A friend of mine shared this website/blog of this cake she's going to try and make.
http://www.omnomicon.com/rainbowcake
I LOVE it and can't wait to have an occassion to try and make it too!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
10-10-10
A friend of mine recently recommended the book, 10-10-10 by Suzy Welch, to me.
http://www.suzywelch101010.com/about_book.htm
It's a book about making tough decisions based on the 10-10-10 approach. The premise is about when your faced with a complex dilemma, stop and ask, "What will the consequences of my options be in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years?
Wow, I love the concept and it really has helped in trying to decide what step I should take if/when both job options are offered to me. In taking job #1 or #2, yes I know how it will effect me in 10 seconds, but how will my life be altered in 10 months and where do I see myself if I should stick with either for 10 years. In looking at job #1, I can truely see myself still working there in 10 years. I see myself being a successful administrator, making decent money for my family, and will have begun the set up to a great retirement fund for my family. In job #2, I'm not fully convinced I want to get my teacher certification and begin that profession. I love the profession, I think I would love doing it, but I'm not fully convinced.
Everyday my mind changes on what I want to do. One day I've fully convinced myself I should do job #1 and then I'll lay in bed and think about things and by the next day I've convinced myself it's job #2. I've changed my mind almost everyday. Who knows, maybe even after all this thought and stress about jobs one (or both for that matter) won't even be offered to me. I guess then I'll let fate take it's place.
http://www.suzywelch101010.com/about_book.htm
It's a book about making tough decisions based on the 10-10-10 approach. The premise is about when your faced with a complex dilemma, stop and ask, "What will the consequences of my options be in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years?
Wow, I love the concept and it really has helped in trying to decide what step I should take if/when both job options are offered to me. In taking job #1 or #2, yes I know how it will effect me in 10 seconds, but how will my life be altered in 10 months and where do I see myself if I should stick with either for 10 years. In looking at job #1, I can truely see myself still working there in 10 years. I see myself being a successful administrator, making decent money for my family, and will have begun the set up to a great retirement fund for my family. In job #2, I'm not fully convinced I want to get my teacher certification and begin that profession. I love the profession, I think I would love doing it, but I'm not fully convinced.
Everyday my mind changes on what I want to do. One day I've fully convinced myself I should do job #1 and then I'll lay in bed and think about things and by the next day I've convinced myself it's job #2. I've changed my mind almost everyday. Who knows, maybe even after all this thought and stress about jobs one (or both for that matter) won't even be offered to me. I guess then I'll let fate take it's place.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
I need someone to make the decision for me
As you know, I've been on the hunt for a full-time job for the past couple of months. I haven't really tried hard in finding a job because what I am doing now is going okay and I want to find the right fit for me. I've now potentially found 2 jobs that could come my way. They are completely opposite in fields and have totally different pros and cons. The pay is also WAY different. And, I have NO IDEA what to do. :(
Job #1 - better money, 45 minute commute, 2 man office and a lot of responsibilty, possibly a job I'll keep for many years. Did I say better money?? Yeah! Good benefits.
Job #2 - in the teaching field at my son's elementary school, pay is AWFUL. I'd be bringing in around the same amount of money I bring in now, would motivate me to possibly get my teacher certification and move forward with that dream. Insurance is paid 100% for me.
It's hard to get into specifics without going into more detail on what the jobs are and what I'd be doing, but I'd rather not delve into that right now. Neither job has been officially offered to me, but I have really good feelings on both them. Maybe in the end it will work itself out and maybe I won't get offered one of the jobs? If they both get offered then I've really got to decide where I want my future to be. Do I go with the money or do I go with something I love to do?
I know that honestly, as an outsider reading this it seems like a simple answer. Go with what you love. But, to me, it so much harder. I also love office admin type jobs as well and I know I'll be successful if I go that route too.
I guess I'll be back in a few weeks to post how it all goes.
