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!
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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It’s been a good while since I’ve posted for Photo Friday! I’m not doing as much on Instagram these days, so I thought it’d be fun to share these here.
Top row: Sammy ready for his haircut! / Ella’s new hamster / Ella getting her free ice cream after a soccer game
Middle row: a pic on Zoom of our duet during Ella’s recital / Sammy & Mama / Sam’s first fish on his own pole!
Bottom row: Daddy’s recent catch / Ella and her new pole a few blocks from our house / Mom & Dad on a date
I’ll be sharing a link early next week to an interview I recently had on a sweet friend’s podcast. I’d love for you to hear it!
Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
One of our favorite people came to Florida for a visit in early February. Anton is Ella’s godfather and we LOVE when we get to spend time with him! Ella has been working through the Harry Potter books (currently on book 4), and Anton is a big fan of the series, so we thought it would be really special for all of us to go to The Wizarding World at Universal Studios.
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