Disneyland at Christmas Time!

November was a month full of special events....first our Sealing in the Temple, and then a trip to my homeland, Disneyland! My dad and sister, Nancy went to Disneyland the second week of November...this just so happened to be the first weekend that Disneyland was decorated for Christmas. It was so beautiful, all the wonderful Christmas decorations, and lots of Christmas music. Anyone who know me, knows that Christmas music starts in my home on November 1. I loved all the flowers, and the poinsettas with dew still on them were beautiful!

SEALED!

A big thank you to all who attended our Sealing on November 7th. It was a beautiful and very blessed day, and the ceremony was magical. I was worried that no one would show up, and I was very happy to see those that we invited there to share in our magical day and blessed sealing.

This is the fulfillment of all of my dreams since I converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I dreamed of being sealed to a good, kind, man...and I found him.

(He shaved the beard and moustache especially for the occassion!)

Amy is Fine!

My darling Amy was in a "little" accident today...her tire blew out and she ended up in a ditch along the side of the road. She is fine, just a little shook up! Megan, Grandpa, Nancy and I to the rescue! As I write this blog she is getting two new tires, and she will be back on the road by late this afternoon.

Sealing!

Well, tomorrow is the big day...we will finally be sealed at the Sacramento Temple! I am so excited to be sealed to Jim, and know that for all time and eternity we will be together. This has been a dream of mine since I first became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am so lucky to have found a wonderful man with whom I can share the rest of my life. I look forward to growing old with him.

More Good News!

Will C. Wood is my new home!
It is official, I was offered and accepted an RSP position at Will C. Wood Middle School...and I am so excited and happy to be going back! This is where I taught my first two years, and though there was a lot of extra work, and very challenging students, I loved it there and learned so much. I am excited to be going back, I will be teaching Language Arts to 7th and 8th grade students, and Study Skills. No more commuting between two schools every day!

Grandchild #4!

Yahoooo! Jim is a grandpa again! Malia Heather Culwell was born yesterday afternoon, weighing 7lbs 60z,. Jeni and Malia are doing well. She is a beautiful baby...and is yet another blessing in our lives. Congratulations to Jeni and Alan....

Jim and I, Amy and my sister Suzi enjoying an afternoon BBQ to celebrate the 4th of July!

My brother-in-law Gary, my sister Suzi and my beautiful niece Mari

Amy and Mari....

Amy was finally brave enough to hold Mari...

4th of July BBQ

The 4th of July was especially wonderful because Jim was off and we were able to spend the day together. We spent the afternoon at my sister Suzi's house with Gary, Mari and their family. The weather was wonderful....and everyone appreciated the misters that Gary hung in the tree. A good time was had by all!

School's Out For Summer!

Well, here we are just a few days from the official kick-off of summer. As of yesterday I am officially packed up and out of both of my classrooms, and currently waiting to be assigned a new home school and classroom. After my being split between two schools during this last school year, I have no idea where I will be for the 2009-2010 school year. With budget cuts etc., I'm really hoping to just have a job next school year, being at just one school all day long would be icing on the cake.
I want to officially thank everyone that helped me during this last school year! It was very difficult at first, going to two schools, but I learned so much and was able to work with some wonderful students.

Busy Week Ahead!

There are only 14 days of teaching left...it is hard to believe this school year is almost over. So much has happended this school year, it is hard to remember it all. I started the year teaching at Brannan, and then was split to half time at Brannan and half time at Washington Elementary. Within each school day I work with K-8th grade students. I have no idea what next year holds for me, I just hope it will be at one school all day long.

This week I have :
Sunday: Sacramento Meeting, Sunday School, Relief Society and Sunday movie with my Honey
Monday: off for Memorial Day (grading papers and wrapping up lesson plans)
Tuesday: Open House at Brannan
Wednesday: Articulation Meeting at the District Office
Thursday: HOPEFULLY my final meeting to clear my Teaching Credential
Friday: Whoopppeeeeee! The weekend will be here again!
Saturday: Helping a friend pack in Mountain Ranch

I am hoping to fit in some Visiting Teaching and movie night with my children....we will see...
Oh yes, we are still trying to finish 24!