Another semester down

Thankfully, another semester is done! One year down and one year left to go! Thats all I have to say about that!

Ang

Olney Shriner's Award

Last Monday on the 12th, I was invited to an awards ceremony at OCC. I didn't really want to go but was advised to by OCC staff. I'm really glad I went. I was awarded the Olney Shriner's Radiography Award! I was presented with a certificate and a check (that was well worth my trip with the husband and both kids). I was pleasantly surprised and gracious. I really appreciate the person/persons that nominated me. Thank You!

Angie

Happy Birthday !!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband, Scott!

Also, a Happy Birthday to my Nephew, Ben tomorrow!!!! Have a great day buddy!

It's been a good week.....3 A's in 3 days...it doesn't get much better than that!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Wow...it has been a while since my last post. We have been crazy busy....now lets see if I can remember what we have been up to!
I'll start with my spring break...... During my spring break...which was the week after Kayla's 6th birthday on the 5th of March (that I forgot to post about), was Kayla's student of the week, week! I was really excited that my spring break fell during her special week. Scott, Scott's mom, Clara and I was able to have lunch with her on several days during the week. Grandma Sandy was scheduled to have lunch too but Kayla ended up getting an ear infection and had to go to the doctor. The picture below is with her poster of pictures that we made! We had a great week!


At the end of my break we had our first big party in the shed! We celebrated Kayla's 6th and Kyle's 4th Birthdays! Kyle's Birthday was on the 27th! This was their first big party and a good excuse to be able to have everyone over at the shed at once! I think it went well! All were in attendance except uncle Doug......prior arrangements with the bars i think....(Shriner's night).

Thanks to Gary J., Zach, Steve, Dawn, Nate, Josie, & Ben for helping us get the shed ready for the big party......we look forward to having more gatherings!!!

Since then, I have been studying a lot..... which is what I will be doing most of Easter weekend :(

I can see the end......it is near!

Wishing you all a Blessed Easter! I sure hope the Easter Bunny finds you all! This Easter bunny almost forgot it was Easter! (But all is good and everyone will be happy) I just hope our Easter Bunny isn't stressed out and grouchy by the time Easter morning rolls around!!

Happy Easter!

Ang

Update

I know it's been a while since my last post, we have been so busy!

So I'll start by saying that Kayla lost her second tooth on bottom a few weeks ago. Again, she pulled it out all by herself at school;) I took a picture but I accidentally deleted it. sorry!

Next up, most of you know this by now (if your a facebook friend) But about 3 days after we got home from Cancun my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was scheduled to have surgery to remove it on Wednesday March 3rd. The surgery went well and he is recovering just fine. He should be coming home today!

And then, Saturday, March 6th we had my brother Ken & Carrie's wedding reception. It was a great time! As most all Meinhart weddings are! I took a few pictures!

Yesterday Kayla and I went to Effingham to see grandpa in the hospital and they we all went to Uncle Ken's and Aunt Carries to eat leftovers from the wedding and open presents!

On the agenda this week....Kayla is student of the week! Thanks!

Susan G. & Susan M. were having a great time also!

I'm not sure who took my camera from me but they got a great picture of me! Thanks!

I LOVE Kayla's dress! She was so Cute!!!!

Our kids had so much fun dancing and running around!

Grandma and Her Grand-daughters!

Someone came to visit last night...

It was the toothfairy....yip, Kayla lost her first tooth yesterday at Linda's. she pulled it out all by herself! That wounderful tooth fairy brought her $1.

Everyone is now home from Mexico...the last 2 couples came home yesterday. So we are all home safe and sound!

Riu Yucatan Resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Okay, I'll give you a quick run down of the trip:

Friday we flew out of St. Louis at 7 and arrive in Cancun at the hotel at around 11:30-12:00 just in time for dinner! We walked around and checked things out and took a walk on the beach.....then it rained....POURED. So we went to the bar!~ (that seemed to happen a lot on this trip---the going to the bar part) We sat around and visited with mom and dad and ken and Carrie for a while, and watched a drinking contest :) that evening we had dinner then went to the bar......
Saturday, Scott and I took a walk "downtown" to site see and get some gifts for the kids. Then headed back for my massage at noon. Then we got ready for the wedding. BEAUTIFUL!!!! I misplaced my camera right before the wedding but found it just in time for the pictures on the beach! After all the pictures, we changed into beach attire and played a few games of volleyball....per the brides request! We matched up with some HOT guys from Argentina..... to play a few matches! GROVE/USA team fell short but all had a GREAT time! Lots of drinks was had in that couple of hours.(uuhhmmm Anita). We finished our game just in time to get to the reception. The dinner was great and the cake was to! The best man and maid of honor made excellent speeches! Only one of the quest was unable to make it to dinner due to the content of alcohol that was inhaled:) (name mentioned above;) It was quite chilly out so we all went back to the rooms to change and headed to the bar ;) That was a late night!!!!! It was a great time!!!! Mom and Dad got in on some shots along with EVERYONE else! Saturday was an AWESOME day!
Sunday was a day of relaxation..... or maybe just because everyone had such a good time the night before.......So many stories....so many laughs.....loving the memories!
We went to visit Senior Frogs (not sure on the spelling) GREAT BAR....what happens in Mexico stays in Mexico ;)

I can't wait for the reception on the 6th to share all the details with the rest of our family and friends! Here are a few pictures.... I should get some more from Carrie in the next couple of weeks. So enjoy these for now......I gota go do some laundry:) back to reality!

Phi Theta Kappa Member

Last week I recieved a letter in the mail from OCC stating that I am elegible to be a Phi Theta Kappa Member...due to my scholarly success! LOL So I guess i'm going to join because it will look very good on my resume. All I have to do after induction is simply maintain a GPA of 3.25!

I feel......scholarly! LOL

Sledding and a new due!

Sunday, Scott took the kids sledding here are some of the pictures.

Kayla
Kayla

Kyle

We have been talking about cutting Kayla's hair for a couple of days, so tonight we did it. We LOVE it!

Before

After

Thanks for reading!