Archive for May, 2008

Aspen Grove Salon and Spa Needs to Get in the Groove

Monday, May 19th, 2008

My girlfriend Chris and I decided to do a girls day out to the spa. Aspen Grove Salon and Spa in Castle Rock, CO had just opened and were offering $20 services, so we thought we would give it a try.

She called and made our appointments, which had to be scheduled a month out because of all of the traffic due to the grand opening. We took this as a good sign and made the appointments for a massage, pedicure, eyebrow waxing (hey ladies – I am Italian…), and a haircut. Chris explained to the receptionist that we were both pregnant, and asked if there were any products we should stay away from. Jo at the salon explained everything should be okay, but we could not get an ionic pedicure while pregnant, therefore it was a standard pedicure. Chris and I talked about it, and since pedicures are my favorite, I was fine with whatever they could do… especially with summer right around the corner. (more…)

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Hold on to Your Hats

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

We had another appointment today for Mouse. Monkey was a good girl all morning and even let us know while we were driving that she had to go potty. We have been accident free for a while now. I feel like I should get an “accident free for ___ days” sign from OSHA and hang it in my kitchen.

We heard Mouse’s heartbeat and it was plugging away at a strong 146. Last week it was at about 176, which kind of made me nervous since that seems like a big drop. Although Dr. Graham did say it’s normal, and when he doesn’t worry, I don’t worry. Travis also pointed out that last week Mouse was practicing karate, and this week Mouse might have been sleeping. My thyroid is still in line, so for now we are just enjoying the ride. (more…)

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When the Light Comes On, Everyone Scurries

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

I have been volunteering in the Childrens Ministry at The Rock and although it is hard to get going in the mornings, once I am there God gives me the burst of energy I need to scurry around the classroom. It has been a while since I worked with preschoolers (besides my own). In fact, the last time I worked in the preschool ministry, I didn’t have one yet, and I didn’t enjoy it as much. Now that Monkey has turned the light on for my love for this age group, I know it can’t be shut off. I love this age.

I love their little chubby hands in the air during worship, and I love when they get the wiggles out and really pay attention to the lesson. I love how at this age, they get it. I feel like when I work in younger classrooms, the love is felt, but I feel once I hit the preschool room, they get it… and the switch is flipped. (more…)

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