Mod 1 Done

I just finished my first program module... and decided maybe I don't like being back in school afterall. I really enjoyed some of my classes, like Terminology, because I actually learned something. Most of my classes were rather pointless because I already knew everything (like math and computer apps). I'm starting the new mod and hoping it will be better since we will actaully be getting in to the billing and coding stuff.

Other than school, I haven't been doing a whole lot. The weather has been really nice lately, in rained for the first time in 29 days today! I have been enjoying the sunshine and warm temps, spending alot of time at the pool working on my tan. I hope that we have a nice summer, last year kinda sucked, it was cold and rainy almost the whole time.

I'm hoping to make another trip over to Eastern WA soon, maybe I'll let Erik meet more of the siblings this time ;)

School

I just realized today that I haven't posted in so long. About three weeks ago a started school to become a Medical Biller/Coder. It's been interesting, I forgot how much I actually enjoy learning, plus it gives me a good starting point and responsibility for my day. I enjoy most of my classes. Some of them I find a little too easy, mostly the computer classes, because I already know the programs. I'm really enjoying my terminology class. I'm a die hard Grey's Anatomy fan and I'm watching the other night and kept saying to myself "hey, I know what that means!" Its been fun. I can't decide whether or not I like my instructor, but I only have him for 3 more weeks, then I move on to the next section. Other than school I haven't been up to too much.

I've made a few trips to Eastern WA to see Ally and my family. I finally got time to visit with Melanie on my last trip. It was really nice. I REALLY need to get better about staying in touch (I'm hoping maybe this summer we will all be able to get together). My last trip I brought Erik (my boyfriend) over to meet some of the family, and Ally. I figured I'd break him in slowly...meet just a few siblings at a time. All of us at once might be a little overwhelming, lol. Ally was funny, at first she completely ignored Erik as if he wasn't even there. We took her and Chesney to the pool at our hotel, and when Erik went in to take a nap Ally asked, "Mom, where'd your best friend go?" She warmed up to him a little bit after that.

I'm really looking forward to the 3 Day weekend. I'm not sure exactly what my plans will be, other than sleeping in everyday. It will be nice to have an extra day where I don't have to get up at 5:30 a.m.! The weather is supposed to be nice , so I'm crossing my fingers. I'm getting tired of the rain and ready for some sunshine.

So Cute

I know I just posted new pictures of Ally, but I just thought this one is the cutest one she's ever taken and I wanted to share. We were at Carter's wrestling match and she thought Uncle Calvin's leg made a great ride.

An Interesting Date

This past Saturday I had a really fun first date. I was a little nervous because he wouldn't tell me where we were going or what we were doing, even thought I asked several times. I finally asked if he would at least let me know what I should wear, and what kind of shoes would be appropriate (I LOVE to wear heels and have been on dates where we ended up taking a long walk or something outdoorsy...ouch!). We met mid-morning and started our day with breakfast a a cute little place downtown I've never even heard of. He brought some really pretty flowers, I believe they were some type of lilly. After breakfast we drove up to Seattle. I was supposed to be reading the directions, but I was talking so much I almost missed our turns. We went to go on the Underground Tour, but it was sold out :( . Too bad because I would have really enjoyed it. Then we went to REI and climbed the rock wall. I was not so excited about that, I was worried it would be hard, or I would fall, and basically look like an idiot. I decided on the easiest climb, and aced it no problem, yay! It was actually alot of fun and now I think I need to go again and try one that is a little more challenging. We ended the day with dinner at my favorite Thai restaurant. It was really cool to go out with someone who put some planning into the day, and to do something other than just go for dinner and drinks.

On a side note, there are some really cool places and things to do in Olympia that I never even knew about, guess I'm gonna have to get out and check out my own city!

Little Miss Ally

This past weekend I went to visit Ally. Unfortunately I ended up sick and had to cut my visit short, but we had a nice time even if it was brief. She talked non-stop in the car after I picked her up, she's very inquisitive and had to ask me what just about everything we passed was, "Hey Mom! What's that?" and then she'd say "Oh!" and repeat everything I told her. We went and visited Ryan and Cassidi, Ally and Chesney are so cute together! I can't believe how much she seems to grow in between visits, and how smart she is.
I can't believe she'll be 4 this year already. How time flies.

Picture help?

I can't seem to figure out how to put pictures up. I tried the "add image" button and it put pictures into my blog, but I couldn't move them around where I wanted, they all stayed grouped at the top. Can someone please tell me how it works? Thank you!!

Sad News

Okay, it's really not that sad for anyone but me. I broke my camera. I'm not really sure what happened, but I pulled it out of my purse to take a picture and the screen is cracked and just shows a blank white screen when I turn it on. Luckily my pictures are saved on my memory card, but I'm bummed because I JUST bought the new camera after someone dropped and broke my last one. I've been very into taking pictures lately, posting for my myspace and for scrapbooking. Guess I'll have to put all that on hold until I can get another new one. I'll be smart this time and get a nice sturdy case for it. :)