Day 11

Today, I am thankful for all of the military who are serving and those who have served. I am especially thankful for my Pop Pop-Thomas Lucas, my uncle-Howard Lucas, my father-in-law-Jack Williams and my Pop Pop-in-law-John Williams!

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Day 10

Today I am thankful for finding a church. It is a place where I feel welcome and feel like I belong. #30daysofbeingthankful

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Day 9

Today, I am thankful for my hubby-my soul mate, my lover and my friend! He is the father to my children and the man I want holding me every night. He makes me laugh and takes me out of my comfort zone. I♥you, Erik!

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Day 8

Today, I'm thankful that homecoming week is over! As much as I love this school, the kids have been crazy this week!!! #30daysofbeingthankful

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Day 7

Today, I am thankful for this place. I am so happy that I found Bluefield College! #30daysofbeingthankful

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Day 6

Today, I am thankful for country music!  #30daysofbeingthankful

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Day 5

Today, I am thankful for my second born son, Gavin. He is my athlete and the one that I think is the least like me (personality wise). But, he has always kept me on my toes and tries my patience. I love that he is starting to love to read and loves to do crafts. When he puts his mind to something, he can achieve it! I hope that he never loses any of these traits. I love you, Gav Gav!!!

Day 4

Today, I am thankful for quiet time! #30daysofbeingthankful

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Day 3

Today, I am thankful for two things: my favorite driver won the race and my Redskins won their game! I am also happy that Gavin was able to see a great first NFL game live!

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Day 2

Today I am thankful that I have a little boy who loves soccer. Before I had my boys, I wished that one of them would love soccer! #30daysofbeingthankful

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Grateful November-Day 1

Every November I try to write down one thing a day that I am thankful for. I usually make it to the 20th and then I forget. This year I have decided to do each day on this blog, my Facebook and my Instagram. So today, I am thankful that I live in a place where the leaves change each fall!

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Hope Floats...15 years later

I don't always remember movie lines but I always remember how certain movies have made me feel. It was the summer between my sophomore and junior year in college when I saw Hope Floats in the movie theater. I remember crying at least three times. So, when it came on the Hallmark Channel tonight, I had to watch it. Ten minutes in and I was tearing up. I don't know exactly why the tears where coming so soon, but I do know that parts of this movie remind me of my life. One of my favorite quotes: "That smile means there is still hope" :)

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25 grad classes in 6 months

I needed to get 25 graduate credits by June 30, 2013 and I found out right after Thanksgiving 2012!!!

WHAT, WHAT!?!

But I did it! I took 9 grad classes where I had to read a book, write chapter reviews, write a lesson/unit plan, review an article on the subject and write a final paper. All of this writing ended up to be about 25 pages. That means I wrote 225 pages on subjects about education! I was so happy and relived when I was finished, but now I have decided that I need to do two more before January. So, no more reading for pleasure. My mind will be thinking about how I can use the stuff I am learning in my classroom.

These are the nine books that were my grad classes.

I don't want to forget this...

Last night while I was at the NASCAR race, I turned and looked at my oldest. I saw this. It reminded me how fast my boys are growing up. Nine years ago, I was sitting in these stands, thinking of the day when I would get to share this experience with my first son. Time flies way too fast!

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