It has been over one month since I've updated you all. Just in case you weren't aware... :)
Soooo, here we are in our new apartment!!! I'm pretty sure I talked about Cory's job in the last post, so that's old news by now. It has been such a blessing for him to have a full time position! And we have now been in our very own apartment for almost a month. It is absolutely wonderful. I kind of had an inkling that this would be so, but I've come to find out that I really reeeeeally like being a homemaker. I have had an absolute blast decorating and making pillows and chair covers, etc. I'm really glad we got all those Pier 1 gift cards from the wedding because otherwise our walls would be quite bare.
In other news, since my last update I've applied for probably somewhere around 20-25 jobs, and received a grand total of 1 interview, and 0 jobs. It's been really easy for me to get frustrated and question if I'm even really good at anything or worth being employed. But, I know that God's ways are not our ways! He has a very specific place in mind for me, and He's keeping me safe until then. :)
I'm definitely not just sitting around all day, however. Even though Cory's job is an absolute blessing, he only gets paid once a month (rooough), and it's still not quiiite enough for us to live off of comfortably. Especially since my demons/student loans kick in next month. So, I've been substitute teaching, which I'm surprised to say I've actually enjoyed. The very first job I worked was at Cory's school, and ever since then, his school's sub coordinator calls me first for any jobs that become available. It is so cool to get to go to work with him! Sometimes I get to spy on his classes and stuff -- he looks so handsome in there, being all teacher-y and such :) And I think I've probably had almost every kid in the school by now, so they all know that I'm Mr. Hale's wife. Usually what happens is:
me: I'm Mrs. Hale.
5-10 different kids: Hey! You're Mrs. Hale? Do you know Mr. Hale? He's the art teacher. Do you know the art teacher? His name is Mr. Hale. Are you married to him? Are you Mr. Hale's wife? He's the art teacher...
It's fun.
God has truly shown me favor in that I haven't yet had to deal with any supper rotten attitudes/fighting/whatever else those confused middle school kids go through. Discipline is probably my weakest link... which is also why subbing is really nice because I don't have to go back and see the same classes the next day.
And we are still loving our life group! Even though we are the absolute youngest couple there, in age (I found out the other night that I went to school with a daughter of one of the other couples) and length of marriage, it is so great to get to watch and learn from the other couples who are muuuch more experienced than we are. Although, I must say, we DID have game night the other night, and we DID play the newlywed game... and the Hales swept the board -- the newliest of wedded couples haha.
Finally, Cory's family is coming down today!! I'm so excited for them to get to see where we've been living and everything that's in the area, etc. I know that it's hard for them and for Cory being so far away, so I hope that getting to see our southern stomping grounds might make it a liiiitle bit easier. And, I would just like to say, I have the best in-laws ever. You may think you have great in-laws, but comparably speaking, you probably don't :)
And I think that's probably all of note right now. Who knows, maybe I'll surprise everyone and update again in a week or two!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Movin on up
It has been well over a month since my last post and much has happened. In short, Cory got a job and then we weren't so sure, but then he got it again! So it's official that he is employed -- thank the Lord!! It is seriously such a blessing. We were trusting that God had a plan and that things would happen in His timing, and He definitely came through for us :)
Cory will be teaching 7th and 8th grade art at the newest middle school in Keller ISD. This school is a "hybrid" school which means it's 5-8 instead of just 7-8 -- not so weird in the north, but down here it's like crazy talk. They actually started classes a week ago, but then it turned out they had more kids sign up for art then they originally planned for (God is so cool!!). Well they called Cory up, and after lots of paper work and phone tag, Cory is the new man on campus. He starts Monday. It will be pretty interesting at first because he has no idea what his schedule will be like or even where he'll be holding class (since the first art teacher will be staying in the art room), but we are still considering ourselves very, veeery blessed.
