Happy Graduation and Happy Birthday

Happy Graduation Natalia!
While I still have student teaching to complete I have completed all of my classes and walked in the graduation ceremony at Brigham Young University--Idaho on Thursday, July 23, 2009. It seemed anti-climactic to graduate before I have officially finished everything however I do see a light at the end of the tunnel. The magnitude of what I have accomplished didn't really hit me until I was marching into the auditorium and people were clapping. After 5 1/2 years of community college and university courses I will finally finish my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and be "out in the world." I look forward to being an elementary school teacher and to the many lives I can touch. But first I have to get through student teaching in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking forward to that as well, however I know it will be busy.
Happy Birthday Ty!
Ty turns 24 today! Our apartment doesn't have TV and Ty has missed being able to watch his favorite show, What Not to Wear. So I got him the Best Of DVD set for his birthday. Unfortunately he picked it up from the mailbox and new what it was so it wasn't really a surprise but he has been watching it most of the day so I hope that means he is happy with his gift. It is also a tradition of his to have a lemon meringue pie on his birthday. I have never made a lemon meringue pie before but I was determined to make it for him. It took some help and patience from my husband but we managed. I hope it tastes as good as it looks.

You tube video that is awesome...

Notes from California (by Natalia)

As Ty and I are apart I thought I would give an update on what I am doing in California. When my job in Rexburg didn't have money to pay me Ty thought it might be a good idea for me to come to California and work in order to earn some money as well as be near family while he went to work at a summer camp for a couple months. However, when we discovered that me getting paid was indefinite and Ty lost his job it became essential for me to come to California and work. Only this time I had to leave Ty alone and bored. Basically that is the story of why we are apart.
As for me, I have been working at the Day Care that I have worked at during breaks from school. I really love working there and I appreciate the hours they give me. My responsibilities there include substituting for teachers when they are on vacation or home sick. Therefore I "float" around the center and get to see the kids in all the age groups and classrooms. It is always amazing to me to come back and see where each of the children are now. There are some kids who were in infants when I first started and are now in preschool. They grow up so fast: get so tall, learn new words, and have new abilities everytime I come back. I love that. I love associating with the children there.
Life at home also keeps me busy. Right now my parents have 4 foster kids. Including Anthony that makes 5 kids under the age of 7. Needless to say our house can be chaotic. I do my best to help with meals/bathing/entertainment/etc. for the little ones. Sometimes it feels like I am the only one- however it truly takes an army to raise these kids. The 7 year old we have staying with us has never been to school in his life and is so ready to learn. I have taken it upon myself to use my elementary education experience and teach him as much as I can. He soaks up everything I give him and sometimes I think I underestimate what he can actually do. It has been a good opportunity for me.
I am looking forward to going back to Idaho in the middle of July for graduation and to go home to my husband. I miss him so much, it has been hard to be away from each other. But it is good to get back on our feet financially after the struggle we have had financially. Student teaching is also in my near future and I am looking forward to being in the 6th grade. The teacher I will be working with has a different teaching style than I do however I know there is a lot I can learn from. Education wise there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It feels good to be so close to finishing. Now hopefully I will be able to find a teaching position- in the middle of the school year that could be tough. We will see what the future brings.

Lonely

The sky is getting darker,
And the laughs are fading you see.
My happiness if fleeting,
So say goodbye to you and me.
My peace is just so distant,
Misery simply encircles me.
Sadness disrupts the future,
I can't find company.
Disappointment is what I am,
Please except me for me.
The heart is quietly breaking,
People quickly seem to flee,
Nobody around my person,
These things are just meant to be.
Time is no longer needed,
My life just fades away,
Eyes are slowly shutting,
And my breath just wont stay.
My body is so heavy,
Then I hear someone say,
May peace be upon you,
The Lord loves you this day.

Finished my second baby blanket

This blanket did not take me that long to make but it is cute and worth making another one. This blanket is a gift to a friend who is having a baby.

Blanket Finish

I finally finished my blanket. It took over a month but it is finally done. Yes. The color is about the color of mint icecream.

Boring and Blahhhh

I tried to update my blog but no. My wife did not like it and wanted it cutesy. So you are stuck with this. Sorry.