A Break...

I'm not really sure I know what a break even is anymore! I am constantly on the move and doing something whether it has to do with getting the house clean, hanging out with friends and my husband, or grading papers. I know I said this before, but when you have 50+ 6th graders doing homework everyday, the work sure does pile up. They are good students though, so that helps. However, I have read the most hilarious answers to certain questions on tests or homework. I'm sure I was the same way when I was in middle school, but they come up with the most interesting answers. Sometimes I want to give them points for being purely creative, even when they are terribly wrong. :)

We went back to Marion for Homecoming this past weekend-- which was a week ago now. It was an absolute blast, especially getting to go to Mi Pueblo for arroz con pollo with my girls!! Ty and I also had a great time with all my friends that I made while I was living in Marion. Can you believe I was actually a bit homesick for Marion? Maybe not Marion itself, but... my friends, the Stopps, Kendall, my kindergartners, Mi Pueblo, etc. That is Marion to me. :)

I think that God was in a very interesting mood when He created marriage. I love my precious husband to pieces, but it's very... different... living with a boy. We are continually learning new things about each other. He didn't know that I HATE doing dishes. I didn't know what a neat freak he was. There is also very little "alone" time when you are a 6th grade teacher and a wife... and I crave my alone time. I get home before Tyler every evening, which is nice to just get my bearings. However, I absolutely love the moment when he comes home from work and we get to just be together for the rest of the day. There is something wonderful about waking up next to your best friend every morning-- I highly recommend it. :)

It's Friday... and I can honestly say I had a good week at work. It went quickly and I have a feeling that next week will go even faster. Then, next Friday, we are going home to Michigan for the weekend! I really can't wait; I miss them so very, very much. This weekend will consist of date night tonight (Ty planned it!), breakfast and "house" shopping with Lisa then dinner with the Brunk family tomorrow, and then church and the pumpkin patch/apple orchard with our couples Bible Study on Sunday. I would say the weekend holds a lot of promise for us! :)

And now... a few wedding photos... just because I want to. :)

My precious flower girls!

One of my favorite pictures!