School's out for summer!

It's hard to believe it's already June and I officially survived my first full year of teaching. I think when I look back on my teaching career in 30 years I may actually be able to say that the first few months of this year were the most difficult. One student made those months particularly difficult...and all it took was him slapping me and he was out. I can laugh about it now...but it truly was a test which I can now say I passed. After those trials I was able to really get to know the other students in my class and realized how incredibly blessed I was to spend this year with them.

Tomorrow morning I take off for Michigan for the family reunion. I'll be there all week, Matt will be joining us on Thursday. I'm sure I'll have plenty of memories and pictures to share when we get back next weekend! Stay posted!

our life in pictures

With the end of baseball season, Matt's graduation and the end of the school year I'm not sure where time has gone. I figured a collection of pictures would be the best way to update...enjoy :)

Matt's done! He graduated!

Matt's graduation present:

Well, his present is the grill...but somehow I got a patio set out of the deal too :) We've since had to move our grill to the front porch. CrAzY Rochester winds!

June provided opportunity for yet another girls' weekend. With Beth heading off to South Korea and Karen getting married in October it was a necessary get together. We were able to pull off a surprise bridal shower for Karen. We're so excited for her! We also enjoyed the precious time of worshiping together at church.

This week we received news that my grandma had been admitted to the hospital. They discovered a tumor and an enlarged aorta. Matt and I went to visit over the weekend and I was so blessed to have the chance to pray with her and share my faith.
She went into surgery on Tuesday evening with a predicted 5% survival. As a friend of mine said "someone must have forgotten to tell God about that 5%." God had other plans and brought her through the surgery successfully. She is still in ICU under close watch.

I think that's enough for picture updates for now. Only 7 more days of school!