Hello all! I hope this finds you all doing well and getting ready for Christmas. I can't believe it's already here. It seems like I just went back to school!
Things are going well with us. Mike and I took Taylor to Christmas Tree Lane last night to look at all of the lights. She was completely in awe. All we heard from the backseat was "Wow" and "Look at that house". It was really fun. We are also currently looking for prospective preschools for Taylor to attend. It is very exciting but a little sad! She is growing up so fast. It is an exciting ride though!
Mike and I are busy as usual. Mike decided not to go back to work until January this year. The construction business has been incredibly slow this year as I am sure you can all imagine. He, instead, is working on equipment and making sure that he doesn't fall behind on that.
I am starting to feel much better. I went to the doctor and everything is going fine. I got to hear the heart beat and it is beating at 169 which is on the faster side. So depending on who you talk to you, it might be a boy. But if you talk to someone else, it might be a girl. As long as it's healthy, Mike and I don't care either way.
I hope all of you have a fantastic holiday season!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
It's official!!!
Well, it's official. Mike and I are expecting baby #2!!! I had my first dr appt on Tuesday and everything is looking great. I was able to see the heart beat on the sonogram machine and the dr said that everything looks right on track. We are about 8 weeks along and due on June 21. We are both very excited. Taylor doesn't seem to understand quite yet but she will.
I hope this finds you all doing well. Hope to see you all soon!!!
I hope this finds you all doing well. Hope to see you all soon!!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
New Kids on the Block
Jamie, her friend Sarah and I went to see the New Kids on the Block this past Friday night. It was the most amazing night!!! I felt like I relived all of my childhood dreams that night. We had so much fun!!! Here are some pictures of the concert.
Monday, September 29, 2008
New
Hello all. The last couple of weeks have gone by relatively uneventfully. Jamie did come up for a visit and it was really nice to get to see her. She is doing well in LA and working a lot. She will be back up on the 9th for a concert that we are going to. I will post pictures of that when it comes.
Taylor is continuing to do well with potty training. She is initiating potty now and coming to tell us after she has gone. She is doing very well, most days. There are still some days that she doesn't want to have anything to do with it, but those are getting to be fewer. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it sticks this time.
Taylor and I spent the weekend at my Grandma's house. It was very nice to sit and visit with her. It had been a while since we had seen her so we made the trip to Santa Rosa to visit. We spent Saturday and Sunday there. It was very nice and relaxing. Taylor was well behaved and seemed to enjoy the trip. We went to a park near her house and rode a train and a merry-go-round. Taylor really enjoyed it.
I also got a message from my cousin David on Sunday. His son was born on Saturday night. They are doing well and are very excited about all the new things that will be happening. Hopefully I get some pictures soon.
Mike and Dad are still super busy with harvest but it looks like Mike might be done by the 15th of October. We will see though.
I hope this finds everyone doing well.
Taylor is continuing to do well with potty training. She is initiating potty now and coming to tell us after she has gone. She is doing very well, most days. There are still some days that she doesn't want to have anything to do with it, but those are getting to be fewer. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it sticks this time.
Taylor and I spent the weekend at my Grandma's house. It was very nice to sit and visit with her. It had been a while since we had seen her so we made the trip to Santa Rosa to visit. We spent Saturday and Sunday there. It was very nice and relaxing. Taylor was well behaved and seemed to enjoy the trip. We went to a park near her house and rode a train and a merry-go-round. Taylor really enjoyed it.
I also got a message from my cousin David on Sunday. His son was born on Saturday night. They are doing well and are very excited about all the new things that will be happening. Hopefully I get some pictures soon.
Mike and Dad are still super busy with harvest but it looks like Mike might be done by the 15th of October. We will see though.
I hope this finds everyone doing well.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Potty training!
Well we have started trying to potty train again. We tried over the summer when I was off work, but Taylor was very resistant and didn't want to have anything to do with it. Mom decided to put her in panties on Friday and she had some success! Yesterday didn't go as well, but today is going great! Taylor has sat on the potty three times and has gone all three times!!! She is getting so excited about going potty now. I am very excited too! Hopefully this keeps up and she continues to be successful and excited about it.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
swimming
This is a video of Taylor learning how to swim. She is doing really well!
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Taylor Swimming
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Taylor Swimming
Monday, September 1, 2008
Updates
Hey everyone. Things around here are busy as ever. Harvest is now in full swing and Mike hasn't been home too much. He hired two new drivers this year and is struggling with training both of them. They seem to be working out well but there is always the wonder if something is going wrong or if they are working as fast as they should be.
8th grade Algebra is proving to be as challenging as last year. The kids are entirely different than the group I had last year. I am also teaching a new curriculum this year. That makes things a little more difficult. The kids seem to be responding well, so that's a good thing. If the schedules would get ironed out it would make my life a little easier. But, I am doing the best with what I am given.
I am starting a test prep class next week to prepare me for the Math CSET. I have to take this test in order to get a single subject credential. That way I will have two credentials and be able to work in more areas. I will be able to teach K-6 but also be able to continue to teach Math in a single subject environment (meaning I don't teach anything else). I really hope that I can pass the test because I have heard that it's brutal. Wish me luck! I also only have one more test to pass to file for my multiple subject teaching credential. I am really excited. I will finally be done with school for a while. At least until I go back to get my Master's Degree.
Taylor is continuing to do very well. She misses Mike terribely but is doing ok. She got her first hair cut yesterday! We just trimmed the ends off. It looks very cute. Mike's sister Janette cut it for us. She cut it into a little bob. It is very cute! I will post pictures when I can.
8th grade Algebra is proving to be as challenging as last year. The kids are entirely different than the group I had last year. I am also teaching a new curriculum this year. That makes things a little more difficult. The kids seem to be responding well, so that's a good thing. If the schedules would get ironed out it would make my life a little easier. But, I am doing the best with what I am given.
I am starting a test prep class next week to prepare me for the Math CSET. I have to take this test in order to get a single subject credential. That way I will have two credentials and be able to work in more areas. I will be able to teach K-6 but also be able to continue to teach Math in a single subject environment (meaning I don't teach anything else). I really hope that I can pass the test because I have heard that it's brutal. Wish me luck! I also only have one more test to pass to file for my multiple subject teaching credential. I am really excited. I will finally be done with school for a while. At least until I go back to get my Master's Degree.
Taylor is continuing to do very well. She misses Mike terribely but is doing ok. She got her first hair cut yesterday! We just trimmed the ends off. It looks very cute. Mike's sister Janette cut it for us. She cut it into a little bob. It is very cute! I will post pictures when I can.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
August already???
Hello everyone. Well August is here and I am not really sure when it got here so quickly! School is going well. My students seem to be very good and respectful. I have a couple that I am not so thrilled about, but hey, there is always one.
Harvest has officially started at the Damas house. Mike's last day of his regular job was on Tuesday and harvest is now in full swing. So far he hasn't had to work very late, but I know it's coming. Dad is in charge of all of Braden Farms' hullers so Mom and I will be spending so husband-less evenings together. It will be nice to have some time with her.
Taylor is doing very well. She is getting very big very fast. The potty training has been put on hold because she was resisting a lot. So we will try again in September when I am off for two weeks. Other than that, she is doing great. She is talking up a storm and growing by the second.
I spent this weekend with the Damas women and we made apple and peach pies. It was nice to have some time with my mother-in-law and just sit and chat while cutting apple and peaches. Christina and I were in charge of pealing and cutting while Julie was put in charge of pealing peaches when she got home. It was a very nice day. This Saturday I get to learn how to can peaches. Who knew I would be so domestic?
I hope this finds all of you doing well. Hope to see you soon!
Harvest has officially started at the Damas house. Mike's last day of his regular job was on Tuesday and harvest is now in full swing. So far he hasn't had to work very late, but I know it's coming. Dad is in charge of all of Braden Farms' hullers so Mom and I will be spending so husband-less evenings together. It will be nice to have some time with her.
Taylor is doing very well. She is getting very big very fast. The potty training has been put on hold because she was resisting a lot. So we will try again in September when I am off for two weeks. Other than that, she is doing great. She is talking up a storm and growing by the second.
I spent this weekend with the Damas women and we made apple and peach pies. It was nice to have some time with my mother-in-law and just sit and chat while cutting apple and peaches. Christina and I were in charge of pealing and cutting while Julie was put in charge of pealing peaches when she got home. It was a very nice day. This Saturday I get to learn how to can peaches. Who knew I would be so domestic?
I hope this finds all of you doing well. Hope to see you soon!
Monday, August 4, 2008
I survived!
