So, Here We Go!

Our new adventure began on May 24, 2010!

I was a week late and knew I had to take a pregnancy test, or I'd just go crazy! We took it that evening and were just in total shock when we saw that it said pregnant! I took another one Tuesday morning, then called my gynecologist. She told me to come in for a blood test to confirm everything. Wednesday morning, I took another test and she called Wednesday afternoon with the blood test results and told me I was FOR SURE pregnant:)

I'll post the stories about telling the families tomorrow!

Funeral

Yesterday I went to my first ever child's funeral. It was for a 5-year old boy that was in Pre-K last year. He wasn't in my class, but I knew him very well. He was in kindergarten this year and was killed in a car wreck.

It was the saddest, most pitiful thing I've ever witnessed. He had a terrible home life and his mom, who wasn't even in the picture when he was in Pre-K, was there yesterday. His uncle, who was driving the car, was there, too. He's in a wheelchair, had hip surgery, had a brace on his knee, and both arms were broken. I can't imagine what he must be going through. Or any of them, for that matter.

It was so sad to be there. It was very hard to lose my dad, but he had lived a pretty good life. Aaron was only 5 years old! He didn't even get to finish kindergarten. I can't imagine.

I know some amazingly, strong people that have gone through this and I admire them. I pray that the Lord will use this to touch his family and draw them closer to Him. I pray that He will give them comfort and peace in this difficult time and help them to remember all the wonderful times with Aaron.

Please join me in praying.

Mayday, Mayday!

I cannot believe what a busy month May has been.

The first big event we had was Mother's Day. I hosted the party at my house and had 11 people here! That is the biggest crowd I've ever had at one time. It was wonderful! I made muenster chicken, green bean bundles, crunchy cole slaw, twice-baked potatoes, and a cheeseball! Woo!!! Tim made bread and Nick's sister did dessert. All the food ended up being ready at the exact same time (so very hard to do and never happened to me before!) and it all tasted great. Besides burning the crunchies for the cole slaw twice, it went off without a glitch!

Just for your viewing entertainment, here is a pic of my mom, sis and me.



And here's one of Nick's mom, his brother, his sister, and him.




We had a wonderful time. The very next day was Tim's birthday and Nick's Uncle Steve's birthday, so they opened presents at my house, too.

The next big event we had was the last day of school! I had a tough year with a couple of my boys, but for the most part, I loved my class and I'm going to miss them! Especially, these two. Brooklyn and Brady! They are my favorites. These pictures were taken at the beginnig of the year and they've changed so much, but crazy me, I didn't take any others!





The next event was Mallory's graduation. I'm so proud of her! She had a tough year, but she pulled through and has turned into a wonderful young mother. She's also going to OU next year, so I could't be more happy for her. I don't have any pictures from this event, but I know there are some on Facebook. Click here for Megan's facebook album.

The very next day, we had a surprise party for my mom's 50th birthday! It was at Charleston's at 2p on Saturday. Nick was playing golf that day, Cassie and Cal had a wedding in Tulsa that day, so I went to Tulsa with Mom and Tim. She had no idea why! We went early, because I thought Nick would be done golfing early and we could meet up with him, and he and I could go to the mall to pick up her present. Well, he wasn't done early. In fact, he was barely done by 1:30p! He had to run to the mall by himself and Tim and I just had to keep stalling Mom. She was hungry and she couldn't figure out why Tim wanted to wait until about 2:15p to eat! It was so hard. We spent many long hours in Target, Lowe's, and Bass Pro. When we finally got there, though, they had a huge table set up for us and Grandpa Dennis, Uncle Les and Aunt Terri, Rachel and Sean, Aunt Marian, Emily and Harper, and Becky, Dustin and Chloe were all waiting on us! Oh, and of course Nick, Cassie and Callen:) She cried and was so surprised! It was wonderful!!!

The next day was her and my dad's anniversary. It would've been 30 years! Crazy to think about.

Our next big event is Memorial Day weekend! It's looking like it's going to be a crazy, fun holiday! It's Nick's mom's family reunion barbecue hosted at her house and I think my parents and Cassie are going to come. It should be really fun and I promise I'll take my camera and post lots of pics!!!

School's Out for Summer

Wow! What a crazy couple of months. Hopefully, with my new freedom (i.e. the summer!), I will find more time to blog.

Since we've last talked, my sister got engaged, we've had Spring Break, the end of baseball, and the end of school! Again, all I can say is Wow!

