Totally freaky

So, I live somewhat close to West Virginia and I don't have cable. Thus, the news stations that i have all come out of Huntington, WV and Charleston. Right now on the news i am watching late breaking news about an explosion at a chemical plant. They have advised people living in the immediate area to a Shelter in Place. That evidently means that you are supposed stay in your home, turn off the ac, try to seal up your doors and windows, and potentially cover your mouth and nose with a damp rag. The way it sounds this type of thing happens (not often) but occassionaly in the area so the residents are used to it. I would be totally freaking out!

Anyhow, sorry i havn't blogged much this week. Work has gotten crazy. not that it usually isn't but, i have worked at least 11 hours each day this week and have just finished a 13.5 hour day. I am so glad to be taking the day off tomorow but i guess its not taking a day off when you've already worked 48 hours. (My head preschool teacher, whom i love, turned in her notice on Monday and we start preschool next week. So, i've had some adjusting to do. We also started regular school this week so we've been trying to get the kids and parents with the before and after school used to a new routine. Always fun.)

Tomorow i am leaving to go on a long weekend trip. I am meeting my family and we are going to be spending the weekend in cabins at a lake in north east ohio, near pensylvania. It should be a lot of fun and i can't wait to get there. I need to get up and pack and leave by 9 am, but it will be worth the lack of sleep. (I just got home from work and errands about an hour ago and have been trying to settle down so i can get to bed. I have to have time to decompress before I sleep.) I will try to write more next week. I hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend. Please be safe, be happy and have fun!

Vacation

Hey everyone. I am here in the Hocking Hills enjoying my days off. I have had a great time so far and am looking forward to a couple more relaxing, enjoyable days.

As most of you know today was my birthday. I am 28! Yeah! (Of course that means i am that much closer to 30, but that's okay.) I spent the day having a spa treatments, soaking in the hot tub, reading, walking in the woods (not too much, i have heard there might be bears in the area), shoping, and just plain relaxing and enjoying my time away.

Tommorow i check out of my cabin and will meet my parents at Hocking Hills State Park for a couple of nights camping. It should be a fun weekend.

Well, i hope everyone has a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.

Much Love, April

SUMMER CAMP IS OVER, CELEBRATE!

SUMMER CAMP IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those of you who are not aware, i have just completed nine weeks of summer camp. Anyone who is interested in a safe (well moderately), slightly painful, effective birth control, i have a great suggestion for you. Spend a few days in a day care center, especially with school age children. You won't want to risk getting pregnant and you'll be exhausted most days.

Anyway, school starts in a week and a half and I am very glad to have a slight reprieve to catch my breath and dive into the new school year. Before and After School and Preschool will be starting soon and I'm happy to have a few days at work with out the children.

So, i just finished Nicky's bag and Kayla's is also done. I do need to add the embellishments but I have the main sewing done and I'm glad to have them at least basically finished. I can't wait to give them to the kids tomorrow and see if they fit and if they like them. I can't wait to see them wearing them. I will be sure to take some photos.

I have also booked my birthday weekend vacation. I have a cabin with a hot tub for two nights, a day at a spa and a couple of days of camping. I am going to take two days off work and not think about all of the things i should be doing while i am away. I am going to read a lot, shop (well browse and wish), have my spa treatments and just relax. IT WILL BE GREAT!!!!

Okay, i need to get to bed. I have to be up early (yuck) and drive a few hours tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thanks! To all of my wonderful friends and family who have emailed and/or posted on my blog. Thank you. I really hope that this will give me a better way to keep in touch with some of you.

So, i am going to upload a photo because i realized, while the photo i put on my site is one that i actually deem 'okay' of me, most of you have not seen me with my new shorter hair. So, i just sat and took a photo of myself with my laptop to import. I hope i look decent. Its been another long day at work and even though i tried to slap on a little make-up (how vain am i) i am still looking a little rough.

Anyway, for those of you who don't know, yes, i did cut off 12 inches, yes 1 foot, of hair back in May. i decided that i needed to do something different and after a co-worker donated her hair i followed her example. I had been thinking about doing that for a while and when she said they they would cut your hair for free i jumped at the chance. So, i donated my hair to Locks for Love and have been thrilled with the results. It has been much cooler this summer and i just like the look. (my family liked it because they thought it was more grown up, like that was a good thing.) Okay, enjoy the photo, laugh a bit at my expense and i will write again soon.

Hello

Hey everyone. I've decided to try out this thing. I don't have any clue what i'm going to write about, but i'll just write.

Okay, so I just finished reading a great book. "Dragonspell" by Donita K. Paul. It was really good. It's a christian fication fantasy book. I have found that i really like dragon books. Odd. I read Eragon and Eldest this summer as well and when i saw a christian dragon book, i had to try it! there are several other books in the series and i'm trying to contain myself to not just run out and buy the others. I have about 7 books laying around the house waiting for me to read. All of them by authors that i really like. So, i will try to remain calm and not just go an buy the others. Maybe i'll make it to the weekend. LOL

I have also been reading this other great series. I have read 7 books so far in the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. This is an amazing series! It is such a funny, sarcastic, quirky series. It is part fantasy, part comedy, part crazy. I love it. Death is a main character in the book and he is so much fun. I guess that sounds morbid, but its so true.

I'm also working on several sewing projects right now. I am working on bookbags for my niece and nephew. My neice's is partially done, but i don't know if it like it. It is not that great, but its okay. My nephew's bag is partially done and i'm hoping that it will come out better. Maybe i'll redo my niece's now that i have figured out the kinks. Anyway, i'm making the bags because they are both starting preschool this fall. They are growing up so quickly and i can't wait to see them wearing thier bags, they will look so cute!

I am also working on a purse for my mom, a purse for myself (hopefully reversable), and i want to start a tote for myselft. I may make the tote for myself with the same pattern i have made to make my niece and nephew's and then we can all have a new bookbag.

I am so excited that summer camp is almost over. The weeks have gone by very fast and i'm so glad that it's almost done. It is a lot of work running a day camp and i will be glad to be back to preschool, before/after school, and regular programs.

Okay, that is all i will write for now. I don't know who all will read this, but if you haven't heard from me in a while. I'm sorry. I have really been terrible about keeping in touch and i need to do better. I will be trying to call, email, write, ect. to many people in the near future (Jenn, Lanetta, Tasha, Katie, and so many more)