Life Changes

Oh how I have missed my blog. I have been so busy. It's therapeutic for me to write. I forgot how much it helps. I'm so excited about how things are working out. The summer is approaching quickly. I will be teaching the K-5th graders this summer. There's lots of exciting things planned... field trips, science projects, dancing, and music! I auditioned and am now a part of the Blackhawk Acting Team. I was also asked to be part of Family Fusion. Family Fusion is a program that brings music and theatre about God to K-5th graders. I am most excited about being a part of this! I went to see the last performance (till next fall). I can't explain it but a feeling just washed over me and I knew that was where I was supposed to be. It's so easy to get off track and lose faith in ourselves. I have to always remember this feeling of being strong, confident, hopeful and believing in myself. I can achieve anything I set my mind to if I believe and never give up. Remember to be encouraging to the people around you and the children in your life. My biggest dream is to make a difference in children for a better future and that they grow up confident and believing they can do anything.

The finished headboard...

Making our headboard should have been easy. Hehe! Shane and I had different views on how it should be. So after putting it together and taking it apart, we finally got on the same page.

Yeah I used power tools.

Finished... now we just need to put it up.

Cute Aprons? Sassy Aprons!

Cute Aprons? Sassy Aprons! Check out this site! It's fabulous!

Aprons

Life just gets so busy! Well also I have a really old and slow computer. We are buying a new one with our tax return. I'm so excited! I have been collecting recipes lately. My sister gave me three cookbooks to add to my growing collection of things to make. And now my mother-in-law just gave me a recipe book and some recipes. I am not much of a cook... but I am learning and loving it. I need an apron! I have found some online I like but I think I have found the cutest one ever. http://www.flirtyaprons.com/ has other really cute ones too.
This apron is perfect! I think a kitchen would look nice in these colors too. :) I found another site that has the cutest aprons. They have matching bags and pot holders too.
http://www.jessiesteele.com/

The New Plan

"Your too young to be having back problems." The doctor told me yesterday. I have thrown my lower back out 5 times and I'm only 26. Monday I was playing with the kids on the floor and dancing. Then all of sudden I had pain shooting through my neck and shoulders. I finished the rest of the day at work but it was hard. When it was so bad the I couldn't sit up without screaming and crying I decided to go to the doctor. She told me I'm having a muscle spasm. Apparently poor posture is just one of the reasons for my weak back. The doctor recommended Physical Therapy and Yoga. I also bought a special pillow. I can't remember the last time anything was this painful. You don't even realize how everything affects your neck and shoulders. This was a reality check for me. I need to take better care of myself. I have been eating health and exercising when I can. It's not enough.

So I'm starting a new plan. I'm going to try to release my stress and practice Yoga. I never did yoga because I thought I wasn't flexible enough. That's not what yoga is about. It's about strengthening your core and will hopefully help me deal better with stress. I found this place online that I cant wait to go to. http://www.blissflowyoga.com/ As soon as my back is better I'm going to try it out. They also have a class called Yoga and Wine. I want to do that as well. Also one of the Yoga Instructors has a blog that is great as well. http://www.liquidblissblog.com/ I haven't figured out how to follow her blog since its not through blogger but I have it under favorites. Check it out, it's great!

What a busy busy holiday. I have not had any time to write. Ah to be back at it again. So tonight I made Weight Watchers Tater Tot Casserole. My first real meal for my husband. I am not much of a cook but I'm trying. It actually turned out really good. I think there is hope for me yet!