Update on the Folks

Another post starting with: It's been awhile since I have written anything. Anyways, here is a quick recap of the past year....

June 2010: School Ended and Justin came home then left like a week later to do some work on the ranches with all of the other students. I did Curriculum Writing right after school ended to make some extra money. Most of June was spent being lazy and catching up with my husband. Justin and I celebrated our 3rd Anniversary with a dinner at Applebees, Putt-putt and a Movie (Get Him to the Greek).

Justin and I getting ready to leave to go out to dinner for our Anniversary!

July 2010: Back in April I mentioned to Justin that we should surprise our friends and family by going home for Billy's wedding. We had decided months ago we didn't have the money to go...but I think we both needed this trip. We decided on some dates to leave...then kept moving them up because we were so ready to see everyone. We were going to see my family first but they had planned on seeing my sister that weekend in WV. So we went to Staunton and made a grand entry. It was probably my favorite trip because of the moments when we got to reveal we were in Virginia. We spent two weeks in VA. We went camping, saw my mom's play, spent time with good friends and even got a puppy while there. Then we had to make the 24 hour trip back to Texas. Here are some pictures from the trip:

Kaeleb and I at the wedding!!

Billy and Tiara....it was a beautiful wedding!!

Kaeleb and Justin

Us having a great time!!

Justin and the boys being silly!

Our Little Shelby!! Saying Goodbye to VA!!

August 2010: August was a super busy month. We finally moved into our house (which is a million times better than the apartment). School started back for both Justin and I. I started teaching Child Development this year, which was strange at first but has become one of the best things ever. I started driving an hour to and from work every day which took some getting used to and a lot of money in gas. We started settling back into our normal routine, which was nice after 5 months apart. We were both homesick after our trip in July but knew we would see our family again soon.

September 2010: Justin's parents and extended family came to Texas in September. They were in San Antonio for a AHDRA race. I took some days off from work and had a nice 4 day weekend with them. We drove up to Cabela's and had some bonding time. We mainly stayed around the track as Justin's Cousin and Uncle raced. It was hot, Hot, Hot all weekend long, which is expected for Texas in September.

October 2010: I really can't remember anything that happened this month other than both Justin and I being very busy. Oh and I got a Nook....my life is forever changed....LOVE IT!!!

November 2010: My Parents came for a visit for Thanksgiving. Emily and I drove up to San Antonio to pick them up and spent some time exploring the city. It was nice having family around for Thanksgiving. I am very thankful for them, they have been so supportive of Justin and I all along. We visited the Alamo, the Riverwalk, and some shops in San Antonio, and did the touristy things in Corpus/Kingsville. Here are some pics:

December 2010: CHRISTMAS!!! As a teacher, nothing is better than Christmas Break and now it also means going to Virginia to see our friends and family. We spent the entire two weeks in Virginia. As always we spent time with both families trying to spend as much time as possible with everyone. Here are some pics:

January 2011: Justin moved back to the ranches in January. It wasn't as emotionally draining as last time, but still hard to handle the first couple of nights. He should move back sometime in May or June. I've made it a point to visit him more and he comes home more too this semester. The semester ended for me mid-Jan and I got a new crop of kids. My students this year have been so much better than last year. I've been really happy at Ray this year.

Feburary 2011: As a teacher you get very close to your students, I would like to say I have a good relationship with most of my students. This year one of my students passed away unexpectentlly. I was heartbroken, devastated, and in a complete state of shock when I heard the news. Alexis was a student I had from August to January, we had a very close connection and was a very special person. I will miss her so much.

March 2011: SPRING BREAK!!! Thank God....it means summer is coming up soon. I choose to stay in Texas this year for my break. I took some much needed me time and just relaxed. It was very nice. My computer was acting strange and I tired to fix it...didn't work out too well, so I had to order a new computer. Nothing else great and wonderful happened in March, other than my birthday. Speaking of which. I got a Xbox 360 with a Kinect for my birthday....AMAZING!!!

That's about all that has happened, I think. If I think of more stuff that happened I post again. More later, I PROMISE!!!