Christmas Home Tour

It is no secret that I love my little mill house. It is also no secret that I love Christmas. Perfect combination for an excuse to decorate! I had a Christmas shower the Christmas season before we were married. It was wonderful! I got so many things to get me started. I need to remember that for my friends who are getting married!

Here are a few decorations that I have up right now in our home. I decorated on my Thanksgiving break and add a little bit each week.

This is by far, my most favorite Christmas decoration. I LOVE my nativity! It is afterall the reason we celebrate the season!

Here is our mantle. My walls are not this white, I have no idea why they seem that way.

Our real tree!

This is a special tree for two reasons. This is the same small tree that I had in my bedroom as a little girl each Christmas. This was a tree I could decorate anyway that I wanted to. I love this little tree. The box, frame, and ornaments on the tree is the second part of why my tree is special to me. My mother-in-law gave me the box filled with these ornaments at my Christmas shower two years ago. Each ornament has a special meaning for a married couple. I thought it was worthy enough to have its own tree.

This is just another tree in my dining room. I love Christmas trees!

Not sure why our stockings are blurry. I am going to go ahead and order a few extra stockings so we can add to our family in the next few years. 

I saw this plate at Christian Supply this year and could not leave until I had it. I LOVE it!

It has been a rainy nasty mess lately. When it clears up I will take pictures of my outside decorations.

Hope you have enjoyed a few of my favorite decoartions inside the house!

Merry Christmas!

Past Two Months in Pictures

This was out of our window at The Grovepark Inn in November- it was a wonderful weekend away!

Us in front of the giant fireplace at Grovepark

Another beautiful view

Perks of John Thomas's work : We have been able to go to Panther's game and treated like royality! This was inside the box seat area. Very cool!

This is the Gillespie's Christmas. John Thomas's papa is the sweet man sitting down in the plaid shirt. We love Papa very much!

Here we are at Aunt Laura's for the first Christmas celebration!

Here I Am!

I have a valid excuse this time of the lack of blogging...

my computer had a virus (and trying to type a blog from my Ipad was a pain)! Not one, but three! Problem solved though & I am back!

Since last blogged, we have been busy getting ready for Christmas! Thanksgiving came and left us quickly and now Christmas is quickly approaching! I am hoping to post pictures of our house soon. I love Christmas and I love decorating for Christmas!

Since being on break I have been super busy with things! Today is my day of rest. My rest day includes cleaning this house to a T (I actually enjoy cleaning most days) and giving my Wally baby a bath!

Until next time...

love-

Days of Thanksgiving: Day 16 - The Sweetest Reunion

I have many sweet hearted students. I have one in particular that I just love and adore. From the first day I've really just enjoyed being around him.

Yesterday he tells me that he will not be at school today because his dad is coming home from Korea. I believe he said that he has been there for 15 or so months. Long time. This dad serves us in our US Army.

So today we are walking down the hall and I ask him why he was at school because of his dad. He goes onto telling me that his dad's flight has been delayed from Washington, DC and he won't fly into Greenville until late tonight. He tried to convince his mom to stay home today but she wouldn't budge. Those were his words.

I am on lunch duty this week so I am one of the first ones in the cafeteria. I notice many teachers standing, some with a camera, in there and man in a tshirt right around the corner from where the kids come in. It took me only seconds to figure out what was happening. I started crying before this child was even in the cafeteria. It seems like we waited for ages for him to get in there. He finally came in not paying attention at all. Out of the corner of his eye he looks over. I hope the face he made was captured because I don't know if I will ever see such a pure sweet face light up again. He literally ran into his dad's arms and buried his face. The tears at this point was unstoppable. He hugged his dad and did not want to let go. It was the sweetest experiences I think I've ever seen. They were off to surprise his little sister at the school next door. I wish I could have seen her face!

I have watched the homecoming shows on TLC and seen different video clips of kids seeing their parents for the first time after returning home and I always shed a tear. To see it in person was even better! I am so glad I was able to experience this! I am so thankful for the those who serve and come back to be with their families! Thank you God for keeping this man safe!

Today, I am thankful for sweet reunions.

Days of Thanksgiving: Days 10-15

Here we go... Day 10-15

Day 10- Thankful for my In-Laws - I seriously have a wonderful mother-in-law. I was never fortunate enough to meet my father-in-law but I know he was one wonderful man! I also love my brother in law and his wife so much! They are such great friends and family!

