Better Late Than Never Again

Holy! Hello everyone! It been about 5 or even 6 months since my last post, I realize that as far as blogging is concerned, that's just not acceptable! However, I had no clue as to how extremely one-sided my life would become. Seriously though, there were only two things that consumed my mind: teaching and making sure I spent time with my husband. I had very little time for a life. That's probably why my dear pastor, (and more importantly) friend Vanessa was called into ministry, to make sure people keep their eyes on Jesus and remember that their jobs shouldn't consume their lives. But hey, I think if as a teacher, you're not struggling to let school become your life, at least as first anyways, then you might be doing it wrong. Also, I teach the life of Christ, literally, that is the name of my bible curriculum. Im teaching a subject that I really have given my life to. It's not that I've given up part of my life to Christ, I live only in Christ. It's tough to strike balance when you teach a subject that you've devoted your entire self to.

 Anyways!! I'm gonna try this summer to be better about updating this blog, one major perk of being a teacher, summer vacation! I'll have something I haven't  had in almost a year: time. There was a time when I would do this everyday. how? It's a mystery. It really is.

Anyways, here are a few of the high lights from this school year.

This actually has nothing to do with school, but with normal life 3 out of the 4 in this group are Kingdon band-wives, and our men were rockin it at the Sleep Train Arena at the Kings game! Pretty fun!

This precious darling of a lady was my TA this year. She was also in my choir. Three awesome facts about this girl: 

1)She's hilarious! 

2) She's SUPER creative

3) She's a brainiac. She's so so so smart! 

Needless to say, I'm going to miss her. But I know that the Lord's got some amazing things in store for her. Also how do you not love a TA who get your Starbucks?! I mean...c'mon!

This very blurry picture (taken with my iPad) is our Choir rocking it in LA at he Heritage Performance Festival. We took first in our division! I couldn't have been more proud! Also, I'm very pleased to inform you that my group will be twice this size next year. When you have more fun than any other group of people on earth, word gets out!

They might be goofballs, but they're my goofballs, and I truly adore them.

When my seniors in Choir didn't have class they would often wander into my class and hangout. Occasionally they would draw my some awesome artwork. I had quite the gallery. When you're having a not-so pumped about life kind of day, it's always nice to have these kinds of things to look at. I'll probably keep these forever.

My little brother got married!! The one in the middle. Even though my other brother isn't on the market (so back off) he still has some bachelor-ing to do.

Also, I wrote a million tests and quizzes. This fake answer, I'm particularly proud of :)

Also, I got my craft on, and crocheted this cat-hat! I embraced the silly trend, but in a dignified way? haha. right.

And oh yes. Spirit week. This day was Wild and Wacky day. Somehow Symphony totally pulled off those glasses, and I totally couldn't.

Well everyone thats it for now. What a year, What an awesome awesome year. It's amazing how the Lord used inadequate people to do His work. I couldn't have possibly done it on my own. He gets all the Glory. I'll see you soon!

Leon's never been anywhere. He doesn't have any feet!

Hello everyone! TGIF am I right? Yes. I am. This week for me has been pretty easy, considering I'm just reviewing what we've talked a bout all year. I can't even begin to tell you what a fantastic year this has been. Here's the top 5 events
1) I graduated from college this year! May 2012, I graduated from William Jessup university with a bachelors degree in music.
2) Nathan got hired full-time at our church and he works with your youth department
3) I got hired by Vacaville Christian high school to conduct their choir, teach bible, and also teach drama. I love love love it. I couldn't have prayed for a more wonderful position!
4) Kingdom Band was signed to Dream Records, so that's really super exciting!
5) as a graduation gift, my parents took us all to Disneyland... And we ate at club 33! It was amazing!
All of these things are all to the glory to God. Every single one of these great things is because of the fact that we obeyed The Lord.

Anyways, here's what I wrote today!!.

It's the hap- happiest season of all

Hello everyone. Two days in a row! Go me! I can't believe that there was a time when I found time to do this every day!! Crazy! Anyways, today was our last Christmas performance for choir, I'm so proud of my students. I have been cracking the whip for the past 3 months, and they have worked so hard. Go them!

