Back To School 2012

Although I had an awesome summer, I can honestly say that I was ready to head back to school! First of all, it is so peaceful knowing that you are at the exact place the Lord has for you! I work with some pretty awesome people. It is so encouraging to work in such a spiritually uplifting place. There have been so many instances where I mentioned a concern or worry to a fellow teacher, and they immediately started praying for that need! I am so blessed! My class from last year seemed so "growny" as I saw them walking down to the 4th grade room. I was so tempted to say, "Wait, Wait, You're going the wrong way. You're supposed to be coming to my classroom!"  There teacher is so wonderful, and I know that they are going to have a wonderful year...but I still miss them! My new class is such a blessing. I already love them so much! They are so sweet, and they have been such a joy to teach! They have been so enthusiastic about learning as well! I cannot wait to see what this year holds! My prayer is that I will be an Godly teacher and point my class and those in my school- to the Savior!

Last year, I did some music lessons and tutoring after school! The Lord has already provided that for me this year as well! I had some people contact me during the summer about lessons/tutoring for this school year! I haven't even had to send out any flyers and my schedule is already packed! I am tutoring 2 students (who I am so proud of for doing awesome on their language test this past week!!!! Go Caryn and Tyler!). I also am teaching music to 6 students! I never knew teaching piano could be so much fun! I love it!

Quick Weight Loss Update: My goal is about 30 pounds lost by Christmas! Currently, I have lost about 10. I met my goal weight Friday, but I really have to buckle down to reach that goal by our 3rd year anniversary!


Here are some pics from the beginning of school:

Outside My Door

Good Work

Locker Decor

Name Tags for Desks

View from the door

My sweet class: Macie, Nathan, Brittany, Madison, Tazayra, Cassie, Avery, Ella Frances, and Me!

Summer Daze

Sorry it has been SO long since my last blog! I am hoping to start blogging a little more regularly-rather than once every couple of months! The summer flew by! I was very blessed to be able to do some music lessons and tutoring this summer for a little extra income! It was nice to be able to do some of this from our home! In June, I turned 23! I had such a wonderful birthday. Bradley surprised me and asked off work. We went out to this "hole in the wall" restaurant in town that is so yummy! They have huge cheese biscuits! After that, we went out shopping. Bradley was SO patient with my as I was looking for things to buy with my birthday money. I ended up by somethings to spruce up our livingroom! I loved the final product! I was also able to go visit some family in Maine in June. I had not been to Maine in almost 2 years! I had such a wonderful trip! It was also nice to spend some extra time with my parents! In July, we went on our annual family vacation to Pigeon Forge. This year was especially nice because not only did my parents come, but Bradley's parents came too. It was so awesome to spend a whole week with both of our families! We had such a wonderful time. It's like we are really one big happy family! My grandparents and cousins also got to come. Any time we are able to spend with them is always so nice! Bradley and I truly have the best family! We are so blessed! Well, that was just a few highlights of my summer! I loved those couple of months, but I can honestly say, that when August rolled around I was really excited to get back to school!