Whitney got a haircut!

Whitney got her hair cut for the first time today. We loved having her hair long, but it was getting hard to manage and she HATED having it brushed, so we decided to make it a little easier to control. Joe and I both had the day off today and after eating at this cool Back to the 50's diner in Perkasie, PA, we went to GREAT CLIPS for his and hers haircuts. Whitney wanted to go first. She would not sit alone, so Joe held her. The brushing was difficult, but the stylist was nice and did a good job. There was a lot cut off, but it looks really good and Whitney loves her new do!

Storage Solutions

I have been wanting for a while to get my scrapbook stuff out of the boxes and accessible. I measured the spaces that were available (shelving in the bedroom) and took my specs to Target. I was impressed that I was able to find just what I needed! I got two bins for my clear stamps, and two for my inks as you can see in the picture.

In the top picture, you can see the two big bins for the 12 x 12 scrapbook paper and kits. This little accomplishment makes me happy. Now, hopefully, I will be able to access my materials when I want them. I just have to find time to put pages together!

Another note about today...I had to get a health assessment for Whitney for pre-school, no big deal. What was a big deal, was that, I did not know she was going to require 3 shots today! She was not happy, but we went to Coldstone Creamery afterward and all was well.

Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope that everyone has a HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY! Happy Anniversary to my Dad and Barbara (14 years). Whitney's birthday was Wednesday and she had a GREAT day! Thank you to everyone who sent cards and gifts, she was SO happy to open everything up. Right now she is looking at all her Valentines from pre-school. She mostly likes the candy, but she is enjoying looking at the cards too. On her birthday, Joe and I both worked, but the two days before that we were in Hershey, PA for the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference. Joe and Whitney went to Chocolate World and the Zoo while I attended many technology and education related sessions. Joe bought donuts to take to preschool Wednesday afternoon and they were a big hit with everyone (even the teachers!)

We hope that everyone has a great weekend! I know I will enjoy it (we have President's day off work)!
Take care and much love!

Whitney's party

Sunday we had a birthday party for Whitney! It is hard to believe that 4 years ago I was pregnant with her. She is such a blessing and I am so glad we have her. She laughs, plays, and says the neatest little things.
We had her party early because Sandy and Charlie are headed out on a cruise on Saturday and that was the only weekend Joe had off for a while. We had a great time with Joe's cousins kids and his friends' niece. I was able to prepare all my normal party fare...chocolate dipped pretzels and chili dip. Whitney opted for a Disney Princess cake and we played Freeze Dance and Duck Duck Goose. Joe even took her and all the bigger girls out for a safe ride on the ATV!
Sunday was also the BIG GAME!!! We made it home just in time to catch the kick off and cheer on the Steelers!!!!!!!! It was a nail biter, but our confidence never waned. HERE WE GO STEELERS!

SNOW Day!

Today was a nice break in the work week! Snow on a Wednesday. It started snowing late Tuesday night and continued throughout the night. We ended up with about 3 inches plus a little freezing rain. This time, we had enough snow to make a snowman and throw snowballs at each other. We stayed outside for a while, so it was really nice and we both had a good time. There was no wind during the day, so it wasn't as cold, plus we were quite bundled up! Whitney wants to get back out there again, which she may be able to do if Joe picks her up early from preschool tomorrow!

Identity Crisis?

So, today I attempted to get a Pennsylvania driver's license. Let's just say that I still have my NC one and I have to try again! Long story or short??? Let me just spell it out. My parents (love you guys) named me Diane Michelle Wicker and, lovingly, decided to call me Michelle. This caused me some headache during school, but not a lot, it was manageable. When I married Blaine's dad, I dropped the Diane and was from then on, on EVERY legal document, Michelle Wicker Cooper. I kept that name after our divorce and had it for about 9 years, until Joe and I married in 2006. At that point, I was faced with another name change. I did not want to be Michelle Cooper Davis or even Michelle Wicker Davis. So, I decided I would add back in my first name as my middle name..Michelle Diane Davis. All was well, Social Security Admin allowed it, NCDMV allowed it, IRS is stil taking my taxes, etc! Fast forward three years to today. The state of Pennsylvania did not like this name switcheroo and said that it looks like I am two different people. My birth certificate says Diane Michelle Wicker. My SS card says Michelle Diane Davis. UGH! I did not have a copy of my marriage license with me at the time, but I am going to go back with it and try again. Unfortunately, I waited 1 1/2 hours just to be seen over there on a Saturday. That was way fun, as you can imagine! Whitney was an angel, thankfully. We left and headed down to the Valley Square Shops to have lunch with Daddy and shop for a bit. At least that part was fun. I got her some clothes at Gymboree (mega sale, plus $25 in Gym bucks). Bath and Body Works was also having a sale, so now I have good smelling room fragrance, body wash, and bubble bath! NY and CO did not impress, much to my dismay (this is usually my favorite shop). We did, however, buy some GIRL SCOUT cookies right in the GYMBOREE!

One more note: I have the greatest job ever! This is almost as good as teaching and working magic for my students in the classroom! I am going to PETE and C(Pennsylania Educational Technology Expo and Conference) in February. I did not have to ask, beg, or anything, my boss approached me and wanted me to go! It is in Hershey, which is a bigger bonus. I can't wait..it is going to be a thrill to go to meaningful workshops and know that I can take that knowledge and information back to the Intermediate Unit and use it for good! Among other projects, I am part of the Differentiated Instruction Technology Academy at the IU (I will be leading a session on podcasting), and I will be presenting in June on Teaching Math to Diverse Learners. Exciting, exciting! I know that it my job now as a Training Consultant, but it is SO cool to be able to do this ALL the time and be my primary focus instead of just something that I do sometimes, when I have the time and am not bogged down with something else. It is SO refreshing and fun to be a part of something bigger.

Happy Day~

Congratulations to my wonderful husband! Today, a list came out from the corporate office in Charlotte that outlined the top 30 sellers in the WHOLE company (all over the US). Joe was on that list! Keep in mind that he has only been taking pictures and selling for two weeks...that is pretty darn good! So, tonight, we will try to celebrate despite the long day, knowing that we have to get up and do it again tomorrow. This is a bright spot. CONGRATS again to my wonderful husband!