Unitl then......

When I found out I was pregnant with twins many years ago, I designed a plan that would allow me to stay at home part of the time and teach part of the time. I didn't want to stop what I LOVED doing but wanted to spend quality time with my children. I began preparing and creating this "job share" plan and pitched it to quite a few people which many thought I was crazy (the only ones that mattered believed in me). The essential part of the plan was to find the "perfect match" that would shadow me the days that I didn't work. Through prayers and word of mouth, Ms. Nancy and I found each other. You have to understand that I know I am not the easiest person to work with..I am a little strong willed, determined, and like to overachieve. I knew that Ms. Nancy was a God designed perfect match from the start. She and I fit. She was a mastermind with my weaknesses. Ms. Nancy and I worked together "sharing" one classroom for 4 years. Ms. Nancy went home to be with the Lord last night, and I want to say a few words to CELEBRATE her remarkable life. Ms. Nancy was a woman of kindness. She never spoke a harsh word about anyone...students, teachers, administration. She always looked at the positive side of everyone. Ms. Nancy was an encourager. She would always encourage me just right at the exact moment when I needed encouragement. I received a card from her in May that said this to me, "I have taught with many teachers in my day, but not as many teachers who ARE the role...thank you for all that I have learned from you for you truly are the role of teacher." What a true MENTOR Ms. Nancy truly was to me! She never forgot my birthdays, my kids birthday, or any holiday just to show kindness and appreciation. She will be missed in the education realm as well as the personal realm, but know that she had a life truly worth celebrating. And I can't wait to tell her more "school stories" when I see her again. Unitl then Ms. Nancy......

Vols Football Practice

Carson had the opportunity to go to UT football practice on Saturday. He got to go on the field and also to a luncheon. He loved it!

1st day of Pre-K

It is hard to believe that Taylor and Carson are beginning Pre-K and are headed to the "BIG" school next year. Taylor and Carson love their school, New Fellowship Christian Academy. Taylor is in Ms. Kristie's room and Carson is in Ms. Stephanie's room. They are doing a great job reading their "BOB" books and seem to be heading on the right track for Kindergarten. I am so proud of them both. They love school and eagerly want to go back each day.

Beach Trip--Round 2

We had a great time with my family at N. Myrtle Beach last week. Carson played an 18 hole golf course for the first time while we were there. He actually played two different courses with Papa, Uncle Brannon and of course his Daddy. He was pumped to have some pars on the Par 3's and of course he was REALLY excited to hit it over a creek. It was a big step for him! Adam and I enjoyed playing Brannon and Brooke every night (of course after the 4 kids 4 and under went to bed)in cards. Brannon and Brooke won the national championship on the last night, and I am sure we will hear about it until next year. Enjoyed staying at the same condo resort with my Uncle Johnny, Aunt Paula, Anna Beth, Adam, and Abigail as well. We made some terrific memories!!!!

Cousins