New Job!!!!

As of Monday, July 26th, I am back at work full-time as the new Assistant Principal at Donald Elementary--which happens to be 2 miles from our house! I will have the opportunity to work with a fabulous principal--I can already tell I will learn so much from her. I will admit that I am a bit nervous, but only because of the "unknown" involved in a new job. I know I was successful as a teacher, and I feel confident that I will do a good job as an AP, but I also know there will be a learning curve my first few years.....however, I definitely feel that God's perfect timing brought me to this specific job, so I am excited to see what is in store this next year!
Here are a few pics of my new office:

4th of July

Went to Lone Star Park with my siblings to celebrate 4th of July! Watched the races, brought a picnic, and watched some great fireworks.

The only downside....it took FOREVER to get out of the parking lot after the fireworks. Seriously, it was as if the crowd had never been to preschool, where you learn to take turns. Instead, nearly every driver was inching forward as soon as any movement occured with traffic, so much so that it was a gridlock nighmare. Very annoying! Oh well--next year we will rethink our parking lot choice....

Caden :)

We had a great time getting to visit with Jeremy, Jess and Caden over 4th of July weekend! Caden turned 1 year old--can't believe how fast he is growing up! He is one of the happiest, smiling, cute babies that I have ever met! Hes got a cute little personality that is sure to develop into a fun-loving, sweet little boy. Yes-I am bragging- but I have the best little nephew! (and another niece or nephew due in March!)

Brandon got Caden a Green Bay Packers football...of course!

I always enjoy spending time with Jess-shes a wonderful sister-in-law!

I love the fact that even if we weren't now in the same family, I would still want to be friends with her! I feel very blessed :)

Caden wanted me to have some of his bday cake icing....on my face apparently.....

The family (just need Ashley, David, and Josh here!)

Summer Vacation

We were able to go to Playa del Carmen for a very relaxing, week-long vacation with some great friends!! Although Tropical Storm Alex blew in Thurs. night of the trip, we still had a great time hanging out on the beach, laying by the pool, eating, and chillin! The normal routine while at the resort: eat, drink, visit, lay on beach, sleep, repeat.

It was REALLY windy the night we tried to take pictures down at the beach...and raining the other nights....

Brandon, Stacey, John & Chrishtan before a nice, 7 course meal at "Chef's Plate"

side note: I did learn while on this vacation that I do NOT enjoy snorkling.....especially in choppy, open water without a boat nearby!

other side note: While on vacation, I got a call from HR with MY NEW JOB OFFER!!!!!!