Lots of exciting things are happening around the Hughes House these days.
For those of you that don't know, Mark has been hired on at The Home Depot. He will be working as a department head in lawn and garden. It is a step towards more money and power (his words - not mine!). Lawn and garden is the largest department in the store, the biggest money maker and the one with the most changes throughout the year. It is will be a big challenge for him but he will do exceptional at it. The store is brand new and will really be a one of a kind store. The only drawback is that he will be working in Grand Prairie - funny it seems like we all go back to where we started. It is a little bit of a drive but will be worth it in the long run. One of the best things is that he will be off of overnights.
Many of you know that I, too, am on the job hunt. I know that teaching is what I am supposed to do with my life I just don't think that Grand Prairie is where I am supposed to do it at. I am looking closer to home and have some very promising leads that I will write more about later when/if things pan out (don't want to jinx myself). Things work out for a I reason and I think that having a 2nd year under my belt has really allowed me to answer those interview questions much better and just instill in me more confidence. It will be very sad to leave some of the good friends at Crockett but I know that since they are good friends I will still keep in touch with them. We weathered some tough times but that is what brought us together. Others I will not miss (names deleted to protect --- well me). The hardest part is leaving the kids. I have developed bonds with some of them but I know as soon as school is out they will forget about me. It is one of things that they never tell you about in teaching. You attach yourself to these kids for almost 10 months and then they are gone from your life pretty much forever. I equate it to a death almost. Even the bad ones leave a stamp on your heart. Enough with that kind of talk!!! Probably why they call me the pushover!
I will close for now and hope that this finds everyone (is there anyone still out there?) doing well.
Kim
P.S. Sorry about the heavy use of parenthesis.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Home Improvements!!!
We have been doing some home improvement around the Hughes House. We finally have curtains in our living room! Those windows are gigantic so we had to find some that were long enough. Thanks to Ikea and my sewing machine we found what we were looking for.
That's all for now! We will work on the other front beds in the coming weeks.
We have not limited our home improvements to the inside, we have also done them outside. Well, Mark mostly but I helped pick things out!!!
An overview
That's all for now! We will work on the other front beds in the coming weeks. Love,
Kim
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Safe Return
Just wanted to let all interested parties know that Jason is back in the good ole USA. He returned to Yuma last night. I think that it took a few days to get back. I know that he must be glad to be home and back with the family.
As far as the drama in E-town, we have a new mailbox and the mail person assures us that someone was after something very specific in the box. He seemed to be pretty sure that it was a divorce situation or something.
That is all for now...open house tomorrow night so lots of work to do.
Kim
As far as the drama in E-town, we have a new mailbox and the mail person assures us that someone was after something very specific in the box. He seemed to be pretty sure that it was a divorce situation or something.
That is all for now...open house tomorrow night so lots of work to do.
Kim
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Drama in E-town
So this morning we had drama!!!
I was leaving for work when I noticed that the neighbor lady (he he) had mail all over her yard and that the postal side door to the community mailbox was open. It was apparent that either someone had broken into the mailbox or the mail person had left their side open. Since I didn't know which, I contacted my local 911 operator (more on her later) and reported the issue. In addition, I contacted the post office to let them know. They sent someone out right away to "fix" our box. Mark spoke to the man who said that someone had broken in and that it looked like they were targeting one specific person but that they couldn't be absolutely sure. Thankfully for the neighbor lady and us, I check it everyday. We are without a working mailbox currently and have no idea when it will be back in working order. For a person that loves getting mail, not getting any is a nightmare!
The 911 operator had a lot to be desired. She was rude and obviously not happy with her job. In speaking with an authority on 911 call centers, I was told that this "lady" probably had high seniority and felt like taking the call was beneath her. Having some call center experience myself, I had to agree. I am not sure if the black and white ever showed up but it is now in the post office's hands. I am sure that they are going to investigate vigorously!!!
On a separate note...
