ONE WEEK LEFT!!!

Holy Cow!!! I only have one week left in my graduate degree! I'm so excited that I don't quite know how to contain myself! There have been some trying times, but I know that both my family and I have been hugely blessed!

I have been thrilled with my program from Grand Canyon University, and would encourage anyone who is working or home with kiddos and wants to further their education to look into on-line programs. It was so nice to be able to work from home after the kids went to sleep, and I never had to travel to a class. It also forced me to do my own research and study a little harder rather than just listen to the professors and regurgitate what they want to hear.

I hope that the schooling will pay off in the long run and that the end result will outweigh the costs it took to get there. But for now, I'm just happy to be basking in the light at the end of the tunnel. Hallelujiah!!!!!

It has been... a long time!

Well, a lot has happened over the past two years since my last blog. My kids have grown like weeds, my little brother has served a quarter of an LDS mission, my hair has changed in various shades and lengths, my husband has spent significant amounts of time doing laundry and other household chores....

The good news is that at the end of July I will be done with my master's degree, and hopefully I can take a deep breath and enjoy my kids growing! I decided to persue a masters in educational administration because I think that will open up several different options for me, allow me a good pay raise while still teaching, and hopefully pave the way for John and I to serve a humanitarian mission at one of the Church's Pacific Island schools someday.

I've already instructed John that if I ever mention the term advanced degree or doctorate degree to shoot me on the spot. My kids are excited to have me "unglued" from the computer, and I'm excited to use what I've learned. Anyway, HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!!!!

Family Pics

During Thanksgiving, Cheree took a bunch of pictures for us. So here's our cheesiest grin! It has been crazy getting school started and then being in the play "Grease" and then starting my masters program. So that has been my last few months in a nutshell; sorry I'm not the most up-to-date blogger, but I still love ya all! Have a Merry Christmas! ME