Teaching in Sunday School

Well I have been called to be the 6/7 teacher in primary. I had managed to not have a calling for over a year so I knew it was coming. This actually the first time being a teacher in primary. I have always been in the primary presidency. My class is small and we are learning each other ways and I think coming together nicely. These children do not realize they are my test students. I will trying out my teaching strategies out on them. Why do they act different in primary?? I'm not sure. I'm learning things about myself and things I need to work on. The lord is always teaching us!!

Where does the time go??

I feel like days and weeks are just whizzing by at a record pace. Does this happen when you get older? I remember when I was younger thinking will this week ever end. Now I can't seem to get enough hours in. This week was very busy with a two finals, a research paper and various other projects and if you know me at all I of course was burning the midnight oil trying to get it all done. Promising myself that I WILL STOP PROCRASTINATING!!!! I hate how it makes me feel. This week is busy also, but there is nothing I could do earlier so I will take it one day at a time. In vow to not be such a procrastinator I have already done some of my assignments for my new class. *pat on back* Reese's party is this weekend so we have to get everything ready!! Where has that time gone?? My little reese cup is going to be 4!!!! I'm going to take a nice sunday nap aka meditate and figure out where is all this time going.

Trying to be better...

ok, so my camera has been busted for a while and I don't like to post without pics so I haven't posted. My daughter aka my personal assistant changed my background and suggested I post. I am obedient most of the time so here it is. Let's face it, it is nice to look at everyone else's and look at all their cool post. Mine is not cool at all. In fact I would say boring! I have no cute crafts, no organizing tips, and no recipes to share. I am ordinary sometimes even boring. The one thing about this blogging thing is that you can vent your opinion or get things off your chest. Perhaps that's what I need to do instead of worrying about pictures. Some of my favorite blogs are about how people feel. That everyone is NOT perfect!! We all struggle in some way. I guess it makes us all feel good to realize that we are not the only ones who are struggling. There still will be the "perfect" ones that blog about how everything is great, but I am definitely not going to give you that illusion. I am far from perfect in fact I should be cooking dinner now and doing homework......

Parker's Baptism

A very happy young man!!
Dad forgot to comb his hair, but otherwise what a handsome guy!!

Yummy cake!! Parker loves legos.

WAn almost perfect family photo. Hey Brodie, what are you looking for?

Proud parents of Parker Tanner Floyd, the newest member of the Rivercest Ward!

We finally got it together for Parker's baptism. I had been waiting for Allison to be there and also I had wanted a very talented singer in ward to sing "A Child's Prayer". It is a beautiful song and I know that she would have done an awesome job, but it was not to be. Allison was on spring break and came home for part of it so we whipped everything together and had his baptism. Parker did AWESOME!! The water was ice cold and he didn't freak out. Now if you know my son you know what an accomplishment this is. He hates water in his face also so we had a towel waiting for him. Not everything went as planned, but all in all it was a nice baptism and afterwards we went to one of Parker's favorite places to eat, Red Robin and had some burgers!! Top that of with a Lego cake and the evening was a success. He had a great day earlier. Allison and her friend, Andrew took him to the air show !! Sorry no pictures of that, but he loved seeing all the airplanes.

Mexico!!

Having dinner with the Schwartz 's. They were so nice!
Paradise!!

John getting his award from Steve Larson ( a big wig at Alsco)

At the boardwalk in Port Vallarta

self portrait of the crazy couple in MEXICO!!

As most of you know my wonderful husband won us a trip to Port Vallarta due to his hard work!! It was the MOST WONDERFUL vacation. We got to go between Valentimes Day and our Anniversary. We haven't been on a trip by ourselves since our honeymoon. I am here to tell you if you ever get the chance to go, do not hestiate. It was one of the most beautiful places and the weather was perfect!!! NO humidity!!!! We mostly sat on the beach in our lounge chairs and took advantage of the nice wait staff. Such the life that someone brings you yummy food while you lounge at the beach!!! No sand sandwiches! We met a nice couple there that also worked for Alsco. They were so nice. John and went jet sking, of course on the day the ocean was the worst, but it was still a blast. John got a nice ring and certificate for being one of the top 20 salespeople. Did I mention how hard my husband works?? I'm looking forward to him winning us alot more trips. Next year, Cancun!!

Butterflies

Today we went to Callaway Gardens because it was free. Yes, it was a little cold, but hey did I mention it was FREE??? Anyway me and my favorite posse aka Tara, Parker, Reese, and Brodie went up to see the butterflies. I personally do not care for this exhibit to much. It is extremely warm in there and I don't like bugs on me. I resolved that I would not let this personal issues stand in our way of a fun time. Reese was very excited about going. It was interesting, but so warm. Reese loved it, Brodie could have cared less, and Parker was scared of the butterflies. Yes, my 100 lb boy actually ran away from a little butterfly. I guess he is more like his mommy.