Finals turned out wonderful for me... well maybe "wonderful" isn't quite the word, but I was very pleased with my grades and a huge improvement from last year. It is always good to have some encouragement and a reminder as to why I'm torturing myself for 8 long years of my life! It would call this semester a complete success!
Eddie started a new job at Searcy Schools just after Thanksgiving. He's working with the special needs kids. He always has a story about the kids in his class. Some stories are hilarious, particularly how he argues with the 8 year olds. Some stories are sad and remind me to be very thankful for the blessing in our life. Good days and bad days, he loves his new job and the people he's working with. Hopefully it'll be one step closer to a social studies/coach position. Also, he's starting his Master's in June at Harding, which is exciting and scary all at the same time.
The holidays were simply fabulous! We went to Cherokee for the week before Christmas. I worked for Dad most of the week. Good news... he didn't fire me before Christmas! It is always eventful when I work with my dad, especially for a week.
We spent Christmas Eve with my mom, went to church, and dinner at Pizza Hut (of course!). Christmas Day we went back to my mom's house for lunch and presents with the Malones, Granny, Shirley, and Mom. The twins had a blast with all of the attention and new toys to play with. I'm the best aunt ever! I got them build-a-bear wolves with ASU shirts... however, Brock enjoyed the box that his came in more than the Red Wolf itself. Should've just bought them the boxes, I guess. Haha! We did dinner at Dad's. More toys and attention for the boys. It was such a wonderful Christmas with them around and it will only continue to get more fun. Next, year they'll be more excited and understanding about the whole event.
Oh! Eddie got me and iPad for Christmas! That was exciting! I love it. I haven't figured out the extent of coolness, but enjoying what I know so far.
I have a new book recommendation!
If you like the Sookie Stackhouse Series, you'll love this. The main character, Jolie, finds herself in the middle of an underworld war and in love with a charming warlock. She's clumsy, awkward, and not quite sure of herself, something that most girls can relate to. I finished this in a couple days and moved on to the second in the series. I highly recommend it! It is only $0.99 on the Nook at BarnesandNoble.com. I'll let you know more about the second book when I finish it!
Anyway, I hope that 2011 will be just as wonderful as 2010! We've had several changes and adjustments in our lives. But, isn't that what makes life exciting?! Without the unexpected it would just be so boring! God won't give you anything that you can't handle.
Things to look forward to in 2011:
4th & 5th semester of pharmacy school
Eddie's Master's program
Disney World (Christmas Goal)
A teaching/coaching position for Eddie
and all the unexpected blessings in life!
Happy New Year from the Ishmaels!
I sincerly hope you two continue to enjoy a blessed life together! We Love You!
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