This, that, and the other.

(courtesy of: masika wa)

I have been feeling very convicted lately in terms of passing judgment. I'm tired of the wasted conversation spent criticizing other people, instead of loving them. This is something I really need to focus prayer on.

In other news, I'm finding that change is something I am yearning for on every level. I have always been one to grow tired of life's routine. I crave spontaneity, adventure, and opportunities to learn. I feel as though we are surrounded by beauty but rarely take the time to explore and envelop ourselves in it. This coming year I will be changing my living arrangements to work on saving up for a few trips outside of the U.S. This is something I have always wanted to do and refuse to just talk about. Time to take action.

I am preparing for my second year of teaching, and boy am I excited (but very nervous). Lots of changes have gone down in terms of the structure of our school and my team. I'm anxious to see how this year will go. I just pray that I have grown enough to help my students make larger gains. 

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Pinterest? I suppose it also has helped light the fire for change in my life. Feel free to follow me here!

Updates on my room coming later this week! Tomorrow is day 1 of facing the chaos! :)

"Let the rain come down, tonight."

Sometimes solitude is very soul fulfilling.

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Well folks, there are great things happening in the blogosphere!

1. A $20 gift card giveaway over at Target Treasures. Saweet!

2. Little Literacy Learners has a one year membership to Graphics Factory! ONE WHOLE YEAR!  

I'll be posting later this week about the lovely items crossed off of my to-do list! 

Summer sure is flying by!

Favorite fonts & 10 Things About Me!

Well all, in an effort to keep my mind busy I figured I would join in on my first linky parties. Today was a difficult day as Lovebug was admitted into Children's Mercy due to a spiked fever, dehydration, and difficulty feeding. She is doing MUCH better now, and we're praying for a full recovery by Friday.

SO- onto the fun stuff. Finally in First has been having a great linky party about favorite fonts! I've been a fan of discovering new (and might I mention FREE) fonts for awhile now. Here are a few of my favorites:

Top Ten Things to Know About Me:

10. I could eat ice cream every single night.

9. I am ecstatic that I can be Auntie Naenae to such a beautiful little lovebug.

8. Ever since kindergarten, I planned on being a teacher.

7. Love me some 80's movies.

6. I had a puppy named Charlie for 4 days. Miss him, but he's a happy & spoiled pup now!

5. I LOVE my job, even when my kiddos drive me crazy.

4. I am not a happy camper when my upstairs neighbors are loud.

3. Sweet tea is a summer favorite of mine.

2. I don't rely on caffeine so much as I do skittles during the school year.

1. I'm still learning this whole blogosphere bit, so feel free to offer tips! 

Thanks Mrs. Owens! She is also offering a fantastic giveaway: an "All in One Organizer!" What teacher wouldn't love such a great gift? :)

Meet Lovebug...

Hannah Renée Edwards 

5 lbs 15 ounces

18 3/4 inches

Check out that beautiful dark hair! 

She got the Asian genes that my sis and I were hoping for! :)

I'm so happy for my sister and brother-in law.
My sis did an AMAZING job after 28 hours of labor!!


I'm off to love on my little angel-of-a-niece some more!