Thursday, April 23, 2009

Easter Weekend


We headed to Shiner on the Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend and then to Dime Box on Sunday. Sorry this a tad out of order but hey, better late than never...
Cowen/Spacek/Mikulin Easter














Crackin a confetti egg on Uncle Matty's head



Boys never grow up








Kevyn and I

Matt playing



Miss Paige
Kelby using Great Grandpa Spacek's canes



Raab Easter











Grandma Raab and I


Avery Grace














SO CUTE





















Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Friends With Boats

We have gone to the lake 3 or 4 times so far already this year thanks to friends who have boats. Matt's dad and brother also just bought a boat so there's no shortage of fun. We went to LBJ first and then Somerville the next few times since it's convenient. I highly recommend LBJ! It was a blast as were all of the other trips. Here are a few pictures from the trips all mixed up to confuse you. Enjoy but remember, we had not gotten into summer shape yet!






Wow! My hair couldn't be any nappier!




Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Happy Birthday Sweet Avie!

I just wanted to shout out to my sweet niece, Avery Grace, --Happy Birthday! I can't imagine life without you. You are such a blessing to our family!! We love you!

Avery devouring her first cupcake!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

New job, new chapter...

Since I made it official today by turning in my resignation, I thought I'd announce on here that I have accepted a new job in Mumford as a Kindergarten teacher. It's not easy leaving a place where I was treated like family and where I loved my kids but I know that being closer to home will be beneficial for our future. Some of the other things I will miss about Dime Box: class sizes that averaged 10, knowing EVERYONE at school, feeling comfortable, accepted, and appreciated, several of my co-workers that I have become very close to, and the down-to-earth vibe of the school. It warms my heart every time I hear someone tell me they hate to see me go, especially during this time of year when you really need to hear that.

On another note, here is Mumford's website in case you wanted to know a little about what they have to offer: http://www.mumford.k12.tx.us/
They have a reputation of academic excellence and are very rigorous in the classroom. I always like a challenge so we'll see what the future beholds. I'm very excited about the change in grade levels and ready to try new things.

Also, please keep Matt in your prayers as he will be taking his PE Exam on April 24th. He has been up studying past midnight night after night. He really deserves to pass this doozy of a test and I pray that he does for his own sanity :) !