I am on the prowl again. After talking to Mr. Tommy, I decided to start looking for houses again. I can't believe that I can afford a house. It's amazing what can happen when you pray. Today I am going to look at a few houses. I pray that God leads me as I start out on this journey. I think it's a really appropiate time to be doing this. This weekend is Father's Day. Since I can't spend time with me father, I'll be looking at houses in which he is helping me to buy. I am so excited!! I'll update you on this search.
This weekend is going to be so much fun. Instead of going to the beach for Cassie's bachlorette weekend, we are going to float down the Cahaba. We will be leaving from Tuscaloosa at 8 AM tomorrow morning. :( That part I am not happy about. After floating, we will rest and get ready for a night on the town in Tuscaloosa!! I hope she has a great time in Tuscaloosa as Cassie Wells. The next time she's there, she will be Cassie Miller. It's crazy. I can't believe my first friend is getting married!! Pictures of the weekend will be posted soon. :)
Friday, June 18, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
VBS
Vacation Bible School
When I was a kid, it was a different ball game. We marched in from the front steps with pride and recited the pledges to the flag, the Bible, and the Christian flag. We sang old Hymns and there was no jamming out. After the assembly part, we went to each station. Then, our parents picked is up. That's the old way...
The new way is so much more engaging. It's all about getting the kids to have fun and making the connection between God and our lives. This year I have the 4 year olds. It's so much fun watching them interact with each other... not to mention it's soooo nice having children who will listen and do what they are told. I haven't had to repeat myself!! They say the darndest things. Yesterday in Bible lesson, we were talking about God making us. Each child went around the circle, said their name, and God made me! When it got to be a little boy's turn, he said his name and then said..."My mommy and daddy made me!!" The grownups died laughing. How true he was!! The Bible lesson teacher said, "Yes, but God created you." I thought it was a good cover. The theme for Bible school is cowboys and girls. I didn't know so many kids in Guntersville owned cowboy boots!! Tonight during recreation, the kids threw water balloons at each other. Each kid was soaked from head to toe!! And we still had an Bible lesson and Missions to go to. I think a few boys and girls were cold.
VBS has made me remember how much fun little kids are. They are so full of energy and spunk. They always keep you going.
When I was a kid, it was a different ball game. We marched in from the front steps with pride and recited the pledges to the flag, the Bible, and the Christian flag. We sang old Hymns and there was no jamming out. After the assembly part, we went to each station. Then, our parents picked is up. That's the old way...
The new way is so much more engaging. It's all about getting the kids to have fun and making the connection between God and our lives. This year I have the 4 year olds. It's so much fun watching them interact with each other... not to mention it's soooo nice having children who will listen and do what they are told. I haven't had to repeat myself!! They say the darndest things. Yesterday in Bible lesson, we were talking about God making us. Each child went around the circle, said their name, and God made me! When it got to be a little boy's turn, he said his name and then said..."My mommy and daddy made me!!" The grownups died laughing. How true he was!! The Bible lesson teacher said, "Yes, but God created you." I thought it was a good cover. The theme for Bible school is cowboys and girls. I didn't know so many kids in Guntersville owned cowboy boots!! Tonight during recreation, the kids threw water balloons at each other. Each kid was soaked from head to toe!! And we still had an Bible lesson and Missions to go to. I think a few boys and girls were cold.
VBS has made me remember how much fun little kids are. They are so full of energy and spunk. They always keep you going.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Millie
I decided if Millie was a real child, I would be taking pictures of her everyday. Here is one from yesterday. She's the most beautiful cat I've ever seen :) I mean, how could you not love her?!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
frustrated
I decided today that being a grown up sucks. I don't like it. I wish I was still in my happy bubble in Tuscaloosa living the life. My friends in school are talking about how they can't wait to get out...I want to scream at them..."DON'T DO IT!!! STAY AS LONG AS YOU CAN!!" I promise, the real world is hard. While there are many positive sides to being out and in the real world, I can think of double the negatives. Here's a perfect example... get ready, I'm still frustrated :)
Today I decide to look for an apartment. I have to move from my cute and cozy apartment in Trussville. There have been some scary moments here and I want to move closer to the action of Birmingham so I don't have to drive 20 minutes to hang out. So, after lunch and dessert with Barbara, I head out on an apartment search. First of all, I called my mom and complained about having to do this by myself. How nice would it be for someone to find an apartment for me so I wouldn't have to look?! So, I go to 5 apartments today. I found one that I liked, but it is a little more expensive than I want. The other 4 are terrible. And by terrible, I mean in the hood. I don't mind working in the hood, but I don't want to live there!! Thankfully, my GPS did not get my lost. So, now I am back to square one...looking on the internet again. I called my mom and told her I would be homeless, living on the side of the road. And this is what she says, "You could move home. I'll cook and do your laundry. I will call and find you a job in Guntersville." Oh, if only that is what I wanted. It sure sounds nice...