Job #1 - better money, 45 minute commute, 2 man office and a lot of responsibilty, possibly a job I'll keep for many years. Did I say better money?? Yeah! Good benefits.
Job #2 - in the teaching field at my son's elementary school, pay is AWFUL. I'd be bringing in around the same amount of money I bring in now, would motivate me to possibly get my teacher certification and move forward with that dream. Insurance is paid 100% for me.
It's hard to get into specifics without going into more detail on what the jobs are and what I'd be doing, but I'd rather not delve into that right now. Neither job has been officially offered to me, but I have really good feelings on both them. Maybe in the end it will work itself out and maybe I won't get offered one of the jobs? If they both get offered then I've really got to decide where I want my future to be. Do I go with the money or do I go with something I love to do?
I know that honestly, as an outsider reading this it seems like a simple answer. Go with what you love. But, to me, it so much harder. I also love office admin type jobs as well and I know I'll be successful if I go that route too.
I guess I'll be back in a few weeks to post how it all goes.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Leyton's birthday celebration
This year my friend Jessica and I decided to do a shared birthday party for our boys. They both were turning 6 with a week and a half of each other. And what better way than to have an awesome party is to share the cost. We opted this year to use our neighborhood park and rent a bounce house and a face painter. The weather for the 2 weeks prior to the party was rainy, rainy, rainy. So, we did some hard praying that it wouldn't rain on our party. The rain stayed away! YAY!! It actually was perfect. Low 70's and not to windy. Perfect weather for a group of kiddos that have been cooped up inside because of all the yucky weather we'd been having.
Leyton and Grant had a blast at their party! It was such a great time and all the painted faces were adorable. Thank you to everyone that came and made our kids day extra special. Here's a link to more birthday party pictures if you want to check them out.
Leyton and Grant had a blast at their party! It was such a great time and all the painted faces were adorable. Thank you to everyone that came and made our kids day extra special. Here's a link to more birthday party pictures if you want to check them out.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
My Prosper Predator
Here is Leyton's cute little U6 baseball team. Their team is currently in 1st place in our league. We have a great set of little players! I'm sad the season is almost over. 
Mother's Day Tea
Today, in celebration of Mother's Day this Sunday, Maddox's class hosted a Mother's Day Tea. It was so adorable. I love going to the little parties that his teachers throw for the parents. Here is Maddox showing me the placemat he made for mommy. You can see on the right side where he drew his picture of mommy. The teachers said he did it all by himself too! Not bad for a 2 1/2 year old.
Next, was the prayer before the muffins and tea.
And, here is Maddox holding the present he was giving to mommy. It was a hand towel with his handprint and some other stamped designs he put on it. 
Thank you Maddox! I love you sweetie!
Happy 6th Birthday Leyton!
Monday, May 4th was Leyton's 6th birthday. Leyton woke up at 6:15a and the first thing out of his mouth was "I can't believe I'm finally 6!" He was so excited for this special day. Later in the morning he was eating his breakfast and told me his arm was hurting. I said, "Well, it's probably from playing your new Wii this weekend". He said, "No, I think I'm having growing pains since today is my birthday." LOL, what a cutie!
My parents are going to be able to make it to his birthday party this weekend, so my mom decided to drive down for the day and surprise him with lunch at his school. He certainly was surprised to see grandma and so excited to see his big bouquet of balloons too! I think he mostly like all the attention he got from all his friends when they saw he had balloons.
My parents are going to be able to make it to his birthday party this weekend, so my mom decided to drive down for the day and surprise him with lunch at his school. He certainly was surprised to see grandma and so excited to see his big bouquet of balloons too! I think he mostly like all the attention he got from all his friends when they saw he had balloons.
He had a baseball game later that afternoon and then grandma took him to his favorite restaurant. You'd guess Chucky Cheese or Peter Piper Pizza. Nope. Macaroni Grill! That's my boy!
His party is this Saturday and we have our fingers, toes, and eyes crossed it doesn't rain! It's in our neighborhood park and we'll have a bounce house and a face painter!
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