Getting ready for the CHILL!

Ok, I'm headed to the Bears and Packers rivalry game tonight! I have more than enough gear to wear! :) I will post pictures later of the preparation and the game when I get home or tomorrow morning. It's only supposed to get warmer as the night goes on! :) Maybe by the time the game is over, it will be feeling like -2*F but have an actual temperature of 10*F. WOW! Tell me how amazing that is! I can't wait!

What a gem....

....that was a joke from our little party tonight. It was complete with Charlie Brown Christmas, a game of Upwords, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and many, many rounds of Uno. We had such a blast and can't wait to do it again.

Snow Day.....in Chicago!!!!! What a miracle!

Well, it's officially a snow day. I did not think that was possible in Chicago anymore but apparently it is. I think it's more of an "ice day" but they just call it a snow day. I plan to enjoy the day, being productive and getting ready for the party I'm hosting for some people at church. We are going to watch some Christmas movies and maybe play some games...just time to chill out and de-stress during the chaos of the season. I think it is gonna be a blast! :)

Countdown to Christmas....6 days....

I love Oak Second Grade! and more....

Well, it is true. Last time I wrote it was my birthday and I am still hearing "Happy Last Week Birthday Miss Krieg"....what can be better! Well, today I think I may have topped it. I help with second grade and I feel like all of second grade is my class. Today, the gym teacher had a meeting and who do they call....well, me of course! So I was the sub for all 3 second grades in gym class.....let's just say they thought that was the coolest thing and started hugging me and jumping around....their jaws dropped just like they had seen a pig fly they were so happy! It was a great feeling as I finish up my current term there that the students really did love me and they will miss me!

I just want to leave you with a thought a friend gave me today....

"What does God have in store for you this Christmas?" (and even all year 'round!)

Birthday Thoughts

Well, I am officially a year older as of Thursday! I can't believe how time flies....neither can my parents or grandma or even families I've babysat for! I had an enjoyable birthday. The kids at school were so cute every time they saw me they would be sure to say Happy Birthday, even if they'd said it twenty times already. Then Friday, they continued and said Happy Yesterday Birthday. I felt truly loved by all my students. My co-workers were great too! They had cards and balloons and all sorts of things for me! I also wore two birthday stickers all day long. Some of the kids were guessing how old I was and I got anything from 7 to 75! They also thought I was older than a co-worker because I was taller than them! What simplicity! After work, we had our staff holiday party and enjoyed one another's company for a couple of hours. We had also had a staff holiday lunch so I just ate and partied all day long! Then I went with the fam to Roundhead's to have taco bar, pizza, and watch the intense Bears game! I got a 'W' for my birthday....even though it was in overtime! I had lots of fun this week! I had a great card from my sister and she wrote some really neat things in it....if I get permission from her to post it, I will.

More change....or transitions--if you prefer....

I have just gotten ANOTHER NEW job! I am going to be a long-term substitute for a 2nd grade classroom at Monroe Elementary in Hinsdale. I am very excited to be on this new journey. I can't say I don't have reservations or nerves but excited just the same. I am so thankful to God for providing these opportunities. I know that as an out-of-state transplant, I am in a really good position right now to have my own classroom soon.

As for the rest of life....it's still going just the same! :)

More pictures that wouldn't fit....

We look awesome with the city skyline behind us!

Dave should not go so quickly because well, the water surprises him.....

All three of us fit in......
THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

A Weekend to Remember....

Well, needless to say I didn't exactly plan it to happen this way but I ended up hanging out with Schuby and his friends for the weekend. Ms. Katie and little Miss Haley were out of town and missed the fun. We ended up downtown Chi-town on Saturday and had some interesting adventures....just look at the pictures...as they say pictures are worth a thousand words!

Never Really Sure..

that's how I feel about God's plans for my life. It feels like each day, there is something new to add to the mix. I'm very excited about many of the things happening but I just wanted to do so many things at one time. I guess I would love your prayers for discernment in many different situations.

Life...in the fast lane.

Well, I guess it isn't that hard to believe that each week passes by quicker and quicker. I'm learning to listen for God and see His hand at work in my life. As if the last few months haven't been crazy enough, I find myself with the entirely too large predicament as to whether I should fix my car or get a new one...did I mention I'm only an Instructional Aide and I have other bills to pay??? Anyways, I'm trying to find the balance between life and work....well, it's not just two things, it's more like a million! Speaking of a million, I watched a chick win $1 million on Wheel of Fortune last night. If you know me, you know I love this show.....could that happen to me?!?!?!?!?!?! Well, I thought I would update you on this craziness and I'll catch ya on the flip side.

Until next time, In His Strength I go!