Mom & Dad's Visit

Mom and Dad visited us in Hobbs last weekend! Dad hadn't been out this way in 14 months. Here are some pics from our trip to Midland where we ate at Abuelo's and saw The Producers! Come visit again soon! We miss you :)

Matt, Dad, Dean

Mom, Me, Melissa

Adam & Matt

Old Time Kilgore Favorites

Here are some old time favorites that Mom posted on her blog. It's weird seeing pics from the 80's online! These are for all of you who don't believe that I really grew up in the country!


Mom, Kristi, Dad & Me in my favorite "rocker" shirt. Kristi was a Party Animal!!!
circa 1987

4H Rocked!! Check out Kristi's red boots!! Yeeeehaw! I had pink ones, but I guess I didn't wear them that day.
circa 1989

Our Barn in Azle

with Kristi, Uncle Bubby, Linda Kay & Suzanne
circa 1984

Our Driveway in Azle...Coming home from the bus

Santa Fe

Matt and I took a trip up to Santa Fe to attend a Senate sub-committee meeting (Corporations and Transportation). We went to speak on behalf of a bill that we are working on with Senator Gay Kernan. The bill is for a breast cancer license plate --- it will cost $35, $25 of which will go directly to fund a program that screens and educates underprivileged women about breast cancer.

Senator Kernan has been AWESOME!!! She is absolutely amazing. How often is it that you can have an idea, meet a senator at dinner, tell her your idea and then bada-bing, it's a BILL?? I'm feeling refreshed about being an American these days.

We got to Santa Fe and were both prepared to speak, although I was hoping I wouldn't have to! Matt is the ham in our family!! Matt had contacted several big-wigs from cancer organizations so they were also there prepared to speak. When the time came, Matt and Senator Kernan spoke to the committee. Matt did a great job - he's born to be in the spotlight. Then they voted and the rest of us were off the hook. The vote was unanimous!!

I just got a call that the bill passed through the big senate vote 38-0. Unanimous again!! Now, we just need it to pass through the house and then we can all get ready to have pink ribbons on our license plates.

Matt Fleharty AND STAFF?!?!?!

Seriously. This gift basket came addressed to "Matt Fleharty and Staff." This is not a joke. I have now been reduced from the "Mrs." to STAFF????? Heeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeeee! This is one sign that we have snowed them over. They think that Permian Technology has STAFF??? :)

I'll post more later!

Heading

I'm working on a new heading and I'm new at this photo stuff! It looks a little blurry to me, so I'll have to try again!! I'll keep you "posted" hahahahah.

Mom

Isn't my mom pretty?

Updates

Please keep Katie's Dad, Bill Stemmermann, in your prayers. He is recovering!

We have a TON of updates to make, so I will make them bit by bit. Here is a picture of Matt test-driving a Tempur-Pedic mattress. After almost 5 years on our mattress that looks like the Rocky Mountains, we decided to bite the bullet and go for the Tempur-Pedic. Here's hoping our wine doesn't spill....


Also, check out the singer, Yael Naim. I have her song on myspace: myspace.com/cfle
I dig it.

Katie's Dad

Katie's dad is in need of a lot of prayers! Please pray for him as he is in ICU after his 2nd brain surgery. Bill was hit by a car back in November and is still suffering from his injuries. Go to this website to get more info/updates.

Reunion Pics

I just realized that I never posted the reunion pics that I promised back in September! It's been a crazy semester. My camera is acting funky, so I have yet to post the rest of my Christmas pics and my FONDUE '08 pics! Those will come soon! For now, here are a few pics from our HS reunion. Band Nerds Re-unite!!!!!

Me and My RomaJain

This is pretty much how I remember Tyler.

Maston!

Christie, Me, Christy, & Erica

1/2 of Maston, A girl I don't know, Tara, Shannon & Me

Tyler, Me & CW

The Band Crew

It was a lot of fun to see everyone. I had my doubts about how fun it would be, but it turned out well! It was pretty crazy how most of us hadn't talked in 10 years, but we just hang out with the same group from HS and chatted it up all night! Fun times. See everyone at the 20 year :) Next time, a few more peeps better come (Halie, Andrea, Emily!!!!)

Kilgore Christmas 2007 **Updated**

This pretty much sums up our Christmas :)

More Christmas!

The Poths


The Flehartys

Mom, Me-Maw & Uncle Bubbie

Matt sitting on Me-Maw's Lap

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

The Wii was a huge hit! Here is an action shot. More to come when I get my camera back!

Me & My Molly

Sisters with Dad

Me & Mom

At Mom's Concert

HOLY COW, We had a Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Belated Christmas!! We had a great one. More to come on that subject. It seems as though I left my camera at the casa de parentals. I will post pics when I get it back!!

