Hello All!

Thanks for the sweet welcome back! As soon as I get the pics in my grubby little hands, I will post them up! Our photographer gave us a sneak peek at the pictures, at his house, and we are just thrilled. :) We've also been doing a little registery returning and exchanging. I love love love our dinnerware and flatware, its made dinner the past 2 nights so classssy ;) We used our new Cuisinart food processor to make fresh pesto, which we tossed with some grilled chicken and pasta. YUM! I'll never go back to jarred pesto (not that I was ever really a fan anyway) but ohh my, was that delish. Otherwise, married life is great - we are just enjoying being back at home with our dog. :)

Part of my job/master's program is to teach Freshman English courses. I have 2 classes this semester and its a daunting task. My first day was today and I am pretty sure I was more nervous than most of the students. It's a daunting task because freshman in college are scary and are probably smarter than me (in different ways!). Also, while I AM older than this crowed, I really decided I need to step up my "professional" attire to make myself more authoritative. I think I'll be sticking with khakis, black pants and nice jeans with cardigans and blouses for class. My classes are full of freshman males and I'm short and I look like I'm in my mid-twenties (which I am). I want them to respect me as a teacher, so I'm trying to give off that vibe. I'm just so used to being the student, that it is a little scary being given the reins. Its really exciting too, and being the control freak that I am, I love having that control. I'm excited because a composition course is a great writing introduction for students and I know they will enjoy it. I'm sure I'll have some stories after this week.

I'm looking for a good school year agenda/daily planner. I'm having a hard time, mainly because I like for them to be pretty big, with enough room for each day inside. I also need it for the school year (2007-2008), not just the year 2008. Of course our Target has sold out and I'm still in need of one. I really like this one called the "momagenda" - its the exact style, inside and out that I want...I'm just not a fan of having the "mom" labels because I don't need that Quite Yet! I may just end up ordering this one, unless you readers have any good suggestions?!

Oh and a good tip if you are a teacher - if you go to Ann Taylor Lofts website right now, they have a special offer for teachers. It is well worth filling out the quick form, esp. if you are an ATL fan!

Thats it for now!