One of my girlfriends just mentioned wanting my blog address, and I started thinking "WOW, how long has it been since I blogged?" After I looked at my last entry, I realized all the wonderful things I had forgotten to post...the girls "You're ONE in a MELON" birthday party, several more trips, updates concerning graduate school, and now all the
craziness associated with starting school again. Please, accept my apologies...especially those of you not on
Facebook.
Honestly, I don't know where to start. So I think I will just ramble about things that have been on my heart lately.
First, Travis and
I's 10 year anniversary is coming up this December. It seems like the entire year has been a celebration as the date draws near. We have an exciting trip to Disney World planned for November. We are staying at the Grand Floridian. It is definitely a beautiful resort, and out of our league...but who cares. ;) We had to take advantage of the incredible deals they are offering to military families. Who could resist? Plus, Travis' parents and his brother and sister-in-law are joining us. I've never been to Disney World and it was one of things listed on my "Bucket List." Since we have been married Travis and I have done about 5 or 6 things off the Bucket List. I think I have a total of 10.
Oh, and I can't forget about graduate school. I find out if I'm accepted sometime in early November. I'm pursuing a M. Ed in Educational Technology at Texas A&M. Some friends have been really supportive. Some friends have thought I'm crazy, and honestly I don't care. It is important to me to have a Masters and specifically one that is related to Education but allows me to be creative. When I was teaching, I loved incorporating technology and it will serve me well if and when I do go back to teaching. I love having a project. I love pursuing things and feeling like I've conquer my fears. I don't want to become stagnant. I don't want to live with regrets and what-ifs. So come Spring time, I'll be working towards that.
Of course, the girls are a huge source of enjoyment. I absolutely love Carlie's teacher. She is very good at keeping us updated and telling us how we can prepare our children for success. So most nights I'm working on some kind of homework or enrichment lesson with Carlie, but I love it. I much prefer this over being surprised come report card time. I think Carlie likes it too. Her confidence is growing. Bless her heart, she is such a hard worker and truly wants to do her best. Then there is my sweet Mollie who is naturally gifted at school. She could easily be reading by now if I pushed it. Her fears come with going down dark tunnel slides are riding a bike with training wheels vs. a tricycle. Though, she is making huge strides. Yesterday, she was in the very top of the huge playground at church and loving it. She never even attempted it last year, and the other children were quick to point out her fears or leave her behind. It always broke my heart to see her face be so disappointed. And who could forget little Ellie, my dare devil. She can hang with her big sisters
any day, and has the bruises to prove it. I don't think "No" is in Ellie's vocabulary. Most folks would say she is a confident walker. I lean more to an
amateur sprinter. She wants to go so fast...too bad the concrete gets in the way at times.
So, lets see...marriage is going great, graduate school on the horizon, beautiful girls doing good...whatelse...Did I tell you I'm doing a Bible study by Beth Moore called Breaking Free, AGAIN? Oh yeah, it is going to be awesome. Then in November, some girlfriends and I are going to see her LIVE. In fact, I should probably be doing my homework right now instead of blogging.
Oh, and I can't forget about the amazing job Melissa did on my house. I hired a girlfriend to come in and totally redo the downstairs. It looks AMAZING! I couldn't be more pleased. Of course, since we are renting I didn't do any painting, but the accents and color choices made a huge difference...and all of those things I can take with me. Which when I think about "taking with me" it gets me all nervous about next summer. Travis finds out in October whether or not we are moving to Washington D.C. I'm kind of nervous/excited...not quite sure. I've made a ton of wonderful girlfriends here, and I hate to leave them. Especially, since I know that many dear friends I've had in the past I hardly talk to anymore. Perhaps it me or perhaps it is the many miles that keep us apart. Who knows? All I do know, it that the Lord has been faithful to always provide a kindred spirit everywhere we've been.
Ellie is awake...so I've got to go.
