tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181807552024-03-13T04:18:37.895-06:00Life with Erich and LaurieLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-85172465504050620932008-09-03T17:24:00.005-05:002008-09-18T20:50:27.470-05:00Notes from the not-so-good-bloggerThese days.... what can I say about these busy days? I know, they are only going to get busier!There has been massive unfolding in our life as of late. Erich found out on his birthday his acceptance as pre-k teacher at Milam Elementary. We are so greatful! It was perfect timing. Erich finished the work on our bathrooms, and he hasn't stopped since. My position has changed this year as I am Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-88651593454178992502008-07-15T17:13:00.002-05:002008-12-11T12:10:34.724-06:00"Hi" from baby EvaHere's our little one, doing the breast stroke in mama's belly. Erich and I are already convinced she's a swimmer.... : )This is week 22 and I'm feeling great! I am finally in the full swing of my summer vacation and loving the lazy days of visiting friends, cooking, reading, floating the pool, cleaning closets, washing windows, cleaning door handles....I guess the last 3 aren't considered lazy Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-61338949514353750802008-07-03T08:29:00.004-05:002008-12-11T12:10:35.805-06:00'da bumpAlas, I post a picture of the ever-growing baby bump. This is me sporting some fabulous hand-me-down jeans, my neutral bella band and a non-maternity top. I am generally sticking to pure maternity clothing these days. I do use the bella band on occasion with some clothes I have been given that are a size bigger than my original size. These outfits are good for when your are feeling like your Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-8386708981869863902008-05-17T09:50:00.002-05:002008-05-17T09:59:11.885-05:00UpdatesHere's a brief recap of the past few weeks:Latest Craving-Hebrew national hotdogs (with all the works) and Jalepeño chips.... (I know, I'm sure that's terrible pregnant food!)Latest bad habit-checking my facebook (Erich started a page for me)Latest good habit-prenatal yogaClothing scenario-I can fit into pants that were a little big on me before I got pregnant, but I don't feel comfortable in my Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-84767264914604012182008-05-06T18:50:00.005-05:002008-12-11T12:10:37.201-06:00Pics of the guess what!?Pic #1- Baby full body with umbilical chord showingPic #2- Baby in teddy bear form with heart beatPic #3- Baby waving with it's little fingers. "Hi Baby"Ok, so the quality is pretty hard to distinguish, but you get the idea!!!!!!! Yeah! Mi bebéLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-14885200020290363132008-05-05T18:09:00.004-05:002008-05-06T20:38:19.028-05:00Let me hear your grito!!!Feliz 5 de mayo todos!The past week has been jam packed with exciting things. Erich and I celebrated with our Carver kids to hours of dancing (Asereje, Los Machetes, La Raspa, etc...). Thursday we had a most exciting venture for our first pregnancy appointment. We got our first sonogram and heard the heartbeat! Words can't express how exciting it was to see our little baby kicking and waving it'sLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-12166503341809989742008-04-18T16:46:00.002-05:002008-04-18T17:04:41.928-05:00Mucho, Mucho, Mucho MejorThanks everyone out there for your love and support through the icky days of ugh...Mama, thanks so much for the visit and the trip to Motherhood for some great maternity wear!!! Today I wore my first maternity blouse (not necessarily b/c I needed to, but because it was the color I needed and it looked so comfortable).FYI world and for my future reference...Things that brought me ease and comfort Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-69448251801142066822008-04-12T13:05:00.002-05:002008-04-12T13:21:33.407-05:00All's well until FridayThis week was a break from the constant nausea. Erich and I formed a great new physical activity together: walking the edge of our local lake Bryan. The fresh air has done wonders for me and the weather is just glorious right now. With more organization and more energy we avoided eating out this week and I felt relieved to be able to cook.Friday morning I awoke with terrible nausea and stomach Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-9931833312590479242008-04-05T09:09:00.002-06:002008-12-11T12:10:37.345-06:00I just can't contain it anymore!!!!Alas, what I have been avoiding and trying to superficially cover-up by lesser stories...Erich and I are pregnant!!!!- I mean it was a joint effort. I, however am the bearer of nausea, an ever growing pudge, moodiness, and a growing sense of unrealistic perfectionism!! This is not to complain about my current state, but to give in the truest sense what changes I am undergoing. For those of you Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-62089143259051159562008-04-01T16:06:00.004-06:002008-12-11T12:10:37.761-06:00Joy comes in the mañanaA long overdue post...yes, I have been over my blues since I wrote my last entry (not to say I havn't had my waves of emotion... but who hasn't?)Here are a couple of pics from my super girl time with my madre y hermana en san antonio.Our weekend was full with the works: makeovers at bare escentials, shopping at la cantera, lots of fattening delicious food, and disney movie watching (Cleveland Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-68750462023533104512008-03-05T18:38:00.005-06:002008-12-11T12:10:39.134-06:00Beatin' the blues....Everyone gets the blues. Mine usually come for no particular reason, but (yes) they still come. Maybe it was as subtle as the blues song I played repetitively during our African American Heritage museum today creeping it's way into my mojo. Either way I am seeking the comforts of my childhood days when a simple "I have confidence in sunshine, I have confidence in rain, I have confidence that Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-88721696050197922642008-02-24T09:39:00.003-06:002008-12-11T12:10:40.632-06:00Thank you Tia Susan and Robert!!!!I have to thank my Tia Susan and Robert for the use of their time share in Sedona. Our trip was amazing and I appreciate so much the generosity of you both. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!Here are a few more pictures...