Keystone, CO

Last minute vacation -- KEYSTONE, COLORADO

IT'S TIME TO GO SKIING!!!

Kirby, Craig and I headed out on Sunday night (11 pm) to go skiing. We drove (well I rode) through the night and arrived at our destination around 3 pm on Monday! We stayed slope side and had a wonderful time. We got to ski Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and headed out around 4 pm and got back home Friday morning at 6:30ish am. It was a fun, but quick trip!

No More!

Are you....

a. stressed
b. overwhelmed
c. tired
d. scared

YES -- Is there an (e) all of the above option? Because that would be my answer.

Have you ever felt like your life is fixing to explode and you can't take anymore? That's where I'm at right now. Between trying to keep up with work and school, my life is officialy gone!
This past week I have been working on a "portfolio" for school, which is a very large document that I have to create and pass in order to get accepted into an internship program next fall. So, that covers a. stressed and b. overwhelmed. Tired? yes. Working and school has really worn on me this semester. I am physically and mentally tired! And that leaves d. scared. YES,I'm scared. I am terrified, afraid, and nervous. I have heard only bad things about next semester and it's really starting to scare me. All the teachers talk about is how hard next semester is going to be and that we will be stressed to the max? Really? Because I already thought I was stressed. I guess only time will tell the truth. But I am very curious to see how it's going to be. (Student Teaching and going to school full time...) I just keep trying to remember that it will all be worth it in the end!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Happy Birthday Dad

Happy Birthday to my loving father who has provided me with love and support through the years. I love you very much and I hope you have a wonderful Birthday!

Bio Poem

For school, we have to create a portfolio and one of the requirements is a bio poem. So, I thought I would share mine with you! I would encourage you to take the time and create one for yourself, it's actually kind of interesting

Amelia

Smart, funny, caring, sensitive, beautiful, and excited to become an elementary teacher.

Daughter of Jerry, who builds tall buildings from scratch and Debbie, who is often referred to as a vampire by the patients from whose arms she draws blood. Sister to Kirby, youth minister extraordinaire, and Becke’, mom to three and talented singer and photographer.

Who loves sleeping in a cold room with a fan on while cuddling her Westie and going on long rides through the woods on her horse Kitty.

Who feels exhilarated when flying down a snow covered ski slope, intimidated by new experiences, sad at the immorality of this generation, but happy knowing that there is a better place when this life ends.

Who needs her computer, the beach once a year, lots of shoes and a great place to eat salsa.

Who fears the loss of another family member from death after losing her twenty-four year old sister.

Who gives of her time effortlessly, kind words and encouragement generously and love abundantly and unselfishly.

Who would like to touch the heart of every child she has the blessing of being able to teach and make each child feel special and secure and accomplished. To marry someday and have children of her own. And who would like to live her life pleasing God.

Resident of a French country home in a quiet neighborhood, close to her families twenty acres where their horses live.

Martens

Horse Races

I can now add to my list that I have been to the Horse Races in Hot Springs! And let me tell you - It's a BLAST! I can't believe I waited this long to go! And I would definitely go back in a heartbeat. I had the opportunity to go with a friend from work and his precious family let me stay with them. I had a wonderful weekend full of fun, food, and excitement! It was nice to be able to get away for the weekend and not have to work! So thanks again for your hospitality, it was greatly appreciated! =)

This horses name was "Kitty's Turn" ........ That's my horses name... KITTY!


See.... the first spot.... "Kitty's Turn" !

Need A Laugh: NUTTY-NESS

Dad: Why are there peanuts in my bed?

Dad: Who's been eating peanuts in my bed?

Mom: (timidly) Bruiser?

Dad: Bruiser doesn't eat peanuts....

Mom: That's why they're still in the bed.

Sometimes my parents are a little "nutty"

Parents say the darndest things.......... =)

*If you are not laughing then I am sorry - it must have been one of those things where you just had to be there!

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend time with my beautiful, talented, loving, caring, awesome, & amazing sister! Not only does Becke' take pictures and capture special times, but she also has the ability to capture peoples hearts. As a wonderful, but busy mother, daughter, and sister, she still takes the time to help others when needed by offering a helping hand. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family. I couldn't have asked for better parents. I have been showered with love, patience, and respect. They have taken the time in their busy lives to show me difference between right and wrong and have raised me to be who I am today. Without their loving hands and heart, and I would not be the same. Other siblings that I do not see as often, or at all anymore- still hold a special place in my heart. I will always love and miss my family when I am not with them. I believe that our family is made up of love, laughter, creativity, talent, responsibility, dedication, and life! Everyone has the ability to contribute to this "family". This is who we are and who we will always be. We are a FAMILY!