2 for 2

Day 2 and I am already posting again. I know, I know . . . . I need to get Halloween pics up and such, but I had a moment of peace this morning. On Facebook, I have been posting each day something I am thankful for in honor of Thanksgiving. Lately, it has been all the pharmaceuticals that are managing my killer headache. But today, on a more sentimental note I am thankful for my family and friends, oh and Facebook! Here is why. . . .

1) FAMILY: The Debster was not feeling like a morning person this a.m. (worse than usual), so Matt made lunches, breakfast, and took the children to school! So instead of just now getting home from carpool, I am enjoying some Pumpkin Coffee (left here by my mother in law, Pat O - another family member to be thankful for). And as mentioned on FB (Facebook) earlier this week. . . . I had a great talk with my favorite guy this week, my Dad!!

2)FRIENDS: I am looking forward to seeing a fabulous friend today that I have not seen in quite a while. . . . .but this morning the stars aligned and we have a date!!! While sick this week, so many of you checked in on me. . . teachers, parents, sisters, friends. . . . you are ALL awesome!!!

3) FACEBOOK: Sounds strange and narcisistic, but the power of this social networking tool is amazing. Friend mentioned above. . . due to FB communication we now have a movie date. Last year we raised 50% more funds for the Breast Cancer Marathon than the prior year and I attribute that to the power of FB. And last but certainly not least, all the well wishes mentioned in #2, most came via FB. . . . . .thanks FB!! Sometimes you make my day!

Back to the coffee, a DVR episode of As the World Turns, and maybe trying to look cute for my move date with KB!!! Friday is looking good. . . . . .

Stay Tuned. . . . I am need a good sign off!!

Stay Tuned. . . . .

Hey everyone! In an attempt to go green, I will not be doing our annual holiday newsletter this year. I will be directing you to our blog for all the Okenica news straight from Jacksonville.

For the new year, I will strive to update the blog more frequently and even have the children post some blogs. . . . .wow. . . 2010 here we come, ready or not!!!

That being said, STAY TUNED. . . . I will be putting up some pics to catch up from my last post in September, hopefully before the crazy holiday season starts next week! Until then, take care.

Love, Debbie

Student of the Month

 
 


Once again, Madeline got the honor of Student of the Month for the very first month of school! Talk about first impressions. . . . what a great feeling when we walked into school this morning and saw her "Scorecard" on the Student of the Month bulletin board. Her teacher, Mrs. Cody, said some wonderful things about Madeline and how she is always ready, willing, and able to help the TEAM! We are VERY proud of her.

September Happenings

 
 
 
 

Soccer and Baseball!! September is here. . . .and our Fall sports are keeping us very busy. But we have so much fun at Madeline and Cameron's games. Now if it would only cool off!

BACK TO SCHOOL 2009

Well, here we go again. . . trying to get this blog updated! This year The Okenicas are going to try and go GREEN! I have been thinking already about our Holiday cards for this year and was reminded about my blog that seems to be in hibernation. The challenge to myself is to get this thing updated so that it is ready for you all in December. I keep up with alot of folks via Facebook and have been primarily posting photos/updates there, but hopefully the blog will be accessible for everyone.

So here it is. . . the children are back in school. We are starting our third week of school today, but the photo above is from Day 3 of school. Unfortunately, Madeline was ill the first 2 days so she had to miss. But here they are in front of our beloved Neptune Beach Elementary manatee very excited for another school year.

Madeline is in 3rd grade and has Mrs. Cody and Mrs. Novak. They are actually switching between teachers for different subjects. She LOVES this! Madeline is still playing soccer this year, but has moved to an Academy Travel team instead of Rec. The big difference is they practice 2 times per week and really keep score!

Cameron is in 1st grade and has Mrs. Moses. He is having lots of fun already! Cameron is back to baseball this Fall. He had so much fun last Spring that he could not wait to get back to ball field this Fall.

Games start next week. . . and so will the MADNESS!

Love to all,
Debbie

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Long time, huh?

Well, our spring has now sprung into summer and we have had lots of activity. Soccer, T-Ball, Easter festivities, Spring Break in Ft. Walton Beach, weekend in Cocoa Beach and more! Check out the link to our Picasa Web Albums and you can see all the fun we have been having!

Hope all is well. Love to all, Deb