Things Really Do Work Out

I had a moment the other day when I realized that things truly do work out if you just do your part. We have had a lot of "what ifs..." lately and it was a little bit stressful to continuously be making 5 different future plans because we had no idea what would work out for us concerning jobs, internships, apartments, insurance, etc. So many times, I have been talking to Bryson, saying "I just want to KNOW what the plans are, yes or no, I just want to know." And he would calmly say, "Ash, things will work out, don't worry. Just keep working hard, and I promise things will work out." I have re-learned how wise my husband truly is. :)

We have been VERY blessed lately, VERY blessed. I am ecstatic that I will be teaching 2nd grade again next year at Taylor Elementary School in Payson!! Bryson has a great internship in Colorado Springs this summer, which puts us SO close to both families! And everything else is falling into place as well.

I feel incredibly thankful and blessed (as I have already said :) and appreciate everyone who has helped give advice, helped encourage, or helped in ANY other way! :) We love you all!! :)

muuuaaah! :) Life is FANTASTIC! :)

Con-GRADUATION!

This weekend was amazing! It all started last week on Monday, when Nam arrived. She came to my classroom and made the most adorable quilt with my kids. My kids still ask, "Is Nam coming back??" :) Everyone else started arriving Thursday and others on Friday. Thursday, my dad, Becky, Kait, Jayson, Granny, Papa and I went to The Pizza Pie Cafe for dinner. To me, there is nothing in the world better than family, so I was THRILLED to see everyone!!

I feel very lucky to have had the day off on Friday (thanks to my principal - so nice!) for graduation. I walked in the convocation for the McKay School of Education. I wasn't too excited about graduation, but I am SO glad that I did it. It was great to really realize that graduating from college is an accomplishment that I worked hard to achieve. It feels great to have that VERY long-term goal under my belt! The ceremony really was fun. It was also fun to see all the girls from my cohorts at BYU. :)

That night, we all (all 17 of us) went to the Macaroni Grill to celebrate. Thank you to ALL of you who were there!! I love you all - Dad, Becky, Kaitlyn, Jayson, Karley, Kameron, Auntie, Uncle Kent, Granny, Papa, Nam, Lisa, Grandma Bryson, and my sweet hubby Bryson. :) AND, even though we were all STUFFED after dinner, we still managed to squeeze in a little Farr's Frozen Yogurt. :)

In between all of the celebrating, I had interviews at schools for next year. Nam helped me on Friday and drove me all around Spanish Fork, Salem and Payson to elementary school after elementary school so I could turn in my resume. Whenever someone would say, "Congratulations on graduating," I would say, "Thanks! But the REAL celebration will start when I get a job for next year." :) I am very hopeful and excited about the possibility of teaching next year. My DREAM would be 2nd grade again!

On Monday, Granny, Papa and Auntie all came down to my school for the morning. Papa did his magic tricks, and surely had a captive audience as they "ooh-ed" and "ahh-ed" over his magic tricks. Granny and Auntie gave the kids their class shirts that Uncle Dickie made for them. They absolutely loved the shirts! I'm telling you, if you are in need of an ego-boost, come down to my 2nd grade class - kids really do know how to make you feel like a rock star. :) They LOVED Granny, Papa and Auntie. :)

Monday evening, Karley graduated from the Utah College of Dental Hygeine! It was SO great to watch her with her little purple tassel. She has worked SO hard the last 2 years and I am so proud of her. It was neat for Kaitlyn to be there, since she will start attending UCDH next week. I am so excited for both Kait and Kar! Congratulations, Karkar!! :)

After Kar's graduation, we all headed up to Provo Canyon and had a bonfire. Auntie did such a great job of decorating with Christmas lights and with the food. We roasted hotdogs and marshmallows, and I even learned how to make a banana boat from Uncle Kent! Delicious! :) We all had a great time! Bryson and I decided that we want to go back with some friends and have a bonfire, because it really was SO fun! Good idea, Kar!

Since then, almost everyone has left. The Jorgensens are still out here for awhile, and Auntie and Kamron came back down to my classroom this morning. It wasn't too hard to say goodbye to my family this time, because I know that we will be in Colorado in less than a month! :)

Really, life is WONDERFUL! Thanks for such a fantastic weekend!! :)

SO many things to think about

Over the next month these are the things we need to get done:
1. Find a job for ME - school districts haven't even started posting jobs for next year.
2. Sell our apartment so we don't pay for an empty apartment for 2 months this summer.
3. Find a new apartment for the fall.
4. Pack, clean and move out of our apartment. Then, find a place to store our stuff.
5. Move to Colorado for the summer.
6. ALL while continuing to teach the last month of my first year of school (SO bittersweet!!)

Whew!!

This too shall pass

I just found out that I passed my TWS, which means I can GRADUATE! haha.
My 80 page project was out of 2 points. Yes, that's right...2. You need a 1.2 out of 2 points to pass. My score? Well, really...all that matters is that I got over a 1.2, so that's all you need to know. :)

HURRAY!!!

Farm Field Day

This week, my class went on a field trip to Olson's Green House and farm. Once again, which seems to be the story of my life, I was probably even more excited and entertained than the kids. I LOVE things like that! The cutest part was the precious baby pigs! They were cold, so they were huddled together in the corner, shivering. Of course, my kids were ecstatic on my behalf! :)

Boys Only

This is something that would ONLY happen to a boy. Okay, okay, probably not every boy...but definitely THIS boy. :)




This boy happens to be...my baby brother. :) Sure love ya Jayson.

Soccer Stud Sister-In-Law!

I have an amazing sister in law. Maddie is 15, a freshman in high school and a serious rock star when it comes to soccer (as well as MANY other things). :) She's amazing!

GO MADDIE! :) We love you!!