With all that said, I am going to try to catch everything up in the next few days, and I'm starting with the blog! I have a couple posts I'm still editing, but until they get wrapped up, here is my past month in pics!
Weekend in Winston
I was able to spend the weekend with my friend, Carrie. We hung out, snuggled with her pups, and ate some yummy food with Caro!
Superbowl
My friend, Lexie, hosted a Superbowl party. It was a lot of fun! I also got to see one of my former students, Emily! She was in one of the classes I student taught eight years ago!! She happens to be a good friend of Lexie's, so it was great to be able to see her and catch up!
Cake Decorating Class
I am LOVING my cake decorating class!! I'm learning lots and having a ton of fun. I've baked 3 cakes (the one above was the first), and I feel like I'm getting better with each one!
Hair with Hannah
It is a precious thing to see how your students thrive and succeed in their post high school life. I taught Hannah my second and third year of teaching. I love this girl! She's so full of life and is always a joy to visit with! She also happens to be a skilled hair stylist! I was feeling bored with my hair, so I set up an appointment with Hannah on a whim. She fit me in and we were able to chat and catch up! We treated ourselves to a little mani/pedi when she finished up!
Steven and Katy's Gender Reveal!
I was SOOOO excited to make a quick trip home and find out what my cousin, Katy, was having! She is pregnant with her third child, and I was SURE it was going to be another girl (she already has two adorably precious daughters). I was right! I wish I had gotten a pic with Katy and her cute little bump! Above is Katy's oldest daughter and Leah, my cousin (and Katy's sister).
Valentine's Day Weekend
I'm not going to lie, I wasn't really looking forward to Valentine's Day. Rarely do I look forward to this mushy, sentimental, Hallmark holiday. With all that in mind, I decided to babysit for my friends Kelly and Matt. However, we ended up having a friend weekend! Caro and Carrie came for the weekend. It was so much fun! We snuggled with Wyatt, I made my second cake, we enjoyed a delicious lunch and dinner, and played Cards Against Humanity. I am thankful for precious friends who make me feel loved!
Drummer Boy
I love this set of pics! Thad LOVES playing his dad's drums! He makes a TON of noise and has the best smile as he does it :)
On the Sunday after Valentine's, I helped my brother-in-law out with babysitting while he took my sister on a surprise date! I always enjoy my Thad time, so I was more than happy to help.
Cake #3
After a week of almost going stir crazy with cabin fever, I was able to make a cake on Thursday. A wonderful colleague (who teaches at the high school across town) was leaving to pursue another career, so I baked a cake for the occasion.
Lent and Gratitude
I struggle every year with trying to figure out what I want to do for Lent. It is such a special season and has always been an important time for my spiritual community. Because of giving up a lot for my diet, I wanted to take on something instead. I decided to keep a daily "gratitude" journal. I force myself to really think about the random daily things that happen. The little things that occur spontaneously that leave my heart happy and thankful. It's really been a great reflection piece to add to my nightly "quiet time".
Dog Sitting (and visiting the Steven's)
My sis and brother-in-law asked me to watch their dog, Lois Lane, while they visited family. I was happy to do it. I got their a little early so I can visit with Meg and Thad. We enjoyed lunch and ran some errands. Love this kid!
Evidently, the snow is not over. We are expecting somewhere around 5 inches tonight here in northern NC. I am just going with the flow at this point! Got a big ole check list and plan on marking some things off! Hope everyone stays warm!!
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