As for me, I am happy to just substitute teach for a little while. I would really like to be in the offices, maybe at the admin building, but I figure this will be a good way to get my name out there. We plan on joining the indoor soccer team that the district has, so hopefully I'll be able to market myself pretty well. Cory and I were talking about this the other day -- he has all these grand hopes and dreams of things that he wants to do with his life... meanwhile, give me something to sing and I'm happy. So, I'm kind of like the perfect sidekick! I think God planned it that way :)
And finally, FINALLY, we will be moving out in September! We put money down on an apartment, kind of before we were even sure about Cory's job, but it has all worked out really well. We love the complex, and we already made one apartment friend! This week we'll also be starting a young couples small group, so I'm really excited to begin making other couple friends.
This has been such an adventure so far, I cannot wait for what the future holds. For those of you reading this, let us know what's up! Even though we're pumped for new friends and faces, I'm feeling a little homesick for my Grove City gang -- and likewise for all of Cory's cronies.
God bless!! And keep those prayers coming :)
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
Cory will be teaching 7th and 8th grade art at the newest middle school in Keller ISD. This school is a "hybrid" school which means it's 5-8 instead of just 7-8 -- not so weird in the north, but down here it's like crazy talk. They actually started classes a week ago, but then it turned out they had more kids sign up for art then they originally planned for (God is so cool!!). Well they called Cory up, and after lots of paper work and phone tag, Cory is the new man on campus. He starts Monday. It will be pretty interesting at first because he has no idea what his schedule will be like or even where he'll be holding class (since the first art teacher will be staying in the art room), but we are still considering ourselves very, veeery blessed.
As for me, I am happy to just substitute teach for a little while. I would really like to be in the offices, maybe at the admin building, but I figure this will be a good way to get my name out there. We plan on joining the indoor soccer team that the district has, so hopefully I'll be able to market myself pretty well. Cory and I were talking about this the other day -- he has all these grand hopes and dreams of things that he wants to do with his life... meanwhile, give me something to sing and I'm happy. So, I'm kind of like the perfect sidekick! I think God planned it that way :)
And finally, FINALLY, we will be moving out in September! We put money down on an apartment, kind of before we were even sure about Cory's job, but it has all worked out really well. We love the complex, and we already made one apartment friend! This week we'll also be starting a young couples small group, so I'm really excited to begin making other couple friends.
This has been such an adventure so far, I cannot wait for what the future holds. For those of you reading this, let us know what's up! Even though we're pumped for new friends and faces, I'm feeling a little homesick for my Grove City gang -- and likewise for all of Cory's cronies.
God bless!! And keep those prayers coming :)
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
Thursday, July 22, 2010
lots and lots of things!
It has been sooooo long since I've updated! A lot has happened. Nothing too incredibly exciting, but we're learning a lot!
The week of the fourth, I was moved from the waterpark into the big kid room with Cory. The kids in there are actually divided into two classes, and Cory had the older class and I had the younger one. The lead teacher is leaving in August, and she is currently in school so she doesn't arrive to work until sometime around 12. There are two other teachers who occassionally help out, but for some reason, Cory and I were put in charge. He had been in the room a little longer than I was, so he was a lot more comfortable with names and the way they acted and what was expected, etc. But for me, it was somewhat of a nightmare. It was great to get to go on field trips with them, and individually all the kids were awesome. But as a whole, I just couldn't control them. I had somewhat of a break down on that Friday, and reluctantly ended up going to talk with the directors about it. This was actually a really difficult thing for me. I stood in the bathroom for about ten minutes before I summoned the courage to head up to the office. I guess I have a harder time than I really knew accepting defeat, and admiting that I couldn't do it just made me feel weak and useless. The directors said they would move me back to waterpark, but I would have to spend another week in there until they could hire someone to take my place. That next week I had to make a conscious effort to remind myself that I am not on my own, but it is God through me!
