Camping...Martin Style

Well, Katie has been asking her Great Grandpa if we can go out on the boat since probably January. She has been going on their pontoon boat since she was a wee one around 1 year old. She still remembers the small things-like last year she got to drive it, and then fed the ducks when we docked back at shore at Lake Grapevine. This year we met them at their campground site in Benbrook and then went out on the lake for relaxation and lunch.

It was a beautiful day with a great breeze. We never got too hot.
Katie loves driving the boat and loves honking the horn more. We just happened to capture this moment.
Later, we returned to the campsite for dinner. After some consideration, Dave and I decided to head into town to get everything to make s'mores. Katie AND her great grandpa had NEVER had them...what a shame. We decided to remedy that situation quick. While we were gone, Katie helped Great Grandpa search for fire wood.
Katie and Grandma roasting her first marshmallows. Katie was not a fan of the fire. "Too hot!" she said.
Katie eating her first s'more. She said it was "yummy," but she preferred the marshmallows out of the bag.

Katie's first Ranger Game

After a LONG field day, Dave and I decided to take Katie to her first Ranger's game. Dave never has nights off from work, and was off due to field day. We decided we couldn't pass this opportunity up. We got Brad and Lisa to go too. Katie and I started the evening with nachos.
But, that was not enough, so we got her a hot dog...I feel like I'm reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Right after that, the announcer came on the PA system and announced there were severe thunderstorms heading our way and the game was postponed until further notice. Then, thunder hit, and we were told we had to leave our seats.
Not 10 minutes later, we had to leave the upper deck. Then, the rain hit followed by hail. After 30 minutes, the rain let up, but the game was still postponed. We decided to head home. Katie had fun, but we didn't see any baseball. We found out the next day that they would honor our tickets for weekday games during the summer, so we will definitely return...maybe next time on dollar dog night. :)

Field Day

Our school got to have field day at the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark at Rangers Stadium. Dave and Brett decided to accompany me since none of my parents expressed interest in being parent chaperones, and I think we all had fun.

My kids doing the pizza box relay.
I cheered my students on in every race. They said they could hear me screaming over everything else. What can I say, I'm a little competitive.
We won 1st place in the Grand Slam relay. That might have something to do with me telling them that I didn't want to hear Ms. Molinar screaming that they won first again. We had a blast, and I hope they remember it for a long time.

Time to Celebrate

Dave finished his final spring semester (2 summer sessions and 1 fall semester away from graduation.) This was a tough semester for Dave and I due to increased workload. We decided to go to Bucca di Beppo in Southlake to celebrate with some friends. Katie went with and we all had a delightful time. We toasted to school and a new job (for me.)

Katie showing Lisa her "big girl cup."
Brad and Lisa looking forward to spending more time together.
Dave and I are so excited the end is near. He even toyed with the idea of walking the stage, which he swore he would never do. It might have been the alcohol talking, but I don't care. Mr. Martin, I'm holding you to it. Don't let me down. I'll will be the crazy wife (with Katie in tow) screaming and cheering for you as you walk that stage next December.

Progress continues

Today, my mom TOTALLY surprised me. She got up out of her bed without much difficulty and went to the bathroom. Then she says, "Take my cup, we're going down the hall to get water and ice." I knew she meant business. She gets around pretty quickly now. I am in such a better mood when she is feeling good. It's nice to know that she is ready to get back to normal now. I'm super proud of her and tell her every day I will do whatever I can to make her comfortable so she can come home. Maybe tomorrow when I get off work, she'll be at home. Here's to hoping....

Happy Mother's Day

Well, Katie normally sleeps in, but this morning I heard "Jesus Loves Me" at 7:04. Dave told me that he would take care of her. She came running in, "Mommy, Mommy, Happy Mudder's Day. You want some breakfast?" I told her yes, and my sweeties went to go get me Whataburger. When they returned, Katie had beautiful yellow roses with a giftcard to Michaels. Sweet!

I went to see my mom at the hospital, and she is showing improvement every day. I'm really proud of her. I took her a Happy Meal at her request. She didn't eat much. I brought her flowers and a card. I told her we would celebrate "for real" when she came home.

I also went to cook Dad and Brett dinner since they hadn't had home cooked food for 5 days. Dave and Katie played Guitar Hero Metallica. The pics are on my parent's camera, so I'll have to get them on here. They are HYSTERICAL.

New assignment

Today I had a job interview, the second one of the week. I was super excited because I'd only heard good things about this school. We talked, and she hired me on the spot. We talked for over an hour and she gave me a hug when she was done. Then she said, "Welcome, you're a Marshall Mustang." I was so excited.

Afterwards, I went to check on mom in the hospital (Dad was working). She was passed out in her bed with a fork in one hand and the phone off the hook in her lap. Evidently, morphine is a good thing, but she couldn't even get one sentence out. The nurse told me as soon as she starts taking oral meds she can come home.

Mom's Surgery 2

Today Mom had her vascular bypass surgery. The doctor told Dad that the surgery went well. In just hours circulation had recolored her toes and her leg. It was amazing. She stayed in recovery in 6 hours because she had low blood pressure. I finally got to see her in recovery. I stayed until they got her settled in her own room. She was very aware of what was going on, but I think she dreamed that she was going home tomorrow. We'll see...only time will tell.