My school externship has begun

I am now doing my school externship at Holland and Sequiota Elementaries here in Springfield. It has only been two days, but I love it and know that the schools are where I really want to be. I have a wonderful supervisor who I know I am going to become very close to over the next six weeks. She is caring, patient, and a wonderful SLP. I know I am going to learn alot from her in the upcoming weeks. The kids are just so cute, and each one has their own unique personality. After my school externship, I will begin my medical one at Springfield Rehab and Health in March.

I found the ONE

Yes! I found the perfect wedding dress today at Norman's Bridal Shoppe in Lebanon. I had a wonderful person to work with today. Her name was Kathy, and I will be getting her a thank you card in the mail shortly. My dress cost about double what I wanted to pay but was what I had invisioned myself in on my wedding day on the beach. I think Jeremy will love it!

Dress Shopping

Well today my mom, sister, and I all went to David's Bridal to look for my wedding dress. I am looking for something flowly and light that will be perfect for a beach wedding. I found a few I liked today but they were not my size, so it was hard to get the whole picture. Tomorrow we will be traveling to Lebanon to go to Norman's. I have had three friends recently purchase their wedding gowns from here, so I am holding my head high. I will keep you posted on my adventures to find the perfect dress.

Final Semester

Well not much new here. School started back up yesterday. I have one class this semester called Professional Issues. It helps to get us ready for our externships and working out in the field. The class is three weeks in the classroom (M, W, and Th) from 330-620 and then once our externships start, everything can be done online. I am already overwhelmed. I am still working on my research project on twins and language development. I have comprehensive exams on January 30th....which I have not studied much for yet. My first externship starts February 2 at Holland Elementary, and I am quite nervous but excited. I have to present my research project at a conference towards the end of February and I am just hoping that I will be almost finished with it. I have to take the Praxis in March or April, and then pray that I have enough clinical hours to graduate in May. I am burnt out on school and hope that this semester goes by quickly. I am excited to graduate and get a real job working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the schools in Springfield or the surrounding areas. I hope everyone has a great week!

Moving Day

was yesterday....not for me but for my twin sister, Jessica, and her boyfriend Brandon. They have been renting a duplex over the past year and decided to buy their own since their lease was coming up. Jeremy and I are super excited about their move because they now live 1 mile door-to-door from us! We love them and their new house.......pictures to come soon!

Christmastime........

....It's the best time of the year. I love the holidays especially Christmas and New Years. We have already had my dad's family get together at my uncle's house in Ozark this past Saturday. There were around 40 relatives at the gathering. It was fun to catch up with cousins and see all of the little ones. The food was also really yummy which is always a plus. On Christmas Eve, we will be going to Jeremy's great aunt and uncle's for a big family gathering. After that is over, we will head to his grandparent's house to do a gift exchange, and then I will head off to midnight mass with my parents. Growing up Catholic, midnight mass has always been a tradition in our family. I look forward to spending time with my parents and singing all of the traditional Christmas songs before the service begins. On Christmas day, we will spend lunch with my mom's family. Then for dinner we are doing just my parents and us kids. We will do our family gifts at this time. I love shopping for gifts and then giving them at Christmastime.....too bad this year I am very poor and gifts will be very minimal. I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Too bad the weatherman aren't predicting snow so we can have a White Christmas this year. Enjoy the holidays with your families and friends and remember all that you are thankful for this year.

Done with this semester

Well it is that time of year again. I just attended my last final for the semester. It consisted of a take home test and showing up to class to do an activity.....not too shabby. I have three research summaries to get done between now and Thursday to submit to my research advisor for a grade. Besides those....I am done with this semester. Praise the Lord! I only have one semester left and I will have my Masters degree. Yippee! I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday with your family.