Where have I been for the last 17 years - since graduating from FC?

at 07/29/06 4:08PM
Since I am running across people that I have not seen ot talked to since leaving FC, I thought it might be a good time to update everyone on what I have been up to.

So, grab a coffee, put your feet up, and read on...

1989 - graduate FC
1990 - live in A dorm and attend USF for one year. USF refuses to give me in-state status so I move home to Wisconsin.

1990-91 - attend University of Wisconsin - B.S. in Human Resource management

Two weeks after graduating in December 1991 - move back to Tampa to be near my sister.

April 1992 - start dating my hubby. start a new job at the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union.

August 1993 - Get married! Move to Gainesville, Florida for Stacy to finish his senior year. Go Gators!

August 1994 - move to the Big Apple, that's right - New York City. FOr Stacy to go to grad school at Columbia University. Got a job working in the art history department and then in the School of Architecture.

May 1997 - Stacy Finally finishes school!

November 1997 - move to Seattle Washington because Stacy got a job there.

March 1999 - Madeleine Hope is born!

August 1999 - move to Muncie Indiana because Stacy is going to teach at Ball State University. (Alma mater of David Letterman)

May 2001 - Ian Gabriel is born!

August 2003 - move to Auburn Alabama because Stacy is going to teach at Auburn University. We have been here for three years now and we love it! Stacy has gone to teaching part time and has opened his own architectural practice.

Now I have made myself tired thinking about all that moving!

What have you all been up to? Yes, I am talking to you!
  • teelside
    You haven't been moving, you've been sticking by Stacy when he moves. :) I'm sure glad you had that stint in Muncie!
    by teelside at 07/29/06 4:49PM
  • lovnprayers
    I can't believe that in all of that you never mentioned all the quilting you have been doing.!
    by lovnprayers at 07/29/06 4:49PM
  • lovnprayers
    By the way you better get me as a a link, after all I am your aunt! :o)
    by lovnprayers at 07/29/06 4:51PM
  • sheliandbrettsmom
    Wow thanks for the very concise summary of what we talked about the other night!
    by sheliandbrettsmom at 07/29/06 5:25PM
  • curlie
    I'd love to be added too, if you'll claim knowing me. ;)
    by curlie at 07/29/06 6:52PM
  • zaphenath
    Hi, this is Joe K, it's good to see ya on here!!
    by zaphenath at 07/29/06 8:11PM
  • sar
    I think my name on your list should be Sarah E. used to be G.
    by sar at 07/29/06 8:13PM
  • lovnprayers
    Good update on your friends list. I see you figured out how to change the names. You'll have to talk your mom and sister in to getting on.
    by lovnprayers at 07/29/06 8:33PM
  • curlie
    YES!
    by curlie at 07/29/06 8:38PM
  • emmaroo
    wow, i didn't realize that we moved to Auburn at the same time...i moved there in August 2003 too!
    by emmaroo at 07/29/06 10:52PM
  • autatalicious
    I didn't realize that either. I moved there in August 2003. :-)
    by autatalicious at 07/31/06 1:58PM
  • gallatinrealtor
    Sarah, HI, I am a good friend of your parents. I live in Gallatin not far from them. They are great people!
    by gallatinrealtor at 07/31/06 3:15PM

Is this going to work?

at 07/27/06 1:39PM


This picture was taken a few weeks ago.

From left to right:
Maddie (mine) - 7 years old
Isaac (Naomi's) - 6.9999 - he'll be 7 next week
Ian (mine) - 5
Abigail (Naomi's) - 4
Joey (Naomi's) - 1

It is so good to here from all of you! Those of you from Chicagoland - point me in the direction of other people I would know!

If you all get really bored you can check out my quilting blog over at:
http://alwayswantstobequilting.blogspot.com
  • emmaroo
    HEY! i didn't know you were on here. (this is Emily Davidson, by the way.) i miss everyone down there in Auburn. Maddie and Ian look cute as always! =)
    by emmaroo at 07/27/06 2:44PM
  • lovnprayers
    WOW are they getting big. Great talking to you last night. Love you.
    by lovnprayers at 07/27/06 2:52PM
  • chaz
    The kids look great. BTW, the quilt is supercool. It is not so little baby that she won't be able to use it when she's older. Did Mom tell you she taught me how to sew, or started to anyway. I'm such a beginner.
    by chaz at 07/27/06 3:59PM
  • aucowgirl
    HEY WHEN DID YOU GET HERE!
    by aucowgirl at 07/27/06 5:04PM
  • aucowgirl
    erica seymore from church...david simpson...melanie buchanan...stacy andrews
    by aucowgirl at 07/27/06 5:27PM
  • missysnapp
    Hey Sarah. Yes, I remember you. I even remember where your room was located on the first floor of A-Dorm (wasn't it? Now I'm second-guessing myself). I haven't seen Naomi since Isaac was an infant. We had similar situations...adopted first, then got pregnant. You need to talk Naomi into getting an account. Where do you live now? Somewhere in GA? Isn't that where Ken and Kristen now live?
    by missysnapp at 07/27/06 5:45PM
  • missysnapp
    Hey Sarah. Yes, I remember you. I even remember where your room was located on the first floor of A-Dorm (wasn't it? Now I'm second-guessing myself). I haven't seen Naomi since Isaac was an infant. We had similar situations...adopted first, then got pregnant. You need to talk Naomi into getting an account. Where do you live now? Somewhere in GA? Isn't that where Ken and Kristen now live?
    by missysnapp at 07/27/06 5:45PM
  • auamy
    Sarah!! It was so good to see you the other day at church services. Wish I could have talked to you longer. Glad you're on here!
    by auamy at 07/27/06 10:05PM
  • teelside
    I'd say this is going to work fine. I'm hinting that Nines should come along, too. Your 'little' ones are growing like beanstalks.
    by teelside at 07/28/06 6:27AM
  • charliesangel
    hey sarah!! yes, thank you for the quilt. i will tell charlie to get a picture of her on it. your kids are so cute...and getting so big!! i know....i'm soaking up everyday :)
    by charliesangel at 07/28/06 10:17AM
  • littledieman
    Hey, Sarah, this is Terra (Dieman) Vaughn - Twyla's daughter - how are you?!?!?
    by littledieman at 07/28/06 10:34AM
  • sar
    My sisters, Amy, and Beth, and my dad are on here. Jake, Terra's brother is also on here.
    The picture is so cute!
    by sar at 07/28/06 1:06PM
  • dederich
    Hi!!! Welcome to Pleonast. Isn't it cool! Love the picture!!
    by dederich at 07/28/06 1:46PM
  • rica5219
    Hey Mrs. Sarah!!!! I love that picture. Maddie and Ian are so cute.
    by rica5219 at 07/28/06 4:24PM
  • autatalicious
    I see you found me :-) Your kids are so cute. I wish that i could still teach Ian in bible class. Hope you are having a good week!
    by autatalicious at 07/28/06 11:25PM
  • leslianne
    HI Sarah! This is your cousin Lesli....how are you??
    by leslianne at 07/29/06 11:34AM
  • sheliandbrettsmom
    Hi Sarah...glad you're on!
    by sheliandbrettsmom at 07/29/06 1:25PM

