Morales Family

School Update...

Okay so school has been crazy. I have done so much in such little time. I have learned a lot about paints and have come to appreciate them. I also learned a really cool technique using a graphite stick and an eraser. I really doubted my skills but stuck with the tasks that were given to me and everything turned out great. Below I posted some pictures of what I have been doing. I will post more pictures soon. I hope you guys like them =]

The Color Wheel

Graphite and Eraser

I made the class board =]

Joe's Open House

Today was open house at Joe's school. I almost didn't make it but when I saw the disappointment on my Joe's face I had to move the world to make sure I was there =] Well at least I would have if I had to. My awesome teacher let us out of class early so that gave me plenty of time to arrive to Joe's big event. I didn't find out anything I didn't know. Joe is still one of three at the top of his class and is doing excellent. We still have to work on his penmanship but that I already knew. We had popcorn, icee's and still managed to shop at the book fair before I had to rush back to Sacramento to catch my night class. I love spending time with my kids. They are really a pleasure!!!

Joe in his class room

Joe and his teacher (Mrs. Reyna)

Joe looking for a new book

A day with Jessie...

Today Jessie and I spent the day loving life and it's many wonders. So we started the day having breakfast at home. Jessie loves my french toast =] Then we made our way to Starbucks and had some yummy coffee. Yes Jessie too. I know what your thinking he's to young. I only give it to him once or twice a month. Gosh that kid loves his White Mocha Frappacinos. It's so cute when we get to the counter he loves to order. The ladies are always melting in his hands. Jessie ate his snack and we drank our coffees and then headed across the street to feed the ducks at Ellis Lake. After chasing, I mean feeding the ducks we decided to check out Gaizer Pets, Petco and Petsmart. I am glad to say we made it out of all three pet shops without any extra critters. Next we had lunch at Jessie's favorite restaurant, The Yuba Buffet. I was definitely ready for a nap after eating but of course Jessie was pumped full of energy still. I took him to a near by park and after about a half hour or so he was ready for a well deserved nap. Arriving home I noticed he was already blinking slowly. I put a movie on and we both took a nap. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.

Yay for learning...

Today was the first day of school. Not for the boys but for myself =] It was nerve recking and exciting. I had a great time. There was definitely no disappointment here. My first class was Drawing I and my teacher is very well mannered and has a lot of poise about her. I enjoyed the enthusiasm she had to bring to the class. You can tell she only has your best interest at heart. My second class was College Success. What a great class. I think it's wonderful the school is offering this type of class. At first I was a bit sceptical about the class. I thought why would I need a class to tell me how to be a college student and be successful? Little did I know they would have a teacher as great as Rehema Stephens. Not only can you feel her passion with every word she speaks but it's like that passion rubs off on you. She makes you want to be better. She makes you want to be the person you can be. I think that it is great that someone so successful in life has chosen to dedicate her time to teaching others to do the same. She is definitely a fine example of a teacher, mentor and overall a great person. My third class is Design Fundamentals. What can I say about Caitlin Nevitt. She is like no one I have ever met. With her secure and calm attitude she makes learning fun. She is so talented and yet so humble. I enjoy her methods of teaching. I feel I can identify with her 100%. She makes the window of communication very accessible.

So overall I had a great day. The wait between classes was a bit much but I am sure I will have lots of homework to do in due time.

Vallene Hardman-Weeda [Drawing I]

Rehema Stephens[College Success]

Caitlin Nevitt[Design Fundamentals]

Goodbye NHIC...Hello IADT

So for those who don't know I was laid off 7/31/09. Which for me it was that nudge I needed to go back to school. Plus the work environment [mentally] was no longer okay. It was way to stressful and I hated going to work. After being laid off I started to look into schools in the surrounding area. Just when I was giving up hope on finding the perfect school for me, a friend recommended I check out her school. So I did and as I began to view there site I realized the school had a lot to offer me. A phone call and interview later I was enrolled. The people there were so welcoming it was a really, really great experience. My Admission Representative and Tuition Planner, Meghan and Rowena, are the best! And I can't wait to begin learning.

Meghan McNutt

Rowena Datuin

Welcoming Tanner!

For those who don't know when the boys and I downsized our home we had to give our 91/2 year old boxer to my mother. The boys really miss having that special cuddly friend near by. So my mom surprised the boys and I with our new puppy. Tanner is a 2 year old Yorkie. He is such a love bug =] He loves to ride in the car and sit and watch TV. He is lazy and energetic all at the same time. He is our new baby and we love him so much already!

Gauche Aquatic Park [GAP]

The boys and I went to Gauche Aquatic Park [GAP] with Joe's Martial Arts class. It was so HOT! We were in no shortage of heat. But in the end the water prevailed and cooled us off. Jessie and Xavier had a blast. They had so much fun that they could barely keep their eyes open when they got out of the water. Boy did they pass out when bedtime came around =] Joe had a great time playing with his new friends from Tiger Eye Martial Arts. And is impatiently awaiting the next event. Today was overall a great day. The boys had fun and I had some time to read my book and relax in the shade. Thanks Sensei Larry for inviting us!

Jessie and Xavier...so sleepy