The Young's

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Young News...

I would like to start off by saying that I hope you have all been able to take time to reflect on 9/11 and remember all those who lost their lives and all those who continue to put their lives on the line for our safety. This day always reminds me to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment because life is short.

Where to start...since it has been over a year since blogging there is a lot to update everyone on.

Last time I wrote I was teaching and going to grad school, now I am doing neither. Clayton and I have moved back to our hometown where he is working with his family which we are both very excited about! He had a month off between jobs, so we decided to go to Costa Rica (also to celebrate our 2 year anniversary, early)! We LOVED Costa Rica and highly recommend it to everyone! I would upload pictures on here but have a new computer and need to download my photo program...if you are interested you can check them out on facebook.

Currently, I am not teaching since this move happened very quickly (right before the school year). I am working part time at a little store and trying to figure out what to do next....I am trying to enjoy this strange time of not working full time! I am slowly getting used to it...

Those are the major things that have happened to us....a lot of fun and exciting trips and things happened in the previous year that I could blog about all day, but for now I will try to stay up to date on the present happenings in our lives!

Before I sign off does anyone have any creative names for the blog???

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

I'm Back.!

So, it has been over a year since I have updated and am thinking now is the time! Be looking for an update this week :)

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Back to School

Clayton and I have had a fun weekend in the Fort....we got to see both of our parents which is always nice! I spent sometime up at school finishing my room. I plan on spending the rest of my afternoon shopping and getting a mani and pedi :-) I am not looking forward to the crowds that come with tax free weekend, but I am in desperate need of some new work clothes!

This week I also start back at TCU for my master classes....it will be a busy year with work and school which means no procrastinating!!

On another note Clayton and I are trying to decide on a Spring Break vacation. We are thinking of going East Coast or West Coast, something different from skiing or the beach. Let us know if you have any good ideas!

For all the teachers out there good luck with the first week back!!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

God Works in Mysterious Ways..

Well, summer has officially come to an end :-(

This summer was pretty busy for us. I was in summer school all of June, then the first week of July we moved to a new apartment. I also went to Dana Point, CA, with my parents toward the end of July for five days (will post pictures soon). Unfortunately, Clayton could not come because of work. I was really hoping to go somewhere over one of Clayton's long weekends, but it just did not seem to work out. This weekend Allison and Patrick came up to Ft. Worth, so we (sisters and husbands) all got to go to dinner and hang out Friday night which was really fun!

On to other news...I have a NEW teaching job (yes, that is right third teaching position in 3 years). I am VERY excited becasue it is for elementary resource, I really wanted to go back to elementary...middle school was not my thing...I also wanted out of a self-contained classroom setting. This all happened really fast....in my previous posts my plan was to go to TCU full time and be a TA. I was called last week to see if I was interested in interviewing for a position at the same school my sister teaches at....the principal did not even realize it until I told her, small world! The inerview went well and the staff there is so sweet! I started working this past Monday on getting my room together. I will still be going to TCU in the fall but going part time (I should be done in the Spring of 2012). I am sure this will be a big balancing act but I am up for the challenge!

Hope everyone is survivng this horrible heat...

Sunday, August 8, 2010

My Sister's Wedding

As most of you know my sister and I got married two months apart....it was a crazy year around our house! She got married on January 9, 2010, the wedding was so much fun and turned out perfect! Her husband is a great guy from Jackson, MS (Patrick Harkins). They have recently moved to Waco where Patrick is working as an opthomologist (spelling??) and Allison is a lawyer, we are really happy to have them back in Texas!

My in-laws!

Only picture I got of the bride and groom...unfortunatley Patrick's eyes were closed!

Daddy and his girls

Mom and her girls....the water works began for Mom right after this photo was taken!

A very good looking couple! Thanks Mom and Dad for everything y'all did for us this past year, I know it wasn't easy and at times VERY stressfull! Y'all are the best!

Sister Adrienne and brother-in-law Andy

Us!

Rehersal Dinner

The Whole Group!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Honeymoonin'

We went to St. Lucia for our honeymoon and stayed at a Sandal's Resort. We absolutley LOVED it and talk often about how we would like to go back there. It was all inclusive which made it so easy, the food was really good! While we were there we went snorkling, whale watching, and ziplining through the rainforest. We had an amazing time and cannot wait to go back one day!

I refused to hold the snake, Clayton was brave!

Jane and Tarzan before ziplining through the rainforest!

Beautiful view from our room!

Reception Photos

Off to St. Lucia!

Our parents wedding photos

Aggies

Toast

Photo booth fun!

Beautiful arrangement!

Our cakes were delicious!!

The "steak cake" was a surprise for Clayton

Mother/Son Dance

Father/Daughter dance to My Girl

First Dance to Crazy Love

Friday, July 30, 2010

Group Photos

Since my grandmothers were watching our wedding from above I wanted to carry something of theirs on my special day. I wore Mimi's (my mom's mom) gold wedding band and carried Grandma's (my dad's mom who passed away two weeks before our wedding) oldest rosary. I so wished they could have shared this day with me, but I know they were sending down blessings from above.

The first time we saw each other :-)

The whole group!

Clayton and I chose to see each other before the wedding since we were getting married late (7pm) because of Saturday night mass. I am walking down the aisel to him :)