Can someone smart please help me?

at 07/27/06 1:27PM
How do I add pictures to my entry? I have a blog over on Blogger so really, I'm not a total computer novice. Thanks in advance!

Sarah
  • chaz
    See below for my How To Tell Who Everyone Is tutorial.
    by chaz at 07/27/06 1:30PM
  • chaz
    Go here for a very easy image tutorial.
    by chaz at 07/27/06 1:38PM

Anyone out there?

at 07/26/06 10:26AM
I am not sure how this works but here goes! My mom was telling me about pleonast yesterday so I spent some time surfing around trying to figure things out. Had a hard time figuring out who was who just from their user names - I am hopig I can get to more information now that I registered.

  • chaz
    Hey, this is Charlie. This place is great for keeping up with people. It's the new email. ;)
    by chaz at 07/26/06 11:57AM
  • curlie
    Get out! It's good to see you here! :)
    by curlie at 07/26/06 1:21PM
  • deusvitae
    Welcome to Pleonast. :)
    by deusvitae at 07/26/06 1:39PM
  • lovnprayers
    Welcome aboard!!! How cool. I wanted to ask you if you are going to the ladies day in September in Tampa?
    by lovnprayers at 07/26/06 5:30PM
  • southern_yankee_mom
    Hi, We have been visiting there and are considering placing membership. I have gotten to spend some time with Naomi and Grant and we just love everyone there. They are so friendly. I am originally from Alabama so I love the south. We are really enjoying TN and look forward to many years there.
    by southern_yankee_mom at 07/26/06 6:05PM
  • sarahphim
    Hey! Nice to see you on here. :)
    by sarahphim at 07/26/06 6:40PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Welcome1 I am a nanny for a little boy named Ian :)
    by be_with_me_lord at 07/26/06 7:39PM
  • matermagistra
    Hey! Welcome to Pleonast!

    I'll try to keep you straight with the bazillion other Sarah's on here!

    You will love this thing...and watch out, it's addicting!
    by matermagistra at 07/26/06 10:30PM
  • sar
    Hi, welcome to pleo. I'm also Sarah!
    by sar at 07/26/06 11:06PM
  • joes_wife
    Welcome. And yes it is addicting. Beware :)
    by joes_wife at 07/27/06 12:46AM
  • rockymtnslover
    Sarah's blog mentioned that you recently joined pleo, so I thought I would also welcome you. My name is Deidra and Sarah and I are friends.
    by rockymtnslover at 07/27/06 7:42AM
  • sar
    Remember Stephanie? She is on here also, she's almost 16! How old are your kids now?
    by sar at 07/27/06 10:23AM
  • sar
    Yeah, it's me. Steph is almost 16. We also have 2 boys, Tyler-6, and Carter(CJ)-3. Tyler will be in first grade this year so I know how you are feeling!
    If you go on my blog and look at the different posts you will see pics of all of the kids!
    by sar at 07/27/06 10:37AM
  • sar
    You need to get Naomi on here! Where are your mom and dad now? How is everyone?
    by sar at 07/27/06 10:39AM
  • teelside
    Oh, Oh, Oh, another friendly face. Weldome aboard. I find this more user friendly than our blogspots, but you may not be as challenged as I am! Glad to see you here.
    by teelside at 07/27/06 11:07AM
  • aimes
    Hi Sarah! It's Amy Girardot
    How are you and your family?
    by aimes at 07/27/06 11:22AM
  • chaz
    Well, there is a new technology you can use called Ask N' See 2.0. With cousin love.

    Unless you see their name in white by their location then they don't have their info visible. But, if you go to someone's page and look for a link called "friend names" and click it, it will take you to a page that shows how many people have them as a friend and what they named them.

    When you put someone on your friend list, you can rename the way their link shows up. For example I could make your link show up as "Favorite cousin", but I'm saving that for Naomi. ;)

    Take a look at the "friend names" link on my page, a few people have me listed as Charlie Trotter. If that still doesn't tell you anything, asking them who they are isn't bad ettiqute.
    by chaz at 07/27/06 1:28PM