Prayers are Answered!

We are so thankful that God had provided a job for Josh! He is a new employee at Lifeway Christian Bookstore. I believe that this will be a great experience for Josh. He gets to work in a Christian environment and gets to share his passion.

This will change our plans for the upcoming holidays some... that is a little bit of a bummer. We will not get to spend as much time with family as we had originally plannned. However, our families our just as excited as we are for Josh's new ministry opportunity and job.

PRAISE GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS!! :)

Welcome to the world Alden Davant Gregg!

My wonderful friend from CSU- Andrea Grant Gregg- welcomed her beautiful son, Alden Devant, into the world on October 4 at 7:00! He was 4 weeks early- but in perfect health! He is tiny but tough- and such a snuggler!








I am love being "Aunt Amanda" to this sweet little miracle! :)

Birthday Party and Baby Showers

I had a great saturday! Josh hung out at the Walleys so I could spend the day with some amazing friends and celebrating two awesome kids!!!

First was Cooper's sixth birthday party!! He is the son of one my MPP teacher friends, Alice. Her son is SO smart and so full of fun!! He gets over excited some time and is ALL boy! His birthday was great, with bubbles and baseball.







After the party I went to a Baby Shower for my wonderful friend Andrea Gregg and her son Alden! :) It was wonderful to see old friends from CSU and MPES (Now Pinehurst Elem). We got to eat some yummy food and decorate onesies for Baby Alden!

School begins....

After a great summer, school has begun! Getting used to waking up early and being away from my husabnd and puppy has been tough- but made so much better by the wonderful evironment at my school!! I have never been so happy at the beginning of a school year before. I was a little nervous about all the changes at MPPS.... we are now a primary school, only having cd-1st grades. We also have two new first grade teachers and a new principal. I moved classrooms into the building from the trailers. But those changes have proven to be excellent ones! A friend of mine mentioned to me last week- "You are glowing... Its easy to see how happy you are." And its true. I have a joy in my job and my personal life that hasnt seemed to shine before.
Not to say my students are perfect (by ANY stretch of the imagination)... but I am very clear in my expectiations, and have been from day one. If they do not follow them- they face the consequences. End of story. I have learned so much from the past three years, and am proud to say that I have a good handle on behavior in my room.

I also have been a little overwhelmed with the new reading program, Read Well. But now that we have gotten started and ready to split our classes up into groups- I am so excited! I think it will be great for my studnets- to truly meet them where they are, in terms of their reading ability on the Read Well Preassessment.
Heres a glimpse of the "School Life" :)





Unfortunately- My uncle chris lost his battle with cancer. My parents came down to visit Aunt Deb, Abby, Jessie, and Ivan. Then we went up for the funeral. It was good to see family- despite the circumstances.





And I have been getting home earlier and spending quality time with my husband/puppy! We have also been spending time with friends and enjoying it a great deal!

Summer Lovin

We have been having a great summer of married life. Our puppy Blaze is now home with us and we are adjusting to life together. We have continued to develop friendships with Momma Walley and the rest of the Walley clan.

Liz Walley and Me- Sisterly Love!


Mommy and Blazy


I was able to attend the wedding of a great friend of mine from CSU, Marley Beckham. It was so wonderful to see her and reconnect with the old crowd.

The Bridesmaids and the Bride!


Check out Marley's Hot Green Shoes!!


First dance as man and wife!


Both of the Newlyweds- Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Caines!


Summer seems to be flying by! But we are loving this time together before school starts.

How Teachers and Parents are Alike

Click the title to find out how parents and teachers are alike...

Blessings

Josh and I came down to visit his family a couple days early and surprised his mom! She was so excited that she screamed louder than Ive ever heard We are enjoying time with his family, including his nephews. I am so grateful to be blessed with such amazing inlaws.