Earthquake

(I wrote this on Friday night & didn't post it until this morning)
Happy Friday Everyone! I am so exhausted. I got the same amount of sleep last night that I normally do but for some reason I was DRAGGING today. I had coffee AND sweet tea this morning too. However, that might have been the problem. HA, anyways, I am looking forward to resting this weekend. Those sweet 5 yr olds WEAR. ME. OUT!

*Before you read the story from Tuesday...you should know I am a TOTAL worry wart. I have bad anxiety about certain things and am paranoid about bad things happening. I don't know why but its a bad habit!! I am living with my Granddaddy right now and his neighborhood scares me! It is not horrible but it is not the safest place either. Ok now to the story.....

On Tuesday, I got home from school and plopped down on the couch for some rest before I went to work out with Ty. Around 6 the whole house shook like someone had just SLAMMED the basement door shut. I immediately freaked out, ran to my room and locked the door. I quickly changed (I was about to go work out) and got my pepper spray. I almost called Ty to tell him I was not coming out of my room until he came over because the boogyman was in the basement!!! He probably would have said no so I decided not to call and brave the boogyman by myself. I left my room armed with my pepperspray and got out safely! I tried to forget about it but ended up saying something to Ty and his parents later that night. After I told the story, Ty's dad said, "Was that around 6?" and I said, "actually, yes!" and he informed me we had an earthquake with a 3.0 magnitude!!! He said he didn't feel it but Ty and his mom said they felt it but just thought it was Bill (Ty's dad) working on the roof! Ha! SO, very glad there was no boogyman in the basement... ;)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Roll Tide!

My First Cricut Project

Here is my FIRST cricut project...ohh so nervous about how it would turn out but I think it is SUPER cute!

Ty's mom bought the bucket and spray painted it. I cut the letters on my cricut and we stuck the vinyl on the bucket! I LOVE how it turned out! I think she is going to use it for their back patio to put drinks in when people are out there hanging out/watching football! TOO cute!!!

She loves black and brown together so I knew she would want those colors!!

I need to get more creative with my cricut in my classroom. Any ideas???

Pinterest....one word - OBSESSED. Why did I just discover this? If you have one, lets follow each other!!! I have already gotten so many cute classroom ideas from it!! I also am obsessed with looking at house decor (you know, since I have one to decorate and all - NOT). If you have not checked it out, you should!

Christen called after work today and they were headed my way (well, my route home way) and we met at wal-mart so I could see her and the kids for a few minutes! What a wonderful surprise! I know I always say this, but there is nothing in the world like your niece and nephew getting SO excited when they see your face, then running and tackling you with hugs. They were about to jump out of their pants today because they were in the parking lot when they first saw me coming towards them and they couldn't run across the parking lot to get to me! haha! Oh how I am SO in love with them (and Levi, of course). :) Thank you Lord for little ones!

Speaking of little ones, my babies were ALL at school today for the 1st time! All 14 of them! I have always had at least one out, normally 2 or 3 out every day so I have never had all 14 of them. Day went good! I can successfully say that 3 of them that couldn't count to 20 last week, left my door counting all the way to 20 this afternoon. Ahh, its the little things :).

Yes, totally random post. You should be used to it by now if you are a returning reader :) Welcome to my brain! ha!

Happy Tuesday Night!

Where I was

I was a freshman at Harrison High School.

I was walking the hallways when I kept hearing people talk about a plane crashing into the World Trade Center in NYC. I walked into Keyboarding Class and the TV was already on. My class and I were glued to the TV when the 2nd plane hit. We watched in horror as to what was going to come next. We watched TV all day, in every class. Noone said much, but we knew it was bad. Our principal came on the announcements and gave us a little more information about what was going on. As a young 9th grader, I really don't think I knew what was going on. I didn't understand just how many people lost their lives that day. I didn't really understand that we were under attack. I didn't grasp it. And I don't think I really totally fully grasp it today. Especially because I did not experience it first hand.

Today, I am praying. Praying for every family affected. Thanking God for so many heroes. Thanking God for our military.

