The End of Summer

Well where does the time go. My last day of summer vacation is tomorrow. It is a very sad thought. Teachers dream about summer all year and I too was very excited. I can't believe how fast it is flown by. June was filled with grad school everyday, but it was well worth it. I am now finished and couldn't be happier. My classroom is pretty much all set up and I will be posting pictures soon. I keep forgeting to take them when I am up at the school. I like my classroom a lot, despite the bright colored walls. I look forward to meeting my new students and am in anticipation of whether I think it is going to be a good year. You can tell a lot from registration day. I pray for a good class this year. Last year was tough on me, and I need the break.

With the start of the new school year, I also begin to realize how fast the wedding is approaching. I am very excited, but also nervous. Not about getting married, but about all the details that need to be finalized and booked. Everyone has an opinion and I often times wish I could just tell my mom to plan the whole thing. I will just show up that day. I know in the end it will all be worth it. Lucas and I have been together for quite a while and I can't wait to be an offical family. No more seperate rent paying.

Well my last day of vacation will be spent going to the car inspection station, the county clerks office, and the teacher store. There is nothing like waiting until the last day to do all of this.

Wedding Plans

This week has been very busy!! My mom came in town last Saturday and we have really been trying to knock out some of the wedding plans. The date will be here before I know it and there is still alot to do. Tonight we went to the Franklin Bridal Ball to look around. I have to say it was very overwhelming. So many vendors all trying to talk to you. We got a couple of good ideas that we hope to incorporate during the wedding. Lucas pretends to be interested although I know he really isn't. All he really cares about is getting the grooms cake he wants. I am hoping that I have finally convinced him to have his version of a groom cake at the rehearsal dinner instead of the actual reception. I have found a really nice groom cake at a local bakery here in town and want to have that at the reception. Hopefully he will go along with my plan.

My brother Byron finally closed on his house last week. My parents and I have spent the week helping him get settled in. Luckily he is only about 2 miles away which makes it nice when we want to hang out with him and his girlfriend.


On a sadder note, the new school year is quickly approaching. Although I am excited about the new year I am sad that another summer is once again coming to an end. I always have so much planned for the summer and never get half of it done. My classroom is really coming along and I only have a little bit left to finish.

Weekend Warriors

If you have ever seen the show Weekend Warriors then you will understand this post. The show is all about people that spend the weekend getting projects done around the house. Today Lucas and I went to several stores and finally found a patio set that we both liked. Then we pressure washed the deck and part of the house. While waiting for the deck to dry we put together our new table and mowed the grass. We then stained the deck. In the end we had a very productive Saturday. Here are a few pictures of our final product.