I've been busy.... for real this time...

I haven't done anything to my blog in such a long time I felt like it needed a face lift... I'm still not sure I really like what it looks like now but after playing with it for a while I decided I'd leave it as is for a little bit and see how I feel about it in a few weeks. Feel free to share your thoughts!
As far as life goes for us right now, we are doing well. We've have a great past few weeks. My parents came down and spent a few days with us for Memorial Day weekend and we also drove down and spent a few hours at St. Augustine beach. My dads side of the family has been doing this for as long as I can remember; it's a tradition! Unfortunately, my parents and I haven't been able to make it the last couple of years. Anyway, it was nice to see everyone and get to spend some time at the beach. :)
The following weekend our friends Jay and Shelley stopped by for a night on their way back from a cruise... it so much fun to hang out with some friends from home; even though we didn't do much it was a great a time. Thanks to Jay and Shelley for Upper Crust pizza, Night at the Museum and amusing our little boy for hours on in!! P.S. Shelley, there are still tons of teaching jobs here. haha.
This past weekend the Perschka's came down for the shortest trip EVER! But, we got to do some amazing things. Valerie is going on a mission (to Arizona) for 18 months, and she came down here to go through the Temple for her first time. Although Alex and I weren't able to go with them (for lack of having a babysitter), we heard it was a great experience for her and we are so happy!! Congrats Val :) Alex got lucky enough to have Saturday off so we were also able to go out to dinner with the fam and Alex, Val and I played putt putt golf. Such good times. BTW - I'm going to need some of those pictures from the Temple, VAL................
Shelley inspired me, so I applied to the School District down here in Osceola County to try and get a job teaching next school year. I also applied for my Educators Certificate for the same reason lol. Earlier this week I sent letters, resumes, references, and transcripts to six different elementary schools that have one or more openings for PreK through 3rd. Let's hope that everything somehow falls into place and works out. I need a job.... and teaching is something I love doing and it's family friendly!
On Tuesday, Avery and I are flying home to spend ten days in Athens. I'm going to miss Alex and the pool :) but I cannot wait for some long overdue girl time, barberitos, shopping with mom, inokos, and a Twilight party and Eclipse with a few of my besties. It's going to be great just to be in the Classic City once again!! If only it were football season already~
But, it's not all play and no work... I am also going to have to stalk some people I know to write me references -
I will definitely keep updated about our trip and will hopefully have some pictures to post soon.