Here's a smattering, in summary, of our trip to Boston. While the rest of the country was stuck in HOT and, in most cases, humid weather, Boston was stuck under a stagnant low giving us tons of rain and gray-skies. So, here's a few pictures to share.
Then here are some Morning Glories and Dianthus I have. They're are so beautiful and the dianthus smells SO good!
So, for now, enjoy.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
It's been awhile
I didn't realize it's been over a month since a new post has gone up. Sorry. I hope you enjoyed the Tulip Time photos; that was a lovely weekend.
As you may know, I was so very fortunate and blessed to receive a full-time teaching position!! I'll now be teaching at Ridge Park Charter Academy in Grand Rapids as their 7/8 grade Science teacher. I'm really excited about it; each time I think "I have a full-time job," I have my own classroom," I get this little explosion/welling-up feeling in my stomach. It's such a good thing. Pray for me lots, please. Mostly that God would help me stay organized with all the material, prep and establishment of the curriculum and my classroom.
So, because this job is in East Grand Rapids and is approx. 50 minutes one way to commute, Karl and I are searching for our first home around East Grand Rapids. I would be much more comfortable if Karl could shorten his trip of 40 minutes one way but he says he doesn't mind and it's all highway. The houses we've looked at on the internet just don't seem to be working out for us. We've found on near East Grand Rapids that we really like and have put an offer in on it. Hopefully our realtor will get back with us soon regarding what the sellers say.
I've been on summer break now for 11 days...it's been a good 11 days since I have been very busy with preparing for this coming school year. Ridge Park runs an extended schedule or as is commonly called a "year-round" school so they are not done with school until June 18th, this Thursday. That's just the time Karl and I are headed for our vacation in Boston. (I'll have to update again when we return with photos!) So, that means Wednesday, June 24th is the earliest I can get into my classroom and start organizing materials, becoming familiar with everything, etc. I'm so excited about that part. I just love science and now I get to teach it. PRAY FOR ME, PLEASE!! Pray that I would stick to my guns with my behavior management plan and stay clear-minded so I can teach efficiently.
Karl's birthday is coming up quick. He's going to be 24 on the 27th of June. Wow! That's cool because we met when we were 18...ohh, the good 'ol days... haha just kidding. June is going to be done and over so quick and so will July; school will be starting WAY before I know it. During July, not only is there 4th of July, and my birthday, I have to try to work as much as I can at TSC, close on a house in GR, work in my classroom as much as possible, we're taking a family trip to Cedar Point for a long weekend AND I have New Teacher Training...phew. There's not going to be enough days in July. I might petition to have 32 or 33 days. :-)
So, for now, my life is busy, I'm getting enough sleep so far, Karl is doing well at his job, we're anxiously awaiting our realtor and my mind is swimming with possibilities and ideas. PRAY for us, please.
LOVE YOU ALL. HUGS ALL AROUND.
As you may know, I was so very fortunate and blessed to receive a full-time teaching position!! I'll now be teaching at Ridge Park Charter Academy in Grand Rapids as their 7/8 grade Science teacher. I'm really excited about it; each time I think "I have a full-time job," I have my own classroom," I get this little explosion/welling-up feeling in my stomach. It's such a good thing. Pray for me lots, please. Mostly that God would help me stay organized with all the material, prep and establishment of the curriculum and my classroom.
So, because this job is in East Grand Rapids and is approx. 50 minutes one way to commute, Karl and I are searching for our first home around East Grand Rapids. I would be much more comfortable if Karl could shorten his trip of 40 minutes one way but he says he doesn't mind and it's all highway. The houses we've looked at on the internet just don't seem to be working out for us. We've found on near East Grand Rapids that we really like and have put an offer in on it. Hopefully our realtor will get back with us soon regarding what the sellers say.
I've been on summer break now for 11 days...it's been a good 11 days since I have been very busy with preparing for this coming school year. Ridge Park runs an extended schedule or as is commonly called a "year-round" school so they are not done with school until June 18th, this Thursday. That's just the time Karl and I are headed for our vacation in Boston. (I'll have to update again when we return with photos!) So, that means Wednesday, June 24th is the earliest I can get into my classroom and start organizing materials, becoming familiar with everything, etc. I'm so excited about that part. I just love science and now I get to teach it. PRAY FOR ME, PLEASE!! Pray that I would stick to my guns with my behavior management plan and stay clear-minded so I can teach efficiently.
Karl's birthday is coming up quick. He's going to be 24 on the 27th of June. Wow! That's cool because we met when we were 18...ohh, the good 'ol days... haha just kidding. June is going to be done and over so quick and so will July; school will be starting WAY before I know it. During July, not only is there 4th of July, and my birthday, I have to try to work as much as I can at TSC, close on a house in GR, work in my classroom as much as possible, we're taking a family trip to Cedar Point for a long weekend AND I have New Teacher Training...phew. There's not going to be enough days in July. I might petition to have 32 or 33 days. :-)
So, for now, my life is busy, I'm getting enough sleep so far, Karl is doing well at his job, we're anxiously awaiting our realtor and my mind is swimming with possibilities and ideas. PRAY for us, please.
LOVE YOU ALL. HUGS ALL AROUND.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)