Busy Busy Busy

Andrew and I have been on the go for the past several weeks, and I have neglected the blogging world. I got back from my Colorado trip on the 28th of July, and the two of us flew down to Florida to spend a week with Andrew's family at his cousin's beach condo. We had a very nice, relaxing time with his family. It was beautiful down there. That was only my second time to go to the beach. We saw HUNDREDS of stingrays! It was so bizzare, and I really didnt want to swim in the ocean after that. :)

After our Florida trip, Andrew started another semester at seminary and I started up again with my Seminary Wives Classes. I made a trip to Memphis the end of August to help my mom host a bridesmaid luncheon for an old friend. I had a good time seeing my family and was able to go fishing with my dad and do some shopping with my mom. I got to play some with my niece and nephew. They're really growing up!

I also started a new venture. . . teaching elementary creative writing!! It's a neat little academy where the kids are homeschooled on Mon, Wed & Fri and they come to classes on Tues/Thursdays. Creative Writing meets on Tuesdays, so I'm just teaching once a week. I have 2nd-5th graders, each grade for one hour. The kids are precious and it's a great way for me to get out of the house. I still have some things to learn, but I think it will be a good experience.

We continue to stay busy with church. We recently got new small groups, and those just kicked off this week. Andrew and I are co-leading the group with another couple. I miss our old group but I'm looking forward to developing new relationships.

Here are a variety of pictures from the past month.

It's football season!! YAY!!! Here we are watching the game with our fellow Gator Fans
and their kiddos. We're taking a road trip with them this weekend to
THE SWAMP for Florida/ UT game. We're very excited!!

At birthday dinner with sweet friends celebrating Linda and Jill's birthdays!

Scott and Joanna's wedding

At my friend Laura's wedding in Memphis. I've know Laura since pre-school!!

At Laura's wedding with my parents, Tiffany and Bryan, and Tiffany's parents.
Tiffany and I grew up together and were roommates for two years in college.

My mom, sister-in-law and niece and nephew at my brother's house.

Hanging out with my niece and nephew!

My brother and his precious little dog Waylon!

Fishing with my dad. It was slow day for us, but we still had fun.

Enjoying the beach in Florida!

Andrew and his little cousin in the pool.

Andrew, his dad and brother doing a little night fishing on the beach.

Ummm...I'm so proud that my husband can communicate with the fish. :)

Me and my sister-in-law on the beach.

Family shot minus Julie.

I was probably getting a little too close to the stingrays!

We're being invaded!!!