Last Thursday, Cory had an interview at a high school in Vernon, Texas. This was the first "bite" we have had, so we were really excited. Vernon is about 3 hours away from Keller. It is very very small, and surrounded by fields and prairies, so it would be quite and adjustment to move their, but we were excited anyway! He felt that the interview went really well, and we were to hear back about that on Monday. Well, the next day, Cory heard through a family friend about another postion in Grand Prairie that was graphic and web design, and no teaching. He sent off his resume as soon as possible! Now we were nervous about Vernon because now if he actually was offered the job, what would we say? He wanted the Grand Prairie job much more, but he had only just turned his resume in. We couldn't say no because what if the Grand Prairie job ended up not working out either. And we couldn't say yes but then keep going in the process with Grand Prairie and back out of the Vernon position later. That weekend a lot of our prayers were especially focused on guidance and trust -- trust that we would sincerely believe the truth that God has a plan, and is guiding our steps.
Meanwhile, my parents paid for us to attend a marriage conference at Gateway Church. It was incredible! First of all, it was such an awesome experience just to be in a huge crowd of only married couples. It was so cool to think about the fact that we were surrounded by husbands and wives who were all at different stages in their relationships, but who were all genuinely seeking after Christ and wanting to build their marriages His way. And second of all, the speakers were so good and relevant. They opened our eyes to a lot of things we need to be conscious of in relating to our spouse. They had so many personal examples that it made everything seem so much more tangible, and simply, easy. Now so far, we haven't had any major issues, but we know it would be unrealistic to think that we never will. And after the conference, we feel incredibly encouraged and prepared to deal with any situation in a good and wholesome way.
Soooo, finally, Monday rolled around and we heard absolutely nothing from Vernon. And then Tuesday we got the call that they chose a different candidate. Even though it was another disappointment, we were still very hopeful for the Grand Prairie position. And the contact that we have, who is like second in command over the whole district or something, emailed Cory to let him know he passed his resume and information onto the "decision-maker" for the position. Then, we heard that she left for vacation today, BUT, they talked and Cory is actually the first applicant for the position because technically it doesn't exist yet. But it sounds like if the board approves of the position, it's Cory's. Get your prayers on! He's still going to send out a few more applications just in case, but this is the position we really want. It's very centralized to all that's going on in the metroplex, and there would be a whooooole lot more opportunity for me to find something too. God is good! And we know He has something more incredible than we could ever imagine (even if that means not Grand Prairie).
Welp, that's it since the last post. I'll try to keep you all (whoever you are) better updated. Cory has three photo jobs coming soon! And I think we're going to go to six flags :)
The end.
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
p.s. send some comment love!
The week of the fourth, I was moved from the waterpark into the big kid room with Cory. The kids in there are actually divided into two classes, and Cory had the older class and I had the younger one. The lead teacher is leaving in August, and she is currently in school so she doesn't arrive to work until sometime around 12. There are two other teachers who occassionally help out, but for some reason, Cory and I were put in charge. He had been in the room a little longer than I was, so he was a lot more comfortable with names and the way they acted and what was expected, etc. But for me, it was somewhat of a nightmare. It was great to get to go on field trips with them, and individually all the kids were awesome. But as a whole, I just couldn't control them. I had somewhat of a break down on that Friday, and reluctantly ended up going to talk with the directors about it. This was actually a really difficult thing for me. I stood in the bathroom for about ten minutes before I summoned the courage to head up to the office. I guess I have a harder time than I really knew accepting defeat, and admiting that I couldn't do it just made me feel weak and useless. The directors said they would move me back to waterpark, but I would have to spend another week in there until they could hire someone to take my place. That next week I had to make a conscious effort to remind myself that I am not on my own, but it is God through me!
Last Thursday, Cory had an interview at a high school in Vernon, Texas. This was the first "bite" we have had, so we were really excited. Vernon is about 3 hours away from Keller. It is very very small, and surrounded by fields and prairies, so it would be quite and adjustment to move their, but we were excited anyway! He felt that the interview went really well, and we were to hear back about that on Monday. Well, the next day, Cory heard through a family friend about another postion in Grand Prairie that was graphic and web design, and no teaching. He sent off his resume as soon as possible! Now we were nervous about Vernon because now if he actually was offered the job, what would we say? He wanted the Grand Prairie job much more, but he had only just turned his resume in. We couldn't say no because what if the Grand Prairie job ended up not working out either. And we couldn't say yes but then keep going in the process with Grand Prairie and back out of the Vernon position later. That weekend a lot of our prayers were especially focused on guidance and trust -- trust that we would sincerely believe the truth that God has a plan, and is guiding our steps.
