OMG...sick again!

I can't believe it! I'm hoping that tomorrow, the first day in March, brings a healthy wife to our house! I almost made it through my crazy, busy, stressful week, but had to miss school Friday due to the stomach bug again/flu! I still feel very bad, and I'm actually beginning to go a little bit stir crazy. We have had HORRIBLE weather here in Georgia, with lots of tornados too. SCARY! I've been cleaning up around the house hosue today and it has literally taken me ALL day because I am so weak..haha! I thought I'd share the books that I've recently finished or am reading right now....since that is about all I'm able to do.


Look at all of those pretty covers!

Wooden Nickel Pub

It was our favorite place to hang out and eat in college. They closed down for awhile then reopened at two new locations. Well, we ate their tonight for Matt's pre-birthday celebration (because camel riders and cherry coke are his favorite) and these sayings were so cute to me.

It really is a Valdosta tradition.


It's funny to me because everyone was mad when they changed things up a bit...but the legend does live on :)

We're enjoying our weekend. Lot of relaxation going on...as I'm trying to get better.

Sick Day

I've had a sore throat for a few days so I decided to take a trip to the much dreaded Dr. Well, I was right...Strep. I've been numbing the pain with tylenol severe cold every three hours for a while now. I was proud of myself for going to the doctor, getting my prescription filled, calling my school to find a sub for tomorrow, and cancelling several meetings at school. I even had to email my grad professor and let him know that I was very contagious and that I would not be in class tonight. I found out that I made an A on my first Ed Psych test though!!! YEAH! I am usually not this independent and CANNOT stop going, going, going! I have trouble saying no and backing down from responsibilities...sick or not!

While I was waiting for my meds at CVS I picked out two new nail polish colors for spring. I got Orange you Cute? and Made you Blush (my new fav)!! I really like Sally Hansen: Salon Nail Lacquer. OPI is still my favorite, but hey..this stuff is cheap!


This is the color of Orange you Cute?

I am kind of glad that I get to stay home and catch up on some things at home in pjs all day tomorrow. I never have time to myself.

However, I almost had a breakdown, when I realized how much pain I was going to be in after my tylenol severe cold wore off and I figured out that you can't mix it and penicillin. Luckily, Matt called the Dr. and he let me take advil to help my sore throat...thank goodness. I was able to sleep for a few hours. I didn't even think of asking the Dr. about a pain reliever when I was at the Doctors office.


I will be taking this 3 times a day for a while!

I am already missing my kids...sad I know. I've been texting my support teacher to find out about how their day is going :) What can I say? I'm devoted to my job!!! But tomorrow, I'm going to enjoy my sick day...guilt free!

Happy Heart Day!

We finally did it! After 6 failed Valentine's Days...we had the best heart day ever! :) Really, the holiday of love has been jinxed for us and we didn't know if we would ever redeem ourselves and our failed attempts to make the holiday work for us!

Let me tell you about our day...

Since we save every penny that we make, we have been going without many things for awhile now. We decided not to give each other any big gifts this year, but decided to get a few things for our house. Blakely got a cute pink puppy for her Valentine's gift and she loves it! So we slept in and headed downtown to SHOP! We had the best time and since my dream is to be a personal shopper (I know what every store in town has, where the best deals are, and if I can make it for cheaper) we got lots of clearance purchases and good deals! Yay! I gave Matt a Golden Retreiver hat from one of our favorite stores, Staffords. He gave me two pairs of tortoise hoops from another one of our favorite stores, Firefly. I love my hoops and will probably be giving them for gifts this year, as they are the most popular item in Firefly.


Blakely looking at her new toy!

We met Matt's dad for lunch at The Scoop, then drove around and showed him the lot that we are looking at.


Matt wearing his new hat and proudly showing off his new TCC hoodie. It was buy one get one free at Limelight and since I get to teach in a logo shirt and jeans on Friday's, Matty snagged a free shirt!! :)


My tortoise hoops!

We went to my FAVORITE store, Fireballs, where we talked to our good friend Laura for a long time (she is the owner)!! Then we came home and relaxed for awhile before we got ready for our date to BoneFish Grill! We got right in (b/c we had reservations a month in advance) and it was soooo good! Then we ran to the bookstore and still made it home by 10pm. WHAT A FUN DAY! I am so thakful for my husband! I love him sooo much!


On our way to dinner in Tallahassee! Matty was keeping his eyes on the road. We tried to take a pic in the restaurant but it was too dark.


I had to post this picture! Matt was holding my clutch for me and it looked hilarious!