Day 11- For the 13 years with my Papa. If you've ever talked with me any amount of time you know the impact my Papa Fleming had on me. That man was my world. He was the strongest Christian man I've ever met. He went home to be with the Lord in April of 2003. My life hasn't been the same and I learned a lot from his death. I've never had to experience the death of someone and for my best friend to be the one to experience, I had a really hard time. But thankful for making it through those dark days and to the point I am now where I know one sweet day I will be with him. And I will NEVER lose him again!

Day 12- My brother! I love him so much! He is four years younger and we still fight like cats and dogs. However, he is one of my best friends. We've grown so close since I got married, it really helped our relationship. I love you, Reed!

Day 13- Monday mornings. I might not always seem thankful for this. However, when Monday morning comes I know that I have a job to go to. I love my job! I do complain about Mondays and I don't enjoy always going back after two short days off, but it is so nice to have a job to go to when so many in America don't have a place to go.

Day 14- My church! I love my church! I have been a member at Poplar Springs since I was four years old. I was baptized there, raised there, married there, and still a member. Since we've been so busy lately and gone almost every weekend I've missed so much and I feel so empty! I am so thankful I have a church where I love to be to worship!

Day 15- Bible Study girls! Melinda and I met during my student teaching and now we teach together. She is such a wonderful friend! This summer she invited me to start coming to her Bible Study with her. This has been a blessing on my heart! I enjoy this group of girls! Tuesday night fellowship is one of the highlights of my week now!

Days of Thanksgiving: Day 6, 7, 8, and 9

As always- life happens and I am almost a week behind. But here we go, all at the same time :)

Day 6 (Sunday) - Military

My brother is just four years younger than me. One of his best friends growing up left Sunday morning for the Marines. On Friday we are also celebrating Veterans Day. I am so thankful for our military! I am the one proud American in the morning to say the pledge with my students. It is such a privilege! So, thank you veterans and those still fighting for my freedom. I'm so thankful for you and your selflessness.

Zach is on the left in the Byrnes shirt and my brother is on the right side. Zach- Thank you for going to fight for our freedom. Make us proud- I love you bud!

Day 7 (Monday) - Transportation

This is something that I take for granted each day. I am so thankful to have a nice, reliable running car. I was so forunate that when I graduate from high school my parents bought me the car that I wanted. I LOVE my 4Runner and if you've ever talked to me about cars you will hear that I am driving it until it falls apart. But even if it wasn't the car of my choice, I would still be thankful to have something that takes me from Point A to B. Another lesson learned from teaching- not everyone is fortunate enough to have a car.

Day 8 (Tuesday) - Megan

I can not begin to be thankful enough for my cousin's sweet wife, Megan. I don't even feel like she is that far down the family line. Megan and I talk almost daily now- I would consider her one of my best friends. I can talk talk talk to her and she is always willing to listen :) I am so thankful that Justin (who is my actual cousin) was smart enough to marry someone that I would love and get along with! I am the only girl in my family, including cousins, so it was such a relief to have another girl that I got along with! I am so thankful for her friendship! In September, Megan was blessed with the most beautiful baby girl! She is such a sweet mommy.

Thanks for everything Megan, I love you!!

Here we are in Spring of this year waiting to board our flight to NYC! So much fun together!

Day 9 (Wednesday) - Nature

I am a total beach person. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the beach! I spend almost two weeks at the beach during the summer! Even in the fall and winter I love being down at the beach. The past few years though I have really grown to love the mountains. This past weekend we went to the mountains for the weekend. The trees were beautiful! John Thomas and I sat, looking out our hotel window, in awe of God's work. We talked about how could people not believe in God when they just simply looked at nature. It is a masterpiece. This weekend we are heading to Charleston to his Citadel reunion. We are one street over from the ocean. I can not wait to wake up and see the ocean for a few mornings. Thank you awesome God for creating such beautiful masterpieces! I can't even begin to fathom Heaven if you make Earth so beautiful!

This was looking out of our hotel this past weekend. Tell me, how do you not believe??

love-

Days of Thanksgiving : Day 5

My labradoodle, Wally!

