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!

Jessa update

It has been quite awhile since I have posted anything about Jessa and her school situation.

FANTASTIC!

She has thrived so much. Her attitude is different, her study habits are different, her desire to go to school is better. It is fantastic!

Not only is here school situation better, but her counselor met with us two weeks ago and said she has made huge strides the last two months and he felt that we had met all the goals we set out for in counseling!!!! Just two months ago there was still no end in sight. She could barely make it to her next appointment from week to week without asking when she was going to get to go again.

Thank you, THANK YOU for your prayers everyone. I know you were praying. The principal sent me after a meeting with her and Jessa's teacher and said, "I just knew after talking with you that we at LCS needed to do everything we could to help Jessa". What an amazing feeling to know her principal is praying for her.

And one other interesting fact that I don't think I ever shared. Her counselor sent me an e-mail a few days after she started her new school and said, "BTW, your daughter and my daughter are in the same class". Coincidence?? I don't think so! I didn't even know he had a younger daughter!

God is good...(Can I get an AMEN, anyone?)

Has it been a month already?

Wow, I said I would be busy, but this has been ridiculous! I haven't even shared pictures with you from our trip...

April has been the strangest month. Here's a quick run down.

1. Finished at Tri-Tech. I really loved that place. I miss it.
2. Joel got bronchitis - missed a week of school
3. Was told our school would be closing down and we would all be placed somewhere else in the district. (Our district is losing $4-5 million in State funding)
4. School Board voiced their concern about the alternative program closing and we were taken back off the chopping block. Jobs saved (for now).
5. My brother (36 years-old) proposed to his girlfriend of 4 years! They set a July 3, 2010 date. I can't believe he's getting MARRIED. I thought he would be single forever!
6. Jessa broke her nose (Jessa's nose vs. Jacob's knee - guess who lost?)
7. Fell at school (ie. work), hurt my back and have spent the last week down.
8. I have read three wonderful books while resting. I can't wait to post about them later. God has some good author's in his corner.
9. Joel and his friend broke our dining room window playing elephant ball in the backyard. Glad he is feeling better!

I told you it has been strange! Ok, 15 minutes in the chair is all I can take. Back to the couch and my icepack.

Feliz de Cinco de Mayo! (Happy May 5th).

We are home...

We got home from our wonderful amazing trip at 6pm. We are exhausted, every is in bed, but me. Jacob and Jessa both aren't feeling so well, but it was totally worth it! I will post pics and comments later in the week. Very busy week ahead for this teacher. I have two weeks left at Tri-Tech and I have a very hands on project planned. Should be great!

So every vacation has one mishap right??? Well ours was realizing in the Portland Airport on the way to Cali that I LEFT the Southern California City Passes (these would be our 3 days at Disneyland, day at Sea World, day at Wildlife Park) on my desk in Richland!!! Totally spaced it! Didn't even give it one second of thought on Friday when I was getting everything in the car.

Thankfully I have the most amazing friend, Michelle, who came to my rescue. She got into my house on Saturday (via getting into my parents' house who were out of town to get my house key) and had them overnighted. But Fedex and UPS couldn't get the tickets there until Tuesday, but good ole United States Postal Service had them waiting for me at the Anaheim Post Office at 11am on Monday. We were scheduled to start using the passes until Monday morning at 9am, so we only missed out on 3 hours of Disneyland. Michelle went above the call of duty on this one! So thank you so much Michelle for your persistence!!!

Ok, I am going to bed. Can't wait to post more later....