Saturday, October 3, 2009

Running through the last few months . . . .

OK

I'm lame.
I have updated my blog for almost 3 months.

3 MONTHS!!!

Do you realize what has transpired during this time?

***ALOT***

So here I am, and I'll do a quick swing through of life and maybe I'll be a little better at staying up-to-date :)


So let's start with the most important:



Isn't he an adorable boy? He is.
My first nephew -- Matthew Callan Turner (Callan)

Born August 4, 2009 -- 6lbs 4oz and 20in long.

I can't wait to get him in my hands! (they're in Seattle)


And there is also:


Jaden Bradley Cutler
My surrogate nephew! Another precious soul :)
(His mom is Camille - my "sister" who has been my best friend since Kindergarten - so I'm claiming him too!)

Born October 2, 2009 -- 8lbs 5oz and 20in long.

Again -- far away in Indiana. :(

I love babies! :)


So, what have I been doing other than getting excited about my sister-in-law and best friend bringing these beautiful little boys into the world?

Well, I bought this:
http://www.littleireland.ie/classified/mmcmz3hatchback2_lg.jpg
And I love it!
Silver 2009 Mazda3 Hatchback

It had 16 miles on it when I bought it.

Now it has almost 3000.
That's what happens when you drive about 50 miles a day!

Why am I driving 50 miles a day?

Because I work here:



Where I teach First Grade.

20 miles there + 20 miles back + other errands = approx. 50 miles/day

I had 28 students, but my . . . challenging . . . student is gone for the time being.
27 6/7 year olds are plenty though!

I love them.

They are exhausting, but I love them!

On Wednesday we went on a field trip to Wheelers Farm.

It was POURING rain.

We were SOAKED!

So we went back to the school early,
ate lunch in our classroom,
played musical chairs for a birthday game,
and watched:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HMi0Jd8jJCM/SKwODwN7iuI/AAAAAAAAAAo/yCCr9o-dBT4/s320/magic_school_bus.jpg


Day well spent! :)

And now, I'm listening to conference (you can watch it here)and enjoying my long weekend.

Life is good :)


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5 comments:

Clark and Katie said...

Jess--Love the pictures...you've been busy!

Anonymous said...

Awesome! Love the update! :)

Cody and Camille said...

Oh sweetie cakes! You know I love this post! I need to send you more pictures of our little man! Love you tons and can't wait to see you in a short couple months.

Unknown said...

Awesome update! Nice new car-that's got to be fun to drive! At least you have something nice to sit in on your long drive :)
I am very happy you have a break from your... trouble... child :) Good luck with your class!

Laurie said...

fun post. love the baby pics of couse AND hearing what you've been up to in such an entertaining format :) Take care cutie!