I am so fortunate to have a Grandmother that has been such a huge part of my life! She is a wonderful person. I hope to celebrate many more birthdays with her!
Happy 75th Birthday, Grandmother!
15 years ago
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Grandmother's 75th
Sunday, June 14, 2009
I am so fortunate to have a Grandmother that has been such a huge part of my life! She is a wonderful person. I hope to celebrate many more birthdays with her!
Happy 75th Birthday, Grandmother!
I am so fortunate to have a Grandmother that has been such a huge part of my life! She is a wonderful person. I hope to celebrate many more birthdays with her!
Happy 75th Birthday, Grandmother!First Fish...
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Finally, someone caught a fish out of the pond! There really are fish in Austin Lake!
Alex Anderson
Finally, someone caught a fish out of the pond! There really are fish in Austin Lake!
Alex AndersonThursday, June 11, 2009
Four Months
Four Months!
Adam is going to be a Daddy…yep that is right we are expecting.
March 7, 2009 -How we told our parents
Adam and I often have our parents over for dinner so it did not seem out of sorts when we invited them over for steaks. We had a wonderful dinner and a great visit. After dinner the six of us were sitting around the table and I went to get the gifts. My mother has a sliding charm bracelet and Harriet has a Pandora – Adam and I have calling cards that we enclose in gifts that say Adam and Amber Steele and I added and Baby there was a hole punched in the card with a ribbon that had the charms attached. I simply placed them on the table in front of our Mothers and later gave them the books I purchased at Barnes and Noble. No words are needed to describe their excitement!
How we told our family
On Easter we all get together at Aunt Pam and Uncle Jimmy’s for lunch. Before grace Adam asked Uncle Jimmy privately if at the end of the prayer he would pray for the new addition to our family that would arrive in late October (I still say early November). We gathered for pray Uncle Jimmy said the blessing with the ending…it was very sweet. The family was in shock.
11-week
Can you see her smile?
20-weeks
Adam is going to be a Daddy…yep that is right we are expecting.
Long story long...
After the house was built and we were settled Adam and I decided that what was to happen with our family in the future was in God’s hands. Little did I know I was pregnant in January. After several failed pregnancy test during the month of February I thought well…missed a period. During Winter Break (February 16 February 20), I went to New York to visit with Diana – still no signs of Mother Nature or a positive pregnancy test and as you can see from the New York trip posting Diana and I had several bottles of wine and margaritas before noon. After I arrived home I knew I needed to schedule an appointment with the doctor.
February 20, 2009
On Friday, February 20th I went to the doctor to find out what was wrong. Little did I know that the doctor did not know that I did not know that I was pregnant! This is how the conversation went:
Dr. Stewart: “What brings you here today?”
Me: “I haven’t started my period in over a month.”
Dr. Stewart: “Well, that is what happens during this time in your life.”
Me: I am thinking to myself Huh? Is there something that my Momma did not tell me about that happens to your body when you are in your mid-twenties? So, I say to her: “I am confused.”
Dr. Stewart: “Why are you confused? It is simple, in about 9 to 10 months you will be back to your regular cycle.”
Me: Call me blonde because it still was not clicking. I took another pregnancy test this morning before I left the house and it was not positive. I knew I was not pregnant! I must have looked perplexed because Dr. Stewart said…
Dr. Stewart: “Congratulations! You are going to be a Mom!”
I left the doctor’s office in complete shock with complete excitement with complete confusion and wondering how I could get some of my money back from all those expensive pregnancy test that were WRONG!
I set in the car for several minutes praying to God for a healthy baby and successful pregnancy and especially for a baby that was not floating in alcohol from the New York trip the Jr. League party, the Thursday night margaritas…! Also, my next thought how am I going to tell Adam? I went to Barnes and Noble to browse the children’s section hoping that I could find a book. Growing up, books were such an important part of my childhood - Momma read to me every night and I went to the library often with my Grandmother. I love children’s books. I sat in the little reading area a – very little chair reading – and crying over books. I found the perfect book for Adam: My Daddy and Me and I also found a book for my parents: Someday and a book for Adams parents: Little Boy. I continued to go about my day with a huge smile on my face – when Adam came home that evening from work his book was sitting on the table and he just looked at me like…Oh My! Needless to say, he was very excited!
