My classroom BEFORE

Before

After

So I got a job as a 3rd grade teacher. I know, crazy right?!? These kiddos are AWESOME. I just completed my first week and I have to tell you... I love my job! Sure challenging at times but for the most part it is wonderful. It is what I went to school for, it is what I trained for... I love it. The hardest part is the decorating of the classroom. I'm not my incredible crafty mom, but I did my best. I'm not done though. So stay tuned!

(cousin) Rachel and Chris's Wedding in Los Osos

9-6-08

Larry, Rachel and Joaquin

Cousins Nick and Chaundra

Lindsay, Mom, and Me

Hampton girls and Von

First Day of School!

Annual trip to Cayucos!!

Corsos, Hartnetts, Hamptons, and Aquilios!


It started as a celebration for Papa John and Grandma Marjie's 5oth Wedding annivesary. This year we celebrated their 65th!

We have become so busy with babies, new jobs,etc. that getting a day or two at Cayucos was a treat. At one point however the whole Hartnett family was there and accounted for. So here are some fun pics of the trip.

Pop, Nonie, Payton, Kyndal, Corben and Eliana!

We celebrated Kyndal's 5th Birthday!

July 4th 2008

Enjoying the 4th of July!!

Camping Out!

Our First Camping Trip!!

We had a wonderful time camping in the Los Padres mountains. The girls and I hiked, looked for bears, and tried to avoid bugs. It was beautiful and the girls who had never been camping in a tent before had a fabulous time.

Yeah it's been awhile...Hang on sports fans!!

They let me be a chaperone for Payton's 3rd grade class. We went to The Museum of Natural Science in L.A. Very fun although Payton ditched me as soon as we got there.

So Kyndal thought jumping off the top of an 8 foot slide was a good idea. The people at Urgent care are lovely folks. No broken bones just bad sprain. Hard on me to have to carry her everywhere because gone are the days of the stroller. Family size pack of ice packs are not only for her ankle but for my back as well. good times!

My new favorite four letter word...GOLF!

I'm playing golf now. Yep, bit by the golfing bug. I enjoy the challenge of the game...kinda. Just to be outdoors is lovely. I can't believe I like it so much. Good company and decent weather you will most definitely find on the links.

Feburary 5th 2008 Corben Reed Hartnett was born. TEN pounds! This kid is so rad I can hardly contain myself. He totally looks like Caleb. However acting like Caleb that remains to be seen. Kathleen has got Corben on a routine that will ensure that he reaches the ultimate level of RADNESS! WooHoo Caleb and Kathleen!

Christmas 2007

Christmas was wonderful. Family, friends, and massive quanities of food always make the holiday season exceptional. This year the Hartnett / Hampton Crews headed to Houston, Texas to visit Caleb and Kathleen and Baby Corben (due Feb. 7th). We kept ourselves very busy.

We visited the Johnson Space Center. Very exciting!

We went to Kemah Boardwalk and then to Galvastan Island. We visited The Galleria and had an extraordinary New Years at John and Susan's house (Katleen's parents).

Dad, Caleb and I armed with our "Shiner Bock" beers went to the Texas Bowl at Reliant Stadium (where the Texans play). We watched a good game in incredible seats. Eight rows up from the action.

We ate Barbeque several times. We ate seafood, smoked turkey, crackers with cream cheese and raspberry chipotle sauce, and plate after plate of goodies. Oh yes it was ideal. The designated game room housed a pool table, t.v. (so of course non-stop football going on), a puzzle we worked on nightly and a special area for the girls to do art work and colorings.

Oh and I can't forget the Pro Bass Shop. WOW!

It was a fabulous time with family and friends. Thanks to Caleb and Kathleen and Kathleen's parents, John and Susan for making our Houston expeirence wonderful.

Hard to say goodbye!

The Hartnett Family has lost an important member of their family. After 17 years of companionship Missy Hartnett went to see Jesus on January 3rd. We are very sad but know that Missy will be holding down the "Heaven Fort" until we meet her again. She will be joining Scooter, Black Top, Molly, Chopper and several other fine pets that have enriched our lives.
We love you Missy!