A lil Break!

Hello everyone! Sorry I have not blogged in a LONG time! Summer semester was really fast paced and tedious. Thankfully, I finished up on Tuesday with finals and aced my class!!! I never imagined that I could ace chemistry, but with alot of studying, I did it!! It also raised my GPA to a 3.708!! Last thursday, I went to CPCC and took the TEAS test for entrance to Mercy School of Nursing. To be competitive, you need a score of 80. I made a 84! I am sooo very happy, proud and excited. So between my GPA and my TEAS score, I should not have a problem with acceptance - but please keep me in your prayers anyways :) I should hear something from Mercy around September 15th. Meanwhile, I start back up at USC-L on August 19th with a full schedule. I am going to go for my bachelor's degree!

As for the boys, they are mean as ever, full of energy and excited about the upcoming school year. They begin football August 9th - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOON!!!!! -and the first day of school is aug. 13th for Dylan and Aug. 16th for Jesse!! Since Dylan will be in 6th grade, he is unable to play football for the school. Unfortunately, my class schedule is so full, that I wil not be able to let him play county recreation football this year. Thankfully, he will be able to be a manager for Jesse's team, thus allowing me to get out of class and pick them up on my way home!

Jerry is about finished with his tractor- finally!!! But it does not look like the same tractor. I am very proud of him! I will take some pics and post them later. I started work on Dylan's go-kart. Almost done with the painting, will be getting a new engine next week so it should be ready within a weeks time. I think that is all of the Stacks' news for now. I will try to be better about posting more often! I love everyone and think of you all often! XOXO

Fun in the Sun with Family!

Skylie

Dylan, Skyler, Tristen, Chad

Melissa, Molly, & Rayna

Melissa, Molly, Rayna, Skylie, Skyler, Chad, Dylan

I wish I would have gotten more pics of everyone!

Those not pictured are Aunt Mary, Mom, Alicia, Bubba, Chevy, Jesse, Jerry & me!

We had lots of fun and I cannot wait to do it again!

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY SKYLER!!!

Skyler posing for the camera:)

Swimming pool...YAY!

Play tools...what can i take apart first...mmm, let me think...

My wagon - it even has a storage!

Chad and Skyler cheesin and fueling up on sugar!


We all missed Jesse and Dylan - they are still at papa's and G-ma Brandy's. But Chad and Skyler still had a great time! Chevy slept through the entire event, so I didn't get any pics this time :( It's hard to believe Skyler is already 5! Happy Birthday!

Wednesday

Good morning everyone! The boys are extremely excited about their vacation from Mom coming up! They are ready to spend some time with papa and g-ma brandy! At 10pm last night, Dylan decided that it was time to pack, so while Jerry and I are trying to sleep, we have Dylan running around gathering his things. Next thing we know, Jesse joins in! I had to tell them that they were not moving in, just visiting...LOL! I also tried to get them to wait until this morning - that didn't work. So they are now packed and ready to go :) No, we have not produced anything from the garden yet, which is about to irritate me :) so I will eat anything you bring Brandy! I cannot believe you were able to grow potatoes - Way to go!!!
I have today and tomorrow off from school because Dr. Hunt has meetings, so I will get to spend some time with the boys before they leave. I am also going to get some cleaning and studying in as well. We have our first exam Tuesday! I also have a presentation to start preparing for and numerous other things, including 2 anatomy lab exams!! I really want to make the dean's list again!!
I better get off here before I write a book and get busy! I love everybody and hope you all have a wonderfully blessed day!!!!!!

Happy Memorial Day!

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone had a great day. Today was my first day back to school, even though it was a holiday...boy this is going to be a LOT of studying - I've been at it for 7 1/2 hours and decided it was time for a break! The 3-16 week classes are packed into 4 week classes, so imagine! The boys are real excited about visiting papaw and g-ma Brandy! Brandy DO NOT let Dylan get away with anything!!!! Give him an inch and he will take a road trip...haha (but I'm serious) Dad-THE BOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE!!!!! :) But they are ready, I just hope ya'll are. If you get ready to bring them back early, I completely understand...lol!

We have new additions to the family - kittens. So far 9, but we are not done yet..lol! Anybody need a kitten??? Well I guess that's all the news for today. I love and miss everyone!!! Goodnight! :)

and summer begins........

well, both of my boys passed and move up to the next grades. Jesse goes to the 8th and Dylan goes to the 6th...NO MORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!!!!!!!! Just to let everyone know - I am not happy about this. Proud - YES, happy - no, because this means that my baby is no longer a baby, but turning into a young man :( On a lighter note, Jesse had his academic awards today and received 3!!! 1st - best behavior, no marks at all for the entire year!! YAY! 2nd - student council ( he never ever mentioned that he served on student council - see what I mean about not wanting them to grow up - they forget to share, even when I ask questions!!!!) but way to go Jesse!!!! and 3rd - playing football and keeping outstanding academic grades!!! SO VERY PROUD :) Here are a couple of pics, although you cannot really see them :( The ceremony was due to start at 9:50 and I got there at 9:40 and it had already started, so I sat at the back, near the door. Both of them had excellent grades - A's & B's, so I gave both of them rewards!! I better quite before I write another book...LOL! I have to get up early and take Jerry to the Dr., he has a fasting blood test to check sugar, cholesterol, ect. and then he has an appointment with the ear, nose and throat Dr. so busy day ahead. Also, just a quick note - I start school on Monday, but I learned today that after I finish my pre-req's in the fall, I can attend Mercy School of Nursing and I should be able to start right up instead of waitng 9 months to begin the nursing classes, plus they will pay 80% of tuition and student loans if I agree to work with them afterwards for a year. I am very excited about this because it will have me with a paycheck two years earlier!!!!!!! I am getting all the info, but pray for me that it works out - I really need to get through school as soon as I can :) Good night and I love everyone!!!

This is Jesse's soccer picand here is a pic of the team!

I should have included these with the last blog...sorry :)