So I was finally able to find the time and the event to allow a girl's night out. Lindsay and I went to Gardener Village to "Witch's Night Out", which was designed for women 18 and older to go out without their children to have a good time. Although we only wore witch's hats, there were many elaborate costumes, including the ones I've posted. Maybe we're the only ones that were excited to see "Glenda, the Good Witch", "Maleficent" and "The Snow White Queen", as well as many others. There was a soup bar there with some awesome soup in a bread bowl. We had fun waiting in line for fortune telling and dancing with all the other witches. I totally suggest it as a pre-activity for Halloween for women to ditch their children and husbands for a couple of hours. I think it's going to be a tradition for Lindsay and me. FINALLY!!! A girl's night out!!!
On another token, school is going mediocre. If possible. I'm finding myself in a mid-semester slump. It's hard to stay motivated and I'm looking forward to the end of this semester and a start of something new. I now know that this Philosophy of Religion class was not one to start with. I'm, of course, passing, but not getting what I want out of it. I should have started with something different. It's not an introductory class although it's presented as such. Which is frustrating to the professor and his whole class of 7. The 7 that didn't drop out. I'm the only girl left and feel the pressure to succeed. It's amazing how many people dropped out. Somehow, I need to show the remainder boys that I can make it. That I can finish this class.........and pass. So far, so good. However, I need you all the cross your fingers for me.
James is doing well, he hopes to get some tests done so he can finish applying for some police jobs. Ideally, he would love to be in the highway patrol, but we'll see. I support him in whatever he wants to do, as long as it doesn't harm himself or his family. I would love to see him follow through and become a great police officer. As I know he has the potential to become one.
He loves the fact the I've finally gone back to school and is so proud of me. It makes it all worth while.
He is so proud of his daughter as well. Noelle progresses at an astounding rate and we're both so excited to see all the new milestones she has reached. Everyday is amazing to us. Especially me. I get to see all the little things she does. She seems to perform just for me sometimes, which is frustrating and special at the same time. I love being the one she does things for, but I wish I could share these things with other people.
And to end, I would like share a little celebration. I officially weigh less than I've ever have in my adult life. I lost all the baby weight and how. It's very exciting for me, as I've worked very hard for this. It's such self-esteem booster and a relief to get this done.
Now, to finish my other goals...............
Noelle's second Halloween is officially over. It was lots of fun. We went over to Lindsay and Adam's to paint pumpkins and then went to my parent's empty house and took her trick or treating. She only lasted a few houses, but I figured she really didn't need the candy anyway. It was a blast. She ran through the leaves to get to the doors and then tried to steal the whole bowl of candy. That's my daughter for you. I look forward to next year.
Noelle's most favorite toy came to the age of retirement. "Ducky" had seen better days. Especially in a big basket with other cheap Easter specialty items. Her leg was almost severed, after seeing many hard days at work. So I did what any good mom would do....surgery. It was a gruesome process, but it was worth it in order to save my daughter's favorite cuddling buddy. Now all I need, is a new nickname for this amputee. "Stump", anyone?
Argh...so tired!! Here I am waiting for Noelle to fall back to sleep after a two hour bout. Hopefully, she's down for good this time. She always seems to find the times James is at work. Frick!! Anyway, I thought I would blog real quick like while I am waiting. Today, Noelle and I went to my annual trip to "The Oaks" with my friend Jamie and her mom Gale. It's a restaurant up in Ogden Canyon, on the way to Huntsville/Pineview. We go during color change and it's a lot of fun to sit next to the river and wait hours for food every year. Hate the food and the service, but love the trip. Only these last two years, was I able to bring a new person along, Paul McCartney. Noelle loved it this year. Last year, she was a tad young. Lots of fun, more pics to come. (Jamie has most of them) As word of warning, we have lots of fun things planned this October to blog about... So keep an eye open!!
