Big news!

We got a house!

Cody and I decided a while back that we would prefer to stay in this area for a little while, and a few years down the road re-evaluate if we wanted to move or stay put. So, we started talking about a house in Eden. Cody browsed for houses online to get an idea of the market. We saw one online that looked good but when we went to view it, we decided "not so much". Our agent showed us a few more houses that we again felt "not so much" but made the first house seem more desirable. He showed us one house where the living room was smaller than Mom's office and the bedrooms would fit a queen sized bed and that's it. Another house was right next to roosters and totally gutted, he wouldn't have had it ready in time for us to move in.

Then after Cody asked, "You have anything else?" he showed us this ADORABLE house! We didn't have our camera with us so we couldn't take pictures so you'll have to take my word on how cute the house is. When we were pulling up Cody and I both "ooh'ed" on it, then we went inside, I saw the dinning room/living room, and HOORAY, it was BIG! The two bedrooms are reasonable size bathroom in between. Even the bathroom is cute! The kitchen is a nice size, and there is a laundry room (HUGE!), an enclosed sun porch (cozy reading spot!), a front porch and a nice sized backyard. I can't wait to go back and take pictures!

Just to give you a time line on how fast this all happened. Cody and I went and viewed houses on Wednesday. Cody placed an offer on the house while I was at work on Thursday. Our agent guy called Cody and told him that the woman selling the house signed the contract THIS MORNING! Eek! I'm so excited.

Now I just need everyone to pray REALLY hard that Beth finds a job in the area! Cody's working tonight so I doubt we'll hear his side of this story until later.

Oh, by the way, Mrs. Sefcik says "hi!" to all siblings. She teaches at Wall Elementary and when she found out that I was student teaching there, she came to say hi and we caught up. I'll update that tidbit tomorrow probably.

Troops Update

Well my update is a little less exciting, I did get to experience a new event in work, and I (maybe we) am getting more excited about moving closer to Beth. It is looking like mid-March I will be in Eden. I will miss the friends, co-workers and work experience I have here in Iraan, but I feel I need to be closer to our close friends and each other. So here is a run down of my week.

• Monday-Cade and I went to the gun range, then went to dinner with a close group of friends (something I have missed since being in Iraan).
• Tuesday-I was assigned to help with the Presidential Duty for President Bush in Midland. It was Bush's welcome home party after he left DC. I was assigned to block an intersection for the motorcade route. It was a neat experience and a good welcome home. I got to see the motorcade but have no clue which one was his vehicle. It was a long day but definitely worth it at the end of the day.
• Weds till today-I was back on the Highway.

I learned next time not to leave Beth both Bandit and the Xbox. I not only had to go through the week without Beth, but also no Bandit or an Xbox to occupy my time.

Week 1 - Student Teaching

Whew.

I don't think I have ever been as tired as I am right now. This week was long, stressful, and a lot of fun. I had so much information thrown at me all at once that I don't know what to do with half of it. I'm not used to the long school hours anymore; college spoiled me rotten.

Just to give you a run down of my week:

Monday:

• Cody and I met friends for lunch.
• Cody spent the rest of the day with his friend while I relaxed with Bandit.
• We went to dinner with friends (and babies!) hope we can do it again soon.
  

Tuesday:

• Student Teaching Orientation from 830 AM to 330PM
• Cody left for work around 9AM
• Took Patrick to lunch
• Met up with Kat for a few hours after Orientation
  
• Had a hiccup with the bridal party around 7PM
  
• Went out with Kat for a few hours because of hiccup, planned Bachelorette party and Bridal Shower
  

Wednesday:

• Student Teaching Orientation from 9AM to 330PM
• Huge gap of free time spent with Bandit at Parents house
• After Orientation fixed hiccup by making a few phone calls

Thursday:

• Met my Principal and Cooperative Teacher, both seem awesome!
• Drove to Eden out of curiosity (almost ran out of gas, didn't think that one through very well)
• Timed drive back to Wall from Eden (just shy of 30 minutes if you're curious)
• Time drive back to San Angelo from Wall (right around 10 to 12 minutes depending on lights in San Angelo)
• Went back to ASU for final part of Orientation day ended at 330
  

Friday (Today):

• First day of Student Teaching!
• Had a substitute, my teacher was sick (she picked up a stomach virus from her son)
• Students took a test - B day kids look awesome have a few to look out for but nothing to hard
• Realized just how long an hour and thirty minutes is...eek
• Came home tired but excited

That is my first week of student teaching! There isn't much exciting on Cody's front, he knows how to update the blog if he wants to. I'm now off to update the wedding blog.

Update time!

Well, I found out where I'm doing my student teaching! I'll start my student teaching at Wall ISD on Friday. I'm super excited and looking forward to the experience, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. I get to meet my principal and cooperative teacher Thursday.

Cody and I spent most of Saturday shopping for clothes for my semester, we bought a bunch of cute outfits. Without hurting his "manliness" I want to say that Cody knows exactly what will look professional on me. He picked out 3/4's of the wardrobe and two of the three pairs of shoes.

Sunday Cody, Kat and I went to the gun range. Kat had never shot a gun before, 10 years of friendship and somehow the girl has never shot a gun. So after finding this out I called Cody and asked him (read: told him) if he would take us shooting. He did, and we had a blast. We shot for a good 2 and half hours everything from his 22 rifle to his 12 gauge (?) shotgun...we each shot a slug. Holy COW did that hurt. I knew I was in trouble when Cody, who didn't move with ANY of the other shells jerked back a little.

Monday, without either of us realizing it, made a year since Cody proposed to me! We have six months until the wedding. I'm so excited, words don't describe it :D.

Update on Troop's Transfer

I forgot to let everyone know about Cody's transfer.

We were informed that Cody's request for transfer to Eden was approved. The transfer to New Braunfels was given to a Troop with one year seniority. ONE year! I was amazed at the luck.

Moving on, Cody was also informed that he'll be detached until further notice. The sergeant area he is currently in is short handed so Cody has to stay in the area until they can replace him. The estimate right now is March, but Cody is thinking it'll be closer to April before he can leave Iraan.

So that's the story on Cody's transfer!

FINALLY!!

I finally received that email that told me what classes to register for. I registered immediately, of course. Now I just have to sit on my hands some more and wait to figure out where I'll be student teaching. I'll keep y'all updated!