Aug. 15- Yamaha Vespa's

Jody had honor's fit and had to work Saturday, so we went out for breakfast. It was nice to be together and watch the kids interact. They have a deep love for each other. I also headed over to Hidden Valley with Eli and Ella and we found a $25 Yamaha scooter. Eli's been working on it all weekend. It was nice to have the weekend to recharge.

 

Aug. 10 - Stallion and Bug Fire

Not only was it the first week of school, we had fires raging around us where we were almost put on evacuation orders. It was a bit much and when the weekend rolled around, it was nice to have clear skies. They are cutie pies, we are learning each other's vibes. Thank goodness no violent behaviors.

 

Aug. 9- I didn't get 1st day Pictures of My Kiddos

The week before school and the 1st week was long and a hard adjustment. Everyone had a great first day and week, however I was in bed by 7:30 every night as a matter of survival. I'm excited for my class, but it is definitely an adjustment and a change. I danced in the rain with children, had students in my lap, had a girl calling the other teacher a b*tch. Sometimes I wish I could just work from home. But I'm also so glad to do what I do. It's a heavy mix of emotions. My sweet Rosie is at Glen Duncan and I'm getting her a snack box. Change is hard.

 

Aug. 8- Kenedi and Leticia's Engagement Party

It's crazy how time passes. One minute we're in the backyard for her graduation, and the next our cousin is getting married! It's always such a blessing to see everyone and be together.

 

Aug. 6- Back to School Night 7th Grade

Hard to believe our baby is in 7th. Jody took her amid a busy week for himself at work so she could meet her teachers and see her rooms.

 

Aug. 5- Glenn Duncan Back to School Prep

It is exhausting putting together a room, going back to work, and then dealing with the worry that you don't even have students but you're exhausted. I'm nervous to start at a new school, with new coworkers. Everyone seems wonderful.

I do have this feeling that this is where God wants me to be. I felt directed here. I feel like teaching is my calling, and I also feel like I can't do it without His divine help.

My family was so supportive as I went back the week before. Maria had cooked dinner. Everyone helped to clean at home. Jody even got me a new pair of shoes. (They didn't fit, but it was so very thoughtful).

 

Aug. 2- Nina in CA

Christina has a good friend from work named Grace and on occasion they go to visit Grace's grandmother. It's a beautiful spot by Yosemite.

 

Aug. 1- Mt. Rose 2:50

Am I getting slower? Was it that I didn't have a banana? Was it the heat? We were up in 86 minutes. I was having a hard time seeing the path, so I think that slowed me down too, the sunlight was really bright.

I'm amazed I can do this.