Things have been steadily busy since we returned home from Christmas break. I haven't been able to blog as often because I haven't had the extra down time at work as I did before. I was promoted to the "Special Education Specialist" which basically means I conduct all of the ARD (IEP) meetings and manage the special education department on campus. It is alot more work and a little more stressful because I'm dealing with legal paperwork but I definitely enjoy it. Plus, the pay increase is always nice.
I was asked to join a book club with a girl I work with and adore. Her name is Val and she has become a great friend here. The book club meets once a month. This brings me to the topic of last months book that I HIGHLY recommend. The title of the book is,
"Same Kind of Different As Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed this book. Go to the book's website and check it out...
www.samekindofdifferentasme.com
I have also started attending a group called "Mom To Mom". It is a Biblically-based parenting program offered through our church. We meet every Wednesday night. While I'm there, Ashly and the girls have a date night together. So, it works out well. I really have enjoyed meeting new people, especially moms that are on the same page as me. Most of the mothers there have the same priorities and goals for their kids as I do. Plus, it is important to surround yourself by positive and encouraging people.
You can check it out at...
www.momtomom.org
Ashly is working at Texas Country Bank and loves it. He is a mortgage banker and doing really well. He has met some really neat people in the process. When I describe his bank to people, I tell them that it reminds me of a small town bank where they know everybody by their first name when they walk through the door.
Ashly has also started going to a Bible study group at our church on Tuesday mornings. He has met some really good people there as well.
The girls are doing GREAT and growing so fast. They LOVE their little preschool, Kids R Kids. They have wonderful teachers and are learning more here then they have ever learned. They only go four days a week because they get to stay home with Daddy on Fridays (Ashly works from the house on Fridays).
Their favorite movie right now is Annie. They both know all the songs and harmonize pretty well together..."the sun will come out tomorrow..."! I can't thank God enough for them. They are so sweet and keep Ashly and I smiling everyday! What a gift!!!!
Luckily, our weekends have been pretty low key just getting stuff done around the apartment and enjoying each other. We have a big weekend planned next weekend. BJ, Lloyd, Corbin and Uncle Bubba are coming down to Austin to visit. We can't wait, we love having family here.
Thanks for reading our family blog, until next time...
