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Memorial Weekend!

For Memorial weekend, we took Beau to the lake for his first actual boating experience.  Grandpa Scott had built a playpen in their boat--which worked perfect for Beau!  Then Grandma Michelle bought Beau a swing for the top deck, and I think Beau was in euphoria!  We had such a great weekend and topped off our short vacation with swimming at Nana Jil's house! 

 

 

First Year of Teaching: Check!

This has been such an amazing year of teaching for me!  I was truly blessed to work in such a great school, with wonderful co-workers, and AMAZING students.  Each and every day I was excited to go to work---not too many people can say that about their jobs.  I loved getting to know all of my students and not only teaching them fundamentals of mathematics, but of life as well!  I will truly miss them over the summer.  But I couldn't have had such a wonderful year of teaching if it weren't for my mentor, Stacey.  She was wonderful and kept me going!  So "Thank you Stac!".  Yesterday (our last day of school) the kiddos decided to write me "good-bye" notes all over my boards.  Some of the messages really touched my heart...

Mother's Day 2012

This Mother's Day was so special---it was my first actual Mother's Day! :)  I loved being able to celebrate this day and be so thankful for Beau.  He truly has made Joe and I's life complete, and we couldn't have asked for a better baby. 

To celebrate we spent time by the water!  We went to the lake (Rathbun) all weekend.  It was Beau's first time being on Grandpa Scott and Grandma Michelle's boat, and I think he liked it!  The little stinker would not take a nap because he didn't want to miss out on any of the action.  On Sunday we went to Honey Creek for the Mother's Day brunch and it was delicious!  To end the wonderful weekend, we celebrated by going to Dennis and Nana Jil's pool---Beau even got a new pair of googles from Nana :)

We had to build a "wall" to keep Beau on the bed in the boat so he couldn't escape...even though he almost did!

He quickly discovered the mirror and found it hilarious to look at himself upside down and laugh :)

"Oh mom, enough with the pictures.  You're embarrassing me!"

"...but chewing on Nana's sunblock makes it all the better!"

Gotta Wear My Shades...

 

When I came home the other night from a jog, I found Beau on the front porch in his jumper "helping" daddy water flowers.  Of course Beau had to wear his shades just like daddy :)

Tulip Time 2012

 This year at Tulip Time was extra special for me---I had my very own baby to march in the Baby Parade with :).  Even though Beau did get a little overheated, he was a trooper and loved the attention!  Banx was a little doll, too.  It was wonderful to see Beau's grandparents there to watch him and constantly be taking photos...I think they are proud grandparents :)

All cuddled up in the parade :)

Two Peas in a Pod

Beau LOVES it when "Aunt" Dena comes over...because she spoils him like crazy!  As you can tell, he likes to pose for the camera--especially when he is being held by a pretty lady :)  I am so happy to see my best friend and my precious son have this special relationship.  "Aunt" Dena will always have a special place in our family!