School's Out :)

It is that time of year again! Yay! I am officially out of school until June 6! It feels so good :) I plan to fill this month with different activities such as getting my house a little organized and spending some quality time with the hubby! And I will try to post a little more on the blog too :)

~ET

Pete Yorn Concert and Happy Easter!

Saturday night, Ben and I went to The New Daisy to see Pete Yorn play with some friends. He was so good! It was a great concert and great time to spend with friends. Saturday night, the Grizzlies played their second playoff game against the Spurs and won, the redbirds were playing, and Pete Yorn was playing downtown. Needless to say it was very busy and crowded, but it made me so excited about summer! :)

Then Sunday was Easter! We had so much fun celebrating our wonderful Savior with both of our families! My sister, Anna, was able to come in town, and it was so good to hang out with her! Here are just a few pictures with the Cox Family :)

KJ's engaged!

One of my very best friends from high school and my roommate in college is engaged! I am so happy for both KJ and CC. Ben and I are thrilled for them as they begin this new journey together!

{KJ and I at the surprise engagement party}

{Some of the group! So fun!}

Mornings

Getting up at 5:15 am is hard no matter what time you go to bed the night before. Once I get dressed and ready for work, I usually go into the kitchen to make breakfast and lunch for myself. Lately, since daylight savings time, I have been able to hear the birds chirping in the morning. It is one of the best sounds to me! In a way, it comforts me and it is as if God is telling me to take a deep breath and enjoy His Peace! I am so thankful for the chirping birds! :)

-ET

We're Moving!

Next year, we will be moving to our new home, St. George's Independent School. Ben and I are very excited about this new adventure and job opportunity. We are sad to leave SBEC, but we feel that this move is what is best for our family. He will be an Asst. Athletic Director and helping coach football and baseball.

The Beach = Best place on earth!

Last week, I went to Perdido Key, Florida with my mom, aunt, sister, and cousin. It was a great girls week! We had the best time relaxing and laughing. And we had the best weather! It was so hard to leave, but I was so very thankful for the trip.

Like I said.... BEST PLACE ON EARTH!

-ET

*TRUST*

First of all, I cannot believe it is March 1!!! That makes me so happy :) I am so ready for spring! Life has been pretty busy lately. Ben has been busy with baseball kicking off, and I have been keeping busy with work, school and clinicals. If any of you listen to K-love, you may remember them giving their listeners a challenge to pick a word for the year 2011. Ben and I deliberated and prayed over what word we would choose to be the focus for our year. And the word that we came up with was Trust. With everything going on in our lives right now, it is hard to let go and let God and to trust that He has a perfect plan for us. I know that in my own life, I am so quick to pick up everything that I have given to the Lord and then try to "fix it" or control it myself. In every obstacle or uncertainty, I am learning to trust God with my life. I am a work in progress :)

Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding."

Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."


ET