The last week has been full of appointments, wedding to-do lists, and finishing up the end of the school year. We only have one day of school left with the kids, and it's a no brainer...academic awards in the morning and field day in the afternoon. Piece of cake! My mom and I came to school today and loaded up all my stuff and brought it home to keep in her garage until I move. It will feel really good to be done with school in about 36 hours!
Last weekend was my bachelorette, which was a huge success! We started at Mi Pueblo, a little Mexican place in Wabash, for dinner, and then carpooled down to Indy to Embassy Suites. We did gifts and a few drinks and then headed out to Howl at the Moon. Good times with the ladies!
This week is going to be crazy busy getting things ready for Saturday. I can't believe the day is almost here, but I'm so ready....mentally at least! Lots to do with the food, getting decorations organized and just running around finishing things up.
I will be traveling back to VA Beach with Derek after the wedding to spend a week on the beach. He will still be in class for the week, but it will be nice to spend some time together. Derek thinks he found an apartment for us near the beach in a nice area, so we are going to check it out when we are there and hopefully fill out an application too. If it all works out like we hope, I will be moving down there in the beginning/middle of July.
Can't wait to see everyone on Saturday! It's forecasted to rain...but oh well! At the end of the day, we will be married, and that's all that matters!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Nothing Too Exciting...
So, I realized it's been a week and a half since I posted anything. Ooops...
However, nothing too exciting has happened in that time. I had a visitor last weekend, which was great and we had a lot of fun! Always good to have him here! The last few weeks have been full of last minute wedding planning and pulling all the little details together. I am to the point of confirming reservations, putting finishing touches on the decorations, and getting all my own items together. I definitely couldn't do any or all of this without the helo of my mom and sister...hooray for them! I can't wait for the day to get here....only 15 to go. CRAZY!
Only 6 days of school left. I am excited for Monday to come as I am using our team's new Elmo machine to present the student's projects. I think I am more excited about it as the kids. Makes me hope that wherever I will be teaching I will have all this technology at my fingertips.
I just realized I do have a big important piece of information to share...duh....
Derek found out yesterday that his orders are to VIRGINIA!! I'm so glad we finally know where we are going. I'm not going to lie....I was hoping for Florida, but it will just be great to be near Derek, and honestly, anything is better than Midwest weather. We will be close to the water, and I'm getting excited to start a new adventure. So now I'm in the process of applying for my Virginia teaching license. Lots of hoops to jump through and papers to fill out. But it will get done.
After the wedding I will be going out to VA with Derek for a week, so we will be able to apartment hunt and hopefully find a decent place to live for the time being until we are ready to buy. (That sounds really weird to be saying that about myself)
This weekend is my bachelorette party and I can't wait! I will be enjoying an evening of yummy Mexican food and even yummier beverages in downtown Indy. We are going with a Hawaiian theme...I'll let you figure out the play on words we are going for. HA! Should be a great time with good friends and family! I'm sure there will be photos to post soon!
However, nothing too exciting has happened in that time. I had a visitor last weekend, which was great and we had a lot of fun! Always good to have him here! The last few weeks have been full of last minute wedding planning and pulling all the little details together. I am to the point of confirming reservations, putting finishing touches on the decorations, and getting all my own items together. I definitely couldn't do any or all of this without the helo of my mom and sister...hooray for them! I can't wait for the day to get here....only 15 to go. CRAZY!
Only 6 days of school left. I am excited for Monday to come as I am using our team's new Elmo machine to present the student's projects. I think I am more excited about it as the kids. Makes me hope that wherever I will be teaching I will have all this technology at my fingertips.
I just realized I do have a big important piece of information to share...duh....
Derek found out yesterday that his orders are to VIRGINIA!! I'm so glad we finally know where we are going. I'm not going to lie....I was hoping for Florida, but it will just be great to be near Derek, and honestly, anything is better than Midwest weather. We will be close to the water, and I'm getting excited to start a new adventure. So now I'm in the process of applying for my Virginia teaching license. Lots of hoops to jump through and papers to fill out. But it will get done.
After the wedding I will be going out to VA with Derek for a week, so we will be able to apartment hunt and hopefully find a decent place to live for the time being until we are ready to buy. (That sounds really weird to be saying that about myself)
This weekend is my bachelorette party and I can't wait! I will be enjoying an evening of yummy Mexican food and even yummier beverages in downtown Indy. We are going with a Hawaiian theme...I'll let you figure out the play on words we are going for. HA! Should be a great time with good friends and family! I'm sure there will be photos to post soon!
Monday, May 10, 2010
15 Days of School To Go!
Today was the beginning of the last 3 weeks of school! I can't wait to be done with this school year. Of course there is the added excitement of getting married and moving away, but I can safely say that I would, under no circumstances, teach 8th grade ever again. Today was a great reminder of just how trying 8th graders can be on my nerves. I have no idea what I will be doing 10 years down the road, but in the meantime, I have no desire to teach anything higher than 6th grade. Crossing my fingers that I can find an elementary position wherever it is Derek and I end up.
