaze.
12. I talk to myself all day long.
13. Some might call me a pushover but really I don't see the point in arguing.
14. I only argue with people I really love or else it's not worth it to me.
15. I have a strong sense of determination once I set my mind to something consider it done.
16. I am very easy going.
17. I am a gray person I can almost always see both sides to arguments.
18. My don't think my kids are geniuses and realize all their faults but love them more than anything no matter what they do or fail to do.
19. I hate drama.
20. If I had to rate my best qualities I would say my loyalty, ability to empathize and quest to demonstrate caring are the best.
21. I hate stay at home moms who think that because I work I can't be doing a good job.
22. I love to sleep.
23. I aspire to be an outdoor person and consider a duty to keep my kids active and loving nature.
24. I welcome fear it helps push me. I consider it to be a good motivator.
25. Giving gifts and finding ways to make people feel love and appreciated is one of my top prioritize.




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Ever wonder where the time goes?

I can't believe a month has already passed since I last posted! We had a great time in Bald Head and I am so grateful to have spent time with my Sarah. It is so hard to only see her a few years but I guess that is what happens when you meet your best friend in college and both of you are from different states. We hope to go camping with them this fall and also have them come up for a Redskins game (pending lockout being resolved) so I am holding on to that.

May has been spent at countless birthday parties and celebrations. Just in these 31 days we have 10 loved ones with birthdays! We just have my mother in law and grandma's birthdays left this month and the 10 parties we had to attend will be complete. My Ava turned 6 on the 4th and I can hardly believe I will soon have a first graders. She only had one request for her birthday and that was to get a hula hoop. Making her happy is super easy and for that I am thankful. Her birthday party was a a huge success. I was a bit concerned about having 22 girls running around a gym but thankfully the whole gaggle of kindergarten girls got along swell.

School has been great though knowing I only have 9 days left with my little guys puts the pressure on to get as much in as I can. For some reason every year goes by faster and this year I swear May just crept up on me. We still have Father's Day presents to make and predicates to learn about!

Say a prayer I get it all done and keep my sanity! Of course I get a ton of help on that from my sweet husband, awesome Mom and wonderful support system of friends-- actually heading to see my bestie today, Stace its been too long!!!

And We're Off!

The Guishards Bald Head Island, NC

2011

Kevin won't let me share where to until we get back but just know we are headed for fun in the sun with my favorite college roommate! Actually if this works right and it autoposts for the date I have set we will actually be headed back from... BALD HEAD ISLAND! I don't know much about it expect that Ava is really excited because a friend of hers just went. Plus its funny to hear Kohen say we are going to Bald Head. First we are heading to Greenville to meet up with Sarah and family then on to Southport to catch the ferry. So wish us luck driving with three kids :D

Happy Easter!!!

This year I tried very hard to make Easter about Jesus and his wonderful gift! We made it to mass, a completely Spanish mass, but we made it and stayed. Several times I had to lean over and remind Ava of God's great sacrifice to keep her quiet but they really all did so well. We went to Saint Rose because they were hosting Egg Hunts after some of the masses. Poor Kohen ended up with zero eggs. Thankfully his big sis was happy to share.

After we got a quick snack from McD's as a treat and then headed to my Mom's for an egg hunt and really dinner. The kids had so much fun looking for more eggs and I had a blast spending time with my cousins. It is hard for us all to get together but when we do it is a blast. I was shocked how quickly Ellie picked up on the eggs being filled with candy! She tore up some M&Ms! Her dress is proof! When fixing the kids baskets I really tried to not go overboard and confuse them on what we were truly celebrating. I think it might have worked because they seemed happy enough and little by little I can start incorporating more meaningful stuff and less junk. On to the pics...

Good Friday

Last night while Ava and I talked about Holy Thursday and the last supper she asked me why today would be called Good Friday if they killed Jesus, how could that be good? I told her it was a good question and that I believed it was because without his death he would not have risen on Easter Sunday and then how could he have opened the gates of heaven for us. She seemed to understand and proceeded to tell Kohen all about the passion and stations of the cross. It warmed my heart to hear my almost six year old tell the story of Jesus's sacrifice. Hearing her tell him that she would skip the part about the spear because she didn't like it and it made her sad reassured me that we are doing something right and that she is definitely going to the right school. So often I talk to friends and wonder if I am doing a good job keeping my promise to raise my children to love God. When I was pregnant with Ava and was told she might have trisomy 18 or downs I promised the Lord he just allowed her to live I would raise her to praise and love him. I would do my best to remember he was just loaning her to me. I will be honest and say we don't make it to mass every Sunday and sadly we don't say Grace before every meal but we do speak of him often and I am trying to teach her that she is not alone ever and to turn to God and prayer when she needs comfort. I also remind her to give thanks to Him when good things happen. But then there are moments when she like all little children gets excited about the Easter Bunny and tell her brother that he always come to our house with lots of treats that I wonder does she really get the meaning? When she tells me that she almost fell asleep during stations at school because they were so long that I wonder I am keeping my promise? Listening to her take things out of her Benjamin Box and tell her little brother about Jesus's journey to Calvary that I know I am, we are. When Kohen looks at crosses and says look its Jesus on the "quas" with no clothes cause the bad guys took them I know we are. How do you teach your children to love the Lord?

Apps

A few weeks ago my students and I were doing the -ap word family and one came up with App. I told him it wasn't a real word and more an abbreviation. I now think it really is a word. My iPod is my favorite thing hands down. I have recently become obsessed with two games, We Doodle and Words with Friends. Like everyone else I also am very fond of Angry Birds in all versions. My kids fight over it all the time so they can play Angry Birds and Attack Balls. Now with two iPods in the house it is even more entertaining. I can't wait for the iPhone 5 to come to Verizon because I am SOOO on it, but for now I just keep adding to my saving for the iPad and dream of the day I can have more space to draw in We Doodle.

So fun!!

Well I may have had the best birthday ever. I achieved all my goals of having fun and sleeping in. My coworkers and I had a great dinner and such fun dancing. We also got in some good people watching. My dear husband was such a good sport and got me home safe and sound. I was able to stay in bed till noon and then my lovies came home. On Monday my actual birthday Kohen and Ava had soccer. It was so fun to see each of them running a field and having a good time outdoors. My Ellie and I just hung out on the side line, practiced her walking, and watching her sibs. We got home and celebrated with pizza and cake. The only thing missing was some time with my besties which I should be getting in a couple weeks. A group of friends and I are headed out to dinner for a late celebration and then the kids and I are meeting up with my best friend in NC for spring break!!