Berlin Segway Tour

So, I was TERRIFIED of getting on the segway, but it ended up being so easy and SUPER fun. I want one to drive to work! Wouldn't I be the coolest teacher with one of these things?! :)

Berlin was beautiful. It appealed to the art monger in me and the WWII enthusiast in my husband. We toured the city on the segways which provided an excellent overview of the city and highlighted places to which we wanted to return to explore further.

More pictures coming soon...

Seriously...

Q: Where have I been?!
A: In the land of ennui.

Every single time I pulled up my blog, I'd sit. And sit. And sit. Couldn't think of anything to say. SOooooo, I am telling myself what I tell my students: "Just start writing. Write anything you can think of. I'll form into something." Not sure how much longer I'll be using that phrase.

1. Teaching 9th grade is hard but hilarious. I love those guys!!!
2. Started running. Don't love it so much quite yet.
3. Took off the "nursing Scott back to normalcy" pounds.
4. Heading to Prague, Dresden, and Berlin in September.
5. Still doing Stampin' Up! and pretty much loving it.
6. Read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. LOVED!
7. Started The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
8. Planning to see The Other Guys this week because my boyfriend, Will, is in it.
9. Conflicted over decision to buy a new camera for Czech Republic trip. Lots of $$$!
10. Excited for crafting day at my house on 9/4.

Where does the time go?!

Detail image of part of my craft room. Can't get the whole thing in very well. We converted the laundry room after we moved the washer and dryer into the garage.

Hidden Canyon at Zion National Park. Scott hooked in to the chains here, so it was safe for him.

Angel's Landing at Zion National Park. LOVE this hike, but went without Scott.

Erupting geyser at Yellowstone. Can't believe how tall Sophia is getting!!!

Bison Jam near West Yellowstone. This became such a common event that we eventually became quite jaded and quit taking pictures of them.
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I haven't blogged since May? Good gravy. Here are some updates...

1. I got my job back. Whew! Every RIF'D employee had to interview for her position. Weird.

2. Traveled to Yellowstone with Grandma, Grandpa, and the kids.

3. Traveled to Zion with friends.

4. Finished up my craft room. It's so pretty I really don't want to mess it up!!!

Hiking

We spent our anniversary in Greer this year, and it was great! We got in some great hiking, eating, and relaxing--probably should have done more hiking than eating, but we WERE celebrating. It goes without saying that we were celebrating our union, but we were also feeling so thankful that we have made it through the crazy events of the last year.

Aunt Ann is very proud!

OMG. PJ is graduating from 8th grade today. Crazy, huh?

It seems like just minutes ago I was grossed out by his drool bib, kept him busy with Paradise Bakery chippers at the mall, held him on my lap during "scawwwwee" movies, played I Spy, and read the nursery rhyme book over and over and over and over.

Now he's got a cute girlfriend, plays quarterback on the football team, got his braces off.... He's so excited to attend Centennial, too. I'm super proud. And kinda sad, too.

Gonna be some tears tonight, my friends.

Got one of these today...

Except the one I got is not cute.

43 teachers (many of whom are my dear friends) at CDO were pink slipped today. We will not be issued contracts until May 19th IF we are being hired back. Voting on May 18th is imperative for your kids' teachers AND for your kids. Without money, we cannot support the programs that keep so many young people coming to school.

Please vote.

Thankful

This is Scott. You guys know him. He's, like, the best guy ever. I love him SO much. He was involved in a serious accident while working out last Friday. He suffered a subdural hematoma and a maxillary sinus fracture, and we spent the weekend in ICU at University Medical Center.

I am thankful for his imminent recovery, his slowly restored memory, the amazingly wonderful nurses who cared for him. I am grateful for the friends who've prayed for him, who have brought us meals and taken care of my sub plans so that I can focus on him.

He's going to be fine, and I am one lucky girl because of that.