Can you believe this boy is ten? We celebrated him in his favorite way … at Disney World! We did the same thing for Ella when she turned ten. Pete and I took Sam on his very own trip right before his birthday at the end of May. Can you tell he was so happy?
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While scrolling through photos on my phone this morning, I realized something fun. One year ago today, I interviewed for my teaching position at Beaches Chapel School. I’ve not posted since I first shared the news of the job primarily because I was a bit busy jumping back into the classroom after 12 years out! Planning and prepping and grading took up most of the last school year, and I absolutely loved it. Let me explain…
Friends! I’ve accepted a teaching job! I am beyond excited for this new season and can’t wait to get started!
Such a memorable Mother’s Day! Of course, last year was also fairly memorable in quarantine. That’s one we won’t soon forget. But this year was quite different than having to stay home. Pete was away working, so I thought it’d be fun to pop over to Disney World for a day with Nathy and the kids. We left on Saturday as soon as the kids finished soccer, which gave us lots of time to play in the pool that evening.
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It’s always hard to know exactly what to say that fully captures how I feel about the moms in my life, especially for my own mom. I adore her and am so thankful to have her as one of my very best friends. I pray to someday have the same relationship with Ella. I always know my mom will say exactly what I need to hear when I call her. Just hearing her voice is comforting! I remember calling home once a month with a calling card when I lived in Honduras in my early 20s and being so happy to hear her. And calling her at midnight while sitting on my kitchen counter in Kenya, which was morning her time, and talking as long as I could. I just love her.
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Top row: Ella’s team after winning the tournament / lunch with my disciple group / Monday date with Pete at Magic Kingdom
Middle row: Ella’s first catfish! / lunch date with Pete / child dedication at church
Bottom row: after Ella’s football game / heading to our family photo session / Ella with baby Maverick