This is my first baby. John Thomas and I got Wally before we were even engaged and he has been our baby since. He is such a wonderful dog that is too funny. We give him voices and talk back and forth to each other (JT and myself) as if it is Wally carrying on the conversation. Strange you ask? Yes, we know. I just love how when we get home he wants to play play play and we do. But even when we have had bad days he knows and will just be the most calm dog ever. He loves to be lazy with me and wrestle with John Thomas. My kids at school have asked before if I love Wally more than John Thomas? haha, I tell them some days. :) Just Kidding. But I am truly thankful for a wonderful dog. I know he will be great with a human brother or sister, one day!

love-

Days of Thanksgiving: Day 4

Weekends!!!

Yes, I know this may sound silly but I am SO thankful for my weekend ahead! It has been a really long two weeks! School has been beyond busy and our life has been wide-open lately. It seems we are constantly on the go headed to the next adventure. I am not complaining because I am so thankful that we are able to travel and do all of the fun things we are getting to do. BUT...on Friday afternoons I am thankful to have two days off! This weekend is sure to be very relaxing. I've mentioned before about the wonderful trips that John Thomas wins through his company. In about one hour we will be off to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville (LOVE the mountains!) for a relaxing spa getaway! I was so excited to see the spa was included when we were looking over the weekend schedule! 

I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and take time to think of one thing you could be thankful for today. :)

love-

Days of Thanksgiving: Day 3

My Salvation! How sweet it is to be loved by a wonderful Savior! This is probably one of my new favorite

song obsessions! I love music- it speaks to me so much!

This is probably my favorite part of the song...

"See now, I am the man that called out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then, I turned away with this smile on my face
With this sin in my heart tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life

But You love me anyway
Oh, God… how you love me"

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8BBCYFAYRI&ob=av2e

Days of Thanksgiving...Days 1&2

I was planning on posting each day of November, even after Thanksgiving, of something that I am thankful for. Becoming a teacher and talking with my students Monday-Friday, I have quickly learned how blessed I am and how I take so many things for granted!

Tuesday, the 1st, was a super busy day- Left home at normal time- 6:45AM- Taught all day, Homebound for a sweet brother and sister for two hours, quick trip to McDonalds for supper, and then to Bible Study. I walked back in my door to the house about 10 PM. I went straight to the bed and slept like a baby. :) That is my excuse for not blogging yesterday.

That is the reason I will be combining Days 1 and 2 together :)

Day 1: Thankful for John Thomas

This one is a no brainer! I am SO thankful that the God sent him to be in my life! I love my husband so very much! I never knew this kind of love and I am so thankful I didn't until I met him. He is a great provider for us. He has so much patience (majority of the time ;) ) with me! When we first were married I had just graduated college, worked a part time retail job, and was studying to take the PRAXIS to get my teaching certificate. He was so wonderful for not making me work a full time job so I could study. August came and no teaching job was in sight. However, we discussed and prayed about what to do. I was able to only work my retail job about two days a week and subbed the rest of the week. It was so important that I kept my name in at schools, I might not have the job I have now if it weren't for subbing so much! I will never be able to repay John Thomas for that. I could go on and on about what all he does for us but I won't.

I am just glad we are so in love with each other!

Thank you for blessing my life babe, I love you!

This is my most favorite picture from our wedding!

Day 2: Thankful for Parents

Where do I start? I love, adore, admire, and on and on my parents! They gave me the best life growing up, and still! My momma and daddy are my rock! There has not been a day that has gone by where I have not talked to at least one of them. They sacrifaced for my brother and myself and made sure we had everything we needed and majority of what we wanted growing up. They are two of the most unselfish people I know. I am eternally thankful for them! I can not imagine life without either of them. I pray daily that when John Thomas and I are blessed to be parents that I can be half the parent that my parents have been to me.

Mom and Dad, I love you bunches! Thank you for everything- you are my world!

This, of course, was at my wedding last May. They made every dream of mine about that day come true. I'm forever thankful!

2 weekends later...

I last left you all with a promise of starting to update more. Whoopsies! John Thomas and I have been SO busy! We had no plans this weekend and it so far has been wonderful!

Our first weekend in Charleston was spent compliments of one of John Thomas's vendors at work, Oki. We had a wonderful weekend away spent walking around downtown Charleston, watching Clemson football, and hanging out with new and old friends! The weather was absolutely perfect!

