Making Memories Of Us

Speaking of my buddy Keith (on the other blog), I am reminded of a song he sings that I love.  It's called "Making Memories Of Us".  It kind of has a special meaning because every time Brian and I hear it we think about all the times we look at each other and say, "Just makin' memories baby, makin' memories".  Even though we sometimes just say it to be silly, other times we really mean it. 

I LOVE traditions.  If we do something the same way more than once, it's a tradition.  Granted, some of my need to do things the same way over and over again may just be my obsessive compulsive nature.  Honestly, I just want our children to remember all the special times we have together.  Some of these may include family traditions, but some may just be every day stuff we do together.

Brian and I have always committed to keep more emphasis on experiences than material things.  Sure our kids have MORE than their share of toys, but I hope when they're all grown up they don't think back and say, "Wow, those were some great toys".  While I want them to be thankful for everything, I really want their memories to be filled with great family time...a fun vacation, a day trip, a play, a park, a ballgame, playing games at home, cooking dinner together, birthdays, reading and praying together, playing in the yard, just hanging out.

So if you hear us humming that little tune every once in a while, it's just a reminder for us that we're trying really hard to keep makin' memories of us.

The Help

I read the book The Help last year and loved it, so I am really thrilled that the movie is finally out.  My Little Bible Study Group went to see it Saturday night.  I really enjoyed it! The actors did an amazing job, and I think it did the book justice.

It's been mentioned that My Little Bible Study Group needs an official name.  Here's what's in the running:

1. MLBSG
2. In The Loop Group (stolen from Lysa Terkeurst)
3. Kool & The Gang (with any of the other three serving as Kool)

(Ok, throw out some other ideas...) 

Seriously People

I'm so behind with blogging. 
Here's the breakdown:
1. Lucy Cate was born.
2. Which made me want a new baby.
3. I got a new job.
4. My own babies started school.
5. I definitely wanted a new baby.
6. I spent my first full day with 18 first graders.
7. Who are essentially babies.
8. I definitely don't need another baby.

I'll be back with lots of pictures soon!

I'm Going Home, To The Place Where I Belong

I've had a LOOOONNNNNGGGG summer.  After two years teaching full-time in Kingsport, I resigned in May.  I was very thankful for the opportunity to teach there, but I knew it was time to move on.  The reasons are abundant, and it would take me approximately two years to explain them all to you. 

So...I waited and prayed.  There are some people in my life who deserve a medal of honor for keeping me sane and talking me off the ledge for months. (You know who you are and thank you!)  See, I knew I was leaving Kingsport, but I didn't exactly know where I was going.  I can honestly say I was willing to go wherever God wanted me to go, but the waiting and wondering can be painful.  I don't particularly like pain, and patience must not be my favorite fruit of the spirit.  

After MANY days of waiting, I was hired last Wednesday in Washington County.  I am THRILLED because that was my ultimate goal.  To be back on my children's schedule is such an answer to prayer.  For now, I will be teaching in a different school than they attend.  I am loving my new school (Fall Branch)! Everybody has been so welcoming, and I'm even working for one of my previous principals. 

So needless to say, I've been a little crazy trying to get myself prepared for those little first graders coming Tuesday morning.  YES, I SAID FIRST GRADERS! I've never taught below second grade, so the adventure has truly just begun. 

I've been continually praising Jesus for sending me back to Washington County.  It feels so good to be home.

I'm Still Alive, But I'm Barely Breathin'

I'm here.

Barely.

I'll be back soon with an update.  Things, they are a changin'!

It's all good though.  No worries mate.

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