Friday, June 19, 2009

Grad school, here I come...(hopefully)

I've applied to the UNM Anderson School of Business, where I got my Bachelor's, for their MBA program. I had to take my GMAT (graduate management admission test) on Wednesday, after only studying for 4 days (long story). I needed a 500 and got a 570. The highest you can get is 800, and over 700 is rare. So 570 isn't stellar, but I'll take it! It was pretty tough and I'm glad to have it done.

I say hopefully because my application was a little late, and so I'm not guaranteed to have it reviewed in time for the Fall semester. The admissions director was hopeful but made no promises. Worst case scenario, I have to wait until Spring '10, but that's 6+ months away still and I'd like to get the ball rolling! I'm looking at 3-31/2 years to finish going part-time as it is.

I'm getting excited about the idea of going back to school though, and at the same time wondering what I am getting myself into! I've got enough on my plate as it is, but this is a goal I can't leave unattained. I'll be taking two classes per semester, so at most 2 nights per week, and I'm going to try and work it out to one night whenever possible. That will make for a long day (work, then school 4-9:30pm), but hopefully will be easier on the kids and Brian.
Wish me luck!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Dear Terese,



HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I am late in posting this here, but wanted to tell you how proud I am of you. The last 10 years has gone by so very quickly...it's hard for me to grasp. At 10:53pm on June 9, 1999 you made me a mother, and Brian a father. We have learned so much from you, about being parents, being responsible, being a good example. Only time will tell how we're doing, but based on what a smart, funny, kind and good person you are, I'd say you've toughed out our inadequacies pretty well :)

You are a wonderful kid, a great big sister, and an important part of our family. We love you so much and can't wait to see what the future brings you!

Your sleepover buddies!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Family

We're back from the beach! We had a great vacation. The gulf water was warm, the weather was good, and it was awesome to stay right on the beach. It was wonderful to see family that we haven't seen since 2001, and we even managed to get a few good group pics. All of the kids had a fabulous time too - we went to Schlitterbahn water park in Galveston one day and they played and swam till they dropped. We also went to the Rainforest Cafe, and Brian and I even got out alone for dinner one night. It was hard to leave the ocean and come home!

Here are some more pics from our trip. There are hundreds, so I'll just post the highlights here!