Anyways, this is what I wore to school today. Usually when we have a performance, I wear all-black. However, all my black clothes were dirty, so I wore whatever what I wanted. I didn't mean to look so Christmas-y, but hey! It's christmastime!

The kids don't know it, but they're actually teachers too

Hello everyone. Okay okay okay, you're right, I've neglected this blog. For that I truly apologize. I'm really hoping that for winter break, I'll be be able to update it. But here are a few pictures to let you know what's been going on this crazy teacher life of mine! Right now were preparing for our final exams, and it s dead week, so no homework or new material, its alllll review! Yay! Time to breathe!
1) World Series! We won! Yes, it truly has been that long. Sad.
2) apple hill! If you live in Northern California, get there. Now
3) I was Minnie Mouse for Halloween of course. What did you think I would be!
4) and then we went to Disneyland!!! More on that later
5) I got a chance to babysit. I love the Ruscica's and their new dog, chuck!
6) the choir and drama kids have been slaving away, very hard at work as you can see
7) and of course... The coffee. Tons and tons of coffee.

Saturday is coming... And so is Monday

Hi everyone! Ive finally found an app thats way better for blogging than the blogger app itself. I have to honest, since its for the iphone and not the ipad, which i dont really understand why they wouldnt make a version for both, the blogger app is dumb. You can only update your own blog with it, you can't read the ones you follow. Dumb.

Anyways, today is parent teacher conferences. They have all gone really well. Its hard to have a bad conference when most of your students are doing well in your class. One of million wonderful things about teaching at VCS are super nice and loving parents. One parent emailed me this morning for drink order at starbucks! If thats not awesome then i dont know what is. Im just hoping the rest of the day goes just as well.

Here are a few instas to hold you over. Ive been pretty faithful with the outfits on instagram, its easier to post right away.

This is what one student wrote about my outfit today. Its the fur collar that tipped her off I'm sure!

I found this gem of a boxed-set at dimple. Cant wait to start reading them. This are the old school covers from when i was a kid. This is the kind of thing you hold on to for your kids to read. I am in love with this.

School day survival kit

Creative compliments from students once more.

I havent ventured around Vacaville much at all since i started working at VCS but i found this super cute dress at a really cute boutique called apricot lane.

This is how i reward myself after a long days work. A stop the yolo fruitstand. Such delicious treats.

Spongebob photobomb.

Also, in case you didnt know. We are all moved in. Our new place rocks. Our neighbors are nice, they dont grow pot, and the police havent shown up to ask nathan if he was able to identify a picture of an armed robber. Its a real winner. Im now on the hunt for sweet decor items and such. I know that go get exactly what i want im gonna have to make it myself. Yay weekend crafty time! Also, our disneyland trip is officially booked! Ahhhhhhhhim so excited. Im already on the lookout for cute disney outfits.

Thats about it for me. I better get back to work before more parents show up!! See you soon.

You don't have TV?

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great day! I am. I am finding that thursday is actually the day i am the most tried. Even more than fridays. So... Needless to say, i am really tired.

Anyways, i dont know if I've ever mentioned how much nathan and i hated our old apartment, but today we are moving away!! And while im really super excited about our move, its extremely stressful. Nathan has to do most of it himself, so i feel terrible about that, but we do have WONDERFUL friends who will be able to help us tomorrow.

This is what is decided to wear today. Im totally obsessed with tops that have little neckties right now. Theres something very cutesy about them that i cant resist! If neckties are wrong, then i dont want to be right. Also, im loving the fluted skirt trend. So hirly, and flattering on us more womanly women!!

I also feel the need to mention that i found everything that im wearing at the goodwill. Gosh, i love love love the goodwill that i go to. But i cant tell which one it is.... Its a secret!

Well everyone. Thats about it for me. I hope your day is awesome, and that your weekend will be even better! See you soon!

Life is so full

Oh hello people of the blogosphere! It's been wayyyy too long since I actually posted a normal post, but hey, when you have a big-girl job, things gets a little crazy! In fact I am currently blogging from church because I'm waiting for Nathan to get done with worship practice!

I would like point out that in one of these pictures, nathan is rocking the sock bun. He is such patient man. But let's get real here, if you're gonna have hair as glorious Nathan's, you have to live with the fact that people will want to play with it.

Nathan and his glorious hair. I really wish my hair was as beautiful as his.

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