March 6, 2009 - Ultrasound
Pregnancy seems a little surreal until you see the itty-bitty-tiny what looks like a kidney bean – that you call your baby – on the screen. Everything checked out good as expected! We learned of the due date October 27 and my face turned a little white because that is my birthday. I have it in my mind that this baby is not going to come until November…ummm 3rd.
March 7, 2009 -How we told our parents
Adam and I often have our parents over for dinner so it did not seem out of sorts when we invited them over for steaks. We had a wonderful dinner and a great visit. After dinner the six of us were sitting around the table and I went to get the gifts. My mother has a sliding charm bracelet and Harriet has a Pandora – Adam and I have calling cards that we enclose in gifts that say Adam and Amber Steele and I added and Baby there was a hole punched in the card with a ribbon that had the charms attached. I simply placed them on the table in front of our Mothers and later gave them the books I purchased at Barnes and Noble. No words are needed to describe their excitement!
How we told our family
On Easter we all get together at Aunt Pam and Uncle Jimmy’s for lunch. Before grace Adam asked Uncle Jimmy privately if at the end of the prayer he would pray for the new addition to our family that would arrive in late October (I still say early November). We gathered for pray Uncle Jimmy said the blessing with the ending…it was very sweet. The family was in shock.
As for the rest of the family - I mailed letters to all the children from Baby Steele.
Past Days
Over the course of the weeks we have had several ultrasounds, the complete quad-screening, and a 3-D ultrasound. With lots of prayer everything seems to be perfect with our little one. It seems to be 100% that we are having a little girl because we have been told we are having a girl by three different ultrasound techs.
Past Days
Over the course of the weeks we have had several ultrasounds, the complete quad-screening, and a 3-D ultrasound. With lots of prayer everything seems to be perfect with our little one. It seems to be 100% that we are having a little girl because we have been told we are having a girl by three different ultrasound techs.
11-week
Can you see her smile?
19-week
The Name Game
After many short – sometimes long – frustrating conversations with Adam we could not agree with a name. Until my parents called:
Momma: “Hey, Baby Girls…Your Daddy thought of a name for the baby.”
Me: “Okay what is it?”
Momma: “Kimber!”
Me: “Kimber. I like that.”
Adam: From the other side of the house – with his selective hearing –I hear “Oh Yeah! I like Kimber!”
Me: “Momma, where did he come up with the name Kimber?”
Adam & Daddy: In unison –“ It is the name of a gun!”
I immediately went to the internet to research the name Kimber. On the first website I went to I read Kimber: part of a forest. I was sold on the name Kimber because my Daddy’s first name is Forrest. Adam and I obviously like the name for different reasons but, we agreed on a name! The middle name just came…we agreed and did not discuss it anymore after we agreed. Kimber Elise Steele. More to the story…come to find out Elise is part of a name of a car – Lotus Elise. Adam obviously knew this and was excited when I agreed on Elise…so our sweet little baby girl is named after a gun and a car!
Me & Baby
As Dr. Steward said last week at the 20 week check-up I was meant to birth babies…
I have had little pregnancy symptoms other than the massive growth in my boobs and the every-once in awhile heartburn. I have gained – knock-on-wood – little weight. Kimber seems to continue to grow! I have felt her flutter around a little and I cannot wait until she kicks the breath out of me so I know she is okay!
After many short – sometimes long – frustrating conversations with Adam we could not agree with a name. Until my parents called:
Momma: “Hey, Baby Girls…Your Daddy thought of a name for the baby.”
Me: “Okay what is it?”
Momma: “Kimber!”
Me: “Kimber. I like that.”
Adam: From the other side of the house – with his selective hearing –I hear “Oh Yeah! I like Kimber!”
