OK, not what I expected?!

I just got some pictures downloaded from New Moon. Some of them are awesome but one in particular was not what I expected.

The one that I think is great is Jane. Dakota Fannin is super cute and looks creepy. I think she fits well.



However, whomever the guy is playing Aro is a huge disappointment to me! He looks like some kind of cheap gigolo. It's not at all what I expected. He looks like an old man with a young man's body!
Seriously... the Eddie Munster hair, the crushed velvet suit, what is he 4'2"? Don't even get me started on the PIMP jewelery!

Come on Summit, don't make this hard for me. November 20th is circled on my calendar and it better not dissapoint! Happy TWILIGHTING!

Thursday means...

TWILIGHT!

The intensity of the eyes is what gets me. It's amazing! In or out of character, Robert Pattinson is wonderful to behold. Happy Twilighting!

First Day of the Rest of Life!

I will not cry, I will not cry. How many time do I have to say that to make sure it doesn't happen? I know I should be terrified that I'm starting a career and that I'm going to be the lone adult in a room full of 7th graders, but I'm not...really. Sure there's some anxiety there. Not terror though. I know I can do it.

What really has got my cage rattled is leaving this house, my place of calm and peace, to go out into that world, without my babies! I have gone to the first day of school every year since Kourtni was in Kindergarten. I take pictures, hold their hands, tell them I love them over and over. I make sure lunches are packed, supplies are in, & that there is a note in their lunch box to reassure them mid-day that I love them. Although i still did most of those things, I will not be able to make the walk to the front door with my babies.

I decided to not ask my principal to come about 15 minutes late so I could go with Kourtni & Brea. I think it'll be even harder if I have to take them and leave them. So I'll leave home early this morning. I'm building in cry and wipe time. I'll need time to put in my eye drops so I won't look like I've been smoking herbs! I think I'm strong enough for this but I don't know.

Kourtni is off to 6th grade and Brea off to 3rd. Since I plan to work for the foreseeable future, this won't be the only thing I may have to miss out on. I know people do this everyday & some people have never taken their kids to the first day of school. I, however, take great pride in the fact that I have, every year, of their beautiful little lives.

I'm thankful to GOD that I had so many years to share holding hands, tying shoes, and packing lunches full-time with my girls. This is just a modification to all the love I have for then. It'll be ok, it'll be ok.

Never forget!

As busy as I am, trust me it's really busy, I would never forget that today is TWILIGHT Thursday! The news broke this week that they have started filming Eclipse and I'm so happy! It comes out on June 30, 2010. I've already circled it on my calendar for next year! I hope they don't go too "Holloywood" on us. The simple quirkyness of the Twilight film helped add some charm. Either way, I can't wait!

Forget Justin Timberlake, Robert Pattinson brought sexy back!

Transformation

Of course any of you that have spoken to me in the last year know that I am embarking on the journey of having a career. I am a teacher. Though I haven't actually taught anyone anything yet, I feel more and more like a teacher everyday. I get to buy office supplies and post its, which makes me very happy (I have a secret love affair with post its!). I get to decorate a room and plan lessons.

Today, though, my first official day, I feel even more like a teacher. As I walked out of my bedroom, in my overly comfortable shoes, because I will have to stand a lot, I thought about all that has happened in my life to get me here. I walked by pictures of my girls that line my hall, I looked at the family pictures we took last year. As tears began to fill my eyes I just felt so thankful and grateful to GOD for my life. Perfection it is not; but wonderful it is.

There's lots of things that we can change and do better. I wish Breon and I could communicate better. I wish I was more girly so I could help Kourtni pick out all the cool clothes. I wish I was a better cook so Brea, my aspiring chef, had a better teacher. I wish I didn't doubt myself at every turn and feel like I am doomed to failure. Even though there are things that could change, life is not terrible. It could always be worse, even though it could be better.

I thank GOD for the changes happening in my life. Things are changing for the better. I know it's only because of the prayers and encouragement of wonderful family and friends. I am grateful for where I am in life. I know the value of every second and I cherish them all.

This summer I have been transformed not only into a teacher, but into a better wife, mother, family member, and friend.

Early TWILIGHT Thursday...

I have a super early morning in the morning so I'm giving you a early TWILIGHT Thursday! Just a simple look at the boys of Twilight has made my night. So much cuteness in one place!


Also, the newest thing to drive me crazy for TWILIGHT is...Robert Pattinson running his fingers through his hair! It does something to me! I think it is the cutest thing every. So... I'll share the moment with you. Enjoy!

Another Day

Here it is another day and I'm off to more new teacher stuff. That is absolutely all I've really done this summer. Besides the super early vacation we took to San Antonio, most of my time has been spent sitting and soaking. I'm not really complaining; I am so thankful that I've got a job and for the opportunity to be prepared to do that job. I just want to teach somebody something already!

I'm also thankful for my girls and their great attitude about all of this. This summer has been sprinkled with movies here and there, a few outings and a lot less swimming than usual. They could be whining and complaining but they haven't. Usually we have mom-led power packed summers! I am so thankful that they have been encouraging and helpful all summer. They've not burned down the house or killed each other, they kept things clean and tidy, and they've done lots of reading.

Although Breon's not fully on the support-Kecia-train, he's trying. Or at least he's acting like he's trying. Who knows? Hopefully, he'll see that I need him more than ever. This is a huge transition and while I'm sure I could pull it all off on my own, I think it'll be less stressful if he jumps on board. We all know I don't like stress!

Anyway... all this said, please pray for me. I want to be the best teacher possible and change lives while I teach Writing. Pray for the administration and other teachers at my school. I need to get along with all of them and have peace surrounding me at the work place. Pray for my students and their families. Pray for clear communication and cooperation. Just pray for God to cover my classroom and order my steps to achieve His will. Please just pray.

November Yet!

We all know what today is... TWILIGHT THURSDAY!!! I was just thinking last night, as fast as this year is flying by, it's not November yet! I cannot wait until New Moon comes out and I can have a new Twilight fix. Have a happy Twilight Thursday!

Bad Ass...

While I know that some will read this and roll their eyes and go whatever and all, I have to put it out there. No matter what you think about Democrats, Al Gore or anything else, you have to admit, Bill Clinton is pretty bad ass right now! Charming peacemaker are the words that come to mind. Who knows what all was really said but to go into North Korea and come back with two pardoned Americans is really cool. I personally like Bill Clinton and thinks he's a wonderful man. Sure he's made some mistakes of epic proportions but he's done some great things too. Let's remember that when we're so quick to point out the faults of others. Peace!

Let's be Friends...

I just wanted to take the time to say that I have some really awesome friends who lift up my spirits by just being who they are. THANKS FRIENDS!


As I've gotten to be a grown-up, I have apparently figured out how to get along well with the other little girls on the playground. As a child, this was not the case. Girls bored me. The catty-ness and whispering and giggling for no real reason. Who does that? I found that playing rough with the boys was more my thing. I always came home super dirty and loved every minute of it!

Now, I have some really great girlfriends and I love you all. Thank you for accepting the tomboy in me and all the craziness that comes along with being my friend. Here's to many years of fun and laughter together.