We then made the drive back up 26 Sunday afternoon only to come back down the following Friday night! This trip was compliments of our wonderful friends, John Robert and Lauren Stanley! We had such a great trip and they are always such great host! They live about 20 minutes from downtown- great location! We spent Saturday at The Citadel tailgating and watching football. The Citadel lost but made a great comeback during the second half. We decided on the drive home Sunday we couldn't be paid to drive down 26 for another few weekends!

This weekend I have spent with my awesome parents! John Thomas has been hunting so Wally and myself packed up and came on over. We've had a great time!

Prior to the Charleston trips, we were camping in Pisgah National Forest one weekend and in Charlotte watching the Panthers place the weekends before. If you are counting, that is FOUR weekends straight we were gone!

The month of October has been a whirlwind of a month! John Thomas and I have stayed so busy and work has been crazy busy as well! Speaking of school...I LOVE it! I told my principal the other day I don't feel like I am coming to work some days. I love the people I work with (especially my awesome team!), my students and I completely love teaching! I know without any hesitation that teaching is one of the purposes that God put me on Earth for! I am not saying everyday is great or I never have discipline problems- of course I do! However, the positives FAR outweigh the negatives! First nine weeks down, three more to go!

I really promise to blog more! I have caught up with all school stuff (thank you teacher work day!) and we only have two more out of town weekends planned until Christmas! Yay! Have a great Saturday!

love-

Weekend Preview

We are so blessed for John Thomas to have a wonderful job where he provides for us! I love the drive and dedication he has to his customers and work. He works for a company where vendors come through the office a good bit and do giveaways. He is just so good he has won us a weekend away to Charleston, all expenses paid! We will be staying here, at this fabulous hotel in Downtown Charleston....

I am so excited! We both have been so busy with work and this is exactly what we need!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

love-

I am alive

So I haven't blogged a lot lately. And I have one word to explain why: SCHOOL!

School is great though! I love all 74 babies but I am so busy constantly planning, grading, and anything else school/work related! I promise to update! Some fun things have been happening around the Gillespie household that I can't wait to share :)

My friend Haley has been doing a Currently blog and I wanted to jump in on the fun! So here we go!

Listening - Steven Tyler on Pandora...random, I know!

Eating - Nothing right now. Just cleaned the kitchen. We had roast (Praise Jesus for crockpots!), Rice and Greenbeans - yum!

Drinking- Nothing

Wearing - Black Yoga Pants and a Mast General Store TShirt

Feeling - Tired and a bit overwhelemd

Weather - today has been sunny and cool, an absolutely beautiful fall day! Recess is looking good the next few weeks at the temperatures we are having!

Wanting - too much!

Needing - to grade quizzes from last week

Thinking - Charleston this weekend can not get here soon enough!

Enjoying- Having a quiet night at home!

September 11, 2001

I remember being in the 8th grade. That morning I had an orthodontist's appointment.

 It was like it was yesterday. I rounded the corner to tell mom I was all good to go that I looked at the small TV in the lobby area and saw the second plane hit. I thought it was movie. I didn't know that something so horrific could happen in real life. Especially not in America where everything is so perfect.

I think that is the moment that I understood the realization that this world is full of evil.

Mom took me on to school and picked me up like normal that day. I really don't remember the stuff that went on at school that day. I guess maybe I was still young and naive. What I do remember is on the way home mom stopping to get a paper from the gas station and seeing it front page, already. Just a few short hours later. I remember not being able to find anything on the radio that was not covering the attack, so we listened to a CD. I remember my dad being home from work early that day and us gathered as a family to see the attacks over and over TV because there was nothing else on, I think we eventually watched a movie. I remember that night we all went to church. The church was packed and many tears were being shed. For weeks and months after I thought how awesome it was that America had grew together (Let me clarify, I did not think what had happened was awesome, but it was awesome to see American stand united in such a trying time in our nation) and the church was full. Then, I sit in church this morning and think where are all of those people now? Why is the church not crowded like it was the months following the attack?

In May of 2009 my mom and I traveled to NYC for a few days, just us girls. (Sidenote- one of the most wonderful trips I have ever been on, such a special time- just my momma and me) I remember walking through the church right there at Ground Zero. Then going to Ground Zero. It was hard to see everything because a giant fence bordered the area. But, it was such an amazing place to stand and just remember what had happen there a few years previous.

Through the small opening that we were allowed to look through at Ground Zero.



