The BIG 2-6

I celebrated my 26th birthday a couple of weeks ago! I can't believe I'm on the downward slope to 30-I know I'm still young though!:)  I always hated being the youngest growing up-now I love it! My birthday celebration started a day early with lunch with my best buddy Kelli and her daughter. Then, we spent the afternoon at the Woodward home catching up and loving on our favorite twin boys.

They are both so sweet-We loved getting to spend the afternoon with them (and their momma of course!) I love my teacher buddies:-) Summer catch-up sessions are the best. 

On my actual birthday, my parents came down and took me shopping- woohoo! My mom helped me decorate our bedroom with new pillows and curtains. My parents took us to dinner that night to celebrate not only my birthday-but Jim's as well. He turned 26 on July 14th! 

Jim's parents also came down and took us to eat at Julep this past weekend. We were very spoiled!:) It was a great birthday for both of us and will be an even better year! We are off to Boston today to celebrate! So excited!! 

Baby Shower x 2!

Two very special people are welcoming sweet babies this coming September! My sister-in-law with a baby boy and my best friend Jordan with a baby girl! It was only fitting that they be showered with lots of goodies. I was in baby shower mode for a good week with back to back showers. I wouldn't have had it any other way. I was honored to help get these mommas ready!:) I can't wait for the babies to get here (hopefully on different days haha) so I can spoil them even more!

Baby Simpson-

The guest book-A Llama Llama book. They are the cutest! 

Door Hanger!

We had a fit over these-are they not precious?! hand-made! 

Cake by Emileigh's Bakery. 

-Baby Wood- 

Pink for Lucy!

Hostesses 

Mrs. Mary Jane gave this to Jordan-it belonged to Jim! So special. 

I had to get baby Lucy an owl outfit in case she decided to be a rebel! 

Writing notes to Lucy! 

Only fitting! Our own royal baby:) Right Jordan?

So much fun to help host both of these LOVELY showers:) Come on Mr. and Mrs. September!! 

June Updates

I'm back from an unintentional break of keeping my blog updated! I am not very good when I'm out of a routine, and as hard as I try-summer is just NEVER a routine:)! June was a pretty fun and eventful month! We found out Jim was going to have surgery about mid-way through the month so that took up most of the last 2 weeks of June! Thankfully, everything went great and he is getting back to normal every day.

While I was taking care of him, I became very sick! YUCK. Jim is a much better patient than me. I cannot sit still, it drives me crazy to be ill. Baby Becca had to come to the rescue a few times with dinner! ha. Some updates from the month:

Ginny and I finished our sewing class. This is fabric from a tote bag that we did. Let me just say this-SEWING IS HARD. I'm super glad that I learned the basics, especially about how to work a sewing machine. But I did not enjoy the patterns-not patient enough! It's kinda like math-(and we know I'm terrible at math) Ginny was a much better student than me, and I may have cheated of her a time or two. 

We have enjoyed our summer nights and Annie loves having her friends over to play.DOGS EVERYWHERE! They are trying to help Ginny cook;) 

Our friend, Frannie, got married in Oxford! This is Lelia and I at the rehearsal dinner. 

While in Oxford, I was able to catch up with some of my favorite chi-o girls! Emily and I out in Ox!

And look who came in from Cali!! Loved seeing my best friend Hannah! 

Yes I went out. and even made it to square pizza with Margaret and Jordan! 

Julie and I on Fran's wedding day! Oh I miss my partner in crime living close to me. 

Pretty Bride! 

..and since we were on house arrest for our second anniversary. Jim ordered chocolate covered strawberries for us to enjoy at home. We were pitiful-ha. But we made up for it with a nice dinner at Shapley's a few weeks later. 

Vacation 2013

We recently took our vacation to Seacrest/Rosemary Beach! To me, true vacation only happens at the beach. I could stay there for several weeks each summer, but we know that's not too realistic:) We had the most perfect weather the entire week-not too hot thank goodnesss! We really enjoyed staying off 30a this year. We ate at Bud and Alleys, Red Bar, Bentleys, La Crema, and Louisiana Lagniappe. My favorite was playing in Seaside every night after dinner, getting dessert, and enjoying all the fun stores. We had the most perfect little condo (thanks to Gin's recommendation) that was just right for the two of us. I hope we can return next summer (maybe sooner!!!) 

I know there are some beautiful beaches out there, but I will take the Florida coast any day! My favorite place to be. 

Trying to catch some rays! 

Even though it's hard to leave, I was very grateful for our week at the beach! 

Checking Out for the Summer!

Well this school year has come and gone! And what a fun one it has been. Since it was my first school year without a graduate school class hanging over my head, I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Not to mention, I had a totally awesome class of students and parents! Some of my favorite moments throughout the year:

Receiving sweet gifts from parents all year long!

A fellow teacher singing "School's Out for the Summer" during dismissal today. So much fun. 

       Ole Miss Teachers! Hannah, Anna Katherine and   

      I celebrating a great school year! 

Getting nailed in the face with a pie by this sweet boy! A reward for good behavior. 

Field Day 2013 

Being scary creatures on Halloween 

A great game of ships and sailors at recess. Jack I'm Flying!! 

Visiting with some of the BHS football players and cheerleaders. 

As the year wraps up, I am reminded of how blessed I am to work at BES with such wonderful people.  It is really a special place to me! All the administation, faculty, and students are the best in the world! I can't wait for another year to begin! :) 

Until then...HAPPY SUMMER! 

MAY Updates!

Whew...May is a whirlwind. That's all I've got to say.  Although the ending of the school year is bittersweet, I will be happy for things to calm down just a bit. There is nothing crazier than the beginning and end of school-always something to do:)

Here's what we've been up to:

Jim's company, Tyson, is a contributor to the Make-a-Wish foundation so we were able to attend the Wishmaker's ball in Jackson. It was a great event for a sweet cause. Once again, I lost all the items I bid on in the silent auction. I'm not aggressive enough-haha go figure! 

We also attended another benefit for The Mind Center. This was The Band Perry concert at Thalia Maria Hall in Jackson. The concert was FANTASTIC! They put on such a great performance. 

For mother's day weekend, we packed up and headed north to Tobie town. It was a fun, relaxing weekend. We are looking forward to another weekend at home with our family soon. 

This past week, my students took the MCT2. If you are in education-you know this is a big deal. Above is a picture of one of my students making an MCT pledge to do his best. It was a LONG week, but I was very pleased with our students' work. I hope we will see good results!:) 

My class and I posing in our Praying for Carter Cline tshirts! I am so proud of them.

This will be our last week of school! I am excited and sad at the same time. What a fun year we have had!!:)