I think Ground Zero is beautiful. The waterfalls are breathtaking. I cannot wait to see them in person someday.

9/11/2001 Never Forget

weekend

Hello Friday :)

What is everyone doing this weekend? I am planning on doing a whole lot of this...

I am not a HUGE cat fan (mainly because my little sister's cat is possessed by the devil) but I thought that picture was too cute :)

It's weird - the past 2 weeks, I have not even been wishing, wanting, needing Friday to get here. It's just like another day. My body needs the rest come the weekend, but I don't LONG for it like I normally have. I think it is because I LOVE my job. I LOVE my kids and my school. Everyday has been a joy with my new little ones. I feel so very blessed. And its not good to wish my days away either. Every day is a gift, and I need to treat it that way. 

I finally uploaded my classroom pictures to facebook, I will upload them on here this weekend!

I sure am ready for the BAMA game tomorrow! Can I get a ROLL TIDE?

Sneak Peak of my classroom....

Happy Friday!

blah!

So, after 7 days in Kindergarten, I am sick!

I did not have to worry about this last year because 6th graders know how to contain their sickness. Not so much with my babies!!! haha, its ok though, I love being with them everyday!! :)

College Football!

Hello College Football, I have missed you!!!

If you read my blog, you know I am a HUGE Alabama fan!! I graduated from Alabama in 2009 and am a proud Alumni! This is my first year not living in Tuscaloosa since I started at the University in 2005. It was definitly weird driving down to the game rather than living there but I had fun anyways! My cousin Karlie and I made the hour treck down to T-town late Friday night to stay with Ty's sister, Casey. We got up EARLY Saturday morning for the 11:21 (yes, you read right) kickoff! We always have a blast at the games together and yesterday was no different. :) It was VERY hot but there was a breeze in the upper deck! ha! My parents came down as well as some of Ty's cousins so we had a blast tailgating after the game. BAMA beat Kent State 48-7! RTR!!!!

After the game we hung out for awhile, walked around some vendors, and ate the famous BBQ Nachos from Big Bad Wolf (if you go to T-Town on gamedays and have NOT tried these, YOU MUST!!! They set up every gameday in front of Houndstooth on the strip). We then packed up and left to come back to Bham to watch the UGA/Boise State and LSU/Oregon games. I quickly showered and put my PJs on and snuggled up on the couch for the games!!! I just LOVE college football!

Who is your FAVORITE team to watch???

______________________

A little update on school...it is FABULOUS! I love my kids and love my school! Everyone has been super nice and sweet to me! The drive to and from school is hard when I am tired but I enjoy watching the sunrise in the morning drinking my coffee and listening to the radio. I do not mind the 45 minute drive at all! Especially when I am greeted but 14 sweet 5 yr olds! I am so excited for the year!!! I think it will be a great one!

I hope everyone has a fabulous Labor Day...Rest up! 

time to spill the beans...

(I wrote the first half of this post yesterday...)
First off (before I spill the beans..), It's my birthday!! And what a wonderful day I have had!!! I've been at the lake all weekend with my parents and Ty's family! That is exactly what I wanted to do! So relaxing!!! We have been sun bathing, tubing, sea-doo riding, and eating!!!! :) Perfect way to spend my 24th birthday!!!

Alright...here we go!!!

I got a teaching job!!!!


I started teaching Kindergarten...today!!! 


I got the job 2 Fridays ago...It was very quick, a resume sent & 2 interviews later and I got the job! I got my room ready this past Thursday and Friday with the help of my amazing mother and Ty's amazing mother! Could not have done it without them!!! 


I feel very blessed to be at the school I am at. The teachers and administration have been so very sweet to me helping the transition go smoothly. God has truly answered a prayer that I have been praying for a LONG time. 


I am super excited about Kindergarten and know it is going to be a wonderful year!! My new babies are so sweet and so little! I just love them already!! 


Again, thank you to all who prayed for me 2 Fridays ago and thank you to my family and friends who have continued to pray through my teaching career journey so far.


I have pictures of my classroom that I haven't gotten off my iPhone yet so when I do, I will post them!!!