Sisterly Advice :)

After a day full of celebrating Valentine's with my kids, my brother came to visit me at school! He needed help and advice :) That's where I came in. You see...we had to put together a really cute Valentine's gift for Miranda, Billy's girlfriend! I love my brother, but he is the most indecisive person about gift giving. So, we went to every store downtown, then every store in town, then we drove down to Tallahassee, made a billion stops, and finally found some things :) Then I wrapped it all pretty and Valentiney for her!!! It was fun picking stuff out for her that we both thought she would like or could use. He is taking her to Jacksonville for the day. I think it is sweet and will be a great first Valentine's together for them. However, I am worn out now!! Matt and I rented The Secret Life of Bees. I read the book and have been dying to see the movie. I don't know if I'll make it to the end though :)

These are some of the gifts that we put in her bag.


All wrapped up!


Worn out from an afternoon of power shopping!

I'm a lucky wife!

I walked into my house tonight, to find it spotless!!! Thanks to my precious hubby! He is so thoughtful!! He cleaned every room! I actually came in from a fun day spent with co-workers old (from GP) and new! I got to have an hour lunch break, then spent a few hours with my friend Lynn in her classroom over at Garrison! Her room is in my old annex...SAD! Overall...the day was just what I needed. The only bad thing was that when I walked into our house around 5pm I had the worst headache imaginable! But I felt so blessed! I just knew I was going to have an evening full of cleaning. Instead took some advil and layed down for a bit. Then we went walking! The weather has been too nice for Feb! Well, I just wanted to brag on my sweet hubby! He is always so selfless..and I know he has to be tired!! :) Did I mention that I don't have class tonight? So, I get to watch the entire episode of the Bachelor!!! (We don't have DVR, so if I get home late, I just miss out)!

Sunny with a high of 75!

What a perfect day! Our church service was wonderful this morning. Three of my favorite teachers and church family members sang an awesome song. Their group is called ALL for HIM b/c their names are Allison, Laura, and Leigh!! Love all of them! Matty and I had a lazy Sunday which included a long nap and a long walk with Blakely at Cherokee Lake!! Now, we're cooking supper and I'm working on grad work. Tomorrow I will have no kids at school...it is a professional learning day...I really secretly like these. If I get bored, I will whip out my Psychology notes and study for our test on Thursday!!! Shhhh!

I can't believe it's Valentine's week! I've been given a lot of Valentine's over the years but my favorite one is displayed in our guest bedroom. It is from one of my best friends,Amanda. She gave it to me probably 4 years ago. I took a picture of it!!! I just love it! It is so us!





I am getting very excited about February Fiesta! I will spill the details later! Have a great week y'all!

See?...I can't stop!

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. what is it?

1. Produce: Strawberries, Blueberries, or brocolli
2. Bakery: Key Lime Pie (from Publix)
3. Meat: Thinly sliced chicken or roast
4. Frozen: Sweet Potato Fries or Brown Rice
5. Dairy: Coffee Creamer or Publix brand vanilla yogurt

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, what's in your bag?

1. Touser Jeans
2. Long Sleeve tee
3. Polo sweater

If I was to listen in on your conversations throughout the day, what 5 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

1. I love you....be careful!
2. I'm on my way home.
3. Good morning! How are you today?
4. Lips quiet, hands behind your back (when walking in line)
5. I've never been this tired in all my life :)

So, what 3 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood?

1. Take a shower and brush my teeth
2. Drink my water in a tervis tumbler throughout the day and either a diet coke in a can at night or a diet root beer in a bottle.
3. Getting completely prepared for the next day...setting up my classroom, laying out my clothes, lunch, etc.

We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?

1. Cleaning my house
2. Doing laundry
3. Watching a movie
4. Reading blogs or chatting on facebook
5. Laying out if it's warm enough!

We are going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?

1. I don't like going to the zoo...the only way I would go was if I was taking my kids.
2. Most Animals scare me
3. I don't like the smell of zoos either.


You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on t.v. of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?

1. LIVE with Regis and Kelly
2. The View
3. Desperate Housewives
4. Home and Family (if it still came on the air) :(

You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?

1. Cheesecake
2. Lemon Ice Box Pie
3. Anniversary Cake

Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?

1. A dirty monogrammed wallet (tone on tone)
2. 2 Jump Drives
3. A black monogrammed makeup bag with a red "N"
4. An animal print notebook
5. An ID tag/classroom key/purple whistle

You are at a job fair, and asked what areas you are interested in pursuing a career in. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted, so what 4 careers would be fun for you?

