Bunches of Updates

It's been a week or so since I've blogged and I'm determined to not let so much time pass in between blogs this year.  With that being said, it's about the time that things are going to get hectic around here.  So, here's a few updates on how we have been, what we have been up to, and what's on our agendas:

First, let me start with Mission Possible: Haiti 2012.  Last week I took the first official step to prepare for the trip.  I applied for a passport.  Since I am going without Shannon, I felt like it was necessary for him to get a passport too; just in case he needed to travel because of an emergency.  I had to take a half day off of work on Wednesday for a doctor's appointment, so we rushed to the passport office after that was over.  We should receive our passport sometime next month.  It's the first time I have ever owned a passport, I feel so official.

Next, we must talk about Emme Blu.  She turned 3 on Friday!  I was a little sad that we were out of school on Friday because of snow because I had special treats for her to bring to school in honor of her birthday.  Friday night we asked Emme's buddy Brenner and his family (his Mom teaches with me at SCE) to come over for pizza and birthday cake.  It was actually really nice NOT to have a birthday party this year.  Less stress, less clean-up, and more fun!  We had a blast catching up with Brenner and Griffin and watching them play. 

I started back to school last week myself.  I am working towards my Ed.S. degree right now with plans to pursue my Ed.D. after that.  I am taking my 5th and 6th class this semester which means I only have 4 classes to go to earn my Ed.S.  Once I finish my Ed.S., I will enter the doctoral program and will need to take 10 more classes to finish.  I am enjoying my classes very much, however, it is very time consuming.  I am excited to be in school again, and I will be excited to finish as well.

Shannon's birthday is coming up, I can't believe he will be 38 years old.  He says the only thing he wants for his birthday is fish.  For Christmas I gave him a fish tank and we have four fish in it right now.  Julius, Ack, Zack, and Sharkey are the newest members of our household.  I'll feel you in on any new additions soon.

I suppose that's all I have to update for now.  It's getting late and I have to work tomorrow.  I'll be updating again real soon!