I am so proud to be an American. I am so thankful for those people who so unselfishly and unwillingly gave their lives that day. I am also so grateful for our military men and women that give their lives with their families to protect me. I pray for my troops, and I hope that you do the same daily.

 On Friday, I tried my hardest to explain to my students the impact of that day. They looked at me like I was making this story up. We watched Channel One (Student News Channel) from September 12, 2001 and I believe it might have been the first time some of my 8th graders had ever seen the footage. They were in disbelief.

This is my favorite picture from that day. I think that it is a true representation of America.

 I am proud to be an American. God Bless the USA!

I will never forget.

love-

A Few Signs....

I am a summer girl! I love the hot weather, weekend trips to the lake, Pawley's Island, the clothes,

everything single thing about summer I love!

Starting last year I was ready for fall when it finally rolled around but wasn't quiet ready for summer to completely disappear. Well this year I am SO over summer! I do not know what has got into me this year, but I am anxiously awaiting fall!

Fall officially started at the Gillespie house today! I bought a new fall Yankee Candle that smells divine! It is one of their new fall candles, Nature's Paintbrush. I am going to go back soon and smell some more and get another one for my kitchen! I love candles!

Another reason I know fall is getting here is the TV has only been showing football all day long. John Thomas got up this morning before I did and Gameday was already on when I finally got up! I did run out and do a few errands with my momma but made sure I was home in time to watch Georgia/Carolina! Georgia lost but put up a great fight! It was a nail biting game!

I have all of my fall decorations out and we have even put up some windows this evening to let the fresh air in the house! I love it! This design I found on Pinterest and I am going to try and make one similar using fall color ribbon and flowers! I will post whenever I finish!

The biggest sign that fall is right around the corner....

I reached to the top of my closet tonight and pulled out my most favorite old Citadel sweatpants of JTs! I do not plan on putting them up until March or April of 2012! I live in these things all fall and winter! They are so comfy and baggy which makes them ideal!

I hope that you all are having a wonderful September Saturday!!

Love-

House Divided

This is the time of year where the Gillespie house becomes a divided house: Georgia vs. Clemson!

I was born and raised to love the Georgia Bulldogs and that is what I do! Now, I do go to Clemson games and root for the Tigers but Georgia will always have my heart!

Growing up my Papa Fleming had UGA Season Tickets and we would always go, and always stopped by Zebs to get a bite of the BEST BBQ and Brunswick Stew!

My Brother and I with our sweet Papa walking into Sanford Stadium

John Thomas is so excited about the football season finally being here and I am really excited about it, too!

Gooooooooooo Dawgs, Sic' em, Woof Woof Woof!!!!

Corny, but True

Lately, John Thomas and I have been so busy that we are lucky to spend ONE evening together at home a week! And they are normally Sunday nights, and we should be going to church. During the fall John Thomas is on a softball team that plays every Monday and Wednesday night. They either play at 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30. With these times he is home by 8 at the earliest, then we still have to eat. Tuesday nights I have Bible Study with a fantastic group of ladies! (Sidenote: I cherish my Tuesday nights with them. A coworker who I have became great friends with invited me at the beginning of summer and I have been since!) This leaves me Thursday-Saturday night, where you would think that I would be spending time with John Thomas. And majority of the time we are together but we are either A-having stuff that has to be done asap since the house is For Sale or B- doing something with family and/or friends! Please don't get me wrong, I LOVE being with my friends and family but I sure do miss John Thomas and I cooking dinner, eating, and hanging out together.

I heard Blake Shelton's new song, God Gave Me You the other day going down the road and I wanted to burst into tears. We have been so caught up with work (he seems to be as busy as I am) and other things that we haven't spent much time together and I know that I haven't truly appreciated him like I should have. I have a deep respect for those of you who husband's travel constantly (My mom being first! My dad is gone every week and home about every 4 or 5 weeks for a week at a time! I would HATE that!), or even work third shift. I just don't know how I would do that.

So no matter how cheesy I am being by posting this video, it is how I am feeling and my new favorite song to crank up and listen to while driving. A good reminder of how fortunate I am to have a wonderful husband if nothing else.

love-

Year One

I can't believe that I already have two weeks under my belt! I am off to a great start with my first year of teaching! I currently have 72 students, but that can change anyday with kids still transferring in or switching out of Honors ELA to 8th grade ELA. I really have nothing to complain about except that I am completly exhausted! :) However, I already had geared myself up for that! Thank you to all who said a prayer the first day! I had so many sweet and encourging text that helped make the first few days bearable!