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-91732962170648703592008-02-24T09:17:00.004-06:002008-12-11T12:10:40.917-06:00Ah...Sedona!Here we are atop "Chicken Point" on the Bell Tower trail in Sedona, AZ. This was a glorious hike: day 2 of our vacation. Climbing rocks is a thrilling and challenging feat. We had a wonderful, wonderful time in Sedona and were sad to leave....Other highlights of our vacation include:1. Stocking up at Trader Joe's (we ate fresh fruit parfaits and cranberry orange scones with dark coffee to drink Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-63615200127609144722008-02-14T20:22:00.002-06:002008-12-11T12:10:41.090-06:00Happy Valentines EveryoneToday I received 6 heart shaped chocolate boxes of candy and about 50 valentines from my little niños.Hope everyone else out there got some luvin today!!!!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxoLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-32505444104047940332008-02-10T21:03:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:41.866-06:00On a brighter note (for some reason I can't rotate this picture sent to me from my teacher friend Nancy)*Here's Erich helping one of my students perform "Tu Ti Ta"... pulgares arriba (Thumbs up)1. Erich substitues for me when I am sick!2. Erich plans a surprise dinner for me (it had to be cancelled on account of my sickness, but the thought was super)3. I receive wonderful birthday love, presents, and calls4. I Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-55204451892251254172008-02-09T13:08:00.000-06:002008-02-10T21:03:23.124-06:0027 and not so much the better for it...I am bringing in my 27th with the FLU. This must mean that things can only get better from here on out for me this year. I have never had the flu. The flu really sucks. Yesterday was the worst and today I'm feeling a bit more alive. I came home to San Antonio this weekend to spend some time with the family and go to "women of faith" with my mama.However, I have spent the last 24 hours on the Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-88624407682721061962008-01-30T18:48:00.000-06:002008-01-30T19:46:27.815-06:00A Day in the Life (sort of)Two stories from today....1. One part of being a special education teacher with pre-school level children include play-based assessments. These are exactly what they sound like- playing with kids to assess where they are: emotionally, cognitively, physically, and socially.In returning to Carver after a mid-day play based assessment I walked into my afternoon class to be welcomed with a generous, Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-40866916770279167542008-01-13T20:35:00.000-06:002008-01-13T20:47:40.661-06:00Currently...Eating: Wasabi peasDrinking: Freshly chilled Pinot GrigioReading: Brothers of KaramazovWanting: Time with hubbyGreatful for:My student teacher Suffering From: An acute pain in my foot from running 12 miles yesterdayLooking forward to: February....Into:Strategies for teaching children with Autism, FOOD (cooking), reconnecting with friends, chilling out, egg tacos & espresso ground coffee, looking Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-31324527550270385522008-01-13T16:20:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:43.542-06:00Family and FriendsAngie and the girls Baby Von G Renee and her new Mexico Crèche set Bro and Sis Cousin TimeLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-60447327889540491702008-01-13T16:06:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:44.298-06:002008 So Far, So GoodErich and I brought in the new year with a sort of progressive dinner held in our house. We moved from room to room with food and drinks to match each rooms mood. Olive bruschetta stuffed phillo and martinis, pozole and sangria, tamales and mojitos, fondue and wine (thanks Kelley!!!), eggnog and stuffed dates. Our night was a great last-minute success. Happy New Year to all.I am way behind on my Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-78352981547573012322007-12-25T11:45:00.001-06:002008-12-11T12:10:45.103-06:00Let the festivities beginErich pops the champagne (thanks Kelley for the bottle- we are finally making good use of it!)Here we are having fun with the Wimberly's after spending time at the Galleria (what a crazy place!!) Erika, Erich's mama displaying her homemade cookies with some Swiss pride (7 different kinds!- she used to make 17 different kinds!!!) Little Renee playing with Osa (she loves Osa)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-28126007422301362612007-12-21T20:53:00.001-06:002008-12-11T12:10:47.252-06:00Seasonal Goodness and the Bad Blog BooOn bad blog boo....Blog's are deceptive little things... people tend to only post the great things that are happening in life... but amidst the joy and blessings are pains, doubts, and trials.... I will write more about those things later.I guess when I am in the mood to post on this blog, it is usually the triumphs, the beauty, and the joys in life that I am inspired to write about. All this to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-33473847545930921442007-12-20T21:57:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:48.162-06:00Ta Da!My sister Lisa and I at an old vintage diner the weekend of my graduationHere we are... Masters of ED Psych people... getting ready for the graduationI am doneda, da da da da, da... (That is the graduation song)"Yes", this is a wonderful feeling (Everyone ask me how it feels to be done)"What's next?" (the next question people ask from the world of academia)"When are you going to have babies?" (Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-55429496280967781972007-11-25T14:51:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:49.201-06:00T-day and the big chillHere is Erich preparing our new tradition of turkey fryHere is part of the table decorThanksgiving is over. We had a wonderful celebration with family; a feasting of fried turkeys (thanks honey!), delicious stuffing, and all the other traditional yum yums...It was Lisa's first break from her first semester in college and our first celebration with the recently added Sophie. Erich and I have been Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-56831715996338988702007-11-02T16:26:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:49.725-06:00the most beautiful things in life are freeIt's hard to sum the experience of my days at school (these days) in a word.... So much happens! One minute we are rejoicing as an emerging butterfly slides from its cocoon to enter the world with its new form, the next we are releasing butterflies with their expanded wings outside, and then a few moments later I am wrestling with a kid who decides to flip out (for no apparent reason). This last Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2