Massanutten :)

This past weekend Justin and I had the opportunity to go to a resort in the mountains of VA. It was a beautiful place to spend the weekend. We had lots of fun! I could only stay until Monday and then I had to head back for work. Justin was able to stay the rest of the week. After I left one of the sons of the man who gave us his time share came down to hang out with Justin the rest of the week. Since I had to leave early and Justin was staying longer, we basically did everything that I wanted to do, and my hubby just tagged along. Lets just say....crafts aren't his thing, but he did it to make me happy. We were able to go horse back riding, to driving range, racket ball, learn how to solder stain glass, learn how to chemically etch glass, mini golf, and lots of other stuff! It was a nice trip and fun to just get away with my hubby!

When I got back to work, my class had to work hard because we were preforming a 45 minute musical play for grandparent's day. We practiced basically all day on Tuesday (in addition to the weeks prior) and had our performance on Wednesday. They did AMAZING and they had so much fun doing it!

So right now it looks like we only have 9 days of school left.....I know that I am ready and I am sure my students are too!

Justin had a job offer at a missions organization in Boston. If would only be for the summer, but it would be a great opportunity and it would allow us to use the summer to continue our search. We will see what happens.....still praying and searching for God's will in all of this!

Hope that you all are doing good....feel free to send us a comment or email me and let me know what is happening in your life and how Justin and I can pray for you!

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Massanutter Get-A-Way

So this weekend Justin and I are going to the Massanutten Resort near Harrisburg. A family in the church has a time share there, and are unable to go. Fortunately for us, we can go! I am very excited about getting away and having a relaxing weekend with my husband. We have been a little on edge with searching for jobs and graduation, so this is going to be great! The resort is really nice and has lots of activities like: music shows, crafts, nice dinners, skiing, horse back riding, spa..and the list goes on!!! I am very excited and thankful for this family....the have blessed us greatly!!!

Time Flies When Your Having Fun

So this weekend has been both fun and relaxing! Friday night we attended the CF&FS (the school I work at) athletic banquet. Justin coached the basketball teams, so it was nice to celebrate all their hard work. The Middle school team won the championship, and they got presented with a banner to hang in the gym. It was a good evening!

On Saturday I slept in....thanks God! I always have a hard time sleeping in because I get so used to getting up early, so i was stoked to be able to sleep in! Then, Justin took me to see Prince Caspian!! I love the Narnia books, so it was nice to see the movie. I still like the first movie better, but this one was good too! After the movie we were suppose to go the Justin's basketball game (he plays on a church basketball team), but he got the times mixed, so we just chilled at home for the evening.

Then today, we went to church and then went to a going away party for us. The kids in the youth group had us a party! It was a nice time to just hangout one last time as a group. A few of the kids out together a slideshow and a painting with messages on it! I love those kids, and they have blesses my life so much!

SURPRISE

One of the best things about being a teacher is all the love you get from the kids. I took off two days that week to spend time with my family and to walk at graduation. Well, when my cooperating teacher found out, she planned me a surprise party! I was totally shocked! I have never had a surprise party, so I felt very honored!!! They had me gifts, cards, and cake!!! WOW, the love of 28 students is amazing!!!!

After a crazy weekend, Justin definitaly deserved a little time with the boys!!! Tonight he is going to the Boston/Baltimore game with a couple of kids from the youth group! He loves Boston, and he love spending time with students, so I am sure that he is having a great night!

We still have not heard anything for sure from any churches, so please continue to pray for us, as we are seeking a new place to do God's work. We hope that God will show us soon the place He has for us. I am not going o lie, it is so hard to wait and let God work, I guess it is my personality to want to "fix" and "solve" the situation, but I know that God's plan for Justin and me will be better than any plan I could ever dream up! Thank you all for your prayers!

PLEASE PLEASE email us and let us know what is happening in your lives!!!

What A Wonderful Weekend!

So, this weekend was definitely action packed!!! I took Thursday off to get my hair done and then to welcome my family into town. It was so nice to see my family again, especially my grandparents! They are so precious to me and I just cherish every minute to get to spend with them!!! My dad and his parents arrived around 6 and them we had dinner. Then around 9 my in-laws arrived and we welcomed them. They have been such blessing in my life and I love them! i could not be blessed with better in laws, that's for sure!!! Then on Friday we went to DC!!! It was a good time, even though it rained and rained! I am not going to lie, I was bummed that it rained, but my family were real troopers!!! That night my mom and grandmother came into town. We had the chance to grab a quick bit to eat, and then I had to drive down to LU (I had to be then so early that I stayed at my wonderful friend Lauren's house. My family left early the next morning to come down. Saturday was such a BEAUTIFUL day! I had the chance to see some old friends, hang out with my wonderful family, and hear CHUCK NORRIS speak!!!! Yeah, Chuck Norris was my graduation speaker....how funny is that?!?! Anyway, Justin and I had a good weekend, but we are looking forward to a bit of relaxation tonight! Well, that's about it for now, hope that you all are doing good! Feel free to comment us or email us any time!!!!

I Love Being A Teacher!!!!

So this week is teacher appreciation week and my kids have gone ABOVE AND BEYOND!!! On Monday, the all brought me in a flower, then on Tuesday that all gave me fruit, and today I got coffee and cookies! This kids are great, and they totally make it worth it!!!!! My family is coming tomorrow :) I just hope that it does not rain.....right now there is a 60% chance, so be praying that it doesn't because Friday is our DC day and Saturday is my graduation (& its outside ahhh). Well, that's it for now, but I'll be writing again soon!

I Am Blessed!

So today was a good day at work.  We took our class to mini golf and they loved it.  It is always fun to see the kids smile and laugh :)  After a good day of work, I came home from work to my wonderful husband!  Its always nice coming home to him, but today was even better!  He had cleaned up around the house (which as you know from my last blog, was on my to do list) and then turned our office into my very own art studio. He moved his desk into the living room, so that I could have my own personal area!  He is very sweet, and ya know....its the little things like that, that really makes me know how much I am loved!  Not to mention this is teacher appreciation week, so I am getting extra love from my students too!  
 Justin and I are still searching for the next step to take, and where that its going to be.  So, continue to keep us in your prayers because we have a lot of decisions coming up!   Well, I think that's about it for today!  
ttyl
Brittney

Busy, Busy, Busy!!!!

Well, many of you know that I technically graduated in January, but unfortunately because Liberty only has one ceremony a year, I didn't get to walk then. The good news is that I do get to walk this weekend!!! Since this is kinda a big deal....my family (both, my old family and my new family)are coming into town!!! I am so excited to see them because I have not seen them since Christmas :) My Dad, his parents, and Justin's family are coming into town on Thursday evening. Then on Friday morning we are getting up early and showing them around D.C. Friday afternoon, my mom and Grandma are coming into town. :) Did I mention how excited I am?!?!?! Well with all that said, I have lots to do before then......I have to CLEAN (LOL), finish a painting for a friend, and plan out our D.C. trip!!! But, I am taking Thursday and Friday off work, so those days off will help me get everything done! Well for now that's it, but keep checking back because I am going to try and update this about every couple of days!!!