BIG week with BIG news!

Alot has happened in the past week. Just yesterday I got home from being in California with Aaron's parents for a week. His mom is battling Lymphoma and is currently recovering from a broken femur and back. It was a gift that I had the time to spend a week with her. Although it was hard to see her lying in bed all day, it was a blessing to see her smile, laugh, and have great conversations. The Lord is watching over her and we know that He has her wrapped tighly in His palm. Thanks to everyone who is praying for her. She definitely feels your prayers.


After arriving back in Spokane after my visit, Aaron picked me up after his long day of work and we headed to Ellensburg for a suprise birthday party for my dad. On the way, I received a call from Shiloh Hills Elementary School asking me to accept a Kindergarten teaching position. WHOO HOO!!! I was thrilled, caught off guard, etc, but I was honored to accept the position. So, this means that both Aaron and I will have full time teaching jobs, I will be teaching Kindergarten (the grade I have always wanted to teach), and I start full-time on Tuesday. WOW! It sounds overwhelming, but I am excited to take each day as it comes!

A Visit From Mom

I just got done having a great visit with my mom.  Last night she came to Spokane to visit and stay the night before she headed to see Grandma Bonnie today. We loved having her here!  She treated us to dinner at Twigs, and then we were able to spend the day together while Aaron was working.  She is such a blessing in our lives and we loved getting to see her, catch up on their latest adventure to New York, give her updates on subbing and teaching, and eating yummy food out. We love you mom!

Football, Friends, and Pizza

This Saturday we decided to have a little football party at our place.  It originally started as a boys party, but the girls soon intruded.  We had about 9 friends come over, watch football, eat pizza and treats, and have great conversation with one another.  After not seeing friends for most of the summer, it was great to all be back together again.  We loved having Taryn come to Spokane for a quick visit, because that meant she got to join in on the party and stay the night.  We loved spending a little extra time with her before she heads off to Spain for 9 months.  We will miss her dearly.  We hope to make these "get togethers" an occasional event so that we can see all our wonderful friends who are still in Spokane.

          Our wonderful friends enjoying their pizza!

                        We will miss you Taryn!

I survived!

Today was my first day of subbing in the schools.  I subbed for a first grade classroom and it was actually so much better than I was expecting.  After sitting at home for many days it was great to be in the schools, but also quite tiring.  I will be subbing again on Friday which I am very excited about.  I am beginning to get the tired feeling that Aaron comes home with every night.  It was a great day, and I am proud to say that I survived my first day of substitute teaching.

5th Grade All Over Again!

Aaron started his first week of teaching last week in Coeur d' Alene.  Within five days before his first day of school, he was changed grade levels and schools, so it was a busy labor day weekend.  As of today we can officially say that he made it through his first week as a teacher.  It was a tiring and stressful week waking up at 5:45 and having the hour commute both ways, but he is excited for what the rest of the year will bring.  This weekend consisted of lots of planning, me helping him grade papers, and finding recipes for paper mache.  Those 5th grade students must love him!!

             Mr. Drake and his first bulletin board!

                   The well decorated classroom.

The Place We Call Home

Amidst the beautiful Spokane county lies are wonderful apartment complex.  We have officially been in our place for a month and a half and it already feels quite comfortable and home-like.  Although we are already counting down the days till we get our own place, it does the job for now.  We were able to get moved in and set up in a timely manner, but now our big challenge is decorating.  I love to decorate, but my mind has officially blanked.  We have already done a good job of getting our place worn in with Olympic t.v watching parties, BBQ's, lots of cookie baking, and movie nights.

                              The place where we spend most of our time.

I Caved In...

After months of questioning whether or not I should start a blog, I decided to do so.  I figured it was a good way to let our friends and family know how and what we are up to without making a million phone calls and emails each week.  So, this is the beginning of my blogging journey.  Hope you enjoy the updates of what is going on for the Drake duo. :)