Happy Father's Day!

I am so blessed to have so many wonderful men in my life that I celebrate on Father's Day. My dad, my father-in-law, my step-dad, my Pappy, and my grandpa that I gained when I got married who reminds so much of my own Grandpa--Glen Holden! Here are some pictures that make me smile when I think of these wonderful men that mean so much to us! Happy Father's Day to all those wonderful Dads and Grandpas out there!

Me and my dad

Chase and his dad on top of the World Trade Center

Chase and Glen (Papaw Holden)

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Lauren and I with Dad at the Plaza in New York

Chase and I with his dad at Disney!

Catching Up

The past two weeks have been super busy with people in and out of town and of course summer school and pd for Chase already. I ended last week with a trip to the beach. I really enjoyed spending time with my mom, sister, and grandmother. The trip was interesting to say the least! However, we shopped at the Foley outlet mall, which Lauren and I loved! We ate great food at LuLu's and The Crab Trap and enjoyed hanging out and having drinks at The Hangout! Oh and the beach was pretty too :). Now I am home and back to the real life meaning summer school! This week was week 3 which which means that as of today I have half of time behind me. I love and anticipate the weekend far more now than I did during the school year. We will be going to a wedding on Saturday for a friend who graduated from Auburn and now works at Creekview with Chase. I love weddings! Especially since I understand now how much time and planning goes into making it a truly special day. Their engagement was so sweet. She teaches 3rd grade and they some how got her out of the room and he got the kids to line up with posters that said "Will you marry me?" and he had the people from the newspaper their to take pictures of the whole thing! I thought it was precious. Also some of our dearest friends, Clarissa and Chris, finally set a date! We were so lucky to get to witness the proposal and be with them to celebrate thier new engagement last Labor Day when we were away with them in Gatlinberg. They are getting married in September and have asked Chase to do the pictures. He is not so sure yet if he is ready to attempt a wedding! I believe he can do it but he just needs to come to the same realization! So big congrats to Amy and Chris this weekend, and Chris and Clarissa as they plan away!!!! So yes, I am sappy when it comes to love and people finding their soul mate. Since, I no longer can imagine what it would be like to be without Chase, it makes so excited when others find that person that completes them and begin the incredible blessing and journey that marriage is!

The end of week one

So I have made it through week one of summer school. It has gotten a little better as I have gained a little more control! I know these kids need a "teacher" more than others but that doesn't make them the easiest "student" by a long shot! So only 5, actually 3 and 1/2 weeks to go!

Those who are close to me know that I embarked on the weight watchers journey in January! I thought I would feel better and be healthier if I dropped some of that college weight..haha. As of yesterday, I have lost 20.8 pounds. It has been tough but I now watch what I eat so much more and exercise! It is fabulous to look back at pictures of only 6 months ago and see the difference!

I am excited about the weekend. One of our friends from Auburn is in town and in search of a job and an apartment somewhere nearby. That is exciting in itself. Chase would really love to have Steven here! Tomorrow is Alabaster City Fest and we are planning on going with Ginger and Soloman, our neighbors, and then we are going to cook out (I love the summer because of cook outs). Then Sunday, my dad is coming to visit! I love having him here. I wish he lived closer!

Well, my sister just got here so that is it for now!

So it begins...

So, I have enjoyed reading blogs of family, friends, and people that I have lost touch with and following their lives so much that I decided it would be neat to blog myself. Now that I have a little bit more time on my hands, I thought this might be something I would enjoy. So it begins...

We have reached our favorite time of the year, summer vacation! Chase is enjoying his first summer in 3 years to do nothing since the past 2 summers have been consumed with knee surgery. I am teaching summer school for the next 6 weeks, then I can take a few weeks off. It is only half days, and I would find myself very bored if I didn't have something to do. However, I believe this will be the first and last time that I teach summer school. It is a different group of kids then the classes I have had during the school year. It has made me really miss my kiddos and realize that I am not cut out to be a kindergarten teacher!!!

We have been taking it easy for a week or so but tomorrow begins a very busy weekend. A weekend full of family, friends, guests, neighbors, cookouts, and City Fest! During the school year, I dread busy weekends but I love them during the summer! We are really looking forward to spending time with friends and family that are coming to visit as well as our sweet neighbors!

The biggest change in our life right now is our search for a new church closer to home! We have been visiting around Alabaster and have found several churches we have enjoyed. We love Shades Crest but have been looking into the future. We have decided that one day when we have kids, we want them to go to church, school, and be neighbors with the same kids. Therefore we are searching for something closer. Finding a new church is always uncomfortable at first. It is hard stepping outside of your comfort zone, especially for me, but we knew we wanted to do it and now is as good a time as any! We are doing lots of praying to find where God will lead us!

Well, I guess that is our life in a nut shell right now. More updates later!