Four Wonderful Years

Tim and I were out late last night celebrating the season finale of LOST with some friends. So when he woke me up this morning, I was reluctant to open my eyes. But when I did I saw this beautiful gold box with a card next to me on the bed! Today is our four year anniversary. He was sneaky and told me that we were not going to do gifts this year b/c we are going away for the weekend to the outer banks with some friends. I was totally fine with that, but here I was in bed with a box next to me. I was so excited that I could hardly handle it. I started squeeling as I opened the package. To my suprise there was a gorgeous diamond eternity necklace inside! He knows that I have wanted one for sooo long! He totally floored me. I had no idea of what he was doing!

I have to say that I have a wonderful husband -- and not just because he bought me jewlery :o) Marrying him was the best decision that I ever made! He is kind, sweet, and loving towards me. He has stuck by me through thick and thin. He has always supported me and loved me. This year has been busy with work and life, and he has helped me with dishes, laundary and vacuuming! He is such a hard worker, whether it's teaching, painting, or doing school work, he is so diligent in all that he does. I am so proud of him! I know that he will do a great job at Trinity. Yes, it will be a challenge. But he is the type of person that rises to a challenge. I believe great things for him! All this to say, I love my dear husband, and I cannot imagine my life without him! Love you babe! Happy Anniversary :o)

We Have a Place to Live in IL :o)

Well, I just got a message from Brookview Village, an apartment complex in Glenview, IL, saying that we were APPROVED ! I can't believe it, but we actually have a place to live now when we move :o) It is definately starting to feel more real now. Now, we just need to pray that I will get a job there. I have put in all of my applications and dropped off portfolios. I am just waiting to hear back from someone.

Below are some pics of the apartment. I think we showed these a while back, but here they are again, now that the "deal is done"

Stanford Achievement Tests

This week at GCA we are administering the SAT's for elementary and highschool grades alike. I have to admit that this is one of the best times of the year (besides teacher appreciation week :o)

By fourth grade, the kids pretty much know the routine. I read the directions, do one sample problem with them, and then they are on their own for that section (anywhere from 20-50 minutes long).

So what have I been doing you might ask? Well, let's just say, it's only Tuesday and I have all of my grading done, and my lesson plans written out until may 31st. Now I am surfing the net and the blogs like crazy.... SOMEONE POST SOMETHING NEW :o) I am getting bored!
I guess I should bring a book in to read, like Adrianne. That would be more productive!

Nevertheless, I am thankful for the break from the every day teaching routine.

A Few Pics

Here is a picture that my dad took of our family together at my house this past weekend :O)

Here is an old picture of my family when I was a little girl! Can you tell which one is me?

Home Sweet Home!

Well, GCA is on Spring break, so Tim and I left Saturday Morning to head to Philadelphia to see his brother and sister in law and their two children. We stayed Saturday and Sunday and had a great time catching up. From there we went to Bellefonte, PA where Tim's family lives. All of this week he is preaching at C.C.C.A the school we graduated from, where both of his parents work. He has been doing a series on the gospel, preaching 2x a day! (Talk about a real evangelist :o) He has also been painting his sister suzanne's new home at night.

I have been making soliciting calls for the school's annual auction. I am also subbing in the classroom a little too. I have to say it has been wonderful being back in good old PA. I can't believe I am saying this, but it almost makes me want to move here.... but nonetheless, we are TRINITY BOUND :O) Perhaps someday we will settle here, if the Lord sees fit. Either way, it's always fun to come HOME!

I also had lunch with my folks the other day and had a wonderful time fellowshiping with them. On Friday, my sisters Jen and Rach are coming into town to see us. I very much looking forward to that time with them.
I will try to post some pics soon of us with our family enjoying our home State of Pennsylvania!

"Mommy Chic" Baby Shower

I am in charge of baby shower invitations and decorations for a good friend of mine, Katie, at G.C.A. I was so excited when I found this new line of baby shower decorations called, "Mommy Chic". If you happen to know her, she is so fashionable and just the cutest pregnant lady you have ever seen!