In the meantime, I thought I'd continue my blogging about cleaning and domestic products. (I know you're pumped)! Here's my latest discovery: HOLY COW cleaning products.

Has anyone used this?!?

I have!

To date, I've only tried the HOT PINKHoly Cow All-Purpose Cleaner, and I think I'm a convert. It Rocks. The kicker is that Holy Cow products are ALL ORGANIC! No chemicals whatesover. I'm completely convinced that all these weird diseases are from chemicals. This of course being my non-scientific, non-researched, un-educated viewpoint. An added bonus is that Holy Cow cleaner is NOT any more expensive than Fantastic, etc. Not to mention that it actually works well and doesn't make you cough when you spray it on your counters....

Website: www.holycowproducts.com

You can get this at Wal-Mart or Alberstons.

I know that was a rivoting blog for most, but I sure do like my new products! Has anyone tried the tortillas I posted about yet??? THEY ROCK!

:)

To all my Democrat friends:
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes
for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress,
non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice
holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the
religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your
choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or
traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious
or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful,
personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the
onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2008, but not without
due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose
contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply
that America is necessarily greater than any other country in, or the
only America in the Western Hemisphere. Also, this wish is made
without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability,
religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.

To all my Republican friends:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


I must say that I truly enjoy living in a Republican area this time of year because we get to have CHRISTMAS at school!!!!!!!!! Whooo HOOO!!! We get to have Christmas trees, Christmas Teas, Christmas Walk, Christmas parties, and Christmas art projects! LOVE IT! In C-town it was a "Holiday Party" and a "Winter Break." Bah Humbug.

Merry Christmas to all!
Love,
Your favorite Independent :)

P.S. Thanks, Mylynka for the email!

It's Official!

I passed student teaching ... whew :)

R.I.P. Boots

R.I.P. Boots
March 2006 - November 2007

Lefty and Righty Boots (fraternal twins) were laid to rest this afternoon after a long and hard life. These work boots were the first pair Matt Fleharty ever owned and they served him well. It wasn't until, in their old age, they let water from a puddle seep onto Matt's socks. After this tragic event, Matt realized it was time to say goodbye. Matt's wife, Cindy, had been telling him for months that the boots were on their last leg (heeeeeheeeee, pardon the pun), but he refused to let go of his beloved boots. Was it because he loved the boots so much, or because he loathed shopping equally as much? One will never know.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nothing says "Happy Thanksgiving" more than a cactus in the snow! We were surprised with quite a bit of snow this year in Big Spring, where we spent Thanksgiving at Dean's house. His surgery went well and he seems to be doing fine. As you can see, Molly's still carrying her "Santa Baby" everywhere she goes!

More Look-A-Likes

Dean's Celebrity Look-A-Like

Melissa's Celebrity Look-a-Likes

Matt's Celebrity Look-a-like!

My celebrity look-a-like

It's OVER!

Here are my fabulous mentors: Amie (from 2nd grade), Chaundra (from 5th grade) & Ms. Gage (from the college). Tonight we turned in our portfolios and finished the semester.

Let the Countdown Begin

36 Hours until I am no longer a Student Teacher!!! (But who's counting?)

Once my mammoth portfolio is finished and turned in tomorrow night, I will be freeeeeeeeeeee!

In honor of this accomplishment, the school is giving me 3 days off this week. I love my job.


In other news, Molly has a new baby. As soon as I brought home this Santa toy for her, she ditched her beloved reindeer toy from last year. She has been toting this new guy around everywhere she goes. Maybe she figures if she takes care of Santa, he'll take care of her when stockings come around....

These are a few of my favorite things....!

My 2 new favorite things.

Reunited!

Here's a teaser pic from the reunion...more to follow! This is a pic of the old band crowd, plus a few :) Christy, Jennifer, Tyler, Maston, Christie, CW, John, Moi, Erica & Shannon.

I GOT A JOB!

After 3 weeks of student teaching, I got a real JOB! I'm still a little bit in shock, but I am super excited!!! The district was still in need of one more teacher and so they moved me over into my own classroom!! I will have another week of observation and then I'll be on my own with my kids. This probably means less blogging... bittersweet :)


In other news, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEXIPOO POTHLINGTON!!!!!

For those who have been wondering...

I haven' t been online much lately because I am student teaching!! We started about 2 1/2 weeks ago and I am worn out :) It's going GREAT so far! I love the teacher I"m with and the kids are awesome. So...less bloggin time for moi! :)

FALSE ALARM!

Poor hubby, he got the email saying that he was offered season tix, but by the time he logged in to purchase them they were SOLD OUT!

Guess I'm not a football widow this season afterall!

Season Tix

Well, Matt & Dean had their hearts set on Aggie season tickets, but it looks like they'll have to settle for longhorn tix instead. What a shame!

Looks like I'm going to be a football widow again this season afterall!