I am BACK!

My apologies for being so horrible about getting anything interesting on my blog. I have been really busy at work, so once I get home:

1. Give hugs and kisses to the family (including 3 very anxious doggies)

2. Change into comfy clothes

3. Eat dinner (I am blessed to have a husband who has planned something for dinner before I get home almost every night)

4. Clean up dinner

5. Catch up on everyone's day

6. Check and respond to e-mails, facebook, etc.

7. Catch up on DVR (I can't stay up past 9 p.m. most nights, so I have to catch up the following day-I am officially OLD)

8. Give hugs and kisses to the family (including 3 very anxious doggies)

9. Prepare clothes and stuff to take to work

10. GO TO BED!!

That is about it and I don't think it would be very exciting to write that on the blog over and over again.

So here is an update:

• Jayme is growing up. She is 9 weeks on Jan. 30th. She understands the command of sit and is a great little puppy. We will be beginning puppy lessons on February 9th. We are all very excited to learn more commands-like STOP peeing in the house!
• Lincoln and Tres are getting used to the new puppy. They only growl when Jayme sits on them. Linc and Tres are just so little, it is not hard to do.
• Brad has been busy getting all our tax information ready. Another blessing in my life is his ability to do the taxes. I would have no idea where to even begin.
• Juan is a 14 year old boy, doesn't that say enough. He lost his second cell phone. The 1st he broke the screen. Insurance allowed us to replace it, however, the replacement is now"missing." Luckily, we kept the broken phone, so he is back to the original phone with the broken screen. It works fine as long as it is being used the way it is intended-for emergencies.
• I presented at a Turn Around Schools conference this past week in San Diego. Go to turnaroundschools.com to check them out. They are a great team of people working with educators to make the difference in children's lives. It was a great opportunity and am so excited to be part of their revolution. Thank you TAS!

So, there is your update. I hope everyone is doing well. Much love!!!

P.S. Here are some updated shots of the puppy.

It's a boy!

The Devor's would like to introduce you to the newest member of their family.

Name: Jayme
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Blonde (will grow up a bit darker)
Born: November 23rd

Jayme is adjusting to his new home with two crazy little dogs who are super jealous. I am sure they will all become good friends soon. Continue to check out the blog for updates as he grows up!

Beach in January

I try to count my blessings each day. Going to the beach in January is certainly on the top of my list of blessings. Living in California provies us such great weather and opportunities to camp anywhere, anytime. Gottta love it! This weekend we went to Doheney Beach in Dana Point, California. We meet up with some friends from work. We really had a great time sitting on the beach, sharing funny stories, watching/playing football, and eating too much. Here are a few shoots of our weekend.

Poor Kiddo

Yesterday, I am sitting in my office catching up on my desk work when a 1st grader walks in looking like he is sore from a full day of riding a horse. He says in a quiet voice, "Mrs. Devor, I had an accident." Oh, boy! I asked him if he went potty or stinky. He said stinky really bad. The scent began to linger throughout my office. I asked him to go into the restroom next to my office and try to clean it up the best he can while I call his mommy. He goes into the restroom and asks how do I clean it up. I suggested using the toilet paper. I went to call his mom and later he called me into the restroom. The poor kiddo is standing in the restroom with his pants and underwear down at his ankle, poop all over the toilet seat, and toilet paper everywhere. He started to get sad and said he couldn't clean himself. Knowing I couldn't help him, I asked him to pull up his pants and his mommy would be here soon. The smell was overwhelming and I had to do everything possible not to release my lunch. It was the worst smell I have smelt in a very long time. He wasn't able to sit down, so he just stood next to my door until his mom should up. I am still spraying air freshener today! My job is always so interesting! I love it!

8 Things

8 Things I did Today (really yesterday, this day just started)

1. Tried to calm down a furious parent at school.
2. Watched a movie with my family.
3. Made dinner
4. Told Juan how proud I was of him and his grades this semester.
5. Chatted on Facebook
6. Went to bed early
7. Got blown away by the 60 mph winds
8. Enjoyed the fact it was finally FRIDAY


8 Favorite Restaurants (in no particular order)

1. Chili's
2. Chic-Fil-A
3. Pick Up Stix
4. El Pollo Loco
5. Los Primos
6. Claim Jumper
7. Zen Sushi
8. I thought we at out alot, but I am having trobule thinking of 8

8 Shows I Watch

1. CSI (the original)
2. American Idol
3. The Hills (I really need to grow up)
4. TMZ
5. Inside the Principal's Office
6. Any mindless, stupid reality show
7. CRASH
8. So You Think You Can Dance

8 Things I Look Forward to

1. Spending more time with the family
2. Going camping next weekend with my friends
3. Visiting Europe someday
4. Juan following his dreams
5. Brad and Emily remaining happy and healthy
6. Becoming a Principal
7. Getting a Golden Retriever
8. Remodeling our restrooms (someday maybe, but not on the top of the list)

8 people who blog (I don't know 8...here are a few

Kami Bible
Stacey Steel
Shannon Albert
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