BUSY, BUSY, BUSY

Well it has been a while since I have posted, part of the problem is that our camera broke (yes I know so tragic for me) and so I am waiting for people to send me some pictures. Anyway these past few weeks have been really busy. Brian was the best man in a wedding two weekends ago, so we got to take a little road trip with Joel and Jenny. It was really fun and I had some much need girl time with Jenny. We also celebrated Chase's 2nd birthday last weekend. He had a Nemo party with lots of Diego gifts. Brian and I got him a Diego Bike and some type of other toy. We all had a blast, Chase is growing up so fast and he is talking so much. It is amazing how he can hold a conversation.


Anyway Brian is back at Maryville and hockey has started. I started at Lindbergh a few weeks ago with training but this past Tuesday was our first day with students. I am loving it so far. (Thanks Jamie and Jacki for my flowers; I loved them) My classes are going well. I have all freshmen and actually starting Monday I will be picking up another class due to large numbers. This means that I will be teaching Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry. Once our camera gets fixed I will post some pictures of my classroom as well as some of our other fun events. Well that is it for now.

A Day Off

Earlier this week, Brian and I both had the day off of work, so we had a day full of fun. I just had to post some pictures because I know my Dad will get a kick out of them. Brian and I went to the driving range to hit some balls. As most of you know, I am left handed, well Brian's clubs are right handed so it was quite interesting to try and hit the ball.

Brian (he looks like he knows what he is doing)

Great swing hunny
I look like I am ready to hit a pitch
If you look, you will see that the ball is still there; yeah I missed it

I am not a golfer....

Okay so Brian had the camera; I actually hit the ball and this was my reaction

The Lion King

Last Saturday Brian and I went to see the Lion King at Fox Theatre. It was amazing. We had great seats only about 15 rows from the stage. The costume design and make-up is unreal, I can't even explain it. We really enjoyed the show and are looking forward to seeing Wicked there in December.

Brian and I at the Lion King

(the lady who took the picture cut off Brian's head a little, oh well)

Grant's Farm Visit

This past weekend Brian took me to Grant's Farm, which is General Ulysses S. Grant's old farm land. Grant's Farm is home to hundreds of animals from all over the world. (See Dad I learned something while we were visiting) We got to see some really cool animals, see some of my favorites below.

My wonderful husband Brian
Grant's old log cabin home
Brian and I in the court yard
Look at these two tortoises, they are so bigBud, the elephant
The flamingos
There were tons of baby goats and you could feed them a bottle.
Brian tried to get me to feed them, but I am just not a fan of touching animals

Making a washers set...

Last week Jenny and I got together to make Brian a washers set for his birthday (yeah we were a little late with the gift) We cut the wood and put it together all by our selves. We were quite proud of our accomplishment.

Here is Jenny with the power saw... we didn't lose any fingers

Jenny and I in our safety goggles

Toledo Trip

This past weekend I went to Toledo for a fun girls weekend. Friday I got to see some old friends from college and my old swim team. Saturday all of us girls went to celebrate for Katie's bachlorette party. We all had a great time hanging out at the beach, hiking, dinner, fun games and gifts. It was National Ice Cream Day on Sunday so of course Heather and I had to get some Mr. Freeze... I miss that place. Anyway it was a nice visit and really good to spend some quality time with old friends.

The Bride to Be

All of us girls at dinner
Hillary, Katie, and Laura on our hiking trip
Just the girls

Me, with Connor and Taylor

(Two of the kids I used to babysit for)

Julie, Britnye, and Me
Me and Maggie
Me and Caleb (Isn't he just so cute)
Katie, Heather, Me, Julie and Caleb

Last week Brian and I went to the lake for a few days. Phil, Jill, Jason, and Hillary joined us as well. It was a nice little relaxing vacation. The first two days were kind of cloudy and raining but but Monday it was beautiful and we were able to get lots of sun.

Here we all are swimming at Hillary's mom's house

Chase just loved the water

Jason and Brian on the seadoo

Chase was eating his ice cream and telling us how cold it was.

Here is Chase playing on the boat, he figured out how to turn on the radio and then he started dancing. It was so funny. Here he is trying to eat his Popsicle
Uncle Brian and Chase feeding the fish
Hillary, Jill, Phil, and Chase
The girls with Chase on the seadoo
Later that week Brian's parents came down and we were able to spend some time with them. Here is Kevin and Brian swimming in the lake Brian and I on the boat
Kevin and Nancy
Me and Brian
The sunset on the lake