I started this blog to try to keep up with events that are going on with this crazy life I live in and to capture memories. With that being said, I'm going to try to post more often. I'm not even sure who all reads this blog anymore, but I will at least try for myself. It's been a VERY long time since I've posted.
In the Summer of 2013 our family moved back to Cedar Rapids, IA for a job opportunity that Lenard took with US Cellular. He has been with the company for 19 years! I also came back to US Cellular and I'm looking forward to grow in my career and take the opportunity the company has provided for me to go to college and get my Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management.
I'm sharing some recent pictures of my life right now. I would like to go back and fill in the large time gap with some pictures, but that would require a lot more time then I have.
My three beautiful daughters are growing so fast. They are finishing up the 2014-2015 school year. Sharaden will be headed into 9th grade at Marion high School this year, Abby will be going into 6th grade and Vernon Middle School and Dory will be going into 4th grade at Francis Marion Independent School. Three different Schools!!
Updates on Sharaden:
Sharaden was awarded the Presidential Academic Scholarship Award this year in 8th grade. She maintained a 3.5 GPA throughout the year and scored 85% or higher on the Iowa Assessment test. She spent many months in the show choir, jazz choir, jazz band and band. She had a lot of fun this year!! She has come a very long way from where she was at emotionally and physically this time last year.
 |
| Class of 2019 |
 |
| President's Education Award |
 |
| With Me |
 |
| With me and her dad |
 |
| Show Choir |
 |
| Band |
 |
| Band - Baritone Sax |
 |
| Sharaden and Mr. Cochran |
 |
| Sharaden received her braces |
 |
| Sharaden also received her Moped Licence and we bought her a Yamaha Zuma |
Update on Abby:
Abby continues to be my crazy child. She is care free, fun to be around and is the tallest in her class. She is stand at 5'7" and is going into 6th grade. She went to a couple volleyball camps this spring and says she likes it, so I hope that she get involved in some type of sport to be able to use her height to her advantage. She enjoys playing minecraft on her computer and XBOX and she is playing the flute. She says she wants to start playing the Alto Sax next year. She is currently obsessed with My Little Pony!
 |
| She is never serious! |
 |
| Band Concert |
 |
| Dolled up for her concert |
 |
| Spending time at the Mall of America |
Update on Dory:
Dory is soon turning 9 on June 21st!! She loves playing outside, she keeps her room and bathroom clean (She is OCD) and also loves, loves, loves to help cook! She follows her dad around working on any project that he is working on and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She struggled a little in school this year with reading and math, but with the extra support she received
she will be doing great in the 4th grade next year!
 |
All Dolled up for her choir concert
|
 |
Finishing her first 5K with Girls on the Run
|
 |
| She started her process of getting her braces with the wonderful expander that she loves |
 |
| Helping her daddy hang the flag after restoring the flag pole |
Update on me:
I'm back to work at US Cellular and loving it! I have the opprtunity to volunteer more with the community and have fun with my coworkers! I enjoy watching my orchid grow and also have started working on my weight loss goal. I've lost 40lbs since March 19th!
 |
| Spreading Mulch and Cleaning up Trash downtown CR |
 |
| Lenard on the Moped |
 |
| My Siblings |
 |
| My beautiful nieces ready for Prom |
 |
United Way Day of Caring
 |
| Enjoying our first ride of the season |
|