Today I decide to look for an apartment. I have to move from my cute and cozy apartment in Trussville. There have been some scary moments here and I want to move closer to the action of Birmingham so I don't have to drive 20 minutes to hang out. So, after lunch and dessert with Barbara, I head out on an apartment search. First of all, I called my mom and complained about having to do this by myself. How nice would it be for someone to find an apartment for me so I wouldn't have to look?! So, I go to 5 apartments today. I found one that I liked, but it is a little more expensive than I want. The other 4 are terrible. And by terrible, I mean in the hood. I don't mind working in the hood, but I don't want to live there!! Thankfully, my GPS did not get my lost. So, now I am back to square one...looking on the internet again. I called my mom and told her I would be homeless, living on the side of the road. And this is what she says, "You could move home. I'll cook and do your laundry. I will call and find you a job in Guntersville." Oh, if only that is what I wanted. It sure sounds nice...
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Knocked Up
Thanks for letting me take these. I can't wait for Edison/Aubrey to get here!!
Love- Auntie :)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sweet Summertime
I can't believe it's summer. It offically began at 10:13 AM today!! I pulled out of the parking lot and rolled my windows down. Although this was a very tough year, I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I have a lot of people to thank for helping me through this year. Here are a few thank you's...
First of all, I have to thank my parents and brother for all the support they gave me. They laughed with me during many of my stories and were proud enough to share the stories with other people. There's no way I would have made it through this year without daily phone calls and words of encouragement.
My 5 best friends come next. I can't imagine going through anything without yall. I know no matter what, you will listen, laugh, stay calm, or cry with me.
To my new friends at school, thank you for accepting me in so quickly. If it wouldn't have been for you caring, I would have died by about October. You made me become active and gave me a reason to love coming to school.
My teachers were amazing, thoughtful, patient, helpful, and kind. Thank you!!
To Jessica, I wouldn't have made it through the paper work of special education without you!! You saved me on so many occasions. I couldn't wait for lunch to share our adventures :)
Oh Barbara-- Somehow you made my last semester even more wonderful! I don't know how I survived first semester without you! You are so much better to talk to than Sledgie. I love how close we became immediately and how we understand each other. You are an amazing person.
To everyone that read my blog, and prayed, or just thought of me, thank you!! I hope you were able to see and try to understand my world.
Next year will be a new adventure. I am happy to announce that I will be teaching 3rd grade!! I am so excited to be in the classroom. I hope I can become a better teacher and counselor. I have so many ideas for next year. I am sure it will be even more fun than this year!!
First of all, I have to thank my parents and brother for all the support they gave me. They laughed with me during many of my stories and were proud enough to share the stories with other people. There's no way I would have made it through this year without daily phone calls and words of encouragement.
My 5 best friends come next. I can't imagine going through anything without yall. I know no matter what, you will listen, laugh, stay calm, or cry with me.
To my new friends at school, thank you for accepting me in so quickly. If it wouldn't have been for you caring, I would have died by about October. You made me become active and gave me a reason to love coming to school.
My teachers were amazing, thoughtful, patient, helpful, and kind. Thank you!!
To Jessica, I wouldn't have made it through the paper work of special education without you!! You saved me on so many occasions. I couldn't wait for lunch to share our adventures :)
Oh Barbara-- Somehow you made my last semester even more wonderful! I don't know how I survived first semester without you! You are so much better to talk to than Sledgie. I love how close we became immediately and how we understand each other. You are an amazing person.
To everyone that read my blog, and prayed, or just thought of me, thank you!! I hope you were able to see and try to understand my world.
Next year will be a new adventure. I am happy to announce that I will be teaching 3rd grade!! I am so excited to be in the classroom. I hope I can become a better teacher and counselor. I have so many ideas for next year. I am sure it will be even more fun than this year!!
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