Me: “Momma, where did he come up with the name Kimber?”
Adam & Daddy: In unison –“ It is the name of a gun!”
I immediately went to the internet to research the name Kimber. On the first website I went to I read Kimber: part of a forest. I was sold on the name Kimber because my Daddy’s first name is Forrest. Adam and I obviously like the name for different reasons but, we agreed on a name! The middle name just came…we agreed and did not discuss it anymore after we agreed. Kimber Elise Steele. More to the story…come to find out Elise is part of a name of a car – Lotus Elise. Adam obviously knew this and was excited when I agreed on Elise…so our sweet little baby girl is named after a gun and a car!
Me & Baby
As Dr. Steward said last week at the 20 week check-up I was meant to birth babies…
I have had little pregnancy symptoms other than the massive growth in my boobs and the every-once in awhile heartburn. I have gained – knock-on-wood – little weight. Kimber seems to continue to grow! I have felt her flutter around a little and I cannot wait until she kicks the breath out of me so I know she is okay!
20-weeksTuesday, June 9, 2009
Retirement - Mrs. Lynn Wilson
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Of all the people in the world...Mrs. Lynn might be one of my favorite. Mrs. Lynn has been with Coweta County Schools for over 32 years. Her last 13 years she blessed Northgate High School as the front office secretary. She is such a wonderful person who always has a smile on her face! Northgate will truly miss Mrs. Lynn...what are we going to do with our her?
Of all the people in the world...Mrs. Lynn might be one of my favorite. Mrs. Lynn has been with Coweta County Schools for over 32 years. Her last 13 years she blessed Northgate High School as the front office secretary. She is such a wonderful person who always has a smile on her face! Northgate will truly miss Mrs. Lynn...what are we going to do with our her?
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Moore
Saturday, May 30, 2009
One of the best weddings...Adam and I had a blast at Lindsey and Bryan's wedding in Lanett, Alabama. Lindsey and Bryan were married in a beautiful old town church and the reception was at her parent's home - across the street - in the back yard. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and we all danced for hours!
One of the best weddings...Adam and I had a blast at Lindsey and Bryan's wedding in Lanett, Alabama. Lindsey and Bryan were married in a beautiful old town church and the reception was at her parent's home - across the street - in the back yard. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and we all danced for hours!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Veteran's Memorial - Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day! What a great day to thank those who have done so much for our country!Today, Newnan celebrated Memorial Day by dedicating the Veteran Memorial Plaza. There was a wonderful turn out of people and the ceremony was nice.
Thank you Daddy and D!
Justin's Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 15, 2009
The Dunn's hosted a graduation celebration for Justin. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia! We had a wonderful evening celebrating his success!
The Dunn's hosted a graduation celebration for Justin. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia! We had a wonderful evening celebrating his success!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Happy Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day! It was nice to spend the early afternoon with Momma and then lunch with the whole family - I have a lot of wonderful mothers in my life! My Momma and my Grandmother might be my favorite!
I love you!
Happy Mother's Day! It was nice to spend the early afternoon with Momma and then lunch with the whole family - I have a lot of wonderful mothers in my life! My Momma and my Grandmother might be my favorite!
I love you! Northgate's Prom
Saturday, May 2, 2009
One of the "benefits" of teaching high school is going to PROM...to be a chaperon! It is for the most part a lot of fun to see the students dressed up and having a good time.
9th Math Teachers...always laughing!
I managed to talk Jessica and Justin in coming back to another Northgate Prom.
One of the "benefits" of teaching high school is going to PROM...to be a chaperon! It is for the most part a lot of fun to see the students dressed up and having a good time.
9th Math Teachers...always laughing! 
I managed to talk Jessica and Justin in coming back to another Northgate Prom.Friday, May 1, 2009
Stock The Bar
Saturday, April 25, 2009
On Saturday, The Sharps hosted a Stock The Bar shower for Lindsey and Bryan. What a fun couples shower!
The soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Byran Moore
Lindsey and Bryan, Bryan's Parents, Lindsey's Parents, and Alise and Chris played the Newly Wed Game...
what great laughs!
Lindsey, Alise, and me
Boot Camp Girls
On Saturday, The Sharps hosted a Stock The Bar shower for Lindsey and Bryan. What a fun couples shower!
The soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Byran Moore
Lindsey and Bryan, Bryan's Parents, Lindsey's Parents, and Alise and Chris played the Newly Wed Game...what great laughs!
Lindsey, Alise, and me
Boot Camp GirlsNorthgate Idol
Friday, April 24, 2009
What makes teaching "fun"...seeing the students outside of the classroom!
On Friday, several teachers and spouses went to Northgate Idol! It was great! The students put on an AMAZING show. There were even a couple of teacher performers!
What makes teaching "fun"...seeing the students outside of the classroom!
On Friday, several teachers and spouses went to Northgate Idol! It was great! The students put on an AMAZING show. There were even a couple of teacher performers!
Bon-Fire Camp-Out
Saturday, April 18, 2009
With over 6 acres of land - there seems to be a lot of "yard-work". Months ago the front yard was cleared out. Adam and D recently planted grass and leyland cypress trees along the road...grass is starting to grow and it really looks good! We recently had the back yard cleared out. WOAH - what a mess. So what do you do...you call young cousins - ask them if they want to help - and then they can camp-out with a bon-fire and spend the night...and they wanted to bring friend - sure more help.
Even though it was a lot of work - we really had a great time. The weather was perfect and the boys really enjoyed being out side.
Yuck! Found a snake. Scooter said, "Yes! We have fish bait!"
Friends and family came over for a cook-out dinner.
Do fish eat marshmellows?
Camp site...
With over 6 acres of land - there seems to be a lot of "yard-work". Months ago the front yard was cleared out. Adam and D recently planted grass and leyland cypress trees along the road...grass is starting to grow and it really looks good! We recently had the back yard cleared out. WOAH - what a mess. So what do you do...you call young cousins - ask them if they want to help - and then they can camp-out with a bon-fire and spend the night...and they wanted to bring friend - sure more help.
Even though it was a lot of work - we really had a great time. The weather was perfect and the boys really enjoyed being out side.
Yuck! Found a snake. Scooter said, "Yes! We have fish bait!"
Friends and family came over for a cook-out dinner.
Do fish eat marshmellows? 
Camp site... Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 13, 2009
Happy Easter!
Our Easter baskets from my parents...
The hunt is on
The "babies" found their eggs...
Happy Easter!
Our Easter baskets from my parents... It is tradition that at Aunt Pam and Uncle Jimmy's is where we celebrate Easter with the Steele Family. It is always a lot of fun! Aunt Pam makes a delicious lunch and then we have an Easter Egg Hunt. Each person had a set number of eggs - you can only hunt for the eggs with your name on it. The eggs contain a "voucher" - lottery ticket, tomato plant, lotion, potted plant, money, candy, etc...
The hunt is on 
The "babies" found their eggs...Sunday, April 12, 2009
Spring Break
Saturday, April 3 - Wednesday, April 8
We made our annual Spring Break trip to Ft. Walton (near Destin). It was nice to get away - very relaxing. It was the coldest beach trip ever - 40 degrees!
We were able to do some shopping, eating good seafood, reading, listening to the ocean - and just being with each other!
We made our annual Spring Break trip to Ft. Walton (near Destin). It was nice to get away - very relaxing. It was the coldest beach trip ever - 40 degrees!
We were able to do some shopping, eating good seafood, reading, listening to the ocean - and just being with each other!
Happy 66th Birthday, Daddy!
March 29, 2009
With family and friends we celebrated Dad's 66th birthday. He is a man of "little emotion" but, I think that he enjoyed the evening.
With family and friends we celebrated Dad's 66th birthday. He is a man of "little emotion" but, I think that he enjoyed the evening.
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