MaRcH MaDnEsS

Don't confuse this post with the basketball (which I don't pay any attention to) playoffs! I'm merely describing March! :-)

I completed the first two of my Master's classes...it was extremely difficult, but I earned an "A" in both classes. It was soooo much work...seriously! I got one week off before starting my two new classes, so I was able to work some more hours at the insurance office.

My new classes with be equally demanding I'm afraid, but I do feel a sense of accomplishment and boost of self-confidence for my "A's".

This coming week is Spring break for the district where I sub, so I will be at the insurance office and school two nights.

I will be starting a long term sub job after Spring break until the end of the school (June 12th). I will be teaching the 4th grade. I'm excited to be able to have the same class for a long period.

Here are the March birthdays for my family. Happy Birthday to my 3 oldest nephews! I love you guys! :-)

March 20th--Jacob's Birthday!! I can't believe that my oldest nephew is 12! I am very proud of him passing the Sacrament at church now (I got to see him at Ella's blessing last week)

Jacob and little sister Ella. He is a great big brother to his brothers and sisters!

March 25th--Daniel's Birthday!! He's 11!

This is Daniel on a field trip he took.

March 30th--Ethan's Birthday!! He's 10!

At Ethan's party--he didn't want cake, so his birthday candles went into his root beer float!

February Update

You might think that I am such a slacker for never posting, but the truth is that I am so busy! I am still working the two jobs and going to school two nights a week. So, here is a quick update for the month of February.

I'll start off with family birthdays: I love you all!

February 18th--my sister-in-law Cindy's Birthday

Cindy with her new baby just a few weeks before her birthday. Cindy is amazing! Very creative and talented!

February 21st--Billy's 2nd Birthday (my nephew)

Billy is simply adorable!!

February 22nd--Joseph's 9th Birthday (my nephew)

Here's Joseph with his car from Pine Wood Derby. He's a cutie!

February 25th--my brother-in-law Scott's Birthday

Here is Scott with his three boys at BYU. Scott is very musically talented and a great chef!

Welcome Russell Brent Pendleton "Rusty"

On Monday, February 2nd I was blessed with a new nephew!

Rusty meeting his older brothers, Ricky and Billy! :-)


So sweet!

Congratulations to Kevin and Cindy! I love you guys!

JANUARY

This month has flown by! Here are some highlights:

1. I started my Masters Degree at Chapman University. I am taking two classes at night. I will be done with my Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) in the beginning of August.

2. I have been subbing in a first grade classroom for the last few weeks at one of the schools I student taught at. It has been fun to see the same kids everyday (a drawback from regular subbing at various schools) and being able to see them progress.

3. I started on Tuesday (at the school I used to work at as an instructional assistant) subbing in a 4th grade class for 3 weeks. I am excited to return to this school and work with a great staff.

4. My nephew, Benjamin turned 7!


5. My mom turned 60! I don't have any pictures from her birthday, but this was taken in December while she was in Indiana. Here she is with her grandson, Jackson.
6. My niece, Megan Maatje Pendleton had her baby blessing

Welcome Baby Ella!

Here I am with my newest niece, Ella Janel Pendleton. She was born on Saturday morning. I have had a lot of fun with my nephews and niece while my brother, Marc and his wife Cindy were at the hospital. I am so lucky that I have 3 nephews and now 2 nieces that live so close!