Good to be back with the kids.

It was nice to be back with my kids. I missed them when I was in class. Everything went according to plan in class and no problems with the substitute. Izzy and I played outside with the neighbor kids for a few hours in the evening. Drawing in chalk on the driveway and throwing the ball. It was a nice evening and now it's getting late.

Training Day

Today I attended some training put on by the U.S. Department of Justice. It is called the Student Problem Identifying and Resolving Issues Together (SPIRIT) program. Just common sense talking to kids about problems at schools. Not very informative or interesting.

Show me your Belly!

Playing outside, Izzy and Coco
Originally uploaded by carignan.

She loves to show off her little pot belly.

Today

It was a beautiful weekend, no clouds, just some wind, but great weather. I went to church on Saturday, came home did my yard work and played with Izzy outside. I visited with neighbors and felt really good about things. it reminded me of all the good things in my life. I know all kinds of things are going on in the world, but i pretend it's just my little slice of life and forget the rest. It keeps me happy. I think, if it wasn't for that, I'd loose my focus on the things that matter most to me. Sometimes I wish I'd never have to leave Beaumont and I would stay "protected" from the world. I know that won't happen but it's so easy to be happy lately here. I had pumpernickel bread today. It really made me happy. I have good memories of eating pumpernickel bread. It's funny how something that small can really make me happy. Izzy and I played outside all day, and I did take a two hour nap when she took hers. She only slept for about an hour, but Debbie let me sleep longer. Naps are cool, I liked that. I felt like this weekend was the best one in along time.

My Front Driveway

My Front Driveway
Originally uploaded by carignan.

She truely is my little girl.

Plum Blossoms

Plum Blossoms
Originally uploaded by creativity+.

The Plum Tree out front of the house is blooming.

Hunger

Pizza
Originally uploaded by creosotepolarbear.

I'd love to have some Anchovy Pizza right now! Maybe some Dr. Pepper also, or Grape Kool Aid.

My moments

Just when things feel so difficult, something happens like Izzy smiles and laughs, then it's okay. My life is good, I need to be more thankful for the wonderful things that I have been given.

Scrybe

Scrybe
Originally uploaded by turoczy.

Just got my invite to the beta. It looks great so far. Check out the other photos on Flickr for the look.

Good Night

"My sun sets to rise again."
Robert Browning (1812-1889) British Poet

Today

It went right from the very beginning. Coffee with Ryan and Roger at Starbucks before school. I had a good time with the kids in class. The fun really started when I got home. Aubry and Kimmie my little neighbor girls came over for the evening. It was fun. We bbq'd some burgers, had baked beans and tator tots with fruit punch Kool Aid. Darn, Kool Aid is the thing for me. We watched "Flushed Away," danced to Hannah Montana and generally had a fun time. Debbie said that's what I have to look foreword too when we get all our kids. I really want two more. Hopefully Izzy's adoption finalizes soon and we can work on getting two more from the County. I like a busy house. It makes me happy.

Growth

Are all the moments when things just don't go right just opportunities for growth. I think so. I am the eternal optimist, my life is just getting better everyday. I'm always working on being a better person. It's what really matters to me.

Sunday

I was up early with Izzy, 4:45 AM to be exact. That's getting to be too early even for me. It was a pot of Starbucks French roast for me, and breakfast for her and the dogs. I hate feeding three right away in the morning, too much noise and movement. Debbie and Britty slept in while I played with Izzy. The wind was really blowing hard outside all day long, so we couldn't go out and play. Izzy and I both went down for a nap at about 10:00 AM for about 2 hours and then got back up and played some more. The girls went shopping this afternoon and I cleaned house and messed around on the Internet. Pizza and Salad for dinner. Then a bath for Izzy. I really like giving Izzy a bath in the evening. She loves to play in the tub. She is so beautiful. I really like being a father although it does have it's moments.