TAKE FOLIC ACID!!!

This past week at work (well sat. and today) have been hard days...at least emotionally. I was the lucky nurse who got to take care a young lady who delivered a 6 month old baby boy with only half of his brain and head. They say it was b/c she didn't have enough folic acid that is required within the first 2 weeks. (most don't even know that they are pregos at that point) Anyways it has just been so sad to see what she has had to deal with. At least she got to hold the baby before he died. So what I learned from this...how important it is to take prenatal vit. even if I'm not trying to get pregos.

Ok so on a happy note. I have 2 days off. Only work 2 more days this week...and I have 2 more pair of scrubs left so I don't have to pay to go wash clothes b/c I'm going home to babysit my baby sister (Bonnie the dog). Girls night friday night (I think)!!! And I'm going to get my eyebrows waxed while I'm home!!! (yes that is weird to be happy about but yall haven't seen how gross they are) And what I am most happy about is I am on the couch doing nothing but blogging reading and have the cowboy game on mute while David is doing Greek with a friend at home...I DON'T HAVE TO STUDY!!!!

Update

Nothing much has been going on. I have been working trying to get some overtime. Some updates I guess would be...David got a part time job in Roby being a youth minister. It is about an hour drive...but it is worth it, I think he will learn a lot. Yesterday David did his second sermon for his preaching class. His teacher (Steven Johnson) asked for us to stay after class and he ended up praising David for his gift that he has. I was very proud of him...I love watching him write his sermons...he face just lights up when he comes up with a great thought. You can really tell that he has a passion for it.

2 weeks till Thanksgiving. As of now I have 3 days off but they are still in need of an RN on Thanksgiving day so I really hope that I still get it off. (it is my 2nd fav. holiday behind Easter) But I can't wait to see all of my family...I really can't wait to see Jason. It seems like we just keep growing closer an closer and I miss him soo much. Plus he is bringing Rock Band!!! I can't wait to play that with my family.

Well the dog just came and sat on my head so I guess it is time to go. I think she is going to get a spa day...I'm going to bath her with Dawn soap...I have heard that is what Petsmart uses for flea baths and then we are going to go get her nails clipped!!!

PURPLE WHITE PURPLE WHITE FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!

This weekend was ACU's homecoming...which means super busy weekend! This was my second weekend off since David and I got back from our honeymoon (keep in mind the first one was the weekend after the honeymoon). Before the weekend updates lets update you on work...I don't rememember in the last post if I told yall or not starting tomorrow I am on my own at work...very happy times but also very scary. Ok now onto the weekend. It started friday with Paul and his friends. We took them to the very very kiddy carnival (sorry guys) and I met up with Amber, Angela and Janaye!!! We had a girls dinner and the guys had a guys dinner. The night ended with me, Chris and David watching Tyra and 14 yr old girls wanting to get married and have babies...and I thought I was bad haha. Sat. I had GATA breakfast which was by far the best one I have ever been to. We laughed the whole time. Then off to the parade!!! Picture to come. Then off to the football game which ACU football is awesome and hasn't lost a game yet GO WILDCATS!!! After the game Michael and Lisa got to Abilene so off to dinner. After dinner was GIRLS NIGHT!!!! We had a slumber party at Janayes and played with her nephew.

Sunday was a special day for David. He is now working in Roby (about an hour away) as a part time youth minister. This is his first minister job (not being an intern) and he is super excited about it. We made the long trip out there sunday morning and he taught class. He did a great job...even making things up at the end. The church was small but has loving members. We stayed for the monthly potluck which had yummy PB&J sandwiches!!! I'm so happy for David, he has an amazing love for God and wants to share that love with everyone he sees. I can't wait to see what God has in store for this new adventure.
We ended the weekend just the two of us relaxing and reading. the way it should be after a busy and long weekend. I can't wait for next weekend. Some how I was able to get 2 weekends in a row off which means road trip for me. I'm making a much needed trip home!!! I can't wait to see my mom and dad!!!

Seeds of Excitement!

David and I had some friends over tonight for taco soup and pumpkin carving. It has finally started to turn cold here (or at least chilly) so I thought it would be good to start the season out right and make soup. This is my favorite time of year...I love the cold weather and doing all the cheezy holiday things like tonight. Garrett and Stacy are the lucky ones who go along with our cheezy ideas. Last year we had a gingerbread house contest (which will happen again this year) and for halloween we carved pumpkins!!! (my second favorite holiday thing to do...close behind easter eggs). Here are some pictures

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Welcome!!!

Welcome to the world Mr. Lane Binkley!!! Ryan and Ning had their first baby boy today! He is sooo cute and tiny. I worked today so I as soon as I got off I went down stairs to meet Addy's (that's what we call Jason soon to be daughter). future husband. Babies are such amazing gifts from God.

Today was such a good day. It went by super fast, I had amazing patients, and it was my last day of orientation!!! After such a long road of working towards this day...it FINALLY happened!!! So starting tues I'm on my own. The only not so good part of my day is I had to do my first talk with a patient and their family explaining that there isn't anything else that they can do to treat her. (never a good topic) She is only 40 yrs old with 2 teenage boys...But I think it went well and they are more at peace knowing what to expect now.

So after a long day of sadness on the cancer floor where for the most part the people are leaving...it was soo nice to get to go to the baby floor where these gifts are coming!!! I hope to have some pictures up soon of Mr. Lane! and hope to babysit soon!

One more day!

So if you haven't heard yet...I am off this weekend!!! I am so happy. This has been the first weekend since being married that I have had a weekend off! I don't know which I am looking forward to the most. 1 I work tomorrow then don't go back till next tues!!! 2 it's homecoming weekend!!! So Amber and Angela are coming in town and I'm a weird person and LOVE!!! homecoming! 3 When I go back to work I am finally on my own!!! and last but not least David's parents are in town which is always fun.

Anyways I'm super tired crazy crazy day at work so I'm hoping David is gets home soon with my dinner so I can go to bed. Have a good night

It finally happened

Last week we finally got our marriage lic. back so today I worked on changing my name over. It first started at the social security office. Which that whole place was confusing but super nice. They had the sign in table in a corner not by anything then a whole bunch of weird things you had to do...but thank goodness it went by fast. Oh I almost forgot while I was sitting waiting a guy just came up to me and asked me if I was a Christian (I thought he said are you Kristen) anyways he went on to tell me that he use to be CoC and that now he isn't because they feed you lies and all this stuff and that now he is a bible reader christains b/c CoC dont let you read the bible it was very weird and very sad. Then I went to the bank b/c that has been a whole big mess since trying to deposit all of the checks from the wedding. What I learned from there is not to scare people off! haha...the lady there was sooo weird! I couldn't believe the things she was telling me. Finally I had to go to the DPS which I was trying to put off as long as I could. I hate going to that place, they are always packeted dirty and just not fun to be at. I pulled into the last parking spot left and just wanted to die...who knows how long the wait is going to be. I walk in and it was the grosses place ever! I get my number and paper work, sit down and take the cap off of my pen and I hear 81...WHAT that is my number!!! I was in and out in less than 15 mins...I can't tell you how happy I was! All in all it was a good day, lonely but good.

Tonight David and I went to dinner (first dinner I have eaten outside of the lib since thurs). we went to outback b/c we still had a giftcard from the wedding. We ended up sending out steaks back, not eating them and getting free meals and dessert! (they were having an off night with their steaks)

Anyways David is studying agian tonight so I think me and Penny are going to go walking or something. Have a good night!