I am really bad at this whole bloggin thing, but I do have to say that Andrew and I have been gone ALOT really since like September. We will not really slow down until after Christmas! Haha it's ok though there is plenty of time later to sit at home and do nothing (haha I guess like right now).
Well, as of last week I am back to being a Pre-K teacher until the end of January and then who knows what. It is definitely a more challenging class then when I was in there before and I am by myself this time, but I am enjoying it so far! I am really excited about this week because we are talking about "The Gift of Giving." I am trying to teach them how rewarding it is to give and not just always receive. For their homework I have assigned them and well their parents to pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child or at least bring an item I can put in a shoebox. If you don't know what this is it is something an organization called Samaritans Purse started where they send millions of shoeboxes filled with items to children all over the world who probably have never been given a gift before or don't even own a toothbrush etc. Last year I think they sent out 8 million shoeboxes! The ultimate goal of the shoeboxes is to show Christ's love in a tangible way. My students are so excited to pack these shoeboxes. They were so shocked to hear that there are children who don't get presents. If you have never done one I encourage you to the deadline is in like 2 weeks. You can just google Operation Christmas Child and it will tell you everything you need to know!
Last weekend I got to go visit my sweet friend Kaitlin! I have missed her so much and have been wanting to see her awesome house on Lake Norman. My other sweet friends Alli and Molly were there too! I had so much fun getting to hangout with them. I got to go to Hobby Lobby and IKEA for the first time! I was completely overwhelmed by both of them! Andrew got to go with my dad, brother Chad, and his friend Corey to the NC State vs. Clemson game...I was happy but he wasn't so happy with the outcome.
Haha here goes our busy life. This weekend I will be going with over 100 high school girls to Emerald Isle for something our church does called Daughters of the King. It is a weekend for these girls to be refreshed and challenged in their walks with their King! I am really excited and can't wait to see all the Lord has in store and just get to be a high school girl for the weekend hahah jk! Andrew will be going to MAN Camp! It's basically the same thing but just for guys. They are staying locally though and their dads come with them! We are both really enjoying working with the high schoolers at our church and look forward to see how the Lord will use us in their lives!
Then the next weekend is Andrew's younger brother Ben's last football game :( He is the kicker for Coastal Carolina in South Carolina. I am sure it will be an emotional day.
Then it's Thanksgiving and family! Brooke, Cooper, Mercy, Shepard and baby Smith are all coming for the week and my wonderful Mother and Father-in-law will be in Wake Forest with maybe even more family!
Then it's Andrew's Birthday and I really wanna go to Boone on a little getaway to cut down our first Christmas tree from my little old man friend!
Haha ok Im exhausted now from just writing all that we have and we aren't even into Dec. yet! Haha gotta love it though!
I am so excited to decorate for Christmas. I have already been listening to Christmas music for a few weeks (thanks Daddy)!
Ok, so I'm really going to stop talking after this, but just wanted to share my new favorite thing...Andrew and I have a wood burning fire place (which I don't really understand since we live in an apartment but I'm not complaining) and I love sitting with my amazing husband all snuggled up by the fire and watching tv or just talking!
Happy Fall!
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