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!

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 :) !

Fun night with good friends!

It's always good catching up with friends because time is so scarce. This past weekend Nick came to CS for a golf tournament and ended up staying the weekend. Rick FINALLY made it up here because he had a volleyball tournament but I'd like to think hanging out with us was his most important commitment, haha. Jacque was also willing to cut loose with us so we headed out to Harry's and danced the night away. Well, the girls did atleast.

Fun night (contd.)

AND I'm back!

Geez, I've got to get better at updating our blog. Ever since I discovered Facebook, I've been a tad distracted. Nevertheless, I'm back to post some pictures of Matt and my Valentine/ birthday weekend in San Antonio. We had a fabulous time! Our hotel room was so convenient and nestled right in the heart of the Riverwalk. Did I mention it was 5 Star? One thing I know for sure, we ate too much as usual when we go on a vacation. When else can you eat guilt free?
So we planned to go to the rodeo/carnival while we were in SA. It used to be held at the Alamadome right next to the Riverwalk. Silly us forgot the there was now the new AT&T center. We walked about 2 miles to get to the Alamadome and to our dismay, we found that there was a cheerleader competition of some sort. We felt really dumb but I'm glad we could laugh about it. We went and drank margaritas the size of our heads instead....good times.



Historic district


Before dinner

Where did 26 go?

The age of 26 flew by for me. Not surprising when so many memorable events occur within that year though. 26 has been one of the best years of my life for so many reasons. My sister had her first baby, Avery, my brother and sister in law were married, Kevyn was born, Matt and I exchanged vows, we had a wonderful honeymoon in Jamaica, and most of my family's and my health remained. I can only hope 27 brings as many joyous occasions as 26 did, maybe even more!

A few goals for 27:

Appreciate the simple things in life, they're what really matter.

Take one day at a time and appreciate each to the fullest.

Become bilingual.

Pass my ESL test.

Do not become a part of the unemployed community.

Appreciate each of my students quirky personalities.

Tell my family more often how much I love them and how lucky I am to have them in my life.

Become a more healthy me.

Signing out...

Avy at Whataburger

I thought these were cute. This was on the way to San Antonio the day after Christmas. Avery had a burger, fries and stole a sip of my Mom's milkshake and seemed to enjoy it.