It's Rodeo time!

Nick and I have gone to at least one rodeo every year since we have been together.  Yesterday we went and saw one of my most favorite performers...Dierks Bentley!!  He is incredible live, and we had so much fun.  Here are a few photos of our evening...

 

We were told that we HAD  to try fried Oreos. I am not a big Oreo eater, but these were ok. I guess you could call it an experience; however, I don't know that it is one we will have again.

   
     

He was so ridiculously good!  We had a fabulous night, and the rodeo tradition continues!

Birthday!

It has been a while since I update, but I have an excuse!!  My birthday was last Thursday, and things have been busy since.  I had a fabulous birthday dinner with my hubby at Escalantes, which is was amazing as usual.  Saturday the rents came over to cook for me and hang out, and then that evening I went out with my little brother and his girlfriend.  All in all it was a wonderful birthday weekend!  I got the coolest gift ever from Eric and Selina...

I wanted speakers for my Ipod, and these are by far the sweetest ones I have ever seen.  You get to decorate them however you want with sharpies!  We decorated about half of them together, I am finishing up the rest while my kids are testing, haha.  I will try and put pictures of the completed speakers up soon!

So, I turned 24 and did not feel old until 2 things happened:

1. It was also a kindergarten student's birthday.  I asked him how old he was and he said 6.  Then he asked me how old I was, and I told him I was 24.  His response was "Whoah! Hahaha, that's old!"  Thanks Cedric!

2.  It was pointed out to me that I am twice as old as my students, literally!  I teach 7th grade so they are 12.

Bathroom...

I recently did some adding and changing to our guest bathroom.  There are still a couple more things to do, but I love the way it has turned out.  I found an antique perfume tray (which I painted black)and perfume bottle for the counter, and then I added some Ross finds which have homemade red bath salts and some body wash in them.

Then, I was not happy with the original shower curtain.  It was too whimsical, and I want a more shabby chic feel.  This is still not the perfect one, but it is much better.  Plus, it was only $15!

 

The next thing on the list is to frame  the mirror, but who knows when that will happen...

P.S. Magnetic paint sucks!  I had mentioned that we were working on a magnet board, and we are but it is taking forever!  The paint says to use three light coats, but it was totally not magnetic after three coats!  So after like 20 coats it is starting to get magnetic; however, we are about to give up and just put the chalkboard paint over it, and we will only have a chalkboard instead of a magnetic chalkboard. GRRRR!

Anniversary!

So, this weekend was not only Valentine's Day for Nick and I, but also our 1 year anniversary!  Valentine's day was still celebrated, but was overshadowed by the anniversary.  We had a fabulous weekend...

Heart pancakes for breakfast!

 

Our favorite restaurant (Papa's Steakhouse) had flowers on our table, and brought us a dessert that said Happy Anniversary on the plate!

Year old wedding cake, that I swear was way better looking on the actual day!  I love Homies, so we put the wedding couple Homies on top, haha! Surprisingly, it still tasted pretty good; however, we only ate one bite.

 

 


It was a wonderful anniversary, and to quote Nick (who quoted a children's book to me): I'll love you forever
                     I'll like you always
                    As long as I'm living my baby you'll be


I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband who I will love forever, for always, and no matter what!

Young Love

I know that when you are young and have a boyfriend or girlfriend it doesn't really mean that much.  However, I did not realize how ridiculous it still is even in middle school.  Today I found a note that said "BUTTHEAD! You ignore me!!"  I had to laugh, and I know exactly who wrote it and who it was meant for.  To be in a relationship when you are 13 must be so stressful, haha!

Here is the first picture that came up when I searched middle school love...AWESOME!

Teacher Time

I have to brag on a couple of my students!  Two of my seventh graders placed in an essay contest!!  So, Friday we took a trip to the University of St. Thomas (my Alma Mata) for the awards ceremony.  They got their awards from the Cardinal and I am so proud of them.  It also feels good, because I feel like I am actually doing my job...you can't help but question yourself when you teach middle school kids everyday!

 

 Saturday I took my PPR Exam, I have no clue how I did...I should find out this week.  I am just so glad that I am done with all the testing!  I have another observation tomorrow, but I am not worried about it, the lady is super nice and usually has really positive feedback.  Can't wait to be completely done with my alternative certification!

                                

BUSY

It feels like Nick and I have been running around for weeks!  We had a hectic week, where it felt like we didn't see each other much; however, our weekend was full of wonderful time spent together!  Also, we finally got our map on the wall in the office...

 

I got the frame all spray painted, and Nick was very helpful in getting the map all put in, as well as, hanging it for me (he really is wonderful).  Now our big blank wall in the office looks like this...

I love it, and while the wall still needs more, I am so excited to have the map up.  We are putting in pins for everywhere we travel together.  It isn't very much yet, but we hope to change that dramatically!

 

We have Italy and the U.S.A.  

Also, this weekend we found this awesome farm that has like its own grocery store.  They have all kinds of fruits and vegetables, and it was all so fresh!

This weekend I take my PPR exam for my teaching certification, which sucks, and we are going to finish the magnetic/chalk board in the office.  On another note, two of my students won an essay contest!!  I am so excited for them, and I feel like I am actually doing my job!