A Disappointing Journey???

One of the first houses I looked at I fell in love with. I knew right away, it was a price that was in my teeny tiny range, it was in a great location for very me, but before I turned around, it was gone. I have dragged my realtor to look at several other houses found another that I liked, then like the first one, of course it was gone before I was able to do anything about it. I think that this is when I decided that this was going to be a disappointing journey for me. Now there is the house on Helen. I do not get real estate. What the heck is a short sale? In my limited understanding of the English vocabulary, short means a little amount. So a short sale sounds like something that would go very quickly. My relator seems to indicate that this could take any where from a few weeks to a couple of months and that is not guarantee that I will get the house. So we are keeping the offer in, but continuing to seek other home. We looked at another today that I really liked. Best thing by far was the kitchen. It is older than maybe what I dreamed, a lot of it has been redone, lots of nice tiling, laminate flooring and what carpet is there is new. So I have told Cheryl to find out what she can and maybe this one will be it. I guess, I also do not really understand the market and how this is a buyers market. Wish I understood the whole thing a little more. Maybe my journey that I called disappointing will be over soon than later.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE!!!

Just wanted to wish my dear friend Michelle a happy birthday!! Michelle is truly a great friend who always take the time to call just to talk and see how I am doing and just cares about me. Hope you had a great day. There are pictures of us and some other friends.

Behind with Celebrations

JUNE 13-Mom's 60th birthday!!!!
Friday June 13th was mom's 60th birthday. I am thrilled that her and dad came to town and we got to go to one of her favorite places, Outback Steakhouse and it was delish!!! Mom and dad also looked at a house I am interested in buying and put their sill of approval on it. I am not sure about everyone else, but it is great to have mom and dad's approval when doing something like that. (Now that being said, I have not heard much about my offer, my realtor said that it is short sale and those can take some time. I am told by others I need some patience, but I am kinda on a time line with my lease being up on July 1st)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM I HOPE YOU HAD A FABULOUS DAY!!!!


JUNE 15- HAPPY FATHER'S DAY--Dad, Papike and Russell!!!!

Dad you are awesome, I hope you had a great day, and I was really sad that I did not get to see you on that day! Thanks for being understanding. You know I have always believed if I can find some guys half as great as I think you are, I will have a treasure. I l love knowing that I am and being daddy's little girl!!!


Happy father's day to my awesome grandfather Papike. If you ever ask him about me he will tell you that I am his favorite granddaughter. (No it does not matter that I am his only granddaughter) I still eat that up when he says that. Love you Papike and blessing to you.


Finally Happy Father's Day to my favorite father to be, my brother, Russell!!! I cannot wait for the day that my little niece comes into this world. What an exciting journey!!! I pray for continued blessing during this pregnancy and that the good news continues. Looking forward to August!!!

This is just a picture that I love that was taken at Christmas that has my mom, dad, Papike, and Russell in it. Of course me, John, Aaron, and Jeanette are in the picture as well.

The End of Another School Year

Another school year has come to an end. I might would say one of the most challenging years I have had. If every year was like this, I can see why the average number of years that a teacher teaches is only 7 years. (At least that is what have heard.) It so strange to enjoy a groups of kids so much, but also to feel like I have lived a year of such great frustrations. I end worried that I have not been the best teacher for some, know that I have been just what some kids needed, and kinda indifferent about others. I leave worried that middle school will eat these kids alive. Wondering if they will find someone who will care about there souls and spirits as much as I do. Concerned that they will just kinda be forgotten about. But also hopeful in the knowledge that I have prepared the as much as possible, believing that I have given them my best, and knowing that they are going to an awesome middle school. In case you do not know many of worries come from the fact that my class is an ESL class (English as a Second Language) so school is just kinda tough for them. They are not proficient in the English language, though their expectation is just the same as every other kid in the great state of Texas.

Though this year has been a challenge, I still love my job. I am blessed with this job when I am able to truly make a difference in this population of kids. Some of these guys have never been successful in school and success does come. It is different type of success for each kid.

I am truly excited about the summer and some time off, but I know that when August comes I will be ready to get back to work, with great expectations of another great year.

HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE PICTURES FROM THE YEAR: