Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Countdown Begins


Only 3 more weeks until I start my Master's Program at George Fox. I am filled with anxiety, excitement, and trepidation! It seemed as though I was in the application process forever, and even though I've only been admitted as of July it seems like it was a lifetime ago. I was so excited back at the beginning of the summer with thoughts of finally going back to school, and starting a new career soon...but now, oh, I guess I'm a little nervous of how it's all going to work out.

I am taking 9 credits, which is considered full-time in my program. When I was getting my Bachelor's, full-time felt pretty busy and stressful. And, hmmm, I didn't even have a toddler back then. I know it's possible and I am confident that I will succeed, it's just all a little overwhelming at this point.

Ben and I are still in the process of figuring out how the schedule and routine will work out. I am going to be at class Monday evenings and all day on Thursdays. Add that to both of our work schedules and trying to work it so that Sammy isn't with a babysitter for too long on Thursdays, it's a big job!

On the other hand though, I feel so blessed that I am able to go back to school and pursue something I feel led to do. I am excited to have adult conversations and be in on intelligent discussions. I am also so thankful to Ben for being 100% supportive of my academic life, no matter how far it's putting us into debt. He's an amazing guy!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Beachy Babe

Last weekend, to escape the heat, we went to the coast for Ben's birthday. I don't think Samantha has been to the beach since she was about 3 months old. It was so fun to see her play in the sand and run barefoot on the beach for the first time. Living in Tillamook, the beach was always such a staple in Ben and I's lives. It was so fun to finally get to share the beach with Samantha now that she's old enough to enjoy it for herself.




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Friday, August 7, 2009

Friday Fifteen

15 things in my diaper bag...besides diapers



1. Wallet

2. Cellphone

3. Our electric bill from last month...oops!

4. Samantha's baby doll and play bottle

5. A real bottle

6. Butt Paste (best stuff in the universe!)

7. A plastic bag of kix cereal

8. Ipod...no headphones :(

9. Several keys of which I have absolutely no idea of what they unlock

10. A bulletin from church...from May

11. A bunch of pennies

12. Camera

13. Something sticky

14. Kleenex

15. Hand sanitizer

hmm...I guess I could go ahead and clean some of that stuff out now :)