Raising Bakersfield

I am a stay at home mom of two amazing boys.  Colby (7) and Caden (5).  I have been married for 12 1/2 years to my high school sweetheart, Brandon.  I decided that once I became a mom, work was not that important....so, here I am, 7 + years later and wondering if I will really want to go back to work outside the home?  

For "girl time" I enjoy bible studies, hanging out wtih my MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers) friends and playdates with the same friends.  I also began my Mary Kay business, 6 years ago...wow~time does fly!  In my "other life" I wore a few differnt hats...I waited tables in high school and into my Jr. College years, worked as a secretary for a brief time until I purchased a hair and nail salon at the age of 20.  I was/still am a California licensed manicurist - this paid for college and I made a lot of great friends in this time.  Once I graduated from college, I went to work with the Dept. of Human Services.  I also enjoyed this challenging work....but, family was most important! 

I was born and raised in Bakersfield, and think it's a great place to raise kids....as long as the air gets cleaner!  I never gave it a second thought until my youngest developed asthma due to allergies.  Running the boys around and taking care of the household keeps me busy.....I am anxious to begin working as a substitute teacher this fall, and am also hoping to volunteer in both boys' classrooms when I'm not subbing.  Staying at home has been a great experience; however, the need to supplement income now that the youngest is in elementary school has led to the call of substitute teaching!  It sounds ideal since I can work while they are at school and still be at home with the boys when they are out of school.   

Beth Moore Bible Studies, cooking, family, God, Photography, Swimming, taking my kids to the park, Volunteering at the kids' schools