Spring has Sprung!

WOW! I have been loving the weather here lately in Arkansas. Especially, since it has been so pretty on the weekends.  It's about time to start doing some landscaping around the house.  I need some ideas! Im going to post some before and after pics once the front and back yard is finished (that post might take a few weeks...okay let's be honest, a month)

With this spring comes....Drum roll ba doom ba doom ba doom ba doom.....WEDDING PLANNING! It's official. Had the talk with my parents yesterday about our wedding plans.  We are shooting for a December wedding, hopefully December 8, 2012.  Chris and I are going to the chruch tomorrow that I would LOVE to get married in. I am already a member there (Christ the King Catholic Church) and Chris has visited several times but never have I been in the church with OUR wedding on my mind. There is so much to do but I am so excited to begin this experience with my mom, my MOH, and bridesmaides.  Which, by the way, they do not who they are yet.  I am have a special idea up my sleeve on how to ask each and everyone one of them.

Here is a picture of the outside of the church:



On to other things...

Thursday was my last day at my nanny job. It was definitely bitter sweet with me being exstatic to begin my career as a Curriculum Coordinator but, saddened at the thought of leaving my Linam babies.  I start my new job Monday morning! I'm not even a tad bit nervous (which is rare for me). I think that is a good sign : )

My celebratory bottle of champagne from Chris!
Cheers to a new chapter in life!

If anybody wants to see a concert where there is great vocals and harmony. Go see Zac Brown Band. Last weekend Dawn, Drew, Chris, and myself went to the concert here in Little Rock.  We went to a mexican restaurant called Juanitas to have dinner and drinks before then headed to the concert!  It was SO much fun.  Chris and I always have a good time with Dawn and Drew. 



Dawn and Drew at ZBB concert



My fiance : ) and I at the concert

  

I'm Baaack!

So, here I am, over a year later, and only on my third post.  I know, I know, shame on me. However, I have been a pretty busy girl! I have so much to catch everyone up on.
 
First, I started this blog when I had just started living on my own.  I had just graduated college, began a new job (actually 2) and was extremely content with the way things were.  Well, If you know me, I don't like change, but I also like to mix things up in my life as much as I move around the furniture in my house. Which, by they way, is A LOT. 

Here we go! 

I finished taking my child development classes in December of 2011 and will have my Child Development license here in a few months.  Waiting to be observed by the state of Arkansas seems to be a longer wait than I anticipated.  For the past two years since I graduated from college and while I was working on my license,  I have been a full time nanny for Sam, Drew, and Grace Caroline.  I love these kids so much, but it was time for me to challenge myself in a career that I could stick with for years to come.

SAM (3) DREW (5) GRACE CAROLINE (8)

                         

I began the dreaded job hunt about three weeks ago and last Friday I was offered a job that I just couldn't resist.  Although, I will miss my kiddies so so much I couldn't be happier with my decision to become the Curriculum Coordinator at Full Potential Child Development Center. 

 I have to say that this Christmas was one of the busiest, hectic, but most exciting ones in a long time.  Christmas Eve, I moved into a house! My first one! Chris' parents built a new home and gave their previous home to Chris as a graduation gift. LUCKY! Chris will not be done with school until this summer so the house is all mine until he gets done with school in Russellville. After moving my things out of my old apartment mid December, into a storage unit, and staying with Dawn and Drew for nearly two weeks I was so happy to finally have my own living space back!
     
 Christmas Eve Dawn, Drew, my mom, dad, and myself all went to Christmas Eve mass in Little Rock.  We came home and had the traditional scrambled eggs and tamales for dinner.  This year, Chris joined us! It was so fun and special to be able to share a family tradition with him.  Christmas day was my last day as Chris' girlfriend.  He PROPOSED!! AHHHHHH! I was completely surprised!

AT THE BAKER WEDDING

BEST PIECE OF JEWELRY, EVER!

This "catch up" post has been pretty long so I will make this next part short and sweet. We have a new addition to the Glover/Ewing family. Meet Cooper! Our new beagle : ) We got him in November when he was 8 weeks old.  He is now 6 months old and loves his brother Drake more than anything!

COOP DOG!