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I knew that as school got going that I wouldn't blog as much, and it has been that way so far. Things are going good with Brayden and I. He is going SO good in school. I couldn't be more proud of him! This school year has been more challenging than last year, but day by day things in my classroom are SLOWLY getting where they need to be... not for a lack of trying! I will post more once I actually sit down and think about it!

One specific piece of news that has been on my heart over the last week: One of my dearest friends since 7th grade (BBC - she knows what it means!) had a precious little boy last Wednesday. Tuesday night at exactly 11:15 Jennifer called to tell me that she and her husband, Josh were on the way to the hospital to have little Tucker. I hadn't heard from her by Wednesday at 8:15 and I knew she wouldn't have hesitated to call me, so I called her. She told me that little Tucker had a tough time just before he was born and during the delivery. She had a healthy pregnancy and was so excited when I talked to her, so I was in total shock when she filled me in on the details. Tucker was born with some complications but is hanging in there each day. I ask that each person that reads this blog, or happens upon it, rather you know me or not to pray for Tucker Helton. His kidney function is not very strong and he needs to potty. Right now, this is what he needs to focus on doing. I know that God will work all things in his time and will bring all of the glory to him. I would like for everyone to pray for Jenn, Josh, Kadence, Tucker and the rest of the family. There is a blog set up www.tuckerhelton.blogspot.com for more information.

Thanks for all the prayers! We should not take anything that God has blessed us with forgranted. Everything we have is a blessing from him and we should praise him and thank him daily for what we have.

Tomorrow is the day...

Tomorrow I start my second year teaching 3rd grade, well, really my second year teaching period. I moved classrooms this year. I am now INSIDE the building! Yay! It was a huge undertaking to go through all the stuff that was left in the classroom and then move all of my stuff in. It took several weeks, but finally, it is all complete. I will post pictures later. I couldn't have done all of the work without my parents, cousins John and Jake, some help from Joey who works for dad at the farm, as well as a few other people. A huge "Thank you" to everyone who helped or gave me words of encouragement. I am excited about this new year and even though I am going to miss the summer, I have missed being around all the kids! And with the way that things are going in our economy I am very thankful to have a job!

Tomorrow Brayden begins his second year of preschool. He will be in the 4 year old class/yellow room. He is very excited to be in the yellow room. His teacher is the same teacher he had last year, Mrs. Laura. He adores Mrs. Laura and excited to see her. His other teacher Mrs. Michelle is teaching another class, and I know he is going to miss her.

This week Brayden will begin soccer. I have gotten his soccer shoes, shin guards, and socks... that was interesting since I know nothing about soccer! I am so excited about him playing. I will post some pictures of that as soon as I get some!

So, as you can see this week starts several new adventures for Brayden and I. We are excited and I hope to have lots of good pictures to come!

The winner is.....

BRAYDEN! Bray won first place in the pies and cakes division in the cooking contest. He was very excited about his accomplishment! I asked him if he wanted to be a chef now since he seemed to be so good at cooking. He told me, "No. I still just want to be a fireman and wear a coat." We then discussed why he couldn't wear a fireman coat outside since it was about 95 degrees out. I am very proud of my little cook!