Melissa, Andy and the kids' Blog

I just returned from the Teacher Fair held at BYU. I had one interview and talked with a bunch of other school districts. They all basically just said that they don't know if they are hiring yet, but to submit my resume online. (Why did they tell us to bring our resumes when only 3 of the districts actually took them?) Most districts will know if there will be openings in April sometime. Now I just have to submit my resume to all the school districts and check their websites daily for job listings. Doesn't that sound fun? All the while I am just hoping and praying that the school I am at decides to keep me on next year. They may have a position open, but there are 2 other interns at the school who want to stay as well. It is sad to have to fight for the position against my friends. Pray for me!

Okay, so I know I am bad at updating this thing. My life really is not all that exciting. It is full of working with 27 crazy children, going to church activities, and hanging out with my friends. I guess I can update you about my internship, so here it goes. Teaching 3rd has been busy, but it truly makes me happy. I love being able to see children grow, and I love that I can make a difference in their lives. They have also made quite an impact on my life. There is nothing greater than having 27 children who love and adore you. The letters I receive from some of them are so sweet and funny. One girl wrote, "I think you look exactly like Ariel because you have red hair, you're beautiful, smart, sweet, kind, nice like a mermaid and really on task." How could that not make me laugh and feel loved at the same time. I also had a boy sing a song (with great country twang) to me the other day. They truly are adorable. Obviously I have times where many of them drive m...

This is my Family Home Evening group. We took Christmas pics. Kate, Karleen, and I had a little Christmas before we departed for the break. I actually saw Kate a couple times on the break, since we are both from Washington. The girls did crafty projects while the boys played video games, and the kids just ran wild! Kate and I went to the New Years Eve dance up in Seattle, so we got to see the Space Needle's fireworks. It was pretty sweet. Kiera and Ava have an interesting relationship. They love playing with each other, but they also love fighting over things. I think I heard the word "mine" over a hundred times in just a few days. No joke! Trisha and I always love being with each other. This is in Washington, but I did spend 4 days in Oregon with her before Christmas. I babysat Ava during the day for 3 days, and hung out with Trish and Jeremy at night. I helped my mom make some cute blocks that say "Family." We enjoyed sharing many days together doing w...

For the past few months I have been thinking about getting a car.  I now have to drive to work, but my Firebird won't get out of the driveway when it snows.  I almost bought a car in August, but then decided that it wasn't the right one.  I also knew that I would need to get a Utah driver's license if I wanted cheaper insurance, so yesterday I decided to go get a new license.  By the way, a few years ago I swore I would not move to Utah.  Now I am actually licensed in Utah. Well, on the way back from getting my license, I decided to go look at some cars.  I wasn't planning on buying one because Uncle Bob was going to come with me to get one.  Well, I drove a 2006 Toyota Corolla S, and I loved it.  They gave me a good deal.  I did call Bill, Tracy and Bob just to make sure it was a good deal.  They also offered me a good trade in value for the Firebird.  I left Ken Garf Honda 4 hours later with a new, sporty car.  I think this car was meant for me because everything work...

The first day of school started on August 19th, and I am glad to say that I am still alive on October 5th.  I have 26 perfect students...I wish!  At least they are cute...some of the time.  Teaching has definitely been a little crazy at times, but it has had some good moments too. Recently we started a science unit on terrariums, so we made a class terrarium.  Along with a plant, we also have tons of rollie pollies and a worm.  We shall see how long all these things live. My students loved making it.  Today one child was excited to show me that the seeds we planted are growing!  It is good to see them excited about something.  By the end of the day they are definitely not excited to listen to me anymore, but then I am ready to go home as well.   Math is also at the end of the day, and sometimes it can be a bit hard for them to understand. It can also be a bit boring. I am trying to spice up my lessons a bit more, but somedays it is difficult to make math exciting.  I hate it when we sp...

Here are some pictures of my classroom! Below is the job chart. This is the library. I needed to get a new hair cut before I started teaching! That is about all I have time to say!  Wish me luck!

Trisha, Ava and Jeremy came in town for the Fourth of July!  It was really good to see them. Here we are with our cousins! Ava and Addie were together all day! I really had a fun weekend with family.  I even took a day off work, so Trisha and I had more time to play.  It felt like a vacation because I stayed at my cousin's house for a couple nights and then my uncle's house a couple nights.  It was nice to get away from Provo at least! I guess I should catch y'all up on my life.  Recently I have been working on my classroom and working 30 hours at the creamery.  My classroom is practically finished.  I just have a few things I want to put up, and then I will take some pictures to post on my blog.  Exactly one month from today I start teaching 3rd grade.  Wish me luck because I am sure going to need it! I am also trying to survive living with a roommate that is stressed out with wedding plans and having a long distance fiance'.  At least I am not going to be her bridesma...