The Bonus

I went to the Apache Junction library a while back, & notice this summer reading program for kids. I got into it, & thought this would be interesting. It's read or listen for 20 minutes, 50 pages, or one book per space. Cool huh? Forget the 50 pages.

The books that you read, you right the name of it on the paper handout that you get from the library. That way you can keep track of it & know what books you've read. When you get to a certain #, there's a start which means your kids get a prize. The bonus was at the end, I was aiming towards it. Diamondback vouchers. I did one for Graham & Aubrey, now I two Diamondback vouchers. It's a cool program, if anyone is interested in it, it ends July 31st. Read your way to the ballpark!

Going from subbing to having a calling

Since we got released from Nursery a while back, I've been off the hoook for a while. A little bit different for me though. However, Lara got a another calling. During this time, they needed subs for the 10 year olds (I think it's the 10 year olds). Lara has been tracking me down to see if I could help. There's been two classes that I've been switching back & forth to. One seems to be towards the end of the hallway & the other at the other end of the hallway. So I go where help is needed. One problem about this is that no preparations. I receive the manual & then I'm on my own. What? Somehow I just need to quickly read what I need to teach the class & do my best. The good thing about it is that I get a treat. Yeah!
With this, it's kinda interesting to see a little difference from going from Nursery & to subbing for these kids that are abit older. Now my calling is in the Primary. Getting some experience with these kids was kinda a jump in a way. It's like talking to my neices & nephews. You can joke, but the level (talking to them) is cool. I think this is good training for me, from little ones to a little bit older.

I'm in double digits

Well, I finally made it to double digits. I've reached my 10-year mark for working at the hospital as of 10/25. For those that may forgot, I work at Banner Desert Medical Center. There's been alot of changes there since I've worked. The hospital is adding on. More walking, but it's interesting to see new areas open. But since I've worked there, I know that I've learned alot. Met new friends, & I guess some people move on. But, hanging on, trying to be a team worker, learning new things, & so on, I made it this long.
I would like to step out abit & see what else I can do. I know benefits are important, but maybe another hospital. I guess I need to explore Banner & see whats available. One cool thing about the hospital is that athletes (pro players) come by to visit. At times I see them. It's interesting seeing athletes come by & visit, & nope, no autographs for me I think I'm past that. Just a friendly hi & maybe a handshake.
There's many cool things that Banner gives out, some in the past, & for now, not sure unless they tell you. But they give us these credit card looking things that means there's many on it, points I should say, but you use it like a credit card. These are cool. Another thing is that people with carts I guess, go by the units & they let the employees grab treats from it. Like fruit I think, & some other treats. It's nice, pretty much up for grabs in a way, but you probably need to make sure there's enough for others too. but the whole thing is cool. But some things could change, who knows.
Well, enough for now. I guess I need to hang on for the ride, & keep exploring.

With the weekend planned, we had something else in hand

Going up to St. Johns this weekend would of been fun, having another sub for our Nursery class, but it all changed as we were on our way up. Our new plans turned out to be clean our house. Our house was a mess, our lawns needed to be mowed, weeds pulled out, etc. Fun!? Well, we went to work. Lara has always been the star for this, once we work together, things look better. It always teaches me a lesson some how. With the front lawn looking better than usual, the back yard needs more work to it. Then we did inside our house. I know cleaning may not be fun at times, but you can always have some fun. I found an NFL game on tv and kicked back, oh yah! Football is hear! I'm looking forward to the Friday night fever. Not sure why. Highschool games, it's back in the day for me. Well, enough said about football. With the finishing touch, it was vacumming time. We borrowed Maria's & Jake's, it's like the best vacumm you can get. You have to try it to beleive it. I better go for now.

Taking the heat

With the weather being hot now, it's time to jump in the pool. Lately, it seems like Aubrey's been going swimming & enjoys it. Along with Karen, Jake, Davis, & Lara starting to go, I hate being left out. I know with work, it's a little hard to go, but I finally got a chance to go this time. It was pretty cool, this might of been my first time in the water with Aubrey. Maria & Jake got one of those pools you can fill up to put in the back or the front, but to me that doesn't count going swimming. I like to get in & go under neath the water & get completely wet. Anyways, it was cool swimming with Aubrey, Davis, Lara, & Karen. Sorry guys, the funnest one was with Aubrey! Aubrey seemed to really enjoy it, it's cool to see
her swim & how excited she gets.

What a sugar hallick I am

For my birthday, I got very spoiled. To start things out, let's start with Father's Day first, even though that day doesn't count. I wanted cheese cake for my cake, but it was either a fresh one from the store, or my sister would make one. Tough choice. Well, without planning, they had cheese cake for Father's Day. Sweet! So I had my share, & even took some home
with me, yep I'm crazy. Then, when the big day came, Lara & I went to the movies with my parents,& Lara &I each took a coldstone ice cream in with us. It's a good treat to take in with you bytheway. Then, my sister-n-law Karen got me a 24-pack of bottled soda. Now I won't have to stop for refills. To go back abit, on Sunday, I guess someone knew it was my
birthday the next day, so they gave me a king size Butterfinger candy bar.
Sweet! Just for me. I guess you can call me Elf in a way but I prefer Mr. T