Last Week...

1,810 miles traveled to Wisconsin and back,
1 $75 speeding ticket,
1 funeral,
and I am finally home.

Our Honeymoon

We had a great time on our honeymoon. It was my first cruise and I loved it! Here are a few pics...we also swam with the dolphins. I have pictures of that but I have to scan them first. That was probably my favorite part of the whole trip...it was unreal!

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Clearwater, FL 2008

Me and my sis Taylor
Makayla (sis #2), me and my step-mommy
High School Friends: Me, Tracy and Steph
Me and Supin

Pics from Seaside, FL

So far...

I have been off work for summer break for a week now. I spent last week having fun at the gyno and dentist offices. I also spent a day at my parent's house going through all the closets and gathering my clothes, etc...

I am still working on all the name changing stuff and merging financial stuff. What a pain....it's enough to keep me from getting divorced.

Nikki and I are going to Seaside this week...we leave tomorrow. I can't wait. I love that beach!

The DVD of the wedding pictures came in the mail today. So I will be posting pics when I get back from the beach trip!

Gotta go and pack:)

Tallulah Gorge Hike

Last Saturday Susan, Rob, Supin and I went up to Tallulag Gorge. It was a hard hike but well worth the scenery.

Susan and I on the suspension bridge.

A shot from under the bridge.

Omaha's not all about corn...

I got back from Omaha, Nebraska late last night. I was there for Pam and Brandon's wedding. The wedding was beautiful! I have added a few pics below. I didn't get a lot of shots since I was in the wedding. I can't wait to see her professional shots. I just know they are going to be awesome.

The ceremony and the reception was at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. This was a super cool venue for a wedding. There were big, white leather couches and ottomans throughout the building. Pam had a face painter and kids area for all of the little ones. They also played some kids songs like the Hokey Pokey. It was a very kid friendly wedding (PB&J sandwiches too).

Stay tuned for more pics.

Views of the Falls

Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mist

It feels good to be back.

In a few words the trip to Buffalo was:
1. long - 14 hours in the car on Thursday and Monday
2. sad - what funeral isn't
3. fun - seeing family and going to the Falls

Weddings and a Funeral

I got my wedding dress tonight. I absolutely LOVE it! Sorry but I can't post a picture;)

I will be MIA for awhile. I am going to Buffalo this Thursday - Monday for my step-dads father's funeral. Then I will be back in town for about a week and then leave again for Omaha for Pam and Brandon's wedding.

I HATE making all of these sub plans and having to take off work. My kids are going to be so whacked out with me coming and going all of October. At least I was able to get the same sub for the 5 days I am taking off in October. She is also going to sub for me when I take off for my wedding and honeymoon. She's good with my problem kids and my kids like her too. So far it looks like I am having to take off of work a total of 11 days this year. None of these are due to me being sick. Let's hope I stay healthy because I can't afford to take anymore days off!

Staying busy...

Check out this new font I bought today for my die cut machine! I used some of my birthday gift cards at Archivers and a 30% off coupon. Lovin' it!I have been working in my classroom this week as well as attending the plethora of pre-planning meetings. Trying to workout the Resource schedule has proven to be a nightmare once again. My room is completely unpacked. All I have left to do is finish hanging stuff on the walls. Pictures coming soon.

I am lovin' my new computer. Vista is hard to get used to...I hate not knowing how to get to things quickly.

I am looking forward to one final getaway this weekend. Supin and I are leaving Thursday night for Hilton Head...just what I need before the first day back to school!

Gotta get to bed. We have Open House tomorrow - yuck.

Busy, busy, busy

I have been staying busy getting my classroom ready for the new school year. I had to switch classrooms so I have been unpacking boxes and rearranging furniture like crazy. I wish I wasn't so anal about certain things. But once I have my classroom set up I don't want to have to rearrange it again later in the year.

I am working this week even though teachers don't have to report until next Monday. My principal allows his staff to work a flex schedule the first week of school if you put in hours the week before. Soooooo, next Friday I won't be at work. Supin, Susan, Rob and I are going to Hilton Head for a 3-day weekend! Sort of an end-of-summer-vacation/30 b'day present/graduation present to myself.

Gotta get to bed. Tax-free shopping starts tomorrow and I have to be up early to go to Circuit City. I'm getting a new laptop for my b'day and graduation!

Out of Town

Well I am leaving tomorrow morning for Clearwater to visit with family and friends. And to go to DISNEY WORLD! Woo Hoo! I have not been in forever. Not to mention all the cute scrapbooking supplies for Disney pages!

Speaking of scrapbooking supplies, I am also excited about visiting the local scrapbook store Ruban Rouge. I always seem to find something I just have to have! If I have time I am also going to try to make it over to Whim So Doodle in St. Pete. I have always wanted to check out that store.

So long and see you in a week with pics of my new scrapbook stuff!

I'm so excited!

I am going to visit my family in Clearwater next week and they have booked a 3 day trip to Disney. We will be staying at the Contemporary. I haven't been to Disney in forever. I can't wait! I feel like a little kid all over again! Hopefully the trip will also allow me some time to visit with old high school friends.

Grand Canyon Sky Walk

This looks pretty cool. Check out the elevation comparisons, it really puts the Sky Walk in perspective.

The Engagement Story

On Friday, March 9, 2007 Supin and I went to the mountains in Tennessee. We rented a wonderful cabin (see previous posts) in between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The view was awesome. We got to our cabin early Friday evening. We cooked some dinner and enjoyed the view from the two-story deck. When we came inside Supin decided to tryout the gas fireplace. We were sitting on the floor in front of the fireplace when Supin proposed to me! I don't remember all of the details. I really did not think he was going to propose on this trip. He even warned me not to expect anything "big" that weekend. After I put the ring on I was really wishing I had gotten a manicure. But I didn't because I really didn't think I was going to be getting engaged on our trip! We did not call anyone until we were on our way home. I really wanted to call EVERYONE but Supin said that it was our weekend to enjoy and celebrate with each other. He was right...it was wonderful to share the weekend together. I think he knew I would be on the phone for hours talking to all of my friends and family. My dad already knew about the whole plan because Supin had taken him to dinner the week before to ask for his blessing. Yes, I do have a sweet and thoughtful man! My mom didn't even know because Supin made my dad keep it a secret. There were a few of Supin's friends and family that knew about the surprise ahead of time. Everyone did a really good job of keeping it a secret. I am trying not to stress about planning the wedding. It's soooo freakin' expensive. Thank god for Julie. She is going to help me do some creative planning. I have already cut my guest list twice. I think I have the final list now...127. We are pretty sure that the majority of the guests will show up...I am hoping for around 100 guests.

Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Trip

Supin and I are planning a trip to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area...since I doubt I will be going anywhere this Spring Break. We have never been on vacation by ourselves. We are going to do some site seeing, shopping and hiking. We booked an awesome cabin that's right on the edge of the mountain. The cabin has two fireplaces, a hot tub, a jacuzzi and a pool table. There were so many cabins to choose from. If we like it, we plan on going back with some friends and renting a huge cabin. I also plan out checking out the local scrapbook stores too!