of my dashing husband, that is. God has truly anointed him with the gift of songwriting. exciting things are happening with The Waiting Kind...I can't wait to see what God's plan is for them. they have been in the studio the past few days working on a radio edit - it sounds amazing!!!! the radio dudes are anxious to have this single so we'll see what happens. keep praying for them as they seek God in all of this! i'm just so proud of him!
i can't believe i've been out of school for a month now! but enough about that. :)
as many of you know, my family went to Disneyworld a few weeks ago and if you have been reading my sis's blog, you probably know what i'm going to say and have probably even seen some of the pictures i'm putting up...but oh well...it's your choice to read this. ha.
Disneyworld was lovely, truly. it was precious to see the look on Addie's face as we entered the different parks. of course seeing her expressions was one of my favorite parts of the whole trip. i just love that girl! we all had so much fun! here are some highlights:
--Magic Kingdom is so much bigger in Disneyworld...i think?...at least it seems that way.
--Addie braved Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain Railroad - what a champ!
--Rhett threw up all over Derek at the end of the first, long, hot, day - HA HA HA.
--Beauty and the Beast musical. wonderful. except my dear friend Jamie Lubiens could out sing any of the musical stars we saw (thought of you Jame).
--not even brushing my hair for 5 days.
--Tower of Terror - rode it 3 times - loved it every time!
--Addie was chose out of tons of kids to play Boo in a Monsters Inc. show - they choice the cutest, of course. :)
--Mom and Dad going on Tower of Terror = hilarious.
--Islands of Adventure...my favorite day.
--Dueling Dragons - so fast, so awesome.
--Coming in 2010: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!!!!!!! can't explain how excited i am for this.
--frozen lemonade.
--soaking wet on the water rides...especially my mom who got the brunt of everything. love you MOM!
--nephew Rhett was an absolute trooper...shoot, he was happier than all of us hot, sticky people most of the time.
--Medieval Times! hadn't been there since high school...forgot how cool it is. Derek's new dream is to be a knight...not even a new dream really, he's always wanted to be one.
--swimming in the indoor pool at our condo.
--joy, laughter, and love.
i would like to go back soon...or now. until next time D-world - cheers!!!
i plan to write a longer blog on Disneyworld in the next few days but until then...adore this picture of my beautiful niece Addie and one of her besties from Disneyworld: Tinkerbell. oh Tink.
well, i've had a great first year at Rolling Hills Public Charter School. despite a few rather larger bumps in the road, this year has been an amazing experience! i am planning to stay next year...and indefinitely (unless of course God has a different plan). i truly love it here. i could write a book and bore you with all of the stories i have from this year but instead i will list some highlights: --my curriculum! gosh i love it. Bette Moore is a genius...i wouldn't have near as much fun without her music and keyboard curriculum.--teaching drama - my first year doing this and i love it.--programs: always a highlight. as i grow and learn as a teacher the programs become better, which makes me happy of course.--teaching keyboards to all grades...yes, all. crazy i know...i'm so proud of them all.--gifts. ha! there are perks to teaching in downtown Eagle/Boise area....you get cds and purses instead of homemade popcorn balls (not that i don't like those!). however, i love these gifts not because they are better than the average gift, i love them because they speak love to me. --there are a few families at this school who are really into bands and concerts and such....so obviously we have a lot to talk about. the mom or dad will come visit me to ask about the latest band i've found or tell me about the show they went to the other night. but the best part is that their kids come in to my room to sit and chat about Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Deah Cab, Coldplay, Tom Petty, etc. this blesses me so much.--Star Waiter - read my post. this was such an amazing experience.--the relationships i made with parents.--the relationships i made with students.--hugs and homemade cards (my favorite!)--Individual performances: once or twice a month i had a day called Individual Performance day. the kids would bring in a song to play or sing that they had been working on. i love watching their talents grow and grow! i have officially heard the best 3rd grade guitar player ever. being a teacher is such a joy. i love my job and am excited for next year!....but for now, i'll just take the summer off ok? (i meant that last statement with love people working this summer). :)
if only....sigh.
