February

Where did January go? I cannot believe how fast the year is going already. I had parent/teacher conferences this week. They went much better then last time. I finally got some help for one of my students who really needs it. It should make my days easier at school. Ryan is enjoying most of his classes. He is not as busy this semester as last. He has a long break between classes which has given him time to study at school.
Last Saturday, we were able to have all the family in Provo come over to celebrate Ryan, Rachel, and Lance's birthday. We ate pizza and played a game. My favorite part was holding my niece. She is so cute. We are also waiting for the arrival sometime in the coming week for Rachel's baby boy to get here. We are also going to my parent house next weekend to visit the family. We love to spend time with any family.

Happy Birthday, Ryan

Ryan had a good birthday. He got things for the car, clothes, and a new soccer ball. He is also going to get a new sleeping bag when we have time to find one.

Graceful

So, I always thought it was funny to see people slip on ice and sometimes regain their balance or totally lose all self confidence. Today I retain the confidence that I have held for years, but find myself among so many other nerds who lost their balance walking home from school, first falling into the bus stop partition wall and then hitting the pavement receiving a nice little gash in my shin. I guess because of the speed I recovered and that I still made the "walk" signal to cross the street, it makes me tougher somehow. So although me and this guy

both looked like crazies, I know that I am still cool (and self confidence really comes from within).

Family Picture

My niece was born on December 23rd and we had her baby blessing on January 4th. Here is the family picture that we took on that day.

January

We have been able to get back into the swing of things after the Christmas break. Ryan has finally decided what he is going to do with the rest of his life. He has started his new major this semester, Urban Planning with a business minor. He will be done with school in April of 2011.
I have been moving along with the school year. We have are over the hump, we are more then half way done with the school year. My students this year have been a challenge but I have learned so much from them. Some of them have really hard home lives and I am glad that I can be the one stable thing in their lives.
For my birthday, Ryan and I went to see the movie Bedtime Stories. We really liked the movie so if you are looking for one to see, it is a good one.

Happy Birthday, Natalie

Natalie had a great 26th birthday. She got a movie, a water bottle, a pitcher, and some money.

New Year's Day Party

Happy New Year!