Ok, so I totally failed on keeping up with my blogging, obviously. To be fair, I knew this would happen. I am a terrible journal keeper. I always aspire to write about my life and thoughts, but don't ever follow through. So, here's to redemption and getting things take care of eventually!
The School Year
My school year is going great with the kids. I really like them and we have a lot of fun. I am trying to improve my teaching style all of the time, and I am excited about all of the ideas in my brain I want to implement. Lately though, school has been intense. I have had to go to this Acuity Training about a computer program that tests our kids' abilities and compares them like I-STEP scores. I then had to help teach the other teachers how to do this too. On top of that, we had to have our DRA testing complete, and therefore every other day I had a sub in my classroom. Having a sub is a lot of work. I would much rather be teaching instead of testing. I wish the subs could do that.
Highland Campus
I am really excited about our Suncrest Highland Campus. We have only had two services so far, one being a preview and the other being our launch Sunday. The numbers went up for launch Sunday and I can't wait to see the numbers tomorrow. It is just really amazing to see God working and touching lives of those helping out and newcomers to our church. My very favorite part of Highland Campus is hands down when my mom came with me to preview Sunday. I am praying she will come back more. I think it would be really great to have my family at church too. Suncrest is just so amazing and the people there are terrific. I think my family would meet a lot of new friends. We most often get together each week, so it would be neat to go to church and then have lunch together on Sundays as our new tradition.
Life
I have been doing Weight Watchers and I have lost 9.2 pounds so far. I really like it and am loving tracking and keeping myself toward a goal. I just could not believe how monstrously hossy I got over the last two years. My weight has been on a roller coaster ride since the whole stressing of the horses. I haven't been able to get myself back into those healthy habits until now. My mom is doing it with me and she has lost over 13 pounds! I am so proud of her.
Matt is working for The Image House and really likes it a lot. The owner would like to keep on and add him as full time once their quarter is over in December. Keep him in your prayers that that happens. I have never seen him enjoy any type of working as much as I have seen him do this. I love that. I love my job and am eager to go in everyday. I really wish that for everyone, especially Matt since he's been so down about not working for so long. I am just so thankful and blessed that God does provide!
We went apple picking this year at a new place. It was really good! At first, I was worried we weren't going to get to go at all because our September was so busy. However, it turned out to be a great time. I love apple picking time with the family. We got these delicious apples that were as big as softballs, some delicious raspberry pie, apple butter, and of course some terrific family fun. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures because my camera was out of batteries and the Flip had died out too. I need to be better prepared!
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