Thursday, February 11, 2010
It's been busy around here
Since my last post, it's been a little crazy at the White House. My father-in-law had triple bypass surgery and is recovering well. We took a group of city friends back to Marceline to rock out with Deepwood. (I'll have to make another post for just that - what a blast!) I went to a beautiful wedding of a beautiful couple with a bunch of crazy fun girls from work. I started back to clinical instructing with a Med/Surg location - yikes! and 4th semester students that are awesome and going to make the best nurses. And now I'm in one of the busiest weeks of my year - right up there with Christmas & Halloween - BIRTHDAY WEEK! It's really Birthday month, but this is the busiest time. Tomorrow is Valentine Party at school (which I am the head room parent for the 1st grade - yes, all 3 classes). Tomorrow night is Katelyn's sleepover birthday party. Saturday is Monster Truck Jam. Sunday is Brett's party (on Kate's actual bday). Monday is Brett's actual day and Teacher Appreciation Lunch at school (which again have to assist with). Tuesday & Wednesday, clinical again and then finally a day off next Thursday. Then my own birthday on Saturday night. Whew! Aren't you exhausted just reading that? I am! Wish me luck and maybe I'll squeeze in a little time to post some pictures and notes of all the fun I am having!! Happy Valentine's Day!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Kate and her Daddy go Dancing
It was a birthday gift from CoCo & Poppa. A night out together, dinner, dancing, flowers, the whole package. For me, oh no, for Katelyn McKenzie White and her Daddy. She was so excited. We went to pick out a new dress, shoes and of course a sequined purse. I was supposed to be going out of town that night and was stressed about not being there to get her ready. Luck (in the form of weather and someone else's sick child) kept me home. I was excited too! We fixed her hair, got her dressed, primped and primed. She couldn't stop smiling. She had to make Steve go in the other room so he couldn't see her until she made her "appearance". She looked so pretty and sweet. He looked quite handsome himself.
They had a great time according to her (and even a pretty good time according to him). Great gift CoCo - we all thank you.
They had a great time according to her (and even a pretty good time according to him). Great gift CoCo - we all thank you.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Deepwood Rocks the Outback
The Band Boys are back together! They did a "reunion" gig for a friend's 40th birthday back in October and realized how much they missed it. Steve had been busy since trying to plan a time to play out in Marceline. Since the Outback hosts live music, they would finally have a locale that didn't involve fields, trailers or mud. Not that those are bad places, but would have been a little chilly!
January 23 was the date. A Facebook page was even created to let everyone know. I got a group together from KC to come back and watch. It was going to be a party! I felt like I was back in high school. I was so excited!
Steve headed back on Friday, but I had to work. So Saturday, the girls (with a couple husbands in tow) loaded up and headed to Marceline. Becky was the only one of the group to have ever come back with me. It was going to be an experience, to say the least! We had a great "road trip" with many beverages consumed. We got to town, dropped stuff off at the Klingsmith house and got ready to rock out.
There were so many people there, I couldn't believe it. People I hadn't seen in ages. Favorite friends that I don't get to see often or enough. I made new friends and had a most AWESOME time!
The boys rocked the house!
People were dancing & singing along.
This guy really got into the show
So did Nat on her air bass!
I prefer this bass player though. Isn't he HOT!?!
Thanks Deepwood for giving me another night to remember - You ROCK!
January 23 was the date. A Facebook page was even created to let everyone know. I got a group together from KC to come back and watch. It was going to be a party! I felt like I was back in high school. I was so excited!
Steve headed back on Friday, but I had to work. So Saturday, the girls (with a couple husbands in tow) loaded up and headed to Marceline. Becky was the only one of the group to have ever come back with me. It was going to be an experience, to say the least! We had a great "road trip" with many beverages consumed. We got to town, dropped stuff off at the Klingsmith house and got ready to rock out.
There were so many people there, I couldn't believe it. People I hadn't seen in ages. Favorite friends that I don't get to see often or enough. I made new friends and had a most AWESOME time!
The boys rocked the house!
People were dancing & singing along.
This guy really got into the show
So did Nat on her air bass!
I prefer this bass player though. Isn't he HOT!?!
Thanks Deepwood for giving me another night to remember - You ROCK!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Winter blahs...
