I Can't Believe It---

It was today a year ago when I was lying in a hospital bed recovering from my hysterectomy. God was faithful then, just as He is today. So much has happened this last year: cruise over Spring Break,
worked 2 weeks after school was out, traveled for 3 weeks during the summer, 15th year high school reunion,

2 weeks of rest before heading back to school, serving as a cooperating teacher for a student intern, 2 new nephews-Mike's sister and hubby Nephew Landon
AND my brother and wife, Nephew Michael
Mike has started to travel some with his job. WOW, I'm tired just typing this.

I'm giving thanks this Thanksgiving God for healing me and continuing to give me good health this year!

Weekend in South Carolina

Mike and I were able to make this weekend a long weekend away. The two main reasons why we were making the trip was for me to attend my 15th high school reunion and to met our new nephew, Michael. I had a great time at the reunion. I thought it was going to be weird having not seen each other in 15 years, but that was far from the case. It was a small group, but we enjoyed talking about high school and what is happening now in our lives. Three of my friends were on the homecoming court and we even had the queen with us. :-) It brought back lots of memories. It really made me think about how the friends you make can be friends for a lifetime--if you choose the right ones. I was so privileged to attend Southside Christian School from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I made so many friends and glad that after 15 years, we could talk and see how God is continuing to work in each of our lives.
My brother and sister-in-law just adopted Michael and I could hardly wait to get my hands on him. He is adorable and a very easy baby. He only cries when he is hungry. We enjoyed meeting him and spending the day with him and my niece, Maggie at Strawberry Hill USA in Chesnee, SC. We ate lunch there, went on a hay ride, picked out pumpkins, ate ice cream, feed cows, chased piglets, and so much more!

Summer Highlights

I can't believe the summer is over and I go back to work tomorrow. This summer seemed really short, but I've been busy in this short amount of time. I will give you a quick update of my summer.

New nephew, Landon James, born on June 3

Trip with Mom and Grandma to Ohio to visit family and friends.
Leslie, my Grandma, my Mom and my Grandma's sister-Joann in Kentucky.
My Grandpa's side of the family: Barb, my Mom, Diane, and my Grandma looking at a scrapbook from my cousin.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson long time family friends who still live in Norwood, Ohio.
Another one of my grandma's sisters, Mary Lou

July 4th was celebrated with my family at the Magic Kingdom!
Maggie and Abby getting ready for the fireworks on Main Street USA.
Thanks Mike and Maggie for taking the picture. :-)
Happy Independence Day, America!

July 11th was Maggie's 2nd birthday!
Maggie's friend, Mia, came all the way from the Dominican Republic to celebrate Maggie's birthday! I was glad I got to see Mia's mom and meet her dad for the first time. Welcome to the USA, Luis!!
YUMMY!

Finally, my brother and sister-in-law are adopting and just on Saturday, August 7th, my new nephew was born! I don't have any pictures yet of him. Praying that all goes well with the adoption. Everything will be finalized on Saturday, August 14th. Pictures will come after Andrew and Katie are official parents!

Wow--I'm worn out just thinking back about my summer! Tomorrow starts another year of school. I'm excited and blessed to be a part of St. Petersburg Christian School. Looking forward to another wonderful year in second grade!