Cheerful Greetings -
It has been a fun-filled 2010 year. And still a month left to go. A few highlights of the adventrues:
Feb: Louis & I took a weekend retreat to Ashley Inn in Cascade Idaho. It was a winter-wonder land. JaMarcus was in good hands as his Grandma Gert & Grandpa Ben came to hang out with him. Thank-you! JaMarcus spent a night in the hospital, Oh my little boy... Let's pray we dont' have to do that again!
March: Louis turned 36! He is on the other side of 30. We love you Lou! The Kendricks came back to town. And we are now attending church with the Kendricks.
April: We were blessed to have my niece Kayla live with us for a few weeks. Kayla we love you & know you are a beautiful -smart- talented individual who can make a difference in this world! And we now after 3+ years have a 2nd car... Thank you Jesus (Mom & Dad & Lou)!
May: I flew to Miami for a job interview with Florida International University Athletics. After a 24 hour flight home , which included walking bare-foot through the Denver Airport. I came back full of happiness & gratitude for my low-profile/low-paid position at Boise State. Boise State is a great instutuion on it's way up ! I'm happy to be a part of the building to bigger & better . Go Big Blue Fight BSU!
June: Was a month full of activities. We spent a wonderful weekend in SunValley Idaho, as a part of Lou's Work Summer Regional Seminar . I'm so proud of Lou & his hard work with Edward Jones. He is steadily moving towards his goals & is well on his way of being recogonized for all the work he puts in. (Lou: JaMarcus & I are so proud of you and we want to support you in all your work endevors).
The other big highlight of June: Our family was able to ( with special thanks to an angel) fly to New York. The big event Alexcia graduated from high-school & on her way to college with a full-ride basketball scholarship. Congrats Alexcia! This was JaMarcus' first time on an air-plane & he loved it & reassured Lou & I on the plane as we caught an air-pocket and the plane plumeted down-wards. We were fine & made it safe in our travels.. But, neither Lou or I had ever had that sinking feeling as we did on the plane to New York. This was JaMarcus first time in New York. And it was HOT! Amid the heat we enjoyed spending time with family in New York. Can't wait to go again.
July: JaMarcus is 3 years old! Oh, my goodness where did our baby go? JaMarcus is growing up & we love him so much. We could not imagine our lives with out him. To celebrate we went to see Toy-Story 3 in theater & he was able to pick out his own toys from the store. His most cherised toy: Sid the Science Kid Microphone(Thanks Grandma Gert). Another highlight.... a few friends were married: Tina & Donnell (Lou atteneded) While JaMarcus & I drove to Rupert to go to my college friend Kim's reception. It was good to see her. Wow, it was just beautiful! Kelsey & Donnell were married ( Wahooooooo........!)
August: AGHHHHHHHHH: The months of August & September were crazy for me. JaMarcus started a new pre-school class at the Children's Center. He loves his new classroom & teachers. And my co-worker took a new job teaching 3rd grade. I'm so happy for her as she is an excellent teacher & will be able to make an impact on young lives & make more as she does that. I miss her! With her gone it left me with a lot of work. But, thanks to God I made it through & as a result have a new co-worker who I love...and finally got my wish of splitting Men & Women's Sports... And I get to work with the Women's teams. I"m so happy I can be the sole academic certification specialist for women's sports!! I don't have pressure so I'm able to focus on being a better mom , wife, & me! Karen came to visit us. We had a great time but are learning that JaMarcus does not like big-crowds & likes hot-air baloons from afar & not close up!
October: JaMarcus and I were able to spend my birthday weekend with my family in Idaho Falls. So, happy to have had that time with my Mom & Dad. I don't like this getting older thing sometimes, having to be responsible & seeing my own family getting older. Glad my Mom & Dad are still here & I pray for their health daily. Mom & Dad I love you! And appreciate all the values you have instilled in me.
JaMarcus started pee-wee sports at the Y. He is a natural athlete . Lou & I love to watch him excel on the field & court.
JaMarcus was a fire-man for Halloween. Perfect costume as it is also used for rain. It was a rainey weekend so he splashed in the puddles as we tric-or-treated in our neighbor hood. He still asks if we can go trick-or treating to get some candy almost every day. The day before halloween JaMarcus & I met our friends Angela & Sydney for Boo at the Zoo. Thanks Angela & Syd. We had a great time.
November - Louis & I are enjoying where we are at. December 31st we will have been married for 5 years. It has not been easy. I am now slowly appreciating marriage & being a mom. "Never say never". I appreciate Lou for not giving up on me. I also appreciate Lou for having us spend Thanks-giving weekend with my family in Idaho Falls (Ucon). We made it through the snow & cold, and loved every minute. JaMarcus came home with a Buzz light-year costume he got from his Aunt Char & has not taken it off since he got it. Last year he had Cars Christmas & looks like he is going to get a Toy Story Christmas this year.
December: Is not here yet but a few things we are looking forward to: JaMarcus starts basketball in his Y pee-wee sports. Basketball is JaMarcus' favorite sport, so he can't wait to start shooting & dribbling with his Y-ball friends. JaMarcus & I attend Wednesday night family reading time at the library. We both enjoy going to the library each Wednesday. Spending a week-long christmas break from work & school. And spending Christmas at home this year, just the 3 of us. And last Lou & I will be celebrating our 5th anniversary on the 31st. So, thanks 2010 & here is to a happy new 2011!
