The piano guy

This is the dude

THANK YOU!

Everything Dahm and i got from home depot using the gift cards we got as gifts! (Including the plywood!) Dahm used the gift card you gave him to buy a bench grinder, which he desperately wanted! We only paid $2.85 out of pocket, and only because the taxes came up to around $15! It was a great second Christmas today!

The table!

Ta-Daaaaa!

Today was a good Sunday

Well today in church it was nice. Aaron, the little boy with autism in my class, did something completely new. Typically i get the vibe he's still hesitant about me and wishes he had his old teacher, but each week he warms up a tiny bit because i try to make him laugh and have a good time in primary. I was gone last Sunday because Dahm and I were on vacation. So this week i was looking forward to being back and seeing the kids and getting everything back to normal. We typically have the kids wait in the hall in a line so we can get the room ready. I was coming out from setting my bag inside in my row, and Aaron RUNS straight to me and gives me the biggest hug and says, "Teacher! You're back!!!"
That was really awesome. Makes all the meltdowns and frustrations and whining worth it. It was a good Sunday.

Bleargh

Hey there! I know it's been a long time. I've just been lazy as far as writing anything goes.
I'm doing well, the dogs are well and we're all happy :) Dahmahnic is going to be home soon and I'm excited for that. I've been planning a birthday party for myself, which will hopefully be able to take place at the beach. If it does, I'm going to try and get about 12 home depot buckets for "beach pong," a giant water version of the alcohol game, but instead of drinking when someone lands the volleyball in a bucket, you pour the water on yourself! Great idea right? I got a bunch of decorations in pink and gold and I rented a cabana on hickam beach. Most of my friends should be able to go, and if the weather is bad that day I'll just have it at my house :) And guess what? My sister in law, Heather, sent me a birthday present. Super nice of her!! I don't have anywhere to hide the package though, so I have to keep staring at it every time I pass and I REALLY WANT TO OPEN IT EARLY. Hahaha
It's getting a little stressful here because I have a lot to do and clean before dahm gets home. I have been managing to take care of me and the dogs in between so don't worry about us :) I hope you are all doing well.

To my parents...

I LOVE YOU ;)

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