My Sister's Surprise Party

My sister Heather turned the big 30 on August 17th. My mom and I threw her a surprise party at Buca di Beppo in old town Scottsdale. We all had a blast and thankfully Heather was surprised. She never found out =) We celebrated with family and friends.



Cousin Emily & boyfriend Nick were awesome in their plan to get Heather
to the restaurant. Heather was so surprised and excited to see Kate and Kiersten.



She did her surprise face again for the camera.



Ryan and Miranda (and baby Mabry on the way)



Uncle Steve and Aunt Sue




Friends Rhet and Steph with Josh and I

Wow Is All I Can Say!!

Wow, is all I can say is because of all the time that has gone by! I know it has been some time since I posted so I am finally taking some time to do so. Josh and I have been so busy. At Radiant Church, Youth small groups started up and Josh and I are hosting the Junior High at our house. We had about 70+ Junior high students sign up but only 20 showed up. I am okay with the 1st turn out because I was stressing as to how we were going to have 70 teenagers in our house. I was going to put them to work by pulling weeds in our backyard!!! Just kidding!!

I started teaching Kindergarten a few weeks ago and I am so exhausted. I think teaching Kindergarten is so different than first grade. I have 19 students (12 boys and 7 girls). Kinder age are such movers. I have incorporated so much more movement activities because they have so much trouble sitting for an extended period of time. I keep praying for more patience and strength. I have been sick for a couple weeks too so that does not help =( I am thankful for this job and know God will help me through this year because I have a couple challenging boys who are keeping me on my toes.

Anyway, I am glad I was able to give you a brief update and share some small groups photos. I will try to be better about updating more often. Talk to you soon!