ketchup...

ok, really this is a "catch up" post, not a "ketchup" post - but that's one of jaden's favorite jokes, so i couldn't resist! ;0)

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1st, i wanted 2 update u on a little confession i made last month...i had someone ask about how we've been doing with the tardies - & i'm proud 2 announce that we just received jaden's report card this week (more on the actual grades soon), & it shows that he's only had TWO tardies in the last 6 weeks (which means the same 4 the other 2 kiddos too)!
whoo hoo!
i'd say that's progress! ;0)

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next, 4 those of u wondering - the van was considered totaled! yay!
even tho this is what we hoped & prayed for, it actually came at the worst possible time! between my appointments, curtis' work schedule & everything else going on in our busy lives - we haven't had 1 second 2 go looking 4 a new ride!
i really need 1 of these...
& another bummer - since it was totaled & the insurance company made an offer to "buy" it, they no longer had 2 provide us with a rental (so much 4 me trying 2 extend our time with 1)....they still gave us 5 days as a customer service, but i had 2 turn in the rental last night....i'm probably going back 2 get another car 4 the weekend (they have great weekend deals), since curtis works & i just can't survive 2 whole days with 3 kiddos & no car!

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in case any1 was curious, here's what i ended up writing 4 our 1st (revamped) edition of the church newsletter....the lady putting it 2gether was very pleased (glad she didn't regret asking me 2 contribute!)....i also loved the poem & pics she decided 2 include with my ramblings ;0)

(click 2 enlarge)

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lastly, i was given a Kreativ Blogger Award from my friend BC @ Sincerely, B - thx girl!
i'm supposed 2 list 7 things that i love, so here goes...

1. i love spring! yay - it's finally here! & i love finding evidence of it inside & out - like the beautiful flowers that my girls r constantly picking & putting in little cups of water ;0)

2. i'm a fresh fruit nut! & i'm loving the grocery store these days - so many more options 2 chose from! & the fruit stands r opening up! i keep a bag of clementines at my desk at work & have been stocking the fridge at home with all kinds of fun stuff 4 the kiddos & i 2 snack on

3. i adore the beach - i'm longing 4 our yearly trip (that will b somewhat delayed this year, due 2 a certain cancer diagnosis/treatment!)....oh, 2 lay in the sun & watch my kiddos play/swim, with my babe beside me (he'll b properly shaded under a shirt, umbrella & hat of course ~lol~) - now that's the life!

4. i ♥ milk! actually i probably drink too much milk some days, but at least it's 2%! ;0)

5. taking pics - i won't go as far as 2 call it "photography", cause i have no idea what i'm doing - i just snap what i like & i like a lot of what i snap ;0)

6. my kiddos' teachers - this year has especially shown me, just how important our kiddos' teachers r in their lives! not only r they responsible 4 molding their little brains 4 almost 7 hours a day, but they've also been there as support & a shoulder 2 cry on throughout this whold cancer schmancer stuff! they've shown great patience with me during my forgetful/sick/tired days & have really stepped up & gone above & beyond the call of duty!!!

7. & of course, my darling husband & kiddos - what can i say? i'm truly, truly blessed!!!


& i'd like 2 pass this award on 2 a couple of blogs that i ♥love♥...
G5 Family
lulufish
Dear Trevor
WeSnLani
Livin' la vida Garcia

what r u loving right now???