The beginning of a very busy August...

Since I last blogged I survived pre-planning, open house, and my first day of school! It is pretty special that I got some back to school goodies from a few of my precious new students. The soap had a tag on it that said, "I was soapin' you'd be my teacher!" The rose and the teacher survival kit really did brighten my morning too!

I have watched a whole lot of the Olympics. Does anybody else remember the Magnificent 7 and Dominique's floor routine from the Atlanta games like it was yesterday?

We went to Dublin to celebrate my sweet Daddy's birthday a little bit early and to say goodbye to my brother, who is moving to Arizona until March. Our trip was quick, but we had the best family time. We stayed up way too late Saturday night playing a game up in my bedroom. We all laughed until it hurt! My parents are "babysitting" Blakely for the next two weeks and I miss her so much already.

You can tell school is back in. I worked the entire 3 hour trip to see my family.

I read this verse this morning. It was in the 4am hour and raining outside, this verse truly lifted my soul. It went along with Jesus Calling and it made me think of the song Ever Lifting by Christy Nockels. Guess what I listened to on the way to work this morning? And yes, I am the crazy person that got to work around 6:20am. I'm telling you the truth, it does a soul good to blast worship music that early!

This sunflower is seriously HUGE. It is growing at my school. So beautiful!

If you're a teacher starting a new school year, good luck to you! I know it is so tiring at first, but how rewarding is our job?! I'm really thankful. And completely worn out. I think I'll be asleep by 9:15. :) Have a great week!