Tarah Talker

Many of you may not know that in elementary school kids used to tease me and call me Tarah Talker. The other night in Ethics class we had to think of a word that began with the first letter of our name that we thought described us. The only one I could think of at the time was Tarah Talker. It's kind of funny how things come full circle isn't it? As long as you can remember you hate being called something and then one day you call yourself that. Brings real meaning to the idea that if you constantly tell a kid they aren't worth anything they won't amount to anything. That's really sad.

On a brighter note there are only three weeks left of actual class. I have received my graduation announcements and am really looking forward to the next month being over. The last night of senior project presentations is November 25th, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Crazy Tarah is also planning a Barnyard Birthday bash for Katelyn on the 22nd so that will probably be a stressful weekend but well worth it.

It's time for bed so I better get going. Katelyn isn't even in her jammin's yet. Isn't that cute? She comes up with the cutest names for things. Oh, one more quick one. She loves to eat box sticks. This is what she calls french toast sticks from Sonic. We aren't sure where that one came from.

P.S. If anyone is looking for birthday ideas.... anything horses! She is in love with ponies, horses, horse barns, anything horses. Not sure why but for now it is okay. I just dread when she realizes that we could actually have a real horse....

Fall Festival

We just got home from our Church's fall festival. We had to miss it last year because Katelyn had just had surgery and had strep throat. We were excited to participate this year and Katelyn had a lot of fun. I had to work all day and got home just in time to fix her hair and get her ready to be a princess. She likes the movie Snow White and picked out this costume herself. Isn't she darling?!?! She got to go fishing in the haunted pond, the bean bag toss, the cake walk, and the candle shoot-out plus go trunk or treating. We also had some great snacks afterwards. The teens at the church always do a great job of hosting the fall festival for all the little kids. We really appreciate it.

Our Princess Katelyn and Mommy enjoying the festivities
Bob the Builder a.k.a. Uncle Josh and Snow White a.k.a. Princess Katelyn

Movin' Up

This week was a big week for some of us at the bank. Not only are we switching softwares and processors for the bank but a few people are switching positions, me included. This was an unexpected move since I was not anticipating my promotion until closer to graduation time but I am really excited. I will be moving into more of a compliance/auditing and managerial position. This is what I was hoping for and I am also really excited to move into my first office that doesn't have to be shared. I look forward to decorating a little as well. I have to be at work in less than hour so I better go but please pray for Justin's dad, Mike. He woke up the other morning with all of his joints swollen and stiff. They are waiting on blood work to discover the true cause but think that it might be a blood infection. Please pray for healing.

I'm the Princess

Well we are finally back from Tennessee. It was a very long weekend. My uncle Dennis took us to Wasabi Thursday night which was wonderful. It was Katelyn's first time to go to a place where they cook at your table like Shogun and she was really scared of the fire. Friday was the rehearsal for my cousin Angela's wedding. While helping to decorate their unity candle table I fell off the stage and twisted my ankle (luckily everyone else was enjoying the rehearsal dinner). Early Saturday morning we took Katelyn to get her hair done. It was gorgeous but they scheduled her appointment at 10:00 a.m. even though the wedding wasn't until 3:00. It looked okay though.
We visited with my Mimi and my aunt Karen and uncle John in between the hair appointments and the pictures. When Katelyn put on her dress she looked so pretty! She kept saying that she was a princess. The wedding was beautiful and the reception was nice.

My cousin Cari and Katelyn
"What a lucky guy!" The groom and the attendants
Angela and Billy cut the cake with Katelyn first in line.Katelyn thought they were going to cut her a piece and you can see she had her fork ready to dig in. We also went shopping and got some nice things for Katelyn. On the way home Margret was saying that Katelyn was a turkey because she was being silly about something and Katelyn said, "No! I'm the princess!" It was a weekend of spoiling but nice. I am definitely glad to be back home though. As with all good things they must come to an end. Unfortunately, Katelyn let my mom's dog, Lexi out of the house yesterday and she was hit by a car. Katelyn was so upset because my mom was crushed! Lexi had been such a good companion for my mom and she was so good with Katelyn. Katelyn just didn't understand what was going on and it was hard to keep her curiosity at bay while my mom could grieve. Please pray that the Lord will bring healing and comfort to my mom and Hardy both.

Half a Century and Counting....

I can't believe that it has been over a month since I last published. Time has really flown by since we have been so busy. Katelyn has had pneumonia again and I am down to one class and a senior project before graduation. My senior project is pretty much done other than a reflection paper and a presentation. I also turned 25 this week and have enjoyed our new Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit. I have lost almost 2 pounds since we got the "game." I have had several wonderful birthday dinners and lunches from friends and family. Last Friday night Katelyn and I went to Margret's for Spaghetti and pineapple upside down cake. This is her playing with Uncle Jerry and the mailbox.

Anyway, Justin was in the woods but didn't see anything. I always hope that he will get a deer early in the season so that it isn't such a big deal. Well I have to get to class so I will try to post more when we get back from Knoxville this weekend. Katelyn is a flower girl so it should be a fun trip!