Getting Back to It...

Oh, how I wish I would blog more!! I don't know if anyone actually reads what I write, but I love doing it. I have ideas that pop into my head randomly, and I have every intention of writing, but then other things come up...HOMEWORK!!! Such is life I suppose.

What is going on in my life?

1.  The Start of Fall has arrived! Goodbye Summer, I will miss you! I do I do I do I do love Fall though! For the still semi-warm weather, the food, the clothes, the activities, etc.  I miss the changing leaves. It just doesn't happen here in Charleston. 
This is what I would like to see outside:

But this is what it look like outside: It just stays green. And some leaves do fall off the trees, but it seems like they go from GREEN to NO LEAVES. Okay, I am done hating on Charleston's trees.

2. This past weekend was Fall Getaway with Campus Crusade. What an amazing time!!! God is soo good! The weather on Saturday was perfect.  The talks were great. And the bonding times were awesome. I got to know some godly girls even more and I am so thankful for their friendships. The talks were about how to have an authentic relationship with God and being zealous in Your Walk.  I really needed to hear this. Every bit. Life gets so hectic at times, but if I make the time for God it all seems to work out. I am amazed at how He reveals Himself to me so regularly.

3. Today, I taught my first lesson plan for a middle school class! Wow. So exciting. I enjoyed it so much. I do realize that not all days will I walk out of a classroom being pumped about middle school and working with adolescence, but God is still lighting the fire and passion for teaching. I taught a 7th grade Science Class. Learning about some soil characteristics! Not the most exciting topic, but a lesson is a lesson.

4. So, I really do want to start blogging more! During the week, I am so busy with school and homework that I don't have much time to blog let alone make time for myself. However, I am going to start making the time for it. While the ShoesDays have come and gone (until I get new shoes of course!!!)  With the suggestions from my wonderful cousin, Candace, I plan on starting two new topics.  The first one will be about all the books I read within the semester/school year. From textbooks all the way to personal reads. I do so much reading, why not talk about them?! The second topic I am most excited about...Sunday Songs! I plan on talking about favorite song(s) each Sunday. Why I like them. What I think they mean. Etc. I am really looking forward to this, especially since there is soo many good songs!!

Everyone have a great day! Love you!!

Shower for Candace and Baby S

On Saturday, September 11th, my mother, Aunt Susie, and I threw a baby shower for Candace.  Candace is expecting her first on October 10 (10/10/10)! Everything fell into place the day of the shower; it couldn't have gone any more perfectly than it did. It was great to see everyone and enjoy some delicious food.


Below are some pictures of the decorations and food. My mother made the diaper cake and she did an AWESOME job!!!

Table Decorations

"Its a Girl! Its a Boy!" ~ People could hang a dot on what they thought the gender of the baby would be (Candace isn't finding out the sex of the baby until it's born!)

Diaper Cake (Thanks Mom!!)

Cupcakes were made: Ducks and Flowers!

I made homemade mints drizzled with milk chocolate for the Party Favors.

Below are some pictures of the event:

Below are some pictures of Candace's baby present I made her. It was the best quilt I had made so far! It was the first time I binded a quilt. Quite challenging and very meticulous. I hope baby S will put it to good use :)