Meanwhile, my parents paid for us to attend a marriage conference at Gateway Church. It was incredible! First of all, it was such an awesome experience just to be in a huge crowd of only married couples. It was so cool to think about the fact that we were surrounded by husbands and wives who were all at different stages in their relationships, but who were all genuinely seeking after Christ and wanting to build their marriages His way. And second of all, the speakers were so good and relevant. They opened our eyes to a lot of things we need to be conscious of in relating to our spouse. They had so many personal examples that it made everything seem so much more tangible, and simply, easy. Now so far, we haven't had any major issues, but we know it would be unrealistic to think that we never will. And after the conference, we feel incredibly encouraged and prepared to deal with any situation in a good and wholesome way.
Soooo, finally, Monday rolled around and we heard absolutely nothing from Vernon. And then Tuesday we got the call that they chose a different candidate. Even though it was another disappointment, we were still very hopeful for the Grand Prairie position. And the contact that we have, who is like second in command over the whole district or something, emailed Cory to let him know he passed his resume and information onto the "decision-maker" for the position. Then, we heard that she left for vacation today, BUT, they talked and Cory is actually the first applicant for the position because technically it doesn't exist yet. But it sounds like if the board approves of the position, it's Cory's. Get your prayers on! He's still going to send out a few more applications just in case, but this is the position we really want. It's very centralized to all that's going on in the metroplex, and there would be a whooooole lot more opportunity for me to find something too. God is good! And we know He has something more incredible than we could ever imagine (even if that means not Grand Prairie).
Welp, that's it since the last post. I'll try to keep you all (whoever you are) better updated. Cory has three photo jobs coming soon! And I think we're going to go to six flags :)
The end.
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
p.s. send some comment love!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Old and New
The week is coming to a close once again! Monday will be our one month anniversary. Sooo weird!
We made our first big newlywed purchase this week: a bed! It is super awesome and luxurious. We had been borrowing the full that my mom used when she was a senior in high school, and which my parents used when they were first married. So, as sentimental as it was to sleep there, it was a much better use of our money to splurge for the new one rather than wait and rack up chiropractic bills.
Now that things are starting to get a little more routine for us around here, I still feel very unsettled. I haven't really lived in the same place for more than a couple months since before I started school. Living out of boxes and suitcases can really take a toll on a body. As wonderful as it is living rent free here with my parents, I cannot wait to finally be settled, and be able to unpack all of my things that have been trading spaces between my room and a box according to season. We're trusting God has a perfect plan for us though! In our perfect world: we both find awesome jobs, find a super cute, quaint little house with lots of yard for low low payments, and some secret benefactor pays off all my student loans! But I guess if life were that easy, it wouldn't be as exciting :)
Speaking of jobs, we're both still playing the waiting game. All of Cory's applications are in, so we're waiting for some bites on those. And I'm just waiting for my transcript to get here so I can send my applications off. (side note: shouldn't the school I'm going to spend a good chunk of my life paying for just send me my little piece of paper for free and in a timely manner? Is that too much to ask??) And, the other job that I would really love, pushed back letting me know more from the end of June to the end of July. geeeeze. God sure must love the waiting game, that joker :)
Laterrr!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
We made our first big newlywed purchase this week: a bed! It is super awesome and luxurious. We had been borrowing the full that my mom used when she was a senior in high school, and which my parents used when they were first married. So, as sentimental as it was to sleep there, it was a much better use of our money to splurge for the new one rather than wait and rack up chiropractic bills.
