hello to my fellow bloggers. i am sorry i have not posted anything forever but life just took control and i never got a free moment to write. i am happy to announce that i have completed my master's program and the university of phoenix. it was a wonderful program that allowed me to travel, work and be a mom while i furthered my education. i hope that having this degree will pay off. i am now on the job hunt to see if there is anything out there that i could love as much as my current job and perhaps it will pay a little better.
Mike keeps teasing me that i should continue on and get me doctorate.... no way. LOL
below is a picture of me at graduation and I waited to post it to make sure that i actually finished and didn't die along the way.....
a big thanks to everyone who supported and help me along the way, Mike, Mom, Jamie, Jennette, Janell, Erin, Ruth, Chelese and my kids!! 
Enough about me- here is an update on the kids....
Will started the 4th grade. He has Mr. Nagata and loves it. He got an iPod from his best cousin Daniel for his birthday and he is constantly singing Lady Gaga. it is great. He is very musical. He is still doing piano and loving it. He got a new bike for his birthday as well and is constantly gone. Next he'll need a cell phone... ok not quite yet. :)
Olivia loves the first grade but isn't too keen on the lunch menu. I see a lot of packing lunches in my future. She likes riding the bus and riding her new bike as well. She has started piano and loves it. she is growing up so fast.
Mike still makes cheese!
that's all for now- i have some homework to get working on... oh wait... I done!!!!!
(more pictures and summer highlights to come!)
-Juli
