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Friday, March 25, 2011
Lexi's Quote for the Day
3/25/11 - I told Lexi that Becky and Ashley were coming to eat supper with us. She said "Oh Ashley is probably bringing Steve." I said "no, she isn't" and Lexi said "YAY, Ashley time!"
Too cute - and too funny that boyfriends of big sisters (or aunts) take them away from you!
Too cute - and too funny that boyfriends of big sisters (or aunts) take them away from you!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Reese's Quote for the Day
I've decided that Reese says so many hilarious things that I need to record them. Hopefully by posting them, everyone else will get as much pleasure out of them as I do!
3/22/11 Bringing her umbrella on a trip to Walgreens: "I need it because it might start raining gumballs!"
3/22/11 Bringing her umbrella on a trip to Walgreens: "I need it because it might start raining gumballs!"
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wow - Long time, no see!
I will say once again, I am horrible at blogging! It's been almost a year since my last blog, and was almost a year before that one! To say the very least, a lot has changed over the last year!
I finally got a job, but it was not in the midwest, as I expected, but rather in southern Arizona. We live about 85 miles north of the Mexican border in a town called Casa Grande. Although I was very hesitant about moving so far south and west, (like actually did not want to do it) I have been pleasantly surprised. I love it here and LOVE the wonderful friends that we have made. The people of Arizona are so friendly and welcoming and even though I've known most of them for such a short period of time, I feel like I've known them all my life. We've also met some other wonderful transplants! Lots of our new friends are from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Michigan, etc.
I am teaching second grade at a charter school. I really enjoy it, but there is always so much work to do! I have a class of 27 students (down from 30) and they keep me busy! Lexi is in the 2nd grade and is right across the hall from me, which I love. It's so awesome to see her every day! Reese will be joining us next year in Kindergarten and we are all so excited for her to join us!
Marvin also works at the school and is in charge of facilities maintenance. In addition to making sure everything (and I mean everything) works correctly, he also takes care of the lunch recess duty. (I think this is his favorite part of the day!) He loves to play with the kids and tease them as he lines them up to be quiet to go inside.
We've had a few adventures since we've been here - two trips to California to visit Robin, a trip to Sedona at fall break, and a trip to Mt. Lemmon in Tuscon. We also had a short stop at the Imperial Dunes in Yuma, have taken in a few baseball games, and one Phoenix Coyotes hockey game.
I'll be better about blogging and promise to post some pictures soon!
I finally got a job, but it was not in the midwest, as I expected, but rather in southern Arizona. We live about 85 miles north of the Mexican border in a town called Casa Grande. Although I was very hesitant about moving so far south and west, (like actually did not want to do it) I have been pleasantly surprised. I love it here and LOVE the wonderful friends that we have made. The people of Arizona are so friendly and welcoming and even though I've known most of them for such a short period of time, I feel like I've known them all my life. We've also met some other wonderful transplants! Lots of our new friends are from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Michigan, etc.
I am teaching second grade at a charter school. I really enjoy it, but there is always so much work to do! I have a class of 27 students (down from 30) and they keep me busy! Lexi is in the 2nd grade and is right across the hall from me, which I love. It's so awesome to see her every day! Reese will be joining us next year in Kindergarten and we are all so excited for her to join us!
Marvin also works at the school and is in charge of facilities maintenance. In addition to making sure everything (and I mean everything) works correctly, he also takes care of the lunch recess duty. (I think this is his favorite part of the day!) He loves to play with the kids and tease them as he lines them up to be quiet to go inside.
We've had a few adventures since we've been here - two trips to California to visit Robin, a trip to Sedona at fall break, and a trip to Mt. Lemmon in Tuscon. We also had a short stop at the Imperial Dunes in Yuma, have taken in a few baseball games, and one Phoenix Coyotes hockey game.
I'll be better about blogging and promise to post some pictures soon!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Light Family Update
Wow! I'm really horrible at this blogging stuff. To update you all since the last post. I finished my student teaching and graduated from Drake University in Dec. 09. I am substitute teaching and although I love the variety of experiences, I really want a permanent job. I am applying for positions in other states, mainly out west. Hopefully I will hear something soon and we will be settling in to a new routine (one that involves a steady paycheck)!
Marvin finally decided to close the bike shop after sales took a huge nose dive after the summer cycling season. He is now a full time student and is taking environmental science classes. He also began a part-time internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He works at a wildlife refuge east of Des Moines.
Lexi is almost done with 1st grade and has enjoyed being involved with girl scouts this year. She will begin playing softball in another month or so and is looking forward to girl scout camp! Reese is almost four and still LOVES going to head start each day. I really wish head start was available to all children regardless of financial needs. The program is wonderful and she is getting such exposure to some really great things.
Marvin finally decided to close the bike shop after sales took a huge nose dive after the summer cycling season. He is now a full time student and is taking environmental science classes. He also began a part-time internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He works at a wildlife refuge east of Des Moines.
Lexi is almost done with 1st grade and has enjoyed being involved with girl scouts this year. She will begin playing softball in another month or so and is looking forward to girl scout camp! Reese is almost four and still LOVES going to head start each day. I really wish head start was available to all children regardless of financial needs. The program is wonderful and she is getting such exposure to some really great things.
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