...yes, I've got them. I don't know if it's the weather - cold, foggy, muddy, melty, dirty snow - or what. I'm not sure when the last time the sun was actually out, but I think they are on to something with the need for sunlight Vitamin D. I feel like a slug - slow, clumsy & even a bit slimy. I can't even keep up on the house. All I want to do is climb into bed and sleep. But since I can't do that, I just sit here on the couch, watching TV and messing on the laptop. All the while, knowing I need to be getting up, getting things done, getting active. I know if I got up and got moving that I would get more motivated, but I just don't even have enough motivation or energy to get up. I find myself procrastinating about everything. In fact, I really don't even have the motivation to finish this post...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Kindred Spirits
Tonight we watched "Mamma Mia". Katelyn had seen parts of it at the neighbor's house once and kept asking if we could watch it. I, being a HUGE ABBA fan, had seen the live theatrical show a few years back. I knew Steve wouldn't want to watch the movie, so hadn't really tried to get it. Since she asked though, I reserved it on Netflix. Since tonight was class night for Steve, we decided to watch it. You should have seen her light up EVERY time they started singing! She LOVED it! She even said, "wow, they sure do sing a lot in this movie". I said, "that's why they call it a musical. Do you like it?" "I LOVE it!" was her response.
I LOVE it too sweetie! We are going to have such a great summer at Starlight!
I LOVE it too sweetie! We are going to have such a great summer at Starlight!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Time to Resolve & Recollect
2010 - I can't believe we are already at 2010! I've been reading lots of posts about what has changed in people's lives in the last ten years, so here goes mine.
2000 - I was working full time hours as a PRN at a new hospital, St. Luke's South. A little hospital just starting out became my new family after the loss of my Independence Regional family (who was busted up and sent to live with some real meanies at MCI). I would have never guessed what an impact this would have on my life today.
2001 - Steve decided he wanted to try recording school, so off to Phoenix we headed. I tried to be brave & accept this as a new adventure, but cried the first half of the trip. Ended up being one of the best things we could have ever done - for our marriage especially. I rediscovered my best friend, our love of movies & ice cream and that he is a great cook! We returned home shortly after 9/11 and took everyone a little less for granted.
2002 - We decided to try another new adventure - parenthood. I announced to Steve on Father's Day that he would be celebrating it the following year. Things went well until about 25 weeks when preterm labor kicked in and I prayed for just a few more weeks. I don't think I'd ever been so scared to know too much. Of course, we made it through & I even got to be a "tugboat" bridesmaid for one of my oldest & dearest friends at 32 wks preggo.
2003 - Our true "life changing" year. Katelyn McKenzie White entered our lives on Valentine's Day. She was the best Valentine gift! Our family & friends stayed up all night awaiting her arrival. That "work family" I mentioned earlier made their presence known again & again in the love & care we received too.
2004 - Filled with more & more Katelyn. She pretty much became the world we revolved around.
2005 - Steve decided he wanted to go back to work after staying home with Katelyn for her first 2 years. I dropped to part time at SLS and picked up some weekend work at Catholic Charities doing home health visits. I always thought I knew my way around KC pretty well, but I learned some new skills. Just ask me how to get anywhere from North KC to Harrisonville, from Leavenworth to Gardner - I've probably been there & can help you out! We also found out after months of trying that we were expecting again. Katelyn was so excited to be a big sister!
2006 - After a week of jury duty by Steve, birthday celebrations for Katelyn and absolutely NO baby stuff ready, Brett Thomas White decided to make his appearance 5 wks early! He was just perfect - especially according to his very proud big sister. We spent the rest of the year learning how to revolve around 2 worlds! Steve also decided to try a new career - electrician and I quit at Catholic Charities.
2007 - Can you believe I can't even think of anything to type for this whole year except - my babies turned 1 & 4 and we did a lot of playing!
2008 - My baby went to KINDERGARTEN. Brett & I had to adjust to not having her around all day. Steve got laid off for 4 months. I went back to work full time. Just when he was getting back to work and we were going to "get a little bit ahead", I slipped on the ice/snow and broke my leg on Christmas eve. It put a lot of things in perspective and I worked to make things better in 2009.
2009 - I recovered from the broken leg. Brett broke his arm. We took the kids to Disney World (broken & all). Spent a lot of time together as a family - enjoying each other. I got a new job as a clinical instructor for Johnson County Community College - something I've always wanted to do.
Wow - my life is so completely different from 10 years ago in some ways and so the same in others. During this time I have gained some awesome new friends, met many beautiful new babies, lost a very special Grandma and a few dear friends. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring.
As for this year of 2010, I am resolving to spend more one on one time with my children, more time as a family, more time getting healthy - really healthy so I can be around for a lot more decades. Happy 2010! Cheers!
2000 - I was working full time hours as a PRN at a new hospital, St. Luke's South. A little hospital just starting out became my new family after the loss of my Independence Regional family (who was busted up and sent to live with some real meanies at MCI). I would have never guessed what an impact this would have on my life today.
2001 - Steve decided he wanted to try recording school, so off to Phoenix we headed. I tried to be brave & accept this as a new adventure, but cried the first half of the trip. Ended up being one of the best things we could have ever done - for our marriage especially. I rediscovered my best friend, our love of movies & ice cream and that he is a great cook! We returned home shortly after 9/11 and took everyone a little less for granted.
