CRAZINESS!

Hi! Life has been incredibly crazy this week. I haven't been coming home until about 7 every night. I have met all my students and have the room all ready. It is pretty cute. I will try to remember to take pictures tomorrow. I have only have one minor breakdown but that is only cause Nikki asked me if I was going to cry and it suddenly happened. HAHA We are slowly settling into our apartment because I haven't been around and Kyle doesn't want to do anything without my approval. :) I am just so thankful for what God has done in our lives within one week and just reflecting on our first year of marriage it is quite amazing! I am pretty excited for what God has planned for Nikki and I at Summit Elementary! It is amazing to be able to work so closely with a friend that I love! We are on opposite sides of the building but it is nice to say "HI" to each other in the morning and "BYE" at night. I am just bewildered about how God has given this major gift to me. It has been a busy week and I love every minute of it. Well, I am excited to see some of the family this weekend. I thought I should just give a quick update to let you know what's up since we have kind of found the area that we are settling in. LOVE YOU ALL!

I AM A TEACHER!!!

I am a teacher! I can't believe it! School starts on September 1st and the ball is rolling. I am heading to school tomorrow to organize my classroom so I know what I have. The job is in Oconomowoc, Wi which is about 15 minutes from our new apartment in Hartland. I will be teaching third grade at Summit Elementary School. I am in total amazement on how God totally orchestrated all of this. I have learned alot about prayer during this time and it is so exciting! I don't know when I will be able to post next since my life is all about third grade now. I will try to keep everyone posted on our lives in the next few weeks, right now it includes moving into our new apartment, transitioning Nala to the new apartment, Emily's wedding, shower, and bachelorette party, getting my classroom ready, starting school, and kyle's starting work. WOWSERS!!!!! Prayer for sanity is in store...Thanks again to everyone who prayed about this job. It is such a blessing and we are so thankful for everything God has provided for us. I will blogging with you again soon!!! Love to all!

Interviewing...

The second interview went really well. I will find out by Monday if I get the job! I really enjoyed meeting the third grade team. We will see what God has in store for me this year! :)

Interview...

Tomorrow I have an interview at Summit Elementary School for third grade. Please pray for me...this would be the job of a lifetime! HAHA

It's Almost Over...

Summer is coming to an end very quickly! We had a great time Up North! The weather was perfect, the water was a nice temperature, and company great! Jordan and Josh left for Stout football camp yesterday and it really feels like summer is over. My parents will be empty nesters when Kyle and I move out. Within the next two weeks we will be completing lots of mini-projects for our new apartment; redoing a desk, dresser, and kitchen table. I will also be attending one more bridal shower for Emily and then throwing the Bach party. We will be moving into our new apartment. We have already taken one trip with the kitchen stuff. There is an opportunity of a third grade teaching job at my friend's school. I have applied and maybe the connection will help. School starts soon so they will be acting quickly. Prayer is appreciated. It is amazing how fast life goes. Happy End of Summer! :)

Quick Update...

Kyle and I are heading up north this weekend! I am super excited because I have not been to Minocqua for a long time.
Anyways, here is the update. On Saturday we are signing our lease for the Country Aire apartments in Hartland, WI. We are excited about this and we get to gradually move things into the apartment which is super nice. We ARE getting the two bedroom, so plan on coming to visit.
Kyle has playoffs for church softball and Saints baseball the next few weeks. He is pretty pumped about it. He starts his job on September 8th. As for my job search, it continues. I continue to apply but have also started to put my name in for subbing. God is definitely growing me in the area of patience and relying on Him to show me what His plans are...not what my plans are...the control freak in me is going to have to give up sometime. :) I was doing a little study the other night and this was the question, "What does the Lord, as our Good Shepherd, want to provide for you?" I have been pondering that, it is part of the Becoming a Woman of Simplicity bible study. If you have insight, please share.
Last night I thought I had lots to put on this update but I guess not. Oh yes, Nala is doing great! She is lots of fun! That is all for now...have a great weekend!

Mariah's Senior Pics

I love this picture because it is just so joyful. She isn't getting it printed but it was fun to take.

This one is probably the favorite of everyone!

Mariah, Josh's girlfriend, has become a great friend of mine since they have been dating. She is definitely part of the family. Her senior pictures got cancelled on Sunday and since she was all ready to go Josh and I took her to Harrington to take some...she no longer has to pay lots of money for senior pictures cause we got some good ones. Mariah has a touch-up program so she was able to whiten her teeth, clear blemishes, etc. It was super fun and here are a few of our favorites.