On a different note, my mom, sister, and I worked on creating a master list/schedule of everything that needs to get finished for the wedding (I'm sure we forgot plenty of things). I feel much more organized, but we are down to the little nit-picky details, and there's many, many of them to do. I'm confident it will all get done, but we are definitely getting down to the wire! Only 26 days to go until the big day!
PS...RSVPs are "due" this Friday...if you're reading this and haven't sent it in yet...get a move on!
On a different note, my mom, sister, and I worked on creating a master list/schedule of everything that needs to get finished for the wedding (I'm sure we forgot plenty of things). I feel much more organized, but we are down to the little nit-picky details, and there's many, many of them to do. I'm confident it will all get done, but we are definitely getting down to the wire! Only 26 days to go until the big day!
PS...RSVPs are "due" this Friday...if you're reading this and haven't sent it in yet...get a move on!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
My First Visit With Jack!
This weekend I was lucky enough to have some free time (and a mom who will dog sit) so, I headed up to Lockport to see my good friends Katie and Rick and their (sort of) brand new son, Jack! I wanted to be able to spend some QT with them before moving. Thankfully they are making the trip down for the wedding, but I know it will be a crazy day, not much time for bonding.
Jack is a beautiful, healthy boy and it's the best when he smiles! He only pooped on me once and spit up on me twice, but, according to Katie's mom, that just means he's comfortable around me! So, I think I made a great first impression. He is a great baby, and sure does love his mommy and daddy.
Not only did I get to spend time with Jack, but did some fun things with his parents as well. On Friday, I got to see Jenna, their cousin and Jack's godmother, Katie made a wonderful dinner and we enjoyed some Dairy Queen afterwards. On Saturday, we had breakfast, took a walk to the library, and Rick and I bonded over some old-school Nintendo game time. It's always fun spending time with those two, and Rick sure does keep me on my toes!
Here are a few photos of Baby Jack:
Hanging out on his blanket
A better angle...one I'm sure Rick will like much more
Nap time in the swing
Jack is a beautiful, healthy boy and it's the best when he smiles! He only pooped on me once and spit up on me twice, but, according to Katie's mom, that just means he's comfortable around me! So, I think I made a great first impression. He is a great baby, and sure does love his mommy and daddy.
Not only did I get to spend time with Jack, but did some fun things with his parents as well. On Friday, I got to see Jenna, their cousin and Jack's godmother, Katie made a wonderful dinner and we enjoyed some Dairy Queen afterwards. On Saturday, we had breakfast, took a walk to the library, and Rick and I bonded over some old-school Nintendo game time. It's always fun spending time with those two, and Rick sure does keep me on my toes!
Here are a few photos of Baby Jack:
Hanging out on his blanket
A better angle...one I'm sure Rick will like much more
Nap time in the swing
A Trip To Texas
I wanted a chance to meet Derek's sister Ashton, her husband, Jamie, and their 2 year-old, Riley, so we made an impromptu trip out to Texas a few weekends ago. We had such a great time, and I'm so glad they are going to become a part of my family, and I a part of theirs. Riley is a little spitfire, but so adorable and so much fun! We didn't end up taking too many pictures, because we were so busy the whole weekend, but here are a few:
Riley modeling my sunglasses on the way to the stockyards. What a cutie!
She's ready for her close-up!
Riley sitting on the animal with mom, Ashton, at the stockyards, while we listened to the live music.
Riley and I getting silly while she's dressed up in mommy's cowgirl boots. What a ham!
So apparently I should have title this "The Riley Post!" We did lots of other fun things in Texas: grilling out, going for walks, and Jamie teaching me all about the "two pour," but Riley is obviously the most fun to photograph! So glad we got to make the trip out and are looking forward to seeing the Loverns again soon at the wedding!
Riley modeling my sunglasses on the way to the stockyards. What a cutie!
She's ready for her close-up!
Riley sitting on the animal with mom, Ashton, at the stockyards, while we listened to the live music.
Riley and I getting silly while she's dressed up in mommy's cowgirl boots. What a ham!
So apparently I should have title this "The Riley Post!" We did lots of other fun things in Texas: grilling out, going for walks, and Jamie teaching me all about the "two pour," but Riley is obviously the most fun to photograph! So glad we got to make the trip out and are looking forward to seeing the Loverns again soon at the wedding!
Let's Try This Again...
Now that I feel like my life is finally taking off...I'm going to try this again, for the sheer fact that I have no idea where it's taking me. Rewind...not entirely true. Let's recap:
Known Facts-
1. I am getting married on June 5th (to Derek...he rocks)
2. We will be moving this summmer, thanks to the US Navy
3. I am ecstatic
Unknown Facts-
1. When we are moving
2. Where we are moving
3. Where I will be working
So, we will see where all of this takes us. But, since I figure I will be far from many of my friends and family, this will be a great way for me to keep up with everyone and post info and photos. Enjoy!
Known Facts-
1. I am getting married on June 5th (to Derek...he rocks)
2. We will be moving this summmer, thanks to the US Navy
3. I am ecstatic
Unknown Facts-
1. When we are moving
2. Where we are moving
3. Where I will be working
So, we will see where all of this takes us. But, since I figure I will be far from many of my friends and family, this will be a great way for me to keep up with everyone and post info and photos. Enjoy!
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