It Keeps Getting Better

Mr. & Mrs. Dimitt

They beautiful bride-she looked absolutely stunning!

The bride and her mom....Diane looked like a fox!

The best friend a girl could ask for-my sister

All the bridesmaids after getting our hair done

The bride and groom to be at the rehearsal

So July 31st my best friend got married! I thought, being her matron of honor, I would be an emotional wreck. I surprised myself and did much better than I thought I would at the wedding. I definitely think I cried more while I was typing my speech for the reception-although I did cry a lot while I was giving my speech. Although it rained that day (they say that's supposed to be good luck), it was a beautiful weekend! The bride and groom dazzled and had a bunch of great family and friends there to support them and party. I know I did my fair share of partying, but I've waited two whole years for this. I'm so happy for you Jackie and Alex and hope your weekend was nothing short of what you dreamed of. You both deserve it.

The Monday before the wedding I got a phone call from Hershey's new principal asking me if I'd be interested in filling one of my friends' maternity leave. I went in Tuesday and accepted a maternity leave for my dear friend, Sally, until mid-October. Of course I was still praying something full time would come up. Luckily it did-I received a phone call from Cumberland the following Tuesday for a 2nd interview (I had a 1st at the end of June). I went in for my interview Wednesday and was SO nervous because let's face it-there was A LOT riding on this interview. I needed this job. The interview as intense and I had a few moments I wish went better. I went home frustrated and freaking out that I had ruined it all. Apparently I didn't because Kim, the principal, called me later that afternoon to offer me a 1st grade position at Cumberland Elementary in West Lafayette Schools. I cannot even begin to explain the relief and weight that I felt lifted off my shoulders at that moment. Luckily Kyle stayed home that day and was right there to share my happy news with. I am SO excited that a-I got a job and b-I finally get my own classroom and c-in a wonderful school corp that seems to have it together. I went in Friday to get my keys and start the moving process, which I hope I will NEVER have to do again-as I'm sure my parents and Kyle hope as well. They have all been great in helping me move and get things settled in. My mom has been my saving grace though and has been the best helper in the world in so many ways. I don't think I could've gotten everything done had it not been for her. Since that Friday, I have spent everyday in my classroom for anywhere from 10-14 hours. I'm exhausted, but I'm also not complaining because I have a job. My room is finally almost done-just a few things left to hang-I'll post pictures soon.

Things seem to have a weird way of working out. I never thought in the HUGE pool of unemployed teachers that I would be the one to get a job. I feel so truly blessed. Someone is definitely watching over me. Mom is convinced I have a guardian angel. I'm hoping she's right and that guardian angel will finally bless us soon with what we've been trying 8 1/2 months for. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

As excited as I am about my job, I am sad that summer break is officially over. We have our first teacher workday tomorrow and students come back on Tuesday. Summer just never seems to be long enough. Already looking forward to the fun holidays that are just around the corner-Halloween, Thanksgiving (Mmm) and Christmas (Mmmm). LOVE this time of year!

The Best Thing I've Heard in Awhile...

The bachelorette all geared up and ready to go out!

My best friend....EVER! LOVE YOU!

An upside down bus for Transformers 3.

Car hanging off the Michigan Ave bridge..

Cars for T3. We're thinking the ones that were covered are the ones that transform?

Uncle Kyle with his new buddy!

Sweet Landon Wesley

Well I have finally been blessed with some good news!! As of about an hour ago, I will be doing a 2nd grade maternity leave until mid October at where else?? Hershey! It's actually for one of my good friends, Sally, so I'm super excited and will be right across the hall from another good friend-Abby. I'm SO excited and relieved to know that I at least have something for awhile, no matter how short it may be. I met with Hershey's new principal this morning and she is extremely nice! I am definitely in such a better mood already!

We actually had some great news a few weeks ago as Kyle and I became and aunt and uncle not only once, but 3 more times. His brother Brandon and wife Tonia, had their first child Landon Wesley on Friday, July 9. Everything went really well and mom and baby are home doing well. He is SO adorable and we are glad to have a new nephew to spoil. A couple days later, my half-sister Hilary, had her twin girls, Ashlyn and Mia. Everything went really well with the girls, although Hilary had a brief scare. They are all home and doing well now. They are two amazing little girls that are so very tiny, even in comparison to Landon. Babies everywhere!

Two weeks ago I ventured up to Chicago with Roxanne and Kelsi for Jackie's bachelorette party. We had a blast! We just hung out and walked around downtown Chicago during the day and did some minor shopping. We even got to see the set and some of the filming for Transformers 3 on Michigan Avenue. Pretty crazy! You definitely forget how big of a city Chicago is until you see something like that. Very different from the simplistic life in L-town. In the evening, we got our baseball attire on and headed out to FlatTop for dinner and then the bars. The last bar we hit was a lot of fun with 80s themed music in the basement and more modern music upstairs. Definitely can't wait to go back sometime with Kyle and the soon to be Dimitts. The bachelorette party was a success! I don't think I've ever been around Jackie when she's been that drunk. She was a riot and I think overall had a great time. I love that girl!

And finally here we are-4 days away from her wedding! I can't believe it is already here, but I am so excited for her and can't wait to celebrate her big day with her. She's going to make a beautiful bride! She's back in Lafayette so I told her I would help out with any last minute details that need tended to. We'll see what I signed up for. Haha!

Finally, as their wedding week is finally here that also means the BAR exam is finally here for Alex. His testing started today and will wrap up tomorrow. I know he has done nothing but study since he graduated from law school earlier this year, so I want to give a special shout out to him and wish him the best of luck! We all know he'll pass, but I admire his ability to study as much as he has been! I would've checked out a long time ago! GOOD LUCK ALEX! Now get ready to party this weekend!

I LOVE wedding season!