Local Celebrity!

Well, maybe celebrity is a little exaggeration, but I was on TV. I teach a free, public community sign language class. I really enjoy being able to share my passion with others. It is a very rewarding experience for me, so I was uber excited when CBS 19 News here in Tyler wanted to do a story about my sign language class.

The camera man came and filmed me teaching my class on Monday night and Tuesday, Meghan McDermott from the station came to my classroom to interview me. It was a lot of fun. Megan finished the story for her Eye on Education spot and it aired on Tuesday evening. I was so proud to be a part of such a positive story. Check out the video.

Baby Belluga....

Andres took me to SEA WORLD! Oh My Gosh...maybe the greatest place on Earth...at least in Texas. We had so much fun and I found the new love of my life...the Belluga Whale...they were so sweet. We were there for 2 days...it was so much fun! We saw Shamu, the Viva show, which are the Pacific White Sided Dolphins and Belluga Whales, the seal lion show, took our picture with the Budwiser Clydesdales and Neo the sea lion, fed the dophins and sea lions, saw the 4D Pirates movie...just too many fun things to even name. I even got to touch the dolphins...it was so cool! And.....we ate tons of yummy food.
We even went to the Riverwalk...San Antonio did not disappoint. I had so much fun on my mini vacation...now I need a vacation to recover...ha ha. Check out the photos!

School Days...

School started back on August 25. It has been a wild and crazy 6 weeks. I just love my job and students. It is so fun. Clarkston has really grown...as a result, fthere had to be 2 new classrooms added. SOOOO....I had to move from my inside classroom into a portable classroom after school had already started. It was a huge mess but I really love my new little space. I will post some pictures of my classroom soon.

Wedding!!!

Well, we did it! We got married on August 16, 2008. It was the most perfect day. It was beautiful weather, great food, tons of friends and family and Andres and I saying "I Do!" We had a wonderful time! We couldn't have asked for a better day.

We want to thank everyone who helped pull off our special day: Shanna, Karri, and Mr. Scott. Thanks so much! We couldn't have done it without you.

Honorary Colombian!

Tonight was my first attempt at making arepas all by myself, well mostly by myself. I have a wonderful soux chef and arepa sensei, Magda! We had a lot of fun and my Arepas Repletas de Queso turned out beautifully! Arepas are a traditional Colombian food made from precooked corn meal; masa. They can be filled with cheese, meat or chicken, or just plain. I am very proud of my arepas and Andres really liked them...Magda even said I make arepas like Colombian people...ha ha!

Millie Update

The diagnosis was confirmed, Millie had lymphoma. She was very sick and in a lot of pain. My parents had to put her to sleep last week. It was a hard time for all of us, as we lost a member of our family. Love you, Millie.

The Countdown Has Begun...

It has been a while since I have written...I have only been a little preoccupied with 12 hours of grad school, wedding plans, working at Tyler Junior College, statewide conference for educators of the deaf, and babysitting little Jack...slightly full plate.

Well, we are only 13 days from our wedding! WOW. It is hard to believe, I can't wait! Andres' mom is flying in on Thursday evening...he is so ready to see her, it has been 5 years. She will be staying with us for 10 days...I am really excited to witness the reunion!

On a sad note, my parent's dog (Dad and Brenda), Millie, has been diagnosed with cancer. We are very sad but know that she is here for a very specific purpose. She is just as much a member of our family as any of us. Please say a prayer for her.

I will try and update more often as I find interesting tidbits of life to share and then find the time to post it up. Love ya'll!

Lindsey & Andres