Master's Program

I decided to start working on a Master's Degree last month! Yes, in my free time. There were two very important factors for my decision.

1. Money. As a teacher, your pay is based on how many years of experience you have and how much education you have. I can't make my experience go up in large numbers, but I can control how much education I have. A teacher makes about 15% - 20% more a year with a Master's Degree.

2. Knowledge. Since I am teaching computers and computers are a type of technology, I felt that it was important for me to keep up with technology. There is SOOO much out there and it gets better everyday.

The program I am in is an Online Program through Ashford University (www.ashford.edu) out of Iowa. The Master's is in Teaching & Learning with Technology. I am only in my first class, but it has been really interesting and useful. Each class is 6 weeks long and week 2's assignment was to create a blog! It is suppose to be more about the classroom and learning, but since I am in the middle of moving schools and such, I decided to spruce my personal blog up a little and use this for now.

So if you make comments, be nice, because my professor with be looking at this and grading it!

Palouse Falls

Kevin and I drove up to Palouse Falls, which is about 75 miles from us, last night after our anniversary dinner. It is a beautiful place. There are a trails you can take around the back of the falls. We were set to take some beautiful pictures and then the camera said, "Recharge battery". I swear I had just done this. So, I am going to cheat a post a picture of the falls from April 2008 when we stopped there briefly on our way to Pullman for an Elton John Concert. There is quite a bit more water going over the falls right now. It was very relaxing. Kevin gave me a very simple, small and elegant flower arrangement. I thought it was perfect. I will try to take a picture before Noah (the cat, he was my valentine's present) eats all the petals.

I sure hope you and your husband's remember to spend sometime with each other, especially on your anniversary. I cherish the time Kevin and I have when we are alone. We are also leaving on Sunday for a quick getaway to the ocean. REALLY looking forward to that.

2nd Anniversary

Here are a couple of beautiful photos from our wedding for you to enjoy...

Today is Kevin and mine's 2nd Anniversary. We are going to enjoy an early dinner and then drive over to Palouse Falls and do a little sunset hiking. I am so excited. The last few weeks have been extremely stressful, but I think there is some end in sight. Look for a very exciting post on Saturday!

Ok, back to my wonderful husband. Kevin is absolutely a blessing from God. He keeps me grounded and sane when I am ready to yank my hair out. 2009 has been extremely interesting, but with him by my side it has been worth it.

I am very much looking forward to spending the late afternoon and evening with just my husband. He has wanted to go to Palouse Falls for quite awhile. Hopefully I will have some beautiful pictures to share.

Happy Anniversary to us!