It's Almost Moving Day!

It's been a while!  On top of the craziness of working full time this year, we are getting ready to move into a new home.  We were originally going to build a new home, but after selecting a lot and plans,  making arrangements with the builder,  etc... we opted not to.  Why?  The price kept going up.  The price we were originally quoted somehow climbed to more than $40,000 by the time we were about to break ground.  Casey and I decided that we enjoy living life (vacations, shopping, etc..) too much to be strapped to a house.  So....we found a beautiful home that needed just a little cosmetic updating and decided to go for it!  We are closing this week on it and have been busy painting and making some updates.  I'm really excited to move and am hoping I will still have a little bit of energy left at the end of it.

We bought our current home over 7 years ago when Abby was a newborn and have made so many great memories here.  I'm a little sad to leave it but we had just completely outgrown it.  The new house is double the size of this one so we'll have plenty of room to stretch out!  I'll be posting some pictures soon. 

Hope all my blogger friends are doing well!  We are enjoying a day off for a "snow day".  After painting all weekend, it's nice to relax.  Pictures coming soon!

Is There Anybody Out There?

Hello sweet blog friends!  It has been way TOO long since I last posted.  Life has just taken a new direction, and blogging has been put on the back burner.  I miss blogging so much and am going to renew my effort to start posting on a more regular basis. 
Here's a little rundown of the past 5 months....I've been working my hiney off!  Being a teacher is hard work, but I do love it.  I had been warned that the first year is tough and boy is that ever true!  Plus, I've been sick pretty much since September.  That's another thing I had heard...that first year teachers get every illness that comes into the classroom.  I had thought I would be okay since I have children of my own and had already been exposed to some degree, but I couldn't have been more wrong.  My doctor said that my immunity should be built up in about a year.  Only 7 more months of illness to go. :(

I have so many posts that I want to document here on my little blog- Christmas, the Nutcracker, my classroom, my sweet Abby and Wyatt, my fabulous 10th anniversary trip.  I cherish being able to look back on the memories I've made with my sweet family.  I need to dig deep and find some extra energy somewhere!  Any one have any to spare? :)

Hope you are all doing well!  Have a fabulous week!

I'm Alive!!

I'm not even sure if anyone is still reading my blog or not, but I just wanted to touch base about life for a minute.  As you know from my previous blog post, I'm a first-year second grade teacher.  Talk about a job!  I love it but it is completely exhausting.  I work for an exceptional school in an exceptional school district, so you can only imagine the pressure to be perfect!  I'm working very long hours right now and hope I will get to some kind of "normal" again...not sure what that means anymore.  Anyway, I'm hoping to read some blogs this weekend and get caught up.  Just wanted my sweet blogger friends to know that I'm still here!!!   Have a blessed weekend!!

Exciting News!!

I want to shout it from the rooftops...I found a teaching job!!!  One week into a long term sub assignment, I was hired as a permanent second grade teacher!  Yay!  (Can you tell I'm a little excited?)  I've been swamped the past couple of weeks and will only get busier but hope to post some more soon.  Just had to share my great news.  God is good!!

First Day of School

Today was the first day of school here in Amarillo.  Abby started second grade and Wyatt started back at his day school after taking the summer off.  I have a couple of long term sub assignments lined up if I don't find a permanent teaching position. 

Abby couldn't wait to wear this outfit.  It was 100 degrees here today, but she insisted on wearing it.

Sassy, Statue of Liberty pose

Wyatt wanted to hold the sign too :)

Another Statue of Liberty

I love the start of school because it signals a new routine and a set schedule, not to mention that fall is on its way (and hopefully some relief from the heat).  We had a great summer filled with memories that I will treasure forever but I am excited to get the ball rolling for a great school year!

Pinterest? Help!

Okay, I've seen several posts about Pinterest lately, and I definitely want to join so I can find inspiration for home decor and craft projects.  My question?  Do you have to be on Facebook or Twitter to join?  I know, I know, Casey and I are the only people in the world that aren't on Facebook.  I have my reasons for it, but I might just be tempted enough to join if it's the only way to Pinterest.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It has been way too long since I've done a WILW post.  Here's what I'm loving this week.  Link up with Jamie to share what you're loving too!

DKNY Golden Delicious perfume.  I received one of the paper scent samples in an Ulta catalog, and I must have it! 

 

Paisley Pillow Cover from PB.  The colors match my living room perfectly and it's on sale!

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School Supplies!!  I love back to school shopping for the kids.  We just bought all of Abby's school supplies and clothes.  Plus some stuff for Wyatt, even if he will only be home with me.  We still have school at home and he needs stuff.  :)

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China Glaze Crackle Metals.  I fell in love with crackle nail polish several months ago and especially love the new metallic colors.  They look perfect for fall.

I'm loving that we're studying the book of Revelations in our Sunday morning Bible class.  It's always been a little harder for me to understand because of all the symbolism used so I'm really looking forward to diving in and learning more.

And as always, I'm loving my sweet family and friends.  Couldn't get by without them! 

 Happy Wednesday!!