A Florida Visit

This past weekend Todd and I took a 4 day trip down to my parents in Florida. We had such a great time and were so not ready to come home. It was a great break for us, Todd and I actually got to spend some time together. :) As well as, I finally got to see my parents new house and the dream life they are living. As soon as we walked in I felt like I was at home, because for some reason your parents always feels more like home than your own home. (maybe just for me) Most of the trip was driving around in the golf carts and taking in everything The Villages had to offer. We even attended one of their rockin' neighborhood socials. We are so excited for my parents, it truly is awesome. Todd is ready to pack his bags and move now. Until reality sets in and we have to realize: baby on the way, secure jobs, a house that wouldn't sell... Well maybe someday.
My brother Drew decided to come down and join us for the weekend, so it was great to get to see him too. The guys did some golfing, my mom and I did some shopping, and a picture framing project. The whole weekend was relaxing, and Todd and I definitely needed it. It was the perfect way to get to celebrate my birthday. We can't wait to go back!

In need of Camera and Photography advice...

My masters will be done in December, and I'm already thinking of my next set of classes. :) For a long time now, I've been wanting to take a photography class or lessons and now that baby is on the way I'm even more motivated to squeeze that in soon. I'm hoping maybe someone will have some advice for me on a good SLR camera to purchase (one that is good quality for a newcomer to photography and not too high priced) or if anyone has any suggestions on places to look or people to refer to for a class or lesson. My friend Kristin is interested as well and we are hoping to get started in a class or lessons this winter. Thanks for any advice you may have! xoxo



I'm also hoping to get into a sign language class too (it's about time for me finally!) Poor Todd has had to deal with me not always being able to communicate the best for the longest time. Fortunately, he is such a superb lip reader and a trooper. I'm sure baby and I will be learning together and baby will probably pick it up faster as he/she gets older and will learn sign much quicker than me.

Too cute not to post! - Aidan's 1st Day back to Preschool

Here are my adorable nephews Aidan (4) and Liam (1 1/2) posing for Aidan's first day back to preschool! He looks so excited and Liam looks excited too (even though he is not going :) Aidan looks like such a big boy, I can't believe it. Happy back to school day Aidan! Love, Zaza

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Fall is here!

Fall is here and I am soooo excited. Temperatures dropped and we finally have gorgeous, sunny, breezy and cool days. AC is no longer and I hope it only makes a rare appearance here on out. I am definitely a fall season girl. I'm so happy.
I'm thrilled to be through the first two weeks of school! Yea! and Curriculum Night with all the parents. Routine is starting to set in, which is great, and my new batch of students is settling into our daily schedule and expectations. They very much keep me busy ALL day long, so I'm out by 7 or 8pm on a regular basis. Hope all is going well with everyone else settling into new fall routines. :) xoxo

This upcoming week baby grows from peach to lemon. :)
There is thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and all kinds of things developing.
I'm still not through the nausea, but it is getting better and more foods are sounding appealing. What tasted best this week: a delicious juicy cheeseburger from Culvers, so good. I promised new recipes when this blog started, however there isn't much cooking going on here. Just a lot of sandwich making, and eating things that are quick and easy. As soon as I'm hungry I need to eat right then, or watch out.

Volleyball Season

Volleyball season is here again. Although, around our house, when does it not feel like volleyball season? :) Todd is excited about this fall season and optimistic it will be a great year for the girls. He is very excited because they get to host Regionals this year (which comes up at the end of October). Here is to a great season, and we will keep you updated on how the team is doing.