Wow its been forever!!!

Well lets see I should already be in bed but I decided since I was helping David make our Open Enrollment changes to our BCBS insurance I figured I'd take the time to make a small post! Yes we finally did it we've been married 2 weeks now...and FYI I still haven't had the time to go Legally change my name yet. So for the time being I am still Maghen Martinez...or as my friends have decided my name is still Maghen Martinez but with the addition of Anderson. Thats a really long name. Life has been pretty hum dum lately which could explain why David describes married life as BORING. School is getting a bit better my kiddos are getting into the full swing of things!! I am excited about David's work because he could be working from home here pretty soon which will be AWESOME!! So lets cross our fingers and pray that works out! Well that is all for now as my body is screaming SLEEP and my computer is screaming at me IM DYING!!

A Day of Memories!!

Well....as I was checking out some stuff online...It was brought to my attention that today is the National Day of Miscarriage and Infant Loss. Its amazing how even just those words alone bring so much meaning and memories back. We have a daughter that will always be in our hearts. I read this online at Bring the Rain and its so true:

All of us who have lost babies know that it isn't just one day a year.
It's Tuesday, when all the other kids are playing on the swingset.
It's Sunday, when you don't have one to bring to Sunday school.
It's Thursday, when you wish you could know what her favorite after-school snack would have been.
It's Friday, and you can't stop crying.
It isn't one day, it's every day. Relief comes in pockets but the truth is that there is a gap that cannot be filled here. I feel that today as the rain falls outside and the day beckons me to move in spite of my brokenness.

Work Bridal Shower!!

Yesterday I had my Locust Bridal Shower!! It was so cute and I loved it! I loved the little cakes...each were cute into individual bite size well couple bites really. I don't think I could ask for better co-workers!! Most of my gifts were cooking related....I guess they want me to cook more!!

The punch at the shower was AWESOME and Im going to have to remember that in the future maybe I'll make it for the wedding which reminds me...there are so many things that need to get done in the next week its CRAZY!! Im really looking forward to using all my gifts!

On a side note..David will be home at night now!! No more Conway!! When people become dis-respectful you just have to draw a line!

Bachelorette Weekend!!

This weekend was both hilarious and FUN!! We loaded up the car and went to Austin...we being me and the girls! We left Friday evening...which was an eventful trip...who knew you could get 4 warnings after being pulled over by a State Trooper. We did make it to Austin in one piece though...Saturday morning. I helped Kannika make breakfast; french toast, bacon, fresh fruit and OJ!! Who could really ask for a better breakfast! Then we layed around the house for a bit and got ready for our Spa Appointments!! We spent about 4 hours in the Spa an it was so much fun!! They told us we could bring whatever we wanted with is and we did....we had snacks, drinks and even went out to get some food too!! They were super nice and let us make ourselves at home!! They even provided some "beverages" for us as well!! After the spa we went and saw the Austin Bats!!

Here is a picture of Sharon & I waiting for it to get dark enough for the bats to come out!!

After the Bats it started getting pretty chilly but we still went for Amy's Ice Cream!! Let me just say AWESOME!! We shared Punkin Pie : Pumpkin Ice Cream, graham crackers, and homemade whipped cream!!! After all that we went home for a lingerie party and then to eat at RUDY's!! I love RUDY's and a must for any Austin trip!! After Rudy's we went out on 6th Street...I took Lauren to get a Henna Tattoo while Lori & Lupe got REAL tattoos!! Here are Sharon & I waiting for my henna.

Don't you just love the outfit I had on....I had a flashing tiara, flashing lips and a blue flashing ROCK ring!! It was sad to leave on Sunday morning after breakfast but we had to get back in time for our marriage classes!! I can't believe it 2 weeks and its here!

My understanding of David's weekend while I was gone was TONS OF RELAXING!! Which I am super glad he did!! He needs to rest!! Well I've got tons to do in the next 2 weeks to get everything ready....a few more invites to mail and then well be set to go!! at least I HOPE SO!!

Pumpkin Patch!!

Well this week at school has been kinda crazy...children tend to act different as the weather changes. However we were lucky that the rain stopped long enough for us to take them to the Pumpkin Patch!! Here is a picture of myself and my assistant Christina..

We've been working really hard on making our classroom look like Fall and Halloween coming up. Today Christina made us a night sky and GIANT pumpkin outside our room...pics of that to come as we start adding their art work to the walls.

Aside from school I've been doing more and more things for the wedding lately and things are falling into place...YAY!!! This weekend is my Bachelorette Party in Austin...I am really excited my friends and family are all coming!! and to top it all off....we're going to a SPA!! I need some serious relaxation. We'll back to the daily grind..T-minus 4 hrs till we hit the road to AUSTIN!!

Our Tree!!

Day Shift!!

Well yesterday was David's first day on Days @ BCBS...and lets just say its AWESOME having him home in the evenings...the only downer is that he still has to be at work at 12:15 for Conway. Im thinking once he gets used to his schedule mornings will be better because yesterday and this morning felt like torture to wake him up which is kinda hard when Im getting up and getting ready for work at the same time!

On a wedding note...I have the invitations and I've started to deliver some...hopefully I can get them in the mail and delivered by this weekend. I am really looking forward to this weekend because its my Bachelorette Party. We're going to Austin and have a weekend full of planned events!!

On my school note we've switched to a Fall theme and its really fun and exciting for me!! My assistant made this awesome TREE for class I'll post a picture of it later and today we made leaves to go on it and we'll be making more tree's and pumpkins in the up coming weeks!!