Happy Anniversary, My Dear!

One year ago, we said our "I do's" and today I still would. This year has flown by so fast that it's hard to believe that 12 months have passed. I guess the saying is true, time flies when you're having fun!
Unfortunatley, our anniversary turned out to be somewhat of a bust because when I got home from school Friday I had a temperature of 101 and that continued until Saturday along with chills, aches and some other stuff. We had planned to go to Austin to have a nice dinner and stay overnight but there is no way I would've enjoyed it. So, to salvage one of our days, I gave Matt my blessing to go to the ATM game with his friends after he took me to the doctor. He was a dear and made me soup and some grilled cheese sandwiches before he left and when he got home. He also made breakfast but that didn't seem so tempting to me at the time...
Today, I still felt a little iffy, so we just went to lunch, went "riding" (one of my favorite things) and ate a little ice cream. We are going to cook dinner together tonight and eat our wedding cake FINALLY. Matt and I have been so anxious to get this tupperware out of our freezer because it takes up so much space. We are big "anti-clutter" people. Also, Matt gifted me with tickets to our college alumni rivalry game, "The Lone Star Showdown- TEXAS vs. atm. I bet you can guess which one is my alumni. I've been wanting to see them play atleast one time this season so what better game to go to than that one?
I have a picture of us that I took today that I will post soon. I want to make a photobook of us on each anniversary to see how we have changed throughout each year...could be interesting :).
Happy Anniversary, Matt. I love you!

Cool survey

I found this on an old friend's blog that she got from Simple Women's Daybook blog. I thought it would be a fun, quick post since I've not been a good blogger lately : ( .

For Today...

Outside my window... darkness

I am thinking... how my husband is about to turn 29. I guess we're growing up!

From the kitchen... yummy apple, wheat pancakes from Kirby Lane.

I am wearing... my favorite Rice University tshirt and athletic shorts

I am reading... a book on Social Studies and Science curriculum. Anyone have any leisurely reading suggestions?

I am hoping... to start and stick with my workout routine from this week on.

I am creating... a post on my neglected blog!

Busy, busy, busy bee!

Whew! The new school year has begun and I can honestly say that I have never worked so hard or such long hours in my life!!! The past 3 days I have been at work from 7-5:45 plus brought work home. I will appreciate the weekend more than ever!

My class--I have 23 kindergarteners and they are kindergarteners to the tee! Seriously, they never stop talking and love, love, love to show how they love to NOT sit in their chairs. Each day is a little better but we have a LONG way to go. With no exaggeration I sit maybe 30 minutes throughout the entire day--my legs actually throb when I get home so I don't feel obligated to work out, haha! Ok, this sounds a lot like I'm venting so I'll move on.

The school--I love this place. It's like a private school that's public. It's a very close knit community that prides itself on hardwork and an academic excellence--our elementary just got awarded a Blue Ribbon award which is only awarded to about 400 schools nationwide! I also must say that I love my co-teacher. She's been so helpful and she's always on the same page as me.

With all of that said, there have been ups and downs but I feel that my choice to move districts was the right choice and I have absolutely no regrets. I'm just taking it day by day!

Summer Fun!

Over the summer the Cowen family went on a couple of trips, the most recent being Port Aransas (a beachy town in Texas). In June we went to Lake LBJ to test out the new boat! I just got pictures from that trip so I've put them on this post. Enjoy!


Lake LBJ trip:



Matt and I

Cheers

Sister in laws

Matty

Hold on Bruce!

Ahoy Skipper!

Checking out what we caught!

Feeding the fish in hopes to catch one

Catching a big fish!

Emily skiing

Me!

Port Aransas:

Watching out for sharks

Kelby doing what she does best, being silly!

Playing washers....does anyone know what that is besides Texans?

Becky and Kevyn playing in the sand!

Lovin the water

Johnny and Mandi's Wedding

Our dear friendy, Johnny, got married this past weekend to wonderful Mandi. They are two of the sweetest people I know and I'm so happy for them! Sorry for the non quality pictures...my camera is getting old.

Mandi enjoying herself


Caught up with the Rehm boys


Sweet


Departure

Johnny and Mandi's Wedding continued

Johnny, Mandi, and Mandi's sister


Matt and I


Some of the softball guys


The groom and the best man

SHOW US YOUR LIFE- Wedding Party and Ceremony

I was going for somewhat of a vintage them for our wedding. As I said before in my last post, our reception was located at an old Southern plantation style house. We had vendella roses (which have an ivory hue) as our centerpieces and bridesmaids bouquets and I had calla lillies (just because I LOVE THEM) for my bouquet. I loved how they all turned out!





We got married in the church I grew up going to in Shiner, Texas. It is one of the oldest churches in Texas (over 100 years). It has also been featured in Texas Monthly....definitely something to see!

This was taken at our reception site at Belle Oaks...it's a goofy one. We each had 5 attendants...4 being our sisters and brothers. We were so blessed for our best friends to be part of our special day!

At the church...