Its Christmas

This year has been so crazy I can't believe that its almost over.  I guess this is kind of like my Christmas card for everyone.  

In July I moved into my apartment, which is awesome to have my own little home.  When I say little I mean little haha.  Then August 7 Josh went to the MTC for his mission in Oaxaca, Mexico.  He is doing so well with the mission.  He was made Senior Companion which is awesome.  He puts Spanish in his emails and I have no idea what he is saying most of the time haha.  Even though he is in a different country he is still being such and example to me and answers to some of my prayers.   He is so in tune with the spirit.

He looks so good :)

Then on August 16th was my last day at Farr's Ice Cream and then I started as a First Grade Teacher for Ogden School District.  I am glad that I have my dream job even though it can be hard at times.  I have had a sinus infection and pink eye so far this year.  Oh the joys of being a first year teacher.  I probably will get sick again, but fingers crossed I don't.  

I am so excited for Christmas this year.  Normally I don't look forward to it, but there is so much going on that I am so excited for.  I was able to go to Salt Lake and see the lights on Temple Square with some friends.  That was so much fun.  Even though we got on the wrong Front Runner train and started heading South instead of North.  Then had to get off and wait for a train that was headed North.  It was a ton of fun. :)  

Brittany got white washed by Jake haha :)

The other thing that I am super excited about is that I'm spending Christmas with Sam and Chelsey and we get to talk to Josh hopefully.  This Christmas will be so much fun to watch Robert open his gifts and to have a break from school.

Well that's about it for now.  I hope that you enjoyed it. :)

One Year

Its been a crazy year since last conference.  Josh was able to put his missionary papers in a year earlier then he thought he would.  Then was able to leave on August 7th.

 This was when me and my dad dropped him off at the MTC. Cried like a baby.

Here he is with his Mission President and his wife.

The next two years are going to go by so fast.  He's already been out for almost two months.  Even though I miss him a lot, he is where he should be. :) I hope to find someone to marry someday that is like Josh.  He is such an example to me.  I want someone that will treat me just like how Josh treats everyone no matter who they are.

 

Being a school teacher 

Well its been a month and a half since school started. Its a rewarding job and it can be difficult at times.  I'm just glad I have a really good friend that is on my team.  

I love my students even though there are days I want to pull my hair out.  

  Here is a picture of my classroom from my desk.  It doesn't always look this clean ;)

Even on those weeks when I don't think I can do it anymore I realize I can.  I am so grateful for all of those people that are in my life.  I couldn't do everything that I do.  

I have been dating a little bit.  It would be nice to get married one day.  

 I just had to put this on here, I have the cutest nephew in the world.  He is talking to me on the phone. :)

May Celebrations :)

Well its been a while since I posted something so I guess I should. :) There has been a lot that has gone on since then.  First off I graduated from Utah State University with my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Me with my nephew on graduation day :)

I was so relieved to finally be done.  I was still a long term substitute at this point and working at Farr's Ice Cream so it was kind of a crazy weekend, I loved it though.

My brother got his mission call to Oaxaco, Mexico he will report to the MTC on August 6th.  I'm so proud of him that he has decided to go on a mission.  Everything that he has gone through he has stayed so strong in the gospel.  He is such an example to me.  He also graduated from Fremont High School go Silverwolves :) He got a 4.0 three quarters in a row. (I just have to brag a little bit about my little brother who is amazing)

He is going to be such a great missionary :)

I went through the temple on May 18th, it was such a great day.  I was glad that my sister and brother-in-law were able to make it.  I had a lot of people that showed up to support me.  It was awesome to be able to have my dad there.  I am so grateful for the gospel that is in my life and for those that support me.  

I celebrated my 25th birthday on the May 23rd that was amazing because I got to celebrate with my students and my friends.

I was able to go through the Brigham City Temple.

Well that is about it for now.  I have a job interview tomorrow for Ogden School District for a Special Education position fingers crossed that I get it. :)

Teaching

There has been a lot going on since the last time I posted.  I was substituting a lot right after I got my degree.  I will walk for graduation on May 4th I am so excited.  Anyway back to what's been going on. :) I got a call back in March about a long term substitute job in Box Elder.  I told them of course I would do it.  Its for a resource classroom teaching math and reading. 

I found out that the job would be open for hiring.  So of course I applied for the position right away.  I had the interview and I feel like it went really well.  I find out tomorrow about the job.  I have a good feeling about getting the job.  I am excited to finally have my own classroom and that the students will finally be mine. 

I am so grateful for my Heavenly Father and everything that he does for me.  I have had so many blessings come from him that I don't know how I can't be grateful.  I have a testimony about going to the temple and doing work for the dead.  Those that have passed on really are grateful for us doing their work.  I also know that Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers.  I have had so many prayers answered.  I also know that the scriptures are true and that we have a living prophet here on earth.  I love this gospel with all of my heart. 

My brother is going to Oaxaca Mexico.  I am so excited for him to go and teach the people there.  He is going to be a great missionary especially since he has always been a missionary since he was little.  I look up to him so much.  He has always been an example to me.  He will graduate and then in August leave on his mission.

I love my siblings! They have been such an example to me even though they are younger then me.  They are the ones I go to when I need someone to talk to.  They are my best friends and I'm glad I have them.

Well this has been a random post but I hope you enjoyed. :)

Life is always changing!

Well its a new year and I'm excited to see where things are going to go for the new year. I am graduated form Utah State University and I'm so excited.  I am able to finally find a real job and start teaching.  I can get out of Farr's Ice Cream and start my career.  Its a lot to do all at once, and its kind of scary but I'm excited.  

I got to see my nephew he has gotten so big and is sitting up on his own and laughing.  He has the cutest smile.

He loves his dad :)

I got to spend some time with my sister and brother in law.  We had a lot of fun going shopping and having lunch together and just hanging out.  Of course my nephew was the center of attention.  We were also able to have my brother and my dad have some time with us.  

The other day I was able to watch The Letter Writer. That movie made me think about what I say to others. I realized that what I say affects not only me but everyone around me. So I made a goal to think before I say anything. I am so thankful for my family and everything they do for me. I'm also thankful for my friends that are there to listen to me when I need it. 

I'm very thankful for my family that has supported me through school and are still supporting me. My family is trying to help me find a job. My sister is my biggest support and is trying to help me find a job down near Cedar City. If I could find a job down near them that would be awesome. My brother is starting his papers for his mission this Sunday. I am so proud of him wanting to go on a mission. After his mission he wants to go to SUU, so that also makes me want to find a job down there even more. That way we all can celebrate holidays together. 

I'm planning on going through the temple in May once I turn 25. I'm so excited to finally go through the temple and receive the blessings that come with that. I know that there will probably be things that will happen this year that I don't know about. I hope one day to get married in the Manti Temple. 

I love this temple :)