Now that things are starting to get a little more routine for us around here, I still feel very unsettled. I haven't really lived in the same place for more than a couple months since before I started school. Living out of boxes and suitcases can really take a toll on a body. As wonderful as it is living rent free here with my parents, I cannot wait to finally be settled, and be able to unpack all of my things that have been trading spaces between my room and a box according to season. We're trusting God has a perfect plan for us though! In our perfect world: we both find awesome jobs, find a super cute, quaint little house with lots of yard for low low payments, and some secret benefactor pays off all my student loans! But I guess if life were that easy, it wouldn't be as exciting :)
Speaking of jobs, we're both still playing the waiting game. All of Cory's applications are in, so we're waiting for some bites on those. And I'm just waiting for my transcript to get here so I can send my applications off. (side note: shouldn't the school I'm going to spend a good chunk of my life paying for just send me my little piece of paper for free and in a timely manner? Is that too much to ask??) And, the other job that I would really love, pushed back letting me know more from the end of June to the end of July. geeeeze. God sure must love the waiting game, that joker :)
Laterrr!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Things.
Hello again! It's gotten to that point where nothing super exciting is happening every day, so I can just update you all periodically :)
I think it's safe to say that Cory and I are going to be pretty worn out after this summer. Small children have sooo much energy!! It takes a special person to make childcare their life's work. I salute you! This is my third summer working at this school, but I always forget how overwhelmed and tired I am at first. We'll get used to it though. The weekend was such a wonderful friend to us haha. Although Friday wasn't too bad -- I got to go on the field trip with Cory and the older class: Toy Story 3! It was adorable. I got home and slept for two hours :)
Yesterday we literally stayed in the living room all day. It was so great to just relax and lounge. Today we went to church and then more lounging. Plus! we've both been working on various applications. Applications are the worst for sure.
Oooo something that is incredibly new: my parents got two puppies this week! They are absolutely the most adorably precious things in the whole entire world. You should come over and cuddle with them. They are male maltese puppies, Buster and Woody. Woody is only four days younger than Buster, but he was also the runt of his litter, so he is much smaller than Buster. It's so fun to see how their personalities are forming and how they are getting more and more comfortable as members of the Woodcock home. So fun!
I think that's all for now. Tasks for the week: (1)legally change my name (finally), (2) buy a bed, (3) turn in completed applications, (4) get joint bank account. So many things! I'm excited :)
God is good. Don't ever let yourself believe otherwise.
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
I think it's safe to say that Cory and I are going to be pretty worn out after this summer. Small children have sooo much energy!! It takes a special person to make childcare their life's work. I salute you! This is my third summer working at this school, but I always forget how overwhelmed and tired I am at first. We'll get used to it though. The weekend was such a wonderful friend to us haha. Although Friday wasn't too bad -- I got to go on the field trip with Cory and the older class: Toy Story 3! It was adorable. I got home and slept for two hours :)
Yesterday we literally stayed in the living room all day. It was so great to just relax and lounge. Today we went to church and then more lounging. Plus! we've both been working on various applications. Applications are the worst for sure.
Oooo something that is incredibly new: my parents got two puppies this week! They are absolutely the most adorably precious things in the whole entire world. You should come over and cuddle with them. They are male maltese puppies, Buster and Woody. Woody is only four days younger than Buster, but he was also the runt of his litter, so he is much smaller than Buster. It's so fun to see how their personalities are forming and how they are getting more and more comfortable as members of the Woodcock home. So fun!
I think that's all for now. Tasks for the week: (1)legally change my name (finally), (2) buy a bed, (3) turn in completed applications, (4) get joint bank account. So many things! I'm excited :)
God is good. Don't ever let yourself believe otherwise.
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
Monday, June 21, 2010
A Short Story
Okay okay okay. This upcoming post may possibly be somewhat of a novela. :)
So, I think I have to go as far back as Disney!
The first day we got there, We went to Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom. It was sweet! Cory had a great time -- he was a first time visitor. We rode the Tower of Terror and the Rockin Roller Coaster and saw The Little Mermaid! We went on the Pirates of the Caribbean adventure and rode Space Mountain. We lucked out pretty nicely with that one too -- we reluctantly walked into the line that was a 90 minute wait, and then a strange man came up to us and handed us two fastpasses! Also, the Buzz Lightyear ride was incredibly awesome :)
Day two in Orlando, we slept in and drove ourselves to Universal Studios. There we rode another some sort of Rock and Roll music rollercoaster... I may be getting the names mixed up between parks... we rode Jaws and The Mummy and Men in Black and Jimmy Netron and Twister and Disaster. The most spectacular ride of all was the Simpsons ride! It was one of those simulation rides where you sit in this car thing and all you can see it the giant screen that wraps all around you. If any of you ever go to Universal, this ride is soooo worth it.
Day three in Orlando, we were back in Disney. We slept in again and drove ourselves to Epcot. We dropped in to get a fastpass for Soarin, and then headed over to Animal Kingdom. This park was very very cool. A zoo combined with rollercoasters and singing and dancing. Mount Everest was incredible! The best rides are the ones with stories that make you a part of the action. Then we saw Finding Nemo the Musical. This was suuuper impressive. And we also watched It's Tough Being a Bug -- also awesome. It's strange to us, looking back at our day, that these were the only things we did at Animal Kingdom. But, we still feel like we experienced the park, and it was still really really fun. After that we headed back to Epcot to catch our time slot for Soarin. And I have to say, after all the hype, it was only so-so. I mean it was really very cool, but I think we just had it built up in our minds to the point that nothing else could top it... but lots of things did. I still recommend it though! After that ride, we walked around to all the countries. Such a cool idea! And, by this point, it had started to rain, so we headed on to our hotel in Jacksonville.
Words of wisdom for future Disney-ers: Just stay in a Disney resort. They have decently priced ones, and it really is worth it to avoid potentially crappy hotels and the whole parking situation. For realz.
After Disney, mostly just boring stuff -- driving to Ohio. Friday we deposited all our moneys :) and then ran a few other errands before the official big move. That night, there was a little gathering for a final send off. It was really good to be with Cory's pals one last time, all together.
Saturday morning we woke up, watched some FIFA (go USA!) and then left for Nashville. More driving, more driving, and then Keller, Texas Sunday night! Woot. My parents have been soooo incredibly gracious. They gave up their master bedroom and bathroom and turned it into a newlywed suite for us. It is seriously such a blessing to not have to be paying rent for a little while.
Finally, today! We started work bright and early at the daycare. They put Cory in the classroom with the oldest kids -- 2nd through 5th graders. I can't wait to see the ways in which God uses him to touch those kids' lives (particularly the boys). Plus! He gets to go on field trips with them all summer! Starting today with going to see Shrek 4... luckyyy... And instead of what we originally thought, I am working the water park again! I'm excited about this. If I couldn't have been in the classroom I was in last year, this would have been my second choice. I get to see all of the kids in the whole school. And then once that's over, I can float around from room to room and not be tied down to one place. I can already tell that working together is going to be one of the most fun things ever. There is only one other guy teacher in the whole school, so Cory is a pretty hot topic right now haha. I'd be lying if I said that every time one of the other teachers oogled over him I didn't get silly butterflies that he gets to be all mine for life :)
Welp, that is simply all I can write for now. If you've stuck with me this far, you are a trooper. I am impressed! Sorry if everything was a little stream-of-consciousness-like... it's late :)
Until next time!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
p.s. keep the prayers coming for job situations!!!
So, I think I have to go as far back as Disney!
