Long Overdue Updates

So, I haven't been very good about blogging after all. That is going to change. It is summer and I have all the time in the world. Right? All of you band directors and band director wives know that not usually true. Summer gives us a break from all the formalities of school, but in the band world, it just never ends. Michael is already back at school from 7:30 - 4:30ish doing fish camp and leadership camp. I have signed up for over 20 hours of staff development. (I know that I'm crazy.) I will be making a point of getting in the habit of updating more regularly. I would like to make this a place where friends and family can come to see and hear about our little one as he/she gets closer to making his/her debut. I've got to get in the habit before the craziness begins, or it will never happen.

Little One Update - On Saturday I will officially be 12 weeks preggo. It has been a terrifying road for me, but that is the milestone that we have all been praying for. I went to the doctor again last week and everything still appears to be normal. The baby's heartbeat was loud and clear and beating 173 beats a minute. Doc was impressed. She didn't think she'd be able to hear it just yet. We've been able to see it since 6 weeks, but to hear it was pretty awesome. I can't wait to get the baby doppler we are borrowing. It will be so nice to instantly put my mind at ease and hear that little heartbeat whenever I want. Our next appointment is July 2nd. I doubt I'll get another ultrasound at that one. I've already had 3 and insurance olny pays for 3. Grrr....Oh well, they are worth every penny.

More Fun

More Fun in Tech Integration

Playing during my Tech Integration Class

Back to the Grind

Welp, we are finally back to school. Sixteen days of freedom sure to go by fast. We did have a wonderful New Years Eve with our friends, Tim and Kristen. Michael actually had his first drink in about six months. It was quite funny watching him. He can't hold his liquor anymore AT ALL!! ;-D

Getting back into the swing of things has been hard. Once your body gets used to going to bed at 2:00 am, 4:00 am for Ange, its hard to go to bed at a decent hour and then wake up at 6. But the first week, has been good for the both us. Michael has to travel to Odessa tomorrow for his kiddos area auditions. Boo! I hope they do well, I just hate it when he has to travel.

Christmas Goodies

Michael and I had a wonderful Christmas with our families and friends. We attended five different family gatherings in a 24 hour time span. I think that is a new record for us. Needless to say we are exhausted, but it was well worth it. Unfortunately we don't get to spend enough time with family, so I treasure every minute that we can get. I hate that schedules get sooooo busy that we have to rely on holidays to get together. Maybe that can be one of the MANY New Years resolutions that Michael and I can make.

The Best Last Day

Okay, so normally the last day of school before Christmas is the worst day of the school year. I understand why. We get out early, its party day, Its Party Day, ITS PARTY DAY, and they seem to think that it doesn't matter if they get in trouble. I cannot speak for the rest of the teachers in my school, there were 2 fights before 9:00 this morning, but I just finished up the best "last" day ever! I am probably a horrible MUSIC teacher for doing this, but on days like this it doesn't matter. I took every one of my classes to the computer lab. We played games. games, and more games. The kids were calm. The kids were smiling. The kids were happy. I WAS HAPPY.