House Pictures

After a lot of hard work, we finally feel settled into our home. We're so glad to be unpacked and organized! There are still lots of little projects that we have in our mind, but due to time and money, we'll get to them one at a time and do a little bit at a time. Our first big project would be to paint the downstairs. The color we have now is nice, but when they repainted the downstairs, they did some touch ups in a color that didn't match. Plus, we want some color! We're waiting until the fall to complete this major project so we can open the windows and not die of heat exhaustion!

School is just around the corner! I went into my classroom to start working this past Wednesday. I was slightly dreading going back because it felt like I didn't get much of a summer. But once I was in there and planning and being creative, I started getting excited about this coming school year. Nick has helped me a LOT and so I owe him lots of back rubs. But it's worth it because I couldn't do half of the stuff with out his wonderful help and support. Good thing he's a junior high teacher and doesn't have to get creative every year! :)

I am headed back to Iowa this coming weekend for my cousins wedding. I'm nervous about the trip because I'll be flying by myself again. At least I'm an experienced flyer now! I'm looking forward to getting to spend even more time with family and friends. My brother Jon, who turned 18 in June and will be a senior this year, is driving me to the state fair to hang out for a day together. I'll be finishing taking his senior pictures while I'm there. I've already edited several and so when I get them all finished and he gives me permission, I'll post some on the blog. Isaac will be 15 later this month and will be a freshman! He's already had a week of "unofficial" football practice. He's loving every minute of it. I can't believe how grown up they are becoming. Then again, I don't think I should be turning 24 in September!! I'm growing up too fast! :) I'll post some photos of the trip when I get back!