I've been waiting on my little brother to post some great news, but since he hasn't and I'm dying to, here it is: Olivia Nichols, daughter of Eric and Megan Nichols, will be a big sister mid-July! The due date is July 22, but since these things seldom happen on THE day, we'll just be waiting anxiously from, say, July 1st on!
Our mid-winter months are filling up fast! I thought we would have a calm January...ha! Last Friday night Greg and I hosted a Stay-awake-a-thon for my students who will be attending ACE Student Convention in March. We had a great time from 8 p.m. on Friday until 6 a.m. on Saturday in the Commons at the school. One of the parents provided pizza and pop, and the rest of us brought the rest of the necessary junk food. They raised between $650 and $700 (I should have the actual count tomorrow), and had lots of fun doing it. Our indoor garage/bake sale is a week from Saturday, and it should prove to be a successful endeavor, as well.
Today I started another class toward my degree. I'm definitely on the countdown now, and am getting very excited! It should be fun finding time to do the numerous assignments, but I'm sure the Lord (and my husband, right honey?) will help me.
Allison's 2 month checkup was today. She is 9 lbs. 15 oz., and 23.5 in. Her percentiles are as follows: weight, 25%; head circumference, 50%; length, 75%. She is a little bundle of joy, and never ceases to crack us up with her responsiveness. She was cooing on the exam table as the doctor was checking her out today. That's my girl!
I have lots of pics to post, just not a whole lot of time to post them! Hopefully I'll be able to take care of that within the next 48 hrs.
Until then...
Monday, January 14, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
5 Generations/ Nichols
Last Friday, I came home from school and we made the decision to jump in the van and head for Illinois. Dad had planned a belated birthday party for grandma the next day, and although we were exhausted from all the traveling, we wanted to be there. We arrived about 11 p.m.,slept for a few hours in her semi-furnished house, and had a wonderful time visiting with family and old friends the next day. After the party, Dad, Grandma, Kaitlynn, Allison, and I headed for Newton, IL to visit my Great-grandma Brown. Following our safe arrival back in Cridersville, we fell into bed in desperate need of sleep. It was definitely a quick trip, but we were glad we did it!
Updates...
Well, life is definitely getting back into a routine! We ended up squeaking out an extra day of vacation (thanks to a small snowstorm), and enjoyed an extra day with Adam and Valerie before they flew back to Grand Cayman.
Ryan and Evan are doing well. The quarter ended this week, and with the end of the quarter came grade cards! I was proud of their accomplishments once again. Ryan is thrilled that he got his 1st "4th grade PACE" this week.
Kaitlynn is enjoying being back at school. The break was definitely good for her, as she tends to get a little obnoxious being around other kids day after day. Not that the kids are bad, but she likes the attention she gets.
Allison was 8 weeks on Tuesday. She is still pretty petite at 9lbs. She gave me her 1st "real" smile at 4 weeks, and by 6 weeks she was smiling a lot and cooing. Now, at 8 weeks, she is very responsive and alert. If you give her a smile, she'll probably give you one in return. She was definitely worth the pain, lack of sleep, etc., etc., etc.!!!
Ryan and Evan are doing well. The quarter ended this week, and with the end of the quarter came grade cards! I was proud of their accomplishments once again. Ryan is thrilled that he got his 1st "4th grade PACE" this week.
Kaitlynn is enjoying being back at school. The break was definitely good for her, as she tends to get a little obnoxious being around other kids day after day. Not that the kids are bad, but she likes the attention she gets.
Allison was 8 weeks on Tuesday. She is still pretty petite at 9lbs. She gave me her 1st "real" smile at 4 weeks, and by 6 weeks she was smiling a lot and cooing. Now, at 8 weeks, she is very responsive and alert. If you give her a smile, she'll probably give you one in return. She was definitely worth the pain, lack of sleep, etc., etc., etc.!!!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Still on Vacation!!
Sweet Allison
Hanging out in Elder Beerman
Kaitlynn enjoys the Meeting Place...she loves their kids meals
Hanging out in Elder Beerman
Kaitlynn enjoys the Meeting Place...she loves their kids meals
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
Dad attempts Gameboy basketball while waiting for his pizza
Valerie and Allison
Kaitlynn loves the bunny towel
Valerie and best friend, Maria
Aunt Valerie taught the boys to play Sorry!
Watching the ball drop in NYC
I don't have any fantastic New Year's Eve photos to post...Mom and Dad joined Greg, the kids, and I for a New Year's Eve buffet at The Old Barn Out Back. It is a rustic restaurant in a large, restored barn. The atmosphere was festive with country Christmas tunes, a large fire in the fireplace, lots of lights, greenery, trees and wreaths, and a decent buffet. They were serving prime rib for the holiday, and it was delicious. Following our meal we hung out at mom and dad's awaiting Adam and Valerie. They made it back from Cincy around 10:30, and we rung in the New Year over coffee and cookies. I assumed we would go to bed shortly after, but time got away, and Valerie, Adam, and I called it a night some time after 5 a.m. By that time the wind was whipping, and the snow was falling. This morning we have just a covering of snow, but more is slowly accumulating.
I am sad to see this "vacation" coming to a close. Although we have been very busy, I have loved the change in routine. Tomorrow it is back to school for all of us. On January 14th I begin my next-to-the-last class at Liberty. Things will get really crazy at that point!
For those of you who made New Year's resolutions, I wish you the courage to fulfill them...for the rest of us, may we just continue to be better Christians and always do the right thing!
Valerie and Allison
Kaitlynn loves the bunny towel
Valerie and best friend, Maria
Aunt Valerie taught the boys to play Sorry!
Watching the ball drop in NYC
I don't have any fantastic New Year's Eve photos to post...Mom and Dad joined Greg, the kids, and I for a New Year's Eve buffet at The Old Barn Out Back. It is a rustic restaurant in a large, restored barn. The atmosphere was festive with country Christmas tunes, a large fire in the fireplace, lots of lights, greenery, trees and wreaths, and a decent buffet. They were serving prime rib for the holiday, and it was delicious. Following our meal we hung out at mom and dad's awaiting Adam and Valerie. They made it back from Cincy around 10:30, and we rung in the New Year over coffee and cookies. I assumed we would go to bed shortly after, but time got away, and Valerie, Adam, and I called it a night some time after 5 a.m. By that time the wind was whipping, and the snow was falling. This morning we have just a covering of snow, but more is slowly accumulating.
I am sad to see this "vacation" coming to a close. Although we have been very busy, I have loved the change in routine. Tomorrow it is back to school for all of us. On January 14th I begin my next-to-the-last class at Liberty. Things will get really crazy at that point!
For those of you who made New Year's resolutions, I wish you the courage to fulfill them...for the rest of us, may we just continue to be better Christians and always do the right thing!
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