1. A buyer for a cute shop
2. An orthodontist
3. AN ADMINISTRATOR!!!!!
4. A Speech Pathologist

If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 4 things, what would you say?

1. You're skinny...stop thinking otherwise.
2. Slow down and enjoy this....sports and staying busy aren't everything.
3. Soak in all the time you have with your parents.
4. Thank your parents everyday for all of the amazing opportunities they provided you.

I love these things!

eating: I'm not eating anything right now.

drinking: A diet root beer in a bottle...my favorite.

wearing: A yellow and white striped polo oxford and a pair of hunter and lime green pj's from target (my favorite)...aka my elf pants (Matty calls them that)!

hair: Pulled back in a low ponytail with one of my kids ponytail holders. I need to buy more.

nails: Short and yucky. I have a gift certificate for a mani and pedi...I need to use it soon!

purchased today: Nothing. I will be hitting up Publix after church tomorrow though.

wanting: What don't I want? I want a house, a new car, and LV bag.

What bill do you hate paying the most? I don't pay bills. We don't have car payments or any credit cards. Matt pays everything else online. He's our "saver" and in charge of our money. I just don't spend. :)

Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? The Bone Fish Grill about a month ago. Valentine's Day is this weekend though!!!

Name of your first grade teacher? Mrs. Patrick

What do you really want to be doing right now? Watching a movie with my hubby in our new house!

What did you want to be when you were growing up? A Physical Therapist, Teacher, or Orthodontist.

What college did you graduate from? VSU

Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? It felt springy out today instead of FREEZING! This shirt is kind of an inbetween summer and winter shirt!

Gas prices? I never look at gas prices. My car gets great gas milage! Matt usually fills my car up for me...once a week or every other week. Depending on how often I travel to school.

If you could move anywhere and take someone with you? I'd stay in the south. Probably South Carolina. But I would be happy in Georgia.

First thought when the alarm went off this morning? It is Saturday! PTL!!! The alarm didn't go off for me, but it did for Matt. He had to be at work at 8. I got up with him.

Last thought before going to sleep last night? Watching hgtv or tlc is my favorite thing to do while I'm falling asleep on Friday nights. So that is just what I did.

What errand/chore do you despise? Sweeping. We have a golden retriever and all hard wood floors. So we are constantly sweeping and vacuuming. Matt sweeps. I vacuum. Ugh! Good thing we love our girl so much!

If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? Yes. I would volunteer at a school.

Get up early or sleep in? If I've gotten enough sleep the night before I love getting up early. I feel like I get so much accomplished and my day isn't wasted. However, if I'm the least bit tired...I want to sleep in.

Have you found real love yet? Yes! I married the love of my life on June 24, 2006.

When did you first start feeling old? Well, Matt is turning 27 in a few weeks and that seems really old to me. I am younger than him, but knowing that he is that old, makes me feel OLD.

Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual? No..not at all.

Favorite guilty pleasure? Taking a personal day from work just because(I've never done it, and probably never will, but it seems like it would be the best thing ever). Reading books all night long until I'm finished with the book....puts me on the worst schedule. SHOPPING makes me love life!

Cowboys or Indians? Cowboys. Duh! I'm a southern girl!

What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? I don't even know. Country, Christian, Rock, or Top 40 :)

Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work? No body teaches across the hall from me. It's the trike room :( But I love the next closest teachers. I like my entire wing.

What famous person would you like to have dinner with? I love the old hosts of the View and Kelly Ripa. I also love all of the 1999 Womens World Cup Soccer Team. Probably them. Maybe Rachel Zoe.

Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? No...OMG.

Last book you read for real? I read Karen Kingsbury's book, This Side of Heaven. I am currently reading Shopaholic and Sister, The Sacred Marraige, and am doing the Esther Bible Study.

Do you have a teddy bear? I had a bear named Noel that Matt got me. But Blakely stole it off of our guest bedroom bed and it got de-stuffed. We saved it anyway.

Do you go to church? Yes. We are very involved and there often. We love our church.

At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? No. I am very content. Just the other day, someone told me that they could see me opening and owning a shop downtown. Hmmmm.

Just how OLD are you? Mid-twenties. Ugh I admitted it.

Blackberry??

Matt informed me a few nights ago that ***-6917 is elegible for an upgrade!! Wooo Hoo!!! I have been waiting soooo long to hear those magical words :) I really want a blackberry, but we're going to shop around tomorrow. They may be too expensive! I'm excited anyway though!


Here's what I want!

