SCHOOL!!!

In April of 2000 I graduated from LCSC with a degree in Elementary Education, right then and there I decided that I was done with school!  That was 10 years ago and I've lived by those words, of course I've done the professional development that was required to be a teacher but no more classes that I actually received a grade in.  This changed last spring when we were told that we were supposed to take classes to get a reading endorsement.  We weren't required to take the classes this time, but I decided that I should just get it over with.  So, I signed up.  I was not fully excited about taking these classes because, even though I love to read, I'm not that great of a reading teacher.  After I signed up I found out that they were also offering a math endorsement, I love math, so this was obviously the endorsement that I "wanted" to do.  So, I signed up for that one too.  (In case you don't know, this qualifies me as crazy.)

The day before school started, I started school.  Wow, I forgot what it was like go to school.  I feel like I am either sitting in class or doing homework.

Right now, my reading class is Children's Literature.  One of our class requirements is to read 100 books.  There are a lot a fun children's book and I love them!!

What is your favorite book?  What was your favorite book when you were little?

I love reading!!!

Bowling

For connections we took the kiddos to the bowling alley.  My nieces loved bowling!  On our way home they informed me that they were going to ask their mom to take them bowling the next day.  Guess what happens when mom says no.  They call Aunt Emmy.  Guess who can't tell her nieces no.  Yup that's right, Aunt Emmy.  So, I took the girlies bowling Thursday and we had a great time.  For most of our game we were the only ones there. 

Kylee

Ashley

Taylor, Ashley, Aunt Emmy

Jackson

Jackson Wayne Owens was born June 3 around 2:30 in the afternoon.  He was happily greeted by his dad, Jade, his mom, Claire, and his favorite aunt, Aunt Emmy!  He weighed in at 7 pounds 11.6 ounces.  He is a perfect little bundle of joy! 

Before Aaden was born, Claire and Jade told me that when they had their next baby I could be in the room with them.  I was so excited!  Just shy of 2 years after I was told that I was watching Jackson come into this world.  This was such an awesome experience for me.  What a miracle!  I am in awe of every mother. 

I love, love, love my little bear!  (Okay, he's not technically mine, but he's the closest I can get right now.)

SNOW!!

It is April 29th and it has been snowing.  What the !!!  My poor tulips.  I hope that they survive.  Don't worry they say that it is supposed to keep snowing tomorrow.  CRAZY!!

Nerd

I am the biggest nerd around.  I admit it right up front.  Today I found great joy in pulling weeds.  Yikes!  I believe I have just turned into my mother.  I would show you some before and after pictures, but I have not one clue as to where my camera is.  I worked for quite awhile on one of my flower beds with Isabel's (Claire's little girl) help.  I can not tell you the wonderful satisfaction I felt when it was all free from those pesky weeds.

May your life be weed free!

10 Reason (okay just excuses) Why I Haven't Written a Post in FOREVER!

1.  Time

2.  I have little to talk about because little changes in my life.

3.  Time

4.  Bad Attitude (some things are going on in my life and if I write about it, it will just be negative and nobody wants to read that)

5.  Time

6.  Facebook :(  (This one I can barely believe myself.)

7.  Time

8.  Time

9.  Time

10.  Time

As you can see that time seems to be my enemy.  I have been teaching piano lessons for the after school program 4 days a week, I try to keep on top of my student's assignments, and a whole lot of other things that like to occupy my time.  This last week I quit teaching piano and I am going to try to simplify my life.  Hopefully this means that I can go back to writing on my blog and stalking all of yours! ;)