These are the napkins :o) These are obviously the invites from the company, but they were pretty pricey (since I had to send out 100!) so I found some really fun paper (Bright Green and pink) at Kinkos (thanks Bob!) and then printed the wording on at the G.C.A printer. After printing, I put cute little flower embeleshments on each invite (thank you Michaels!) It was so fun to do :o)

These are the dinner plates, and I absolutely love them! The picture is perfect for her-- she loves to shop :o)

If you are interested in checking this out, click here for the website. I had to do all of my ordering online. No one around her carries it! They do, however, carry "Mod Mom" , which is very cute as well.

Successful Yardsale & New Carpet

*Well, maybe a few of you out there are wondering how we did with the yardsalw this past weekend. I would say between the four of us we made about $200! I got rid of a lot of things, and for that I am so excited!

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**And a new bit of information, today we are getting our downstairs carpet replaced before we put the house on the market in the beginning of April. The guy is coming today while we are at school, so Tim and I are hoping that he doesn't clean us out... we think we can trust him.... hmmm.. .maybe i should go home on my break today...

Do you Love a Good Yard Sale?

Some of my girl friends and I are having a BIG Yard Sale at my house THIS Saturday, March 24th, 2007 from 7am - 3pm

So come one come ALL! We are putting our house on the market in April, so we are getting rid of a lot of things!

We would love to see you there! Have a Happy Weekend :o)

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My New Favorite Game:Nintendo Wii

Last night we had a caregroup video game fellowship time. I have to admit, i was not so thrilled at first. But then I tried this new nintendo Wii game and I LOVED IT!

As seen in the pics below, you use controller to play sport games. We played golf and bowling. You actually swing your arms the way that you would in playing the real sport! It's pretty amazing! It was actually a good workout too :O)
I usually do not like video games, but this one is an exception! I could totally see this one in my home :O)

VICTORY!

I recieved my scores back from the last section of my Praxis test (writing) and I PASSED! Praise the Lord!


YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Snow Day At GCA

On February 15th, the fourth grade had a "Snow Day"all day at school.
***Basically, we never get snow days in VA, so we planned one ourselves!

I covered my walls and floor with white sheets and put a now mural on the board. There were even "Snow balls on the ground"

Below are both fourth grade classes watching "Attack of the Avalanche" and also the fourth grade teachers in their PJ's --yup, we all got to wear our pajamas!


We had a snow ball fight with paper


We had a snowman building contest out of toilet paper and construction paper!

We made little mini snowmen out of socks...
We made igloos outof sugar cubes....

We ate snowball shaped sandwiches and served hot chocolate...

Jules Designer Jewelry

Last Thursday night I had my very first jewelry show at my house! We had such a fun time. I'm glad that this hobby is finally paying off :O)

Chicago Survey Trip - Part 2

This is the sweet rental car we had.... we wanted to just KEEP it so badly! --oh well. Bound by the Law....


Here are some pics of the local village of Liberty Ville.
Isn't it quaint! I really would like to live there :o)






















Here is a picture of the one and only D. A. Carson at Trinity :o) Yes, I'm a dork... I sneaked to the back to go to the bathroom and snapped this of him !



Here are some pics of our way into the city. We don't have very many because our battery died on the way ... bummer... oh well.















Ok... so all went so well while we were there. We got to look at many apartments, and even had some great job interviews!

We met a woman whose father in law is the Superintendent of Public Schools in Northbrook district. I got to interview with him and the possibilities look good. This is me all dressed up in my new suit holding my professional portfolio..hee.. hee..



We hit a rough patch about 2-3 hours outside of the airport... when our flight was suppose to leave . I realized that I did not have my purse. We went to the hotel, every building on campus at TEDS, and most restaurants that we could remember. It was no where! We don't know for sure, but we think it was stolen, while we were in the city! Soooo.... that was Tuesday night. They would not let me on the flight without my ID. So I filed a police report and we were able to get on the plane the next day... we missed an extra day of work and had to stay an extra night! Soooo ... God is sovereign.. through " GOOD " and through "BAD".