Finishing Up April

I am so sorry that I have been so neglectful to post on the past month of our lives. Most of this blog will be catch up. Three weeks ago went faster than I would have liked. I had Monday/Tuesday to get everything ready and the week flew by. Wednesday Came-- ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! It is so surreal that we had actually been married a year. It seems like yesterday. Marques made breakfast for us and we spent a relaxed morning together enjoying the time we had. I headed to work, he later picked me up and we went to dinner at a Habachi grill rest. here in town. After we went home for a bit to pass time because after 9 I got in free to Grand Station. It is a Boondocks like fun center, just indoors. We played mini golf and laser tag. We had a great one year celebration! And I must say, there is no one I'd rather of spent the past year with. I have been so blessed to find Marques. He is perfect for me and more than likely the only one who is patient enough to live with me, lol. I love you Marques, Thank-you for a great start! By the time Thursday came I was cutting things around the house that could wait for me to come back. Thursday night I flew out to go visit my family!!!! The airlines getting there were super interesting including being delayed 4 hours, being switched airlines, and a drunk girl vomiting all down 1/4 of the plane's isle and passengers. But finally arrived safe where the Smart's met me at the airport! I spent the next day with just them, sight seeing Las Vegas. Then we drove up to meet the rest of the family. The Clark's had prepared a taco stand meal in their home.. Those great carne asada meats with corn tortilla's. My dad had also just bought a home, so we, the Smart's and I, stayed there. It is a great house for mom and dad down south! That evening my two sister's and I went for a run. It was one of the high-lights of the trip. Yes I know I hate running, but they didn't make me feel bad, and it was so great to exercise and enjoy their company. Saturday was a wonderful day spent with Hunter at his baptism. My arms got sunburned... But it was so nice to be back in dry heat and no bugs swarming you the second you are outside! We then spent wee hours into the night discussing my life and getting some great advice and support from my family. Sunday was spent mostly with the Clark's as families started to drive home. They drove me to Vegas again so I could fly home. My anut/uncle in-laws let me stay the night, and graciously took me to the airport the next morning in my dream car mind you- a zo6 corvette. If you couldn't already tell it was a much needed trip spent well in a place I love to be! Sooo glad I went. Two weeks ago was spent catching up on unfinished items at home and work. That Wednesday we were able to go to the temple and enjoy the spirit together. We were the only ones in the baptistry! Saturday came and off to the park we went for Marques to play in his softball game against Texas University. Once again he made me proud.. Hitting a home run!!! He did so great. I was thrilled to be his cheerleader. I however, forgot sunscreen again, and fried my upper chest to my shirt line bright red. I taught in relief Society that sunday. Last week was spent relatively normal. Doing school and work for us both. Marques has done well so far this semester and we hope to finish strong. Work hasn't been bad either. The year winding down, and trying to keep kids motivated to go another month. We have continued our weekly events of institute, Enchilada Friday, and feeding the missionaries. But that catch's you up to date in our lives. Crazy that Marques first year of school here is almost over! Have a great week.



Breakfast with Blue milk and on dishes the colors of our wedding!











Grand Station Fun Center- Sorry it sideways. I'll figure it out one day.













Mom and Dad with all my nieces and nephews minus two...

My sister's and I minus one...

Marques at his softball game!!

April Showers

Hello again! We have had nothing too exciting. I had Jury duty this week, but luckily didn't get called to the Jury. I don't know what my deal is, but I hate doing it and I get called every six months to do.
Oh well, Life moves on. Thursday I must brag about my husband. We went to his softball game that night and he hit a in field grand slam!!! You bet I was screaming for him!! He couldn't stop smiling! Friday and Saturday, he attended a conference for the school. And Saturday night he went to the Priesthood Session of General Conference for church. I got a ton done Saturday while listening to conference. I was so grateful for conference this weekend, I truly got uplighted and filled with the spirit. Work was the same this week. Monday started off horrible and it continued the week. We are hoping for a better week this week. But the weekend was nice to relax and listen to the Prophet. I made bread, and cleaned the house on Saturday. That night I made the dough for rolls, and we had some friends over after Marques got home. Sunday Morning I made cinammon rolls and regular rolls for the Honey. During the first session of conference we went to our same friends house and I crocheted through most of it. We watched 17 Miracles, then returned home to watch to second session. During that one I finished sewing two burp rags for our neighbor, and fixed my employee's shirt for her. I also made an easter egg carton topper for my sister. After that I made flautas for dinner. And that sums up our week. Like I said It was refreshing to listen this weekend. And I will post a few pictures of the Kitty. He was a knuckle.. lol, enjoy your week! Love you all-

His new drinking fountain...Thanks Mom
 

                                  His new spot to sleep, on my head. Again Thanks Mom and Dad!

Preparing for Easter

Monday started off with the Kitty getting stuck in a tree. He must of been chasing something when I go out and see that he is trying to get down and can't. After about twenty minutes of us reaching for him, climbing the tree, and Marques getting on top of the garbage can, Dusty finally jumped down. He hurt his paw, but seemed to only be sore for a few hours from it. At work that afternoon, One of our autistic kids has a pretty bad meltdown right off the bat, before we were even done with him, another got upset worse then the first one. By the time we got to the end of the day my supervisor was there, a little kinder in my office waiting for mom with a 104 degree fever, those two autistic kids in my office, and parents called to pick-up early, and a third non-verbal autistic child pooped his pants and got it all over the bathroom including down his shirt and hands. It was quite the day! Tuesday wasn't as bad, but come Wednesday we were back on the same track having all kinds of issues. I told my supervisor that something must be in the water for this week. We made it to Thursday and managed to have a good day. However, two of those students were absent both Tuesday and Thursday..lol! We recieved a package from Grandma and MaDonna on Tuesday, which made it much nicer to have a good attitude. We both had Friday off of everything, so we headed to Houston that morning. We had gotten temple recommends last week, and so we started the morning there at the temple doing baptisms for the dead. It was so amazing to be back, and enjoy the spirit of peace and rightness of the temple. After we met up with the missionaries, Elder Vought, Smith, Jimenez, and Thorpe. We took them all to lunch at Fuddrucker's. It was so fun to see Elder Vought and Smith again, to catch up and check on them! We then returned home for a nap, and to feed the missionaries here in College Station. Saturday, we delivered an Easter Gift to some of our friends and hung out at home, and that night dyed eggs with the missionsaries. Sunday, Easter, we read our spiritual eggs, went to church, and then ate dinner with my visiting teacher sister's family. It was fun to eat with them. Their kids are one of two families that actually behave in the ward. Then we ended our night playing games with two other couples down the street. That sums up our week.. We are doing well and excited that march is over!! Hope the bugs don't get much worse.. Love you all.

The Tree Adventure...

The dirt ball kitty after his outside adventure one day this week.

                          Dying Easter Eggs and Getting ready to head to church Easter Morning!!!