2002 - We decided to try another new adventure - parenthood. I announced to Steve on Father's Day that he would be celebrating it the following year. Things went well until about 25 weeks when preterm labor kicked in and I prayed for just a few more weeks. I don't think I'd ever been so scared to know too much. Of course, we made it through & I even got to be a "tugboat" bridesmaid for one of my oldest & dearest friends at 32 wks preggo.
2003 - Our true "life changing" year. Katelyn McKenzie White entered our lives on Valentine's Day. She was the best Valentine gift! Our family & friends stayed up all night awaiting her arrival. That "work family" I mentioned earlier made their presence known again & again in the love & care we received too.
2004 - Filled with more & more Katelyn. She pretty much became the world we revolved around.
2005 - Steve decided he wanted to go back to work after staying home with Katelyn for her first 2 years. I dropped to part time at SLS and picked up some weekend work at Catholic Charities doing home health visits. I always thought I knew my way around KC pretty well, but I learned some new skills. Just ask me how to get anywhere from North KC to Harrisonville, from Leavenworth to Gardner - I've probably been there & can help you out! We also found out after months of trying that we were expecting again. Katelyn was so excited to be a big sister!
2006 - After a week of jury duty by Steve, birthday celebrations for Katelyn and absolutely NO baby stuff ready, Brett Thomas White decided to make his appearance 5 wks early! He was just perfect - especially according to his very proud big sister. We spent the rest of the year learning how to revolve around 2 worlds! Steve also decided to try a new career - electrician and I quit at Catholic Charities.
2007 - Can you believe I can't even think of anything to type for this whole year except - my babies turned 1 & 4 and we did a lot of playing!
2008 - My baby went to KINDERGARTEN. Brett & I had to adjust to not having her around all day. Steve got laid off for 4 months. I went back to work full time. Just when he was getting back to work and we were going to "get a little bit ahead", I slipped on the ice/snow and broke my leg on Christmas eve. It put a lot of things in perspective and I worked to make things better in 2009.
2009 - I recovered from the broken leg. Brett broke his arm. We took the kids to Disney World (broken & all). Spent a lot of time together as a family - enjoying each other. I got a new job as a clinical instructor for Johnson County Community College - something I've always wanted to do.
Wow - my life is so completely different from 10 years ago in some ways and so the same in others. During this time I have gained some awesome new friends, met many beautiful new babies, lost a very special Grandma and a few dear friends. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring.
As for this year of 2010, I am resolving to spend more one on one time with my children, more time as a family, more time getting healthy - really healthy so I can be around for a lot more decades. Happy 2010! Cheers!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Snow Much Fun!
Kansas City had a record snowfall on Christmas this year. After 3 days of what seemed like continuous snowfall, we had about a foot at our house. And did we ever make the most of it!
Our neighbor plowed all the snow in the cul de sac into a big pile to start the sledding luge down the ditch. A little sculpting was needed though to get the right path set. I'm so glad CoCo & Poppa were here to help out!
Brett was more than happy to help carve out the luge run with the sled
Snow angels were made
Brett & Poppa did some backyard sledding which entailed a lot of backyard pulling back up the hill
and a few silly joke tricks that went like this - Brett rolling onto his side until he fell out of the sled into the snow and then saying, "Poppa, you dumped me out!" Then Poppa saying, "oh no Brett! You better get back on and I'll pull you some more." Going a little farther and repeating. Brett giggling harder & harder each time.
We had such a fun time with Poppa & CoCo and hated to see them go. In fact, Brett told them they couldn't leave and even locked the doors. Then they tried to drive up the hill of our street and couldn't make it for all the snow. When they had to come back, Brett said, "See I told you you couldn't leave!" Thinks he is so smart!
Snow, please stick around a little bit longer so we can play with you - we have a new sled we need to break in!
Our neighbor plowed all the snow in the cul de sac into a big pile to start the sledding luge down the ditch. A little sculpting was needed though to get the right path set. I'm so glad CoCo & Poppa were here to help out!
Brett was more than happy to help carve out the luge run with the sled
Snow angels were made
Brett & Poppa did some backyard sledding which entailed a lot of backyard pulling back up the hill
and a few silly joke tricks that went like this - Brett rolling onto his side until he fell out of the sled into the snow and then saying, "Poppa, you dumped me out!" Then Poppa saying, "oh no Brett! You better get back on and I'll pull you some more." Going a little farther and repeating. Brett giggling harder & harder each time.
We had such a fun time with Poppa & CoCo and hated to see them go. In fact, Brett told them they couldn't leave and even locked the doors. Then they tried to drive up the hill of our street and couldn't make it for all the snow. When they had to come back, Brett said, "See I told you you couldn't leave!" Thinks he is so smart!
Snow, please stick around a little bit longer so we can play with you - we have a new sled we need to break in!
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