Recap

It's been a very busy couple of weeks for me lately! In early August, I had my last day at the newspaper. I worked with some of the most amazing people so it's sad to have left but luckily Marshall still works there so I still get to see them :)

We then left for Tennessee to see our families. I finally got to see my niece and nephew again (and Marshall got to meet Reagan for the first time!) Getting us to stand still for long enough to take a picture is tough but aren't we a smokin' hot family!?

Early morning wake up calls with the cutest babies ever!

While in Tennessee, we met with our cake maker to do some cake tasting. It was SO good! We had to resist the urge to eat all of the cake so that we could bring some back for the parentals to try. We decided on our cake and our flavors so now all we have to do is wait 10 months to eat it... LONGEST WAIT FOR A CAKE EVER. Especially when you know how good it will taste. Taste caking is like a teaser, which is why I think it should become a weekly event. Agree? 

After spending time with my family in Crossville, we headed south to see the Stephens' family in Sewanee. I just love being at their house. There's something about being in the mountains, secluded, on a lot of land and with dogs, cats and chickens! Sadly, no more goats :( We relaxed, played games and visited Grandma in Nashville. I even shot a gun for the first time ever! [Maybe we should rethink our wedding theme -- Redneck?] Picture will come soon as Marshall and myself have failed to upload to the computer!

After a week with our families, we had to head back to Texas. I definitely had mixed emotions. Sad to be leaving our family but happy to see my kitties. (Crazy cat lady). The first day back was my first day in the classroom. I was there for the majority of the day and left thinking I had accomplished so much. When I actually looked at my classroom, I felt like I accomplished nothing. Friday, I worked with my 3rd grade team to come up with lesson plans and Monday started our inservice training. So far, I am enjoying it but am so nervous for the first day with students. Meet the Teacher night is tomorrow so wish me luck as I embrace one of my biggest challenges yet!

More updates to come after the first day!!

Side note: Congratulations to my sister, Jen, on her engagement to Travis! So excited to have one of Marshall's best friends become part of our family!