Well I survived my first week back at school. I am teaching all new kids so that means I have to get to know a whole new set of kids with different wants, needs, and triggers. My first week went pretty well. Much better than it did last year. I was much more comfortable and easy going about the first day. Most of my kids are pretty well behaved and respectful. I only have one that is REALLY annoying. We will see what happens with him.
Mike is doing well. He is gearing up for harvest. His last day at his day-to-day job will be the 12th. All of his machines are ready to go and he is getting antsy. He is going to work very hard with very long hours this year...so it will be me and Taylor for the next few months. It will be a little lonely, but we will get through it.
Taylor is also doing great. She knows all of her basic colors and counts to 10! She likes to show off a little with it too. She is also starting to learn songs. Her favorites are The Wheels on the Bus and The Itsy Bitsy Spider. She tries her best to sing along and she knows all of the hand motions. She has also started gymnastics. She loves that! She loves to be around other kids so she has a great time. My mom takes her on Wednesday mornings. I am really excited for her.
I can't believed it's already August! Things are going by so quickly that it's a little scary! I don't think they will slow down anytime soon either. I hope this finds everyone doing well.
Mike is doing well. He is gearing up for harvest. His last day at his day-to-day job will be the 12th. All of his machines are ready to go and he is getting antsy. He is going to work very hard with very long hours this year...so it will be me and Taylor for the next few months. It will be a little lonely, but we will get through it.
Taylor is also doing great. She knows all of her basic colors and counts to 10! She likes to show off a little with it too. She is also starting to learn songs. Her favorites are The Wheels on the Bus and The Itsy Bitsy Spider. She tries her best to sing along and she knows all of the hand motions. She has also started gymnastics. She loves that! She loves to be around other kids so she has a great time. My mom takes her on Wednesday mornings. I am really excited for her.
I can't believed it's already August! Things are going by so quickly that it's a little scary! I don't think they will slow down anytime soon either. I hope this finds everyone doing well.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
oh goodness
My goodness, it has been a long time since I last wrote. Things have been pretty crazy around here as you might imagine.
June came and went with little excitement. Mom, Taylor, and I went to visit Jamie in Los Angeles and made an impromptu visit to Disneyland. Taylor had so much fun. She loved the Dumbo ride and the carousel. She kept asking to ride the "elephant" and the "horsies". We spent the night with Jamie as well. That was fun and Taylor enjoyed seeing her Aunt Mimi.
The 4th of July was fun as well. We went to the Damas' house and bar-be-qued and lit fireworks. Taylor loved them. They scared her at first but after about three of them, she really liked them. She also really liked the sparklers. She wouldn't hold one by herself, but she played with me while I held them.
We also just got back from our annual Richmond family camping trip. We went up to Humbolt Redwoods State Park. It was really fun, aside from all of the driving. We got to go up and see the ranch where the men in the family hunt every year. That was really nice since I had never gotten to see it and it means a lot to my dad. My dad also took us to where my grandpa's ashes were scattered. That was really nice to see. Dad got to drive around and give us the scenic tour and I know he loves to do that. Everyone else is still up there and will return on Saturday.
I go back to work on Monday. I thought my summer vacation would be a little more relaxing, but that has not been the case. It hasn't been too busy, but busy enough. I hope this finds everyone is good spirits. Hope to hear from you soon!
June came and went with little excitement. Mom, Taylor, and I went to visit Jamie in Los Angeles and made an impromptu visit to Disneyland. Taylor had so much fun. She loved the Dumbo ride and the carousel. She kept asking to ride the "elephant" and the "horsies". We spent the night with Jamie as well. That was fun and Taylor enjoyed seeing her Aunt Mimi.
The 4th of July was fun as well. We went to the Damas' house and bar-be-qued and lit fireworks. Taylor loved them. They scared her at first but after about three of them, she really liked them. She also really liked the sparklers. She wouldn't hold one by herself, but she played with me while I held them.
We also just got back from our annual Richmond family camping trip. We went up to Humbolt Redwoods State Park. It was really fun, aside from all of the driving. We got to go up and see the ranch where the men in the family hunt every year. That was really nice since I had never gotten to see it and it means a lot to my dad. My dad also took us to where my grandpa's ashes were scattered. That was really nice to see. Dad got to drive around and give us the scenic tour and I know he loves to do that. Everyone else is still up there and will return on Saturday.
I go back to work on Monday. I thought my summer vacation would be a little more relaxing, but that has not been the case. It hasn't been too busy, but busy enough. I hope this finds everyone is good spirits. Hope to hear from you soon!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
This week
Well I made it though my first year of teaching!!! Yay! I am in training all of this week and next week though so I feel like I went back to school again. We are adopting a new math curriculum so I have to be trained in it. It's not really fun to have to do but it has to be done.
Taylor is doing much better with her fever. We haven't had a fever since the shots of antibiotic. She is finally back to her old self. She stayed with her Aunt Janette this week for a couple of days while I was working. She really enjoyed it. She got to go swimming and play with her cousins, Tyler and Ashely. It was really fun for her and I hope it was fun for them as well.
This weekend I am having my 'Summer Kick-Off' party for Gold Canyon Candles. I really enjoy selling them. I get to make a little extra money and I don't really have to do much since they sell themselves. Hopefully this weekend is a success.
Taylor starts gymnastics on Tuesday! I am really looking forward to that. She is taking a Mommy and Me class so really me and mom start gymnastics on Tuesday as well. It will be really fun I think. Taylor loves to jump and play and it will be really good for her to be around other kids. She spends most of her time with the dogs now so I would like her to be around some other kids. Sunday is Father's Day so that should be a fun day too. Not sure what we are doing for Mike yet but we will think of something.
I hope this finds all of you doing well. Hope to talk to you soon!
Taylor is doing much better with her fever. We haven't had a fever since the shots of antibiotic. She is finally back to her old self. She stayed with her Aunt Janette this week for a couple of days while I was working. She really enjoyed it. She got to go swimming and play with her cousins, Tyler and Ashely. It was really fun for her and I hope it was fun for them as well.
This weekend I am having my 'Summer Kick-Off' party for Gold Canyon Candles. I really enjoy selling them. I get to make a little extra money and I don't really have to do much since they sell themselves. Hopefully this weekend is a success.
Taylor starts gymnastics on Tuesday! I am really looking forward to that. She is taking a Mommy and Me class so really me and mom start gymnastics on Tuesday as well. It will be really fun I think. Taylor loves to jump and play and it will be really good for her to be around other kids. She spends most of her time with the dogs now so I would like her to be around some other kids. Sunday is Father's Day so that should be a fun day too. Not sure what we are doing for Mike yet but we will think of something.
I hope this finds all of you doing well. Hope to talk to you soon!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The Past Two Weeks
Well it's been a very busy two weeks. Let me update you!
We had Taylor's birthday party on the 25th. It was very nice. We had a lot of good friends come and some new ones too. Our friends Sara and Madison came over from Monterey and it was wonderful to see them. Taylor was in the pool for most of the day and had so much fun swimming with her friends and cousins.
During the week was business as usual. Mike had class and I had work. Taylor came down with a fever on Monday the 26th. She was not feeling well for a few days so I called her doctor. The doctor told me to let the fever go for three days. On Thursday we called the doctor back and she wanted us to come in. Mom took Taylor to the doctor and they took some blood to check for viruses and bacteria. Nothing came back with those tests so she said to watch Taylor through the weekend and see how she did. Well the weekend came and went with no change so Mom took her to the doctor again on Monday. They had to take more blood and do a chest x-ray to check for pneumonia. That test came back negative but her blood cultures will not be back for 4-7 days. The doctor did notice that Taylor's white blood cell count had sky rocketed so yesterday she gave her two injections of a general antibiotic. Today she goes back in for two more injections. Good news...she's starting to feel better and actually ate dinner last night. Bad news...they still don't know what's causing her fever and I am not sure they ever will.
This past Saturday was Brooke and Rocky's wedding held at my parents house. The wedding was beautiful and very laid back. It was really nice. She looked stunning and you could see it on Rocky's face when she walked out.
This is my last week of school. Tomorrow is the last day for students. I am very ready to have some time off. I have a job for next year! I will still be in 8th grade teaching Algebra, Algebra Readiness and Science. I think I will also still be teaching Journalism but that one is still up in the air. We will see.
I will try not to wait so long next time. I will try to stay more faithful to keeping this updated.
We had Taylor's birthday party on the 25th. It was very nice. We had a lot of good friends come and some new ones too. Our friends Sara and Madison came over from Monterey and it was wonderful to see them. Taylor was in the pool for most of the day and had so much fun swimming with her friends and cousins.
