Where have we been...lately!

Its been forever and a day since I've written a post! Life has been an emotional roller coaster around the Anderson Casa since April. On April 13th our family lost an amazing women, friend, sister and mother! Since then I personally have been trying to play catch up both emotionally and literally around the house.
Since April....

• I finished up my 1st year of Kindergarten....in a nut shell...it was eye opening and wonderful all at the same time!
• Dj finished his first year of Little Saints and learned to make FRIENDS!
• David finished his degree before April but we just celebrate his graduation ceremony in late June.
• Shaft came home from Spain....I post this because thats a long time for the hubs to be without his best friend! 
• We had a mini vacation to Canton/DFW area during David's Graduation Weekend....which was a welcomed AC cooled vacay! 

Leading up to 2 important things....

• OUR AIR CONDITIONER FINALLY KICKED THE BUCKET......let me just say you never want your AC to go out during a TEXAS summer!! 
• MY KINDER TEAM AND I WENT TO VEGAS!!!

Once I get all the pics together and from my coworkers I will have more on my trip to VEGAS but I will leave you with some images of the places we ate at.....

 The Cheesecake Factory and yes I had Key Lime Cheesecake! 

Serendipity 3....the portions are so large we didn't leave room for the Frozen Hot Chocolate! 

How can you go wrong with lettuce wraps! 

 This restaurant was inside our hotel...The Venetian....we had lunch and breakfast here during the conference.  

Pre-Pre-Surgery Night

Well considering that our child has decided that his bed is not where he sleeps...we are a bit sleep deprived....that being said...I've got plenty on my plate for the next couple days...and on that is surgery!!

Pre-Surgery List!!

1. Get supplies/clothes/all insurance papers ready for surgery....done
2. Get Dj's school stuff ready for his Easter Egg Hunt....working on it
3. Sub....done
4. Lesson Plans...working on it
5. Food for Good Friday....done---all thats left to buy is a cake for my sister's & nieces birthday
6. Try to relax!!

Well here's to 1 more day before they cut my legs ....as my kids at school say...Mrs. Anderson did they give you new legs yet!

Feliz Día de Amor y Amistad!

We don't really celebrate Valentine's in this Anderson Casa...I personally feel its overrated and too commercial and as David said this morning why have one day to say I Love You when that should be everyday!!
However---as hypocritical as it seemed we wanted Dj to enjoy a day of Friendship!! He took M&M Valentine's to school today and came home with a huge goodie bag that they must have let them attack because there were empty wrappers! So on that note I leave you with this...

Lately...

Well between ear infections....sinus infections and some nasty allergies...this family has been under the weather! Thanks to the weather...between cold then hot and don't forget the wind! 

Last Saturday was Winter Formal....Here is a shot of Ori's hair after the curling wand and I were done. I must say I am pretty impressed with its results. I love some curls.  Dj and I spent the day over at Norma's and then David joined us later that evening for dinner after she left for the dance. While we were hanging out with Norma and Louis this is how we found Dj in the living room.

We rested on Sunday and then went out of town on Monday to take a look at David's new "Rotty 100" project. More on that later....

While we were in Colorado City....Dj got the privilege of driving a tractor! Even though I am far away taking the picture I am convinced that is "One HAPPY little guy"!!!

From the tractor he moved on to the horses and I even bottle feed a baby steer. 

Yesterday Dj went to get his flu shot while we were at work....so after work I took my lil guy to get ice cream! What better way to end an 80 degree day but with homemade Mexican ice cream from the Paleteria! While we were there one of my students families owns the business and Dj got to play with my student and his little sisters! Gotta love those RED cheeks! 

When we got home I was beyond excited.....MY $1.25 SCARF W/ FREE SHIPPING CAME IN!!! I <3 it="" nbsp="" p="">

Now to enjoy our weekend....REST is my plan....and start my 2nd round of antibiotics....JOY! Next week is the last week of Fit Camp! Another 4 weeks under the belt when the week is over! Enjoy the weekend!! 

The Dream Begins with US!!

Our goal for this year is to become Healthier versions of OURSELVES!! Yes everyone usually makes this resolution but we have events this year that are a strong motivation! 10 year reunion and hopefully Dj starting sports!! Above is the logo from Keep Movin' Fit Camp. I have completed one 6 week camp and a 21-Day Challenge! Camp consisted of mostly cardio and total body workouts! The Challenge was mostly weight training. Below is the picture of my Purple Passion team at camp this session! 

 Today was our first TEAM WORKOUT and man it was rough! 60 burpies, 200 squats, 200 sit-ups at least 100 pushups, jumping jacks, mountain climbers.

I am very proud of David he joined Planet Fitness! He has 24/7 access to an awesome gym and classes. Can't beat that price monthly.

We have started making healthier food choices and WOO HOO David ate sweet potatoes!! Well time to get to bed....4 am comes really early!

Feliz Navidad!!

Get Low!

Well Fit Camp has been well Fit Camp...a no holds bar kinda thing!! Since the Fam has been sick I've missed 2 days...tried to keep up w my journal..and do the best I can at all the different exercises! That said the bar below was my new friend and all I remember was GET LOW as we lunged across the ACU Basketball court for 40 mins! The whole hour was designed to work on our core and @$$!! Night all I've got a 3 am wake up call/text!! Yes they text me that early!!