Merry Christmas!

What Good Students I Have

I have them trained well :-)

3 Days and Counting...

I NEED A BREAK! The week before Christmas with my students is a nightmare. All they can think about is the 2 weeks they have off and don't want to do any work. In return, I don't want to teach. Friday can not come soon enough. Please pray for patience!

Life is Rough

Currently 42 degrees in Pahrump....2 degrees in New Franken. Loving it!

Tear :-)

This is Strange

When I arrived at Hafen Elementary School, my class consisted of 17 students. I now find myself with a grand total of 16 students. Not all that strange you may say, BUT I also have had 5 new students join my class since the middle of September. So yes, I have had 6 students from the class move away as well. For some reason this does not seem normal to me. I have assured my students that I do shower daily in hopes that my numbers will not drop any lower, but they haven't made any promises.
In all seriousness, it's very nice having a small class size, but it's just all very weird at the same time.

Here's to the Rookie of the Year...

RYAN BRAUN!

My New Church

Grace Point Church Las Vegas

To whom we give credit

"We give credit to human wisdom, when we should give credit to the Divine guidance of God through childlike people who were foolish enough to trust God's wisdom and the supernatural equipment of God." - Oswald Chambers

What a humbling thought to bring me back to reality. Everything I am, do and will be is because of God and his guidance and wisdom. Praise Him in taking my nothingness and working it out for His glory!

The Awards Start Rolling In

Prince Fielder - Player's Choice National League Outstanding Player




Ryan Braun - Player's Choice National League Top Rookie

The Things You See Out Here

While sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office this afternoon I observed a woman across from me using the time to catch up on rolling her cigarettes...In the doctors office!!! COME ON!! Pretty sure this is abnormal for most parts of the country...but not in Pahrump.

My Classroom/School

My classroom a few weeks ago...it's a little more homey now (not homely)




The walk from my room in the "bungalows" to the main part of the school.

Missing Post

So I wrote another post and tried to put pictures in it, but the wonderful world that is blogger ate it and for the life of me can't find it. Gotta go mold minds now, I'll update more later! Hope this appeases the grumbling masses!

Welcome to Pahrump!

So I've been threatened again and thus commences a new post. I actually was just thinking this weekend that I should post or I would start to get threats and lo and behold one was awaiting me this morning.
Well I've officially been in Pahrump, Nevada for a little over a month now. For those of you who are not familiar with middle of nowhere Nevada, Pahrump is it. We are about an hour out of Las Vegas and contrary to popular belief we do have running water...hey we even have a Wal-Mart...and at least 3 casinos.
Stacy...why are you in Nevada you may ask. To teach of course! I am one of five 5th grade teachers at Hafen Elementary School. Currently I have 18 students, but that changes on a daily basis sometimes, heck today it changed on an hourly basis.
I am really enjoying my time out here. I was a little nervous about being on my own, but it's kinda fun. I'm getting to know some of my co-workers, Lori and Angela thanks for taking me under your wings! I haven't been to Vegas much, but I plan on spending more time there on weekends as I'm hoping to get involved in a church there.

Nostalgic Days

There are times, when I long for the good old days, old days meaning less than 5 years ago, but old days nonetheless. This weekend was one of those times, as some of us gathered at our alma mater to send off one of our own. It's funny to see how things change, especially the fact that our pictures now include a 14 month old child.
Looking back, I recall all the days that I could not wait to be done with school and get into the real world, what I didn't know is that the real world isn't all it was cracked up to be. There are times I want to go back to the days of 3 hours of class and then afternoons of talk shows and Saved by the Bell re-runs, Thursday nights of Real Life and then taped Survivor. Ah, those were the good old days. Now we are all spread out over the state and world.
BUT...God is sovereign, He gave us those days, these memories for that time, and now He is working in amazing ways in all of our lives in the places and moments we are in. I write this because I find myself constantly needing to remember this and to trust in the Lord and to see Him in it all.

Threat of removal

Under threat of being ousted from from a quick link, it is about time for an update.

The Wedding of the Century

My aunt Susie got married last weekend. It was quite the elaborate and extravagant affair. But it was a great day. Congratulations Susie and Larry...glad you finally did it! Love you!

The extended Family

Wedding Greeters

All spiffed up

Hair dye gone a little wrong!

So I decided that I wanted to dye my hair dark brown. So I proceeded to buy a box of very dark brown dye. This is the result...in most light it looks almost black(as my brothers like to point out every time they see me.) At first I thought it was a complete disaster, but it's starting to grow on me...I don't love it, but I haven't cried over it yet.

Check this out!

Go Badgers!

I spent the weekend in Oshkosh at Jenny and Ryan's house. It was so nice to get to spend time with them, other friends and my church family from RiverValley! Isn't Cailyn the cutest little Wisconsin cheerleader ever!

2007....already?

It's so hard to believe that it is already a new year! Where on earth did 2006 go? I hope that each and every one of you had a fantastic and blessed Christmas and New Year. In the midst of making and maybe breaking new year's resolutions, I pray that you take time to seek out the Lord and what He would have you resolve to start, continue, accomplish and maybe even let go of in 2007.

Merry Christmas!

Mom and Dad on Christmas Day

The kids on Christmas Day