The first day we got there, We went to Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom. It was sweet! Cory had a great time -- he was a first time visitor. We rode the Tower of Terror and the Rockin Roller Coaster and saw The Little Mermaid! We went on the Pirates of the Caribbean adventure and rode Space Mountain. We lucked out pretty nicely with that one too -- we reluctantly walked into the line that was a 90 minute wait, and then a strange man came up to us and handed us two fastpasses! Also, the Buzz Lightyear ride was incredibly awesome :)
Day two in Orlando, we slept in and drove ourselves to Universal Studios. There we rode another some sort of Rock and Roll music rollercoaster... I may be getting the names mixed up between parks... we rode Jaws and The Mummy and Men in Black and Jimmy Netron and Twister and Disaster. The most spectacular ride of all was the Simpsons ride! It was one of those simulation rides where you sit in this car thing and all you can see it the giant screen that wraps all around you. If any of you ever go to Universal, this ride is soooo worth it.
Day three in Orlando, we were back in Disney. We slept in again and drove ourselves to Epcot. We dropped in to get a fastpass for Soarin, and then headed over to Animal Kingdom. This park was very very cool. A zoo combined with rollercoasters and singing and dancing. Mount Everest was incredible! The best rides are the ones with stories that make you a part of the action. Then we saw Finding Nemo the Musical. This was suuuper impressive. And we also watched It's Tough Being a Bug -- also awesome. It's strange to us, looking back at our day, that these were the only things we did at Animal Kingdom. But, we still feel like we experienced the park, and it was still really really fun. After that we headed back to Epcot to catch our time slot for Soarin. And I have to say, after all the hype, it was only so-so. I mean it was really very cool, but I think we just had it built up in our minds to the point that nothing else could top it... but lots of things did. I still recommend it though! After that ride, we walked around to all the countries. Such a cool idea! And, by this point, it had started to rain, so we headed on to our hotel in Jacksonville.
Words of wisdom for future Disney-ers: Just stay in a Disney resort. They have decently priced ones, and it really is worth it to avoid potentially crappy hotels and the whole parking situation. For realz.
After Disney, mostly just boring stuff -- driving to Ohio. Friday we deposited all our moneys :) and then ran a few other errands before the official big move. That night, there was a little gathering for a final send off. It was really good to be with Cory's pals one last time, all together.
Saturday morning we woke up, watched some FIFA (go USA!) and then left for Nashville. More driving, more driving, and then Keller, Texas Sunday night! Woot. My parents have been soooo incredibly gracious. They gave up their master bedroom and bathroom and turned it into a newlywed suite for us. It is seriously such a blessing to not have to be paying rent for a little while.
Finally, today! We started work bright and early at the daycare. They put Cory in the classroom with the oldest kids -- 2nd through 5th graders. I can't wait to see the ways in which God uses him to touch those kids' lives (particularly the boys). Plus! He gets to go on field trips with them all summer! Starting today with going to see Shrek 4... luckyyy... And instead of what we originally thought, I am working the water park again! I'm excited about this. If I couldn't have been in the classroom I was in last year, this would have been my second choice. I get to see all of the kids in the whole school. And then once that's over, I can float around from room to room and not be tied down to one place. I can already tell that working together is going to be one of the most fun things ever. There is only one other guy teacher in the whole school, so Cory is a pretty hot topic right now haha. I'd be lying if I said that every time one of the other teachers oogled over him I didn't get silly butterflies that he gets to be all mine for life :)
Welp, that is simply all I can write for now. If you've stuck with me this far, you are a trooper. I am impressed! Sorry if everything was a little stream-of-consciousness-like... it's late :)
Until next time!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
p.s. keep the prayers coming for job situations!!!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Don't Worry!!
Hello faithful followers!!
I just wanted to write a quick post to let you all know that we haven't forgotten! We were at Disney and Universal Studios and then lots and lots of driving and we just haven't had a chance to update. We're leaving Akron Ohio for Keller Texas in about 20 minutes. But once we get settled in Texas, I will resume updating and recap about the last few days. :) Hang tight!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
I just wanted to write a quick post to let you all know that we haven't forgotten! We were at Disney and Universal Studios and then lots and lots of driving and we just haven't had a chance to update. We're leaving Akron Ohio for Keller Texas in about 20 minutes. But once we get settled in Texas, I will resume updating and recap about the last few days. :) Hang tight!!
Love, Casey
(and Cory)
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