My students are taking the TAKS writing test on Tuesday. Keep them in your prayers that they will do what I have taught them and not have anxiety about it. They need all the help that they can get.
Hope that everyone out there is doing well and not freezing!
Love,
Kim
I was leaving for work when I noticed that the neighbor lady (he he) had mail all over her yard and that the postal side door to the community mailbox was open. It was apparent that either someone had broken into the mailbox or the mail person had left their side open. Since I didn't know which, I contacted my local 911 operator (more on her later) and reported the issue. In addition, I contacted the post office to let them know. They sent someone out right away to "fix" our box. Mark spoke to the man who said that someone had broken in and that it looked like they were targeting one specific person but that they couldn't be absolutely sure. Thankfully for the neighbor lady and us, I check it everyday. We are without a working mailbox currently and have no idea when it will be back in working order. For a person that loves getting mail, not getting any is a nightmare!
The 911 operator had a lot to be desired. She was rude and obviously not happy with her job. In speaking with an authority on 911 call centers, I was told that this "lady" probably had high seniority and felt like taking the call was beneath her. Having some call center experience myself, I had to agree. I am not sure if the black and white ever showed up but it is now in the post office's hands. I am sure that they are going to investigate vigorously!!!
On a separate note...
My students are taking the TAKS writing test on Tuesday. Keep them in your prayers that they will do what I have taught them and not have anxiety about it. They need all the help that they can get.
Hope that everyone out there is doing well and not freezing!
Love,
Kim
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Various....
Happy 2007!
Hope that everyone is having a good year. I am recovering from the holidays and getting used to being back at work. My one real problem child gave me a gift and moved to another school. We are starting our test push. Our first test is February 13. Mark is doing well and things at his job are the same.
We cleaned out the garage enough so that one car can park inside. I figured since we are paying for this garage might as well use it for its intended purpose instead of storage. Hopefully when we get rid of the 2 refrigerators and the stove we can make room for the other vehicle. Any takers?
I am also including a picture of Pepper's cousin, Tanner Poston. Tanner stayed with us when Amanda and Avery were visiting over the holidays. He is a really nice dog and very sweet. Pepper loved having a playmate and I think Tanner liked it too. We are thinking seriously about getting another dog for Pepper just not as big as Tanner.
Lastly, I wanted to share with you a website of a man that Mark and I both think is genius. ** www.daveramsey.com ** If you are struggling financially, just getting by or want to get ahead --- he can help. He doesn't want anyone to be eating alpo or wondering where they are going to live when they retire. He has a podcast and is really uplifting. He is a Christian, and we think a really great man with good ideas.
Stay safe and well in 2007!
Love,
Kimberly and Mark
~ Live like no one else so that later you can live like no one else. ~
Hope that everyone is having a good year. I am recovering from the holidays and getting used to being back at work. My one real problem child gave me a gift and moved to another school. We are starting our test push. Our first test is February 13. Mark is doing well and things at his job are the same.
We cleaned out the garage enough so that one car can park inside. I figured since we are paying for this garage might as well use it for its intended purpose instead of storage. Hopefully when we get rid of the 2 refrigerators and the stove we can make room for the other vehicle. Any takers?
I am also including a picture of Pepper's cousin, Tanner Poston. Tanner stayed with us when Amanda and Avery were visiting over the holidays. He is a really nice dog and very sweet. Pepper loved having a playmate and I think Tanner liked it too. We are thinking seriously about getting another dog for Pepper just not as big as Tanner.
Lastly, I wanted to share with you a website of a man that Mark and I both think is genius. ** www.daveramsey.com ** If you are struggling financially, just getting by or want to get ahead --- he can help. He doesn't want anyone to be eating alpo or wondering where they are going to live when they retire. He has a podcast and is really uplifting. He is a Christian, and we think a really great man with good ideas.
Stay safe and well in 2007!
Love,
Kimberly and Mark
~ Live like no one else so that later you can live like no one else. ~
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