Better Late than Never

I can't believe it's already the end of 2011. I also can't believe my last post was in July, right after I got my job.  A lot has happened since then and I can't think of hardly any of it that has been bad.  Brandon and I are both teachers now and have had a successful first half of our first year.  I've heard from lots of other people that the first year is the hardest and you might cry a lot and be stressed out but you'll make it through.  I honestly think I may have cried once this whole year and really haven't been that overwhelmed. I love my kids, I love my kids' parents and I love my school. Everyone has been so supportive and it has been amazingly easy for me to get in the groove. I think I must attribute it to my school and the county I work in.  It's the best possible place to be and I'm so thankful to get to pour into my kids' lives each day.  They are the best.
On a different note, Brandon and I had a WONDERFUL Christmas.  I was so thankful that we really got to see all of the different parts of our family.  We got to spend time with both of Brandon's grandparents and extended family in Parkton and Hope Mills and then we came back home to celebrate with my parents and grandpa. Sadly, my mom's side of the family didn't make it up but we will hopefully get to see them at the end of the week.  Overall, we love being with our family and eating all the great food!! :)
Another new thing in my life.... my friend Heidi and I have started doing photography. No, we are not professionals yet, but we are learning and taking lots of pictures and I think they have turned out really great so far.  It's only going up from here! We've all got to start somewhere. Check out our photography blog here.  We've recently done a maternity shoot and a wedding and I can't wait to post those pics! :)
So. That is all for now.  I just wanted to update. Thanks to those of you who have reminded us that we need to post. It's fun to think that people read our blog.  Hope you all have a relaxing week between Christmas and New Year.  We have the whole week off and are going to live it up!!

Love.