It's been a wonderful week. And everyone has been asking me to send my kids their way to infect thier rooms..haha! I had a record of 11 kids today and we had a blast! I had a good Friday afternoon of chatting with fellow teachers and then getting ahead in my lesson plans and portfolios. YES! I am a little bit worried that me and my support teacher consume cold medicine several times a day. I think we may both be a little bit run down from all of the sickness going around. I stopped by Publix on the way home and now Matt and I are going to enjoy a simple dinner at home, and probably a dvd!

I have definitely figured out that I am my Father's daughter....I am becoming a homebody just like him :) I just love being at home with my family.

Muffins and Medicine

That's what I said I wanted. I feel like the only thing that will warm me up tonight is a blueberry muffin :) I requested one and Matty came through. He also brought me my cold medicine. I'm still battling it!

I just had to share what my sweet kiddos did today. They fought over massaging my shoulders. They even offerred to massage my feet :) But I was also told that I needed a hair cut! Nice huh? :)

I also had to share about my two new pairs of teaching socks. I got a cupcake pair and a ladybug pair (they are both short)!!! My classroom has ladybugs in it but my class's favorite book is Pinkalicious, It's about a girl that eats too many pink cupcakes...so I proudly wore my cupcake socks today! They loved them!!!

I had a wonderful conference with my administration today too!! Loved every minute and wished it was longer. It's back to the grind tomorrow with a late night Psych class! As always, I'm working for the weekend :)

My "new" favorite time of the week!

Well, I still love Friday's the best...but Tuesday's are coming in at a close second. I like them because I've completed a feat....a day with no break, and class the night before. I have one more day to rest until class again, then it's Friday.

It is freezing in South Ga tonight...again. That could be why I am still a bit under the weather and why I sent two children home with 103 degree fevers and why 3 of my kids were out sick. I had a wonderful day at school though (teaching only 14 6 year olds...life is good), had a parent conference, then went to Wal-Mart to get some fun Valentine stuff for my class. I also got some cute stationary because my kids are going to write and address a Valentine letter to their parents. Note to self...do not ever go to Walmart in the 5:00 hour again. I saw everyone and I mean everyone that I know. I love seeing people...but enough is enough. I wanted to get home to my warm house at some point :)

I've had a great night so far because I've got to experience a few of my favorite things:

1. Poppy seed chicken for supper. Matt is such a good cooking hubby.
2. Bubble Bath...my favorite stress releiver! I love to read in the bath tub, listen to casting crowns or hillsong and light a wood wick candle!
3. Wearing my "elf" pj's as Matt calls them. They are just green striped.
4. The new Fray CD!!! I love them and listened to their old one over and over the summer I got married and during student teaching in 06. Brings back memories!
5. Hitting golf balls in the yard with Matt and Blakely!
6. Reflecting on teaching and all of God's faithfulness in my career. I have my yearly meeting with my P and AP tomorrow, so I have to be ready :)
7. My diet root beer in a bottle.
8. Watching Biggest Loser and Idol in bed with Matty!

Oh, and we decided not to make another offer on the house because the people didn't really want to budge on their selling price...even though I think it was way too high. So back to building it is I guess ;) God's timing is perfect.

My theme verse lately: He is your constant source of stability; He abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; He gives all this to those who fear Him. Isaiah 33:6

Superbowl Weekend

We are watching the big game as I type! We aren't really cheering for either team...we don't care who wins this year. We've had a relaxing weekend, and I don't want to see it come to an end (Matt has tomorrow off and I'm so jealous)! We stayed in and watched Fireproof on Friday (Matt surprised me by buying it since it is one of our favorites)....I fell asleep near the end but I loved it just the same. I did schoolwork and housework all day on Saturday. We had taco night at our house last night and I started and finished Karen Kingsbury's newest book, This Side of Heaven (good as always)! Today we went to church and then did something a little bit exciting! We made an offer on a great first home! We were going to build and we still might...it is actually more afforadable to build here...but we couldn't really pass up the price of this one because of the neighborhood that it's in. We are praying that they will accept our offer..and that if the Lord doens't want us to own that home, that we'll know. We should know something by 6pm. I'll be in class so being the anxious person that I am anyway..Matt is going to have to text me as soon as he finds out! Our realtor is hilarious and I love her. She has actually been working with us for 3 years!

Ok, I have a new favorite addiction. Sonic vanilla diet coke...so good! I had to swing by Sonic this afternoon as we drove around a few subdivisions. This is going to be a busy week and I'm so nervous about it. Why am I the only crazy person who gets nervous about hectic weeks?? :)