I can not even explain how much I love and appreciate my team! This team has a special place in my heart anyways because it is the team I did my student teaching with! During that time I grew really close to one of the two math teachers on the hall and now we are great friends! They have all bent over backwards to help me! I thank God that he placed me with such great people to work with! Not only on my team but school and even district!

I will take some pictures to share later on! I hope that you are having a great weekend! I had a class for school this morning and now I am getting ready for couple's night. However, I am going single since John Thomas has gone to Bristol for the race tonight. That is okay though, I probably wouldn't have even talked to him that much there anyways, haha! Have a great Saturday night!

Love-

Facelift

I am trying to design a new background and header so that explains the dullness of my blog! I don't like the uglyness that it has going on right now but until tomorrow night it is just going to have to do! I am hoping to have a new facelift of Gillespie's Gatherings tomorrow, along with an update about how awesome school and life is going! Love to all!

Back to a Routine!

I must admit I am routine type girl! So starting school today was good! Although I did not love hearing my alarm go off at 5:45AM, I did love seeing all the people that I work with! Made a 7:45 faculty meeting very bearable! I feel so blessed to begin my first year teaching at such a wonderful school where the support system is awesome! I still have a lot and I mean A LOT of planning this week, but I am ready for the kids to come and get the school year rolling!

Back in February I started a gym called 9 Round Gym. It is a a kickboxing/boxing 30 minute circuit. At first I was super dedicated going Monday-Friday and when I missed a day I felt like crap. Spring Break came and I only went two days that week and from then on it has been not so good. I never could get back going and so I went on to loose all the muscle and endurance that I had built up. I thought to myself over the weekend that today would be the perfect day to get back started since I am kicking off a new school year. Loved being back, do not love the way I am feeling. I know that it takes about two or three weeks to get back into it strong so I am making myself become dedicated to it and going at least five times a week! I am hopeful that it will work! I loved the feeling I had when I went!

Tuesday nights is when I typically go to my awesome Bible Study that I love so much but tomorrow I am going with two of my close friends to see Hillsong! I would recommend them to anyone! You should go check them out on youtube if you have never listened to their music. Such an inspiring group!

That is about all I have tonight! I am ready for bed and it is 8:45, ha! I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Love-

I promise...

That within the next week I will update and honestly start blogging! Now that I am getting back into routine, I hope, I will keep this up!

Checking In

Hello! I haven't blogged in over a week now but I have been relaxing myself at Pawleys Island. It has been absolutely wonderful! I will definitely post pictures and give a play by play when we get home but just wanted to let my 3 followers know why I was leaving them hanging!

Much Love-

Weekend Fun!

We had a super busy weekend this past weekend but it was so much fun! On Saturday I was able to travel to Hartwell for my cousin's baby shower! She got a lot of cute things and I can NOT wait to meet this precious baby girl! Megan's husband, Justin, and I are cousins but feels more like a brother/sister deal so I am going to consider this baby my "neice" Just because I can :)

 Here I am with the beautiful mommy-to-be!

 Here we are with my Aunt Allyson, the one excited grandma to be!

This is with Erica, a sweet friend that I made that day and one of the host of this shower!

Then on Sunday John Thomas and I slept late and missed church (I hate missing church!) and met with my dad, brother and brother's girlfriend to go to the lake for the day! My mom has gone to the beach with a friend for a long girls getaway weekend so she wasn't able to come with us. My brother, Reed, just bought a jetski and we rode that and then water-skiied and knee-boarded behind it! My body is already sore but I love being on the water! John Thomas tried several times during the day the convince my dad that they should buy a lake house, we would buy new jet ski and my brother buy a boat...I don't think it is working. Ha!

We have a busy upcoming week! I am finishing up my last few days at Christian Supply! I have bittersweet feelings about this, but the reason for my leaving is my new teaching job that I am SO excited about! Wednesday, my last day at CS, as soon as I get off I am coming home to pick up my things, grab Wally and off to Pawleys Island to the beach house for 11 days! I am READY! Then, John Thomas and the rest of the family will join me Friday evening :) Mom and I are spending a few days down there together first!

Before this gets too long I must go get ready for a lunch date with the girls before having to work the closing shift at the store! I hope you all have a blessed week!