Life Update

Wow, I think this is the longest that I have gone without posting. Sine November! Thanksgiving! Wow! Let's see if I can update you all on our life since then. So much has happened. 1) We had a California Christmas with my parents before they moved here to San Angelo. We got to tour the Jelly Belly factory, go on a whale watch, and peruse the streets of San Francisco as well as hike through some of the tallest trees I've ever seen. It was a grand trip. 2) Also celebrated Christmas with the precious Rose's. It's nice when we can all get together and hang out. The kids definitely had a great time making Jesus' birthday cake. So adorable! 3) I GRADUATED WITH MY MASTERS FROM UTA! Yes, it's that exciting. It has been difficult transitioning to non-student life but I know I'll get there. 4) Well, with new years come changes. So, we decided to go ahead and adopt another dog and welcomed home little Kinley at the beginning of February. She's the total opposite of Kiana which is a good and bad thing. :/ Never a full moment. 5) Spring Break this year included Disney World and Harry Potter "World" for my mom, my sister, and myself. It was a fun trip and went by way too fast. I can't wait to get to go back there again and hopefully bring Karl next time. 6) May 2nd marked Karl's and my 3rd anniversary. Can you believe it? It's weird to me to think that we have been married for three years already, to see all that we have gone through and how much we have changed and grown in just three years - it's amazing! 7) I earned teacher of the week for San Angelo at the end of the school year. It was such a precious time with many tears, all of happiness. The students kept asking me if I was cryin tears of happiness. Sweet things! I miss them already! 8) KARL HAS A NEW JOB! Yes, after a whirlwind of events, some more drawn out than others, Karl did indeed begin a new career, although it is not what we had originally in line. Isn't it funny how those things work? He has been doing some training for the pas two weeks and already he absolutely loves it. I'm so proud of him and excited to see what the Lord has in store for him in his new career. 9) We have paid off over $17,000 in debt since starting Financial Peace last August, including paying for my Masters. As of today all we have left is "good debt" and we hope to keep going strong and take care of the majority of it in the upcoming year. We. Ant wait to get to that point where we have NO DEBT! We can do it! 10) We officially own NO vehicles as the Oldsmobile took its last breath two weekends ago. Shed a tear! So, my mom and I have been test driving some vehicles to prepare for a new one. We'll see what happens in the upcoming month or so. We were planning on starting to save for a new vehicle but we basically have to get one now. My gracious father in law has been letting me drive his truck while we save up for a car. I am so thankful for my in laws! 11) Almost forgot the 5S family reunion. It's always nice getting to see family and I love hanging out with Sharon's side of the family. Always laughs and stories. :) 12) Memorial day weekend, Amanda, Karl, and I jumped on a plane and headed to Michigan for our Little Grandma's 100th birthday celebration. It is so beautiful up there and I think that we had a really good time getting to see family and old friends. I think that sums up life since thanksgiving. I'm sure I forgot something so I will be sure and update as I think of things. Currently I am attending workshops (go figure) while Karl is training and enjoying his new job. I am trying to get off my butt and workout but I haven't been that motivated while Karl has been gone. Pray that I have the desire to lose weight and just get off the couch. Thanks guys! Ttyl!