Over Spring Break, my mom, sister and I went to Dallas and found Cassie's wedding dress. It's gorgeous. Her theme is vintage/rustic, and the dress is perfect. We also found her/our bridesmaid dresses and the venue. It's called The Silo Center. You can go here to view it. Her date is 1/1/11. So, it's kind of perfect!

Baseball season ended earier than normal. They had a rough year and Nick was ready to be done. We love those boys, but it was a long, difficult season.

I said goodbye to my 4-year olds last Thursay, and I'm so sad about it. I'm going to watch a few of them play t-ball on Friday and I couldn't be more excited.

Nick also found out he's going to have to coach ninth-grade girls basketball in the winter, so we're not really looking forward to that. We've been so use to him having the winters off and we've gotten spoiled, but the extra pay will hopefully make it worth it!

Other than that, just enjoying the summer so far. We had a wonderful surprise party for my mom's 50th last weekend and we're having a big reunion for Nick's mom side of the family on Memorial Day Weekend. We're looking forward to relaxing, getting some things done around the house, and enjoying the time off!

Honest Scrap

The "Honest Scrap Award" comes with a caveat or two. First, you have to tell your readers ten things about you they may not know, but that are true. Second, you have to tag 10 people with the award. Third, let all the people you've given the award to know they've gotten in (comment on their blogs or something). And, finally, make sure you link back to the person who awarded you. (Thanks, Cari)

It's great that I got this today because I haven't posted in forever. I will really try to do it more often, but getting on the computer is the last thing I want to do when I get home from a long day with 4-year olds. I really will try, though:)

1. I am afraid of hands, but let me clarify. I don't like it when lots of hands are together doing the same thing. i.e. At a concert where everyone's clapping, etc.
2. I have a desire to eat healthy, but I could eat a candy bar and pasta every day. I don't think these go together?!
3. I love office supplies. I love that I'm a teacher and my students bring new crayons, scissors, watercolors, and markers every year. I also go and buy these things for myself all the time.
4. I sometimes think of what I would sing if I were ever on "American Idol".
5. I could live in New York City.
6. I have a huge fear of not being able to get pregnant.
7. I wish I was more like my dad, but I absolutely love that I'm exactly like my mom.
8. I am so sad the Olympics are over. We watched all of it! The entire Opening and Closing ceremonies and everything in between. If we knew we were going to miss it, we recorded it.
9. I can quote "Beauty and the Beast" in its entirety.
10. I really try to grow my nails, but as soon as one breaks, I have to cut them all.

There are my ten random things. I don't have ten people, either.
1. Whitney
2. Amber
3. Shannon
4. Verla

Home Sweet Home

This week I've totally realized how much I love being at home. After snowed-in weekends at my parents house, hospital visits, birthday parties, parent/teacher conferences, and choir rehearsals, I didn't get home before 7:30p all week long last week!

I teach the children's choir at my church. Have I ever told you that? I absolutely love it. This is my second year and it's so much fun. However, I was so busy last week, I wasn't in the correct mood last Wednedsay to be teaching K-5th grade children upbeat songs about Christ. How horrible is that?!

My Bible study last night was so pertinent to my attitude last week. It was all about joy, even during the bad. I needed to have joy last week at choir, even though I hadn't been home all week. I needed to have joy last week at choir, even though I was so exhausted. I needed to have joy last week at choir, because that's what those kids deserved.

This post isn't about that, though. Sorry, little tangent. This post is about how much I enjoy my home. On Friday, I had the day off. Since I was at school on Tuesday and Thursday until 7:30p doing Parent/Teacher conferences, it is mandatory that I get the day off on Friday. Or, they pay me over-time, which we all know isn't going to happen. It was wonderful. I got to spend the whole day with my husband (who also had P/T conferences and got the day off. Praise the Lord for allowing us to have the same schedule!). We slept in, made breakfast, did a few chores, watched a few recorded shows that we'd missed during the week, and just lounged:) Caught up on some much needed rest and relaxation.

All that to say, I absolutely love being at home.

P.S. We are still in the process of putting up our doors. Because of the week last week, we only got one put up. That means we now have 4 up total:) A slow process, but a wonderful one. Nick is doing such a great job! I'm so proud of him. It's going to look wonderful when it's all done and I'll be sure to post pictures when it is.

Hilarious Conversation

This conversation happened in my classroom today between my two favorite boys:)

Brandt: "Come over today"
Brady: "Where do you live?
Brandt: "In the blue house"
Brady: "Where's that?
Brandt: "You know, it's just a house that's blue"
Brady: "How do you get there?"
Brandt: "You go straight and you turn, then you go straight and you turn and you turn, and you're there"
Brady: "Okay, I'll tell my mom"

This is why I love this job:)