During the week was business as usual. Mike had class and I had work. Taylor came down with a fever on Monday the 26th. She was not feeling well for a few days so I called her doctor. The doctor told me to let the fever go for three days. On Thursday we called the doctor back and she wanted us to come in. Mom took Taylor to the doctor and they took some blood to check for viruses and bacteria. Nothing came back with those tests so she said to watch Taylor through the weekend and see how she did. Well the weekend came and went with no change so Mom took her to the doctor again on Monday. They had to take more blood and do a chest x-ray to check for pneumonia. That test came back negative but her blood cultures will not be back for 4-7 days. The doctor did notice that Taylor's white blood cell count had sky rocketed so yesterday she gave her two injections of a general antibiotic. Today she goes back in for two more injections. Good news...she's starting to feel better and actually ate dinner last night. Bad news...they still don't know what's causing her fever and I am not sure they ever will.
This past Saturday was Brooke and Rocky's wedding held at my parents house. The wedding was beautiful and very laid back. It was really nice. She looked stunning and you could see it on Rocky's face when she walked out.
This is my last week of school. Tomorrow is the last day for students. I am very ready to have some time off. I have a job for next year! I will still be in 8th grade teaching Algebra, Algebra Readiness and Science. I think I will also still be teaching Journalism but that one is still up in the air. We will see.
I will try not to wait so long next time. I will try to stay more faithful to keeping this updated.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wedding
Well even with all of the drama and questions leading up to the event, it went off without a hitch. The bride and groom said their vows and made their commitment to each other and all of us are very happy with them. We did have an extra guest though, the heat! It was awful!
The church was decorated beautifully but the wedding party didn't look so hot after sweating up in the front. The guests were fanning themselves throughout the ceremony. Christina did look a little faint during the ceremony so someone passed her a bottle of water. She was a little better after that. After the ceremony, it was picture time. We went to Stanislaus State to take pictures and the photographer was great. He was moving us through the pictures quickly to get us out of the heat as quickly as possible.
The reception was a great party. Brittnie and Mike gave their toasts. Julie got up to speak and cried. I got up to speak and cried. Then we danced all night. It was a lot of fun. It was a party free of drama and full of fun.
I am so glad that John and Christina found each other and that they will now spend their lives together. I am also very glad that the wedding is over. Here are some pictures of us girls getting ready. I don't have any from the ceremony yet. Those will have to come later!
The church was decorated beautifully but the wedding party didn't look so hot after sweating up in the front. The guests were fanning themselves throughout the ceremony. Christina did look a little faint during the ceremony so someone passed her a bottle of water. She was a little better after that. After the ceremony, it was picture time. We went to Stanislaus State to take pictures and the photographer was great. He was moving us through the pictures quickly to get us out of the heat as quickly as possible.
The reception was a great party. Brittnie and Mike gave their toasts. Julie got up to speak and cried. I got up to speak and cried. Then we danced all night. It was a lot of fun. It was a party free of drama and full of fun.
I am so glad that John and Christina found each other and that they will now spend their lives together. I am also very glad that the wedding is over. Here are some pictures of us girls getting ready. I don't have any from the ceremony yet. Those will have to come later!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Mother's Day
Well yesterday was Mother's Day and it was great. We started the weekend spending Saturday with my mom. We went swimming and bar-b-qued. It was really nice. Jamie sent flowers that turned out very nicely and I got my mom some flowers also. Dad got her a Margaritaville Margarita machine. Mom was very excited about that.
Sunday started off with breakfast with the Damas'. We had a very enjoyable breakfast discussing things that are happening around us and the wedding this weekend. John and Christina are getting married on Saturday! We ended the day buy going to Janette's (Mike's sister) house and having dinner and celebrating her son Tyler's birthday. It was a very enjoyable day.
For the rest of the week we are looking forward to John and Christina's wedding on Saturday. We are definately looking forward to that since they have been planning for 1 1/2 years. It will finally be here. I will fill you all in on that when it happens. I know it will be beautiful no matter what! They have worked very hard to get where they are and they deserve a day that is all about them. We are all looking forward to watching them make their vows and commit their lives to one another. It will be a wonderful day!
Well since Mike is sick and Taylor is throwing a fit, I must go. I will be back with more later. Goodbye for now!
Sunday started off with breakfast with the Damas'. We had a very enjoyable breakfast discussing things that are happening around us and the wedding this weekend. John and Christina are getting married on Saturday! We ended the day buy going to Janette's (Mike's sister) house and having dinner and celebrating her son Tyler's birthday. It was a very enjoyable day.
For the rest of the week we are looking forward to John and Christina's wedding on Saturday. We are definately looking forward to that since they have been planning for 1 1/2 years. It will finally be here. I will fill you all in on that when it happens. I know it will be beautiful no matter what! They have worked very hard to get where they are and they deserve a day that is all about them. We are all looking forward to watching them make their vows and commit their lives to one another. It will be a wonderful day!
Well since Mike is sick and Taylor is throwing a fit, I must go. I will be back with more later. Goodbye for now!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Taylor's almost 2!
We went and had Taylor's pictures taken for her 2nd birthday. Here are a few to share!
It's the end of the week
Well we have made it through another week. Things with us are good. Taylor is putting more and more sentences together and keeping us on our toes every day. She is loving the pool at Mom's house and asks to go "wimmin" every day!
This weekend is Mother's Day and I am thrilled. I am so lucky to have the family that I have. I have a wonderful husband who supports me in anything that I do. I have the most beautiful daughter that loves us so unconditionally that it gives me hope. We are actively trying for another baby, so I am very excited about having that kind of love times two!
Days like Sunday make me think about my mother and how lucky I am to have one like her. She is so supportive and happy for us doing what we love to do. My mom watches Taylor for us while we work and we wouldn't be able to do it without her! I love her so much and am so lucky to have her in my life. I love you Mom!
I hope that all my 'mommy friends' out there have a wonderful Mother's Day. Make sure it is memorable and happy.
This weekend is Mother's Day and I am thrilled. I am so lucky to have the family that I have. I have a wonderful husband who supports me in anything that I do. I have the most beautiful daughter that loves us so unconditionally that it gives me hope. We are actively trying for another baby, so I am very excited about having that kind of love times two!
Days like Sunday make me think about my mother and how lucky I am to have one like her. She is so supportive and happy for us doing what we love to do. My mom watches Taylor for us while we work and we wouldn't be able to do it without her! I love her so much and am so lucky to have her in my life. I love you Mom!
I hope that all my 'mommy friends' out there have a wonderful Mother's Day. Make sure it is memorable and happy.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My first one
Well hello everyone! Welcome to the Damas family's blog. I figured that this might be the easiest way to keep everyone updated on how things are going with our family. Things around here have been pretty crazy lately. In the month of May Mike will be 27, Taylor will be 2, Mike's brother John and his fiance Christina will be getting married and family friend Brooke and Rocky will be getting married. We have a very busy month ahead of us.
As most of your know I am teaching 8th grade with Stockton Unified. They have offered me a position for next year! Yay!! So I don't have to worry about trying to find a job in a market that isn't offering any. The commute is a little rough (about 45 minutes) but I have grown quite attached to my students. I finished my credential classes. Woohoo!!! I have to pass one more test and then off to file for my credential. That will be an exciting day! Mike is still working for Turlock Dairy and Refrigeration during the off season. He is also still doing custom almond and walnut harvesting in the fall. He keeps himself very busy with that. Taylor is almost two and beginning to enter the terrible two's. She is testing quite a bit lately. It is keeping Mike and I on our toes. She is putting full sentences together and speaking her words more clearly. Every day is a new adventure with her. We just transitioned her to a "big girl" bed and off of the bottle. She handled both very well. The next big step for her will be potty training. We will start that this summer while I am off of work.
I hope this finds everyone doing well. I will try to update as often as possible so please check back with me!
As most of your know I am teaching 8th grade with Stockton Unified. They have offered me a position for next year! Yay!! So I don't have to worry about trying to find a job in a market that isn't offering any. The commute is a little rough (about 45 minutes) but I have grown quite attached to my students. I finished my credential classes. Woohoo!!! I have to pass one more test and then off to file for my credential. That will be an exciting day! Mike is still working for Turlock Dairy and Refrigeration during the off season. He is also still doing custom almond and walnut harvesting in the fall. He keeps himself very busy with that. Taylor is almost two and beginning to enter the terrible two's. She is testing quite a bit lately. It is keeping Mike and I on our toes. She is putting full sentences together and speaking her words more clearly. Every day is a new adventure with her. We just transitioned her to a "big girl" bed and off of the bottle. She handled both very well. The next big step for her will be potty training. We will start that this summer while I am off of work.
I hope this finds everyone doing well. I will try to update as often as possible so please check back with me!
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