Life is good.

++It seems like Brent and I never see each other. I am always at school during the day and he works evenings. I miss him a lot. But, I am glad that he has a job and that he is able to provide for us. I'm glad that I was able to quit my job while I was student teaching so I could focus on that. I am grateful for my hard working, financially providing, VERY cute husband.

++This is my second to last week of student teaching. I cannot believe how quickly the last semester has flown by. Do I really get done next week? Wow, I can't even believe it. I have had the most wonderful experiences while student teaching. (Student teaching will get its own special post, don't you worry.) I feel ready and eager to have my own classroom.These are a couple of my kiddos in English class. I love them all. Aren't they adorable? (PS...I had to take these pics myself...they aren't the greatest.)

++I am still looking everywhere for a job. There aren't seeming to be many available right now. I guess it makes sense since it is the middle of the school year and the economy stinks. Hopefully something opens up soon. And, hopefully that something won't be un-teaching related. Cross your fingers, friends!

++Thanksgiving was fabulous. Chris came to hang out with us and it was great to spend some time with him. I have kinda missed my little brother. We all had Thanksgiving and Kevin's house and we all shared in the cooking of the delightful meal. The turkey turned out great, good job Kevin! And I "made" a delightful pie. Oh! The night before we spent the night over there and had a fun sleep over. We watched movies...or we fell asleep...and then we watched the parade. It was joy. There was a lot of hanging out but there was a lot of portfolio working too.Chris was supposed to take a picture of me and Brent. Instead, he cut me out and pretended like he was giving Brent a kiss. What a turd.

++Speaking of little brother, he got his mission call! I can't believe that he is getting ready to serve a mission. He got called to the Hermasillo Mexico mission and he reports on the 24th of February. He called and put me on speaker phone when he was opening and reading his call. He was just so excited. He said that Mexico has been where he has always wanted to go. He thinks he is going to the best mission on Earth. And for him, I'm sure it will be. He texted me after he got his call and it said, "I'm bying scriptures in Mexico lingo." He is so excited! I'm proud of him for working so hard. He has had fantastic examples of missionaries in his life and I am glad for him.
++There is this place in Springville called Two Jacks. It is in this gas station and looks kinda sketchy. They have the most amazing pizza. The crust is straight from Heaven, I swear. Well, I have been telling Brent about it forever and I finally took him and Chris there the other day. He loved it and I am so glad! He told me a couple of days after we went "Ever since you took me to Two Jacks, I have been wanting more." I'm glad he loved it as much as me. We really are perfect together.

++As busy as life as been lately, I have kept pretty sane. I have only had a couple college related melt-downs which I say is pretty good. Soon I will be a college graduate. It is within reach and I can't believe it. I am looking forward to wearing that ridiculous hat and getting my diploma.

++Brent has the day off on Saturday. He hasn't had a Saturday off for at least 3 weeks. We are going to go see the lights on Temple Square. I am looking forward to an evening with my handsom husband. And boy, he sure is handsom.

++Life really is great right now. I'm grateful for all of my blessings. I am so grateful for an amazing family and for a wonderful husband. This has kinda been a random all over post, but when I look back on this, I am going to love looking at it, I'm sure.