A fun surprise!

Last week I got to visit Aaron's class of 5th graders.  They loved meeting the "Bonnie" that they had heard so much about.  It was so fun watching Aaron teach, and man is he a great teacher! :)  We are so blessed that he got a teaching contract in the same position for next year. 

Just Because...

After a long day of teaching and class until 5:30, this is what I came home to! :)  My husband is so sweet!

Decorating Day!

After 9.5 months of living in our apartment and struggling with how to decorate, we finally did work!! :)  My parents came here for the weekend and while dad was at pharmacy meetings, mom, Aaron, and I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and spent way too much money.  Then, Aaron and I had planned to take a personal day off work today, which led to more money spending and more decorating.  Our main goal was to get more decorations in our spare bedroom and living room and here are a few of the things that we came up with! :)

Showering the bride-to-be!

       This weekend I had the honor of hosting a bridal shower for one of my best friends and maid of honor Leslie.  :)  It was a fun day of celebrating her before she becomes Mrs. Vancil.  My four college roommates were all able to come to Spokane for it, so it was a fun weekend with the girls.

Not only was it a weekend to celebrate Leslie, but we found out that Kelly (in black) got engaged 2 days prior. So, its official... all four of us girls are either married or engaged. WOW! :)  Lots to celebrate among us!  Can't wait for Kurt and Leslie's wedding in approximately one month.

       The engaged/married roommates!

Kels.... this one's for you!!

My dear friend/college roommate Kelsey is one of my daily blog checkers.  Now, I haven't been as diligent in updating my blog very often and I seem to get lots of fits from Kels.  So, this one is for you Kels!!  You are amazing, encouraging ,  a faithful woman of prayer, and an outstanding friend.  Today while chatting with Kels on facebook, after telling me I needed to update my blog, she said, "Bon, it's like hearing your voice when you write blogs".  So, I guess she misses me a lot, and I miss her too. Thanks for reading this random blog post, but I know my daily blog checker will think she is pretty darn special when she reads this.... and she is!!! :) I love ya Kels!

"I Can Smell It"

This is Aaron and my last week before spring break, which means it's conference time!  This week will consist of late nights, lots of talking to parents, early morning lattes, half days, substitute teachers, and tired Drakes.  But, as my blog title says, Aaron officially said today "I can smell spring break".  It is almost time to celebrate... our first spring break as teachers! :) WHOO HOO!

Mom's birthday!

Aaron and I went to Ellensburg this past weekend to celebrate my mom's birthday.  I won't share her age, but I will say that she is a huge blessing in our lives.  We hadn't been to the 'burg for a while, so it felt very relaxing and enjoyable to be there.  My parents are such a blessing to be around, and we loved celebrating mom!  I look up to her in more ways than one, and I hope to come near to being as good of a  mom/wife/grandma as my mom has been. Thanks for being so great mom!

      The birthday girl looks younger than ever! :)

Dinner at Pasta Co.