Well, I can actually say, I have “day off” today! Not really (I have a million things to do...as usual), but today is “Honors Day” at UA and because of this...we weren’t teaching in the classrooms. Between school on Mondays and Tuesdays, teaching Wednesday-Friday, planning a wedding and a long distance relationship you might say I am a little stressed! This semester has been another whirlwind! I am placed at SouthView Elementary (In Tuscaloosa) in first grade. I am so thankful to be my young babies again :) – also, as most of you know I have been accepted into the Early Childhood Certification Program this summer. If I have heard it once, I have heard it a million times, “Aren’t you getting married this summer??” and my first response wants to be “Oh! I am? I’m sorry I forgot!” Kyle and I have prayed and talked about this. As any person working in the world of Education, the more you can do to build your resume, the better you look. The program lasts from May 29^th-June 26^th. When I graduate in December (yes...in December) I will graduate with a double certification being able to teach 3 year olds to 6^th grade! I am preparing for my two full weeks in the classroom starting April 16^th and ending on April 26^th.

                Wedding planning is in full swing...we are almost exactly two months away from saying “I Do”! I cannot believe how fast time as flown. I ABSOLUTELY cannot wait to attend my showers. April 21^st: Albertville, AL – given by my family. April 29^th: Monroeville, AL – at Eastwood Baptist Church. May 3^rd: Excel, AL- given by teachers. May 5^th: Hattiesburg, MS – given by Kyle’s family. May 12^th: Monroeville, AL – given by Mrs. Sharon Owens. Kyle and I are so blessed to be surrounded by people that love us and care for us! As of yesterday I went to be fitted for my dress. I can honestly say I am more in love with it than I was before (I didn’t think that was possible!). Daddy, Mama and Sarah were able to share this exciting time with. This is the one thing I have been the most worried about, since a dress in not a quick or easy fix. Even though my dress was big, the seamstress wasn’t worried a bit and made put me to ease!

                Another thing in full swing...literally is Kyle’s baseball season. The Lions are having a great season. I haven’t been able to see him since March 15^th with both of our crazy schedules. Leah has also been with her mommy since then, so I am not the only one who is missing Kyle! Thanks to my parents and my new camera, I have been able to capture some great pictures during some of Southeastern’s games. The Lord has already been so amazing with opening career opportunities for the two of us. Despite the fact they mean sacrifices now, we both know it will only be beneficial in the end.  

                I am so thankful for this Easter weekend. I am looking forward to being able to get lesson plans, reflections, intern forms, wedding registry, Thank-You notes, and wedding details...in other words I hope to get a lot accomplished this weekend! But the real reason it because I will be able to spend Easter Sunday with WHOLE family...yes including Kyle! He will be coming in tomorrow night around 11 or so and then we will both head back out on Sunday. I have always loved the feeling I get at Easter. The hope, the renewal, the promise, the reminder that He loved me so much to die for me on a cross so that I may spend eternity with Him. I hope everyone has a blessed Easter weekend, remembering the real reason!