Life has been crazy!! Between school, class, family and church, I have been running at 60 mph. I have had no time to catch my breathe or even process all of it.

First things first...I am an aunt! Little Eli came into our family in the past 2 weeks. My brother and sister in love have been trying to adopt and they got the call the other week. I couldn't believe it! I cried when they told me. I knew that adoption can take a while so I had prepare myself to be patient with it. I am so excited to be an aunt. It is an amazing feeling and I love that little guy more than I could ever have imagined! He has brought so much joy to our family and we haven't met him yet!! I can't wait to meet him, give him kisses and tell him that I am, and will always be, his number one fan :) He is in the nicu because he was born at 30 weeks. He is doing well, though and just needs to grow a little bit more. Russell and Meagan are traveling back and forth to see him while trying to keep their life and house straight! There is still work to do and a nursery to decorate!

I am graduating in 6 weeks!! I can't believe it! It has been so long since I started this journey of school. I can't even tell you how wonderful it feels to be almost done. I have definitely caught senioritis and will be so happy on May 14. I am scared about the job market, but have an interview at the end of April in Texarkana. I will also be applying in many other districts, including ones in the Houston and Austin areas. I know and am trusting that the Lord has a plan for me!

Speaking of school... I am enjoying my second placement. I am in a resource/inclusion class. I go from classroom to classroom and service kids that need extra support. I have about 7 kids that I directly work with. I wish I could do this without the added paperwork that comes with it. I don't have to plan as much as I did in third grade but it is still pretty tough sometimes!

Church is going great. After I straightened out my attitude, I realized that I was serving the Lord, and noone else. I took on the job of decorating for VBS. I am excited to get started on it and making the church look like a ranch! Second's VBS is a "Round Up" theme this year!

I will also be going on the junior high beach retreat this June. 5 days with a bunch of 13 and 14 year olds. Sound fun? I think it will be a nice change from the elementary and give me some experience with older kids. Besides, I get to spend the week at south padre island (and this is after I spend a few days n Florida 2 weeks before).

I don't think my life is going to slow down for a while. I have a busy summer and depending on my job, I will start teaching somewhere in aug.

But for now, I will buckle my seatbelt, turn up the music, roll down the windows and enjoy the ride!


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone