The Calm Before the Storm

Oh, how I have longed to finally reach Thanksgiving Break! The two days we actually had to go to school this week seemed to last forever! I am thankful though, for the wonderful gift of a day at home, all alone. The peace and quiet was relaxing, although I never thought I would actually feel bored. I used to love every moment of being alone, but for some reason, I just couldn't seem to adjust to all the quietness.

With that said though, my house is clean, my dishes are washed and my yard looks just perfect for my nephew's 3rd Birthday Party here on Friday. Supposedly everyone is arriving into town as I type - Alan, Jen and Matthew from Longview and KayeKaye and Robin from Big Spring, and I am still trying to grasp what little bit of quiet that is left. Tomorrow is full of visiting with one family to the next - something that I sometimes get tired of, but am thankful they live so close together. Friday is the big birthday party with family from all over and then a trip down to Matagorda for the lighted boat parade. Somewhere in between I will have hopefully finished my class assignments - all due by 11pm Friday night! UGH! Then there is the huge research paper due by next Friday! UGH! There never seems to be enough hours in the day!

It's off to prayer meeting at church for me, but I hope this finds each of you enjoying this holiday season. Take care and God bless.

Fall Festival 08

Friday night was spent singing outdoors for two hours followed by selling pickles and chips! I was excited about the opportunity to do both and as usual, I was able to see a ton of my kids (students)! That is one reason I love helping out with the Fall Festival. It seems like the whole city comes out. We thought there might not be a huge turnout as in years past due to a football game against our big rivals in El Campo, but we were all pleasantly surprised. I wasn't able to take many pictures, but I thought I would share with you what I did take.


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