The first week of class is almost over which sadly confirms that summer is gone!!
(Don't tell Steven I said that's sad! He's thrilled)
I like to think we had a great going away party for Summer though! We uncomfortably camped out in Murray for Sniagrab! Sniagrab (Bargains, spelled backwards) is a huge ski and snowboard sale on last year's stuff. Everything is 40-90% off!! I remember my dad taking us when we were younger and it was like Christmas in September!! Can I just say, it was worth the lack of sleep!! Steven found 230 dollar boots and we spent 14 dollars for them! HELLO!!!! How could you possibly beat that?!? Unfortunately that means Steven won't stop talking about snow and mountains and canyons and his awesome new gear! I have to keep reminding him "We still have a few months, dear!"
Then Labor Day we had a super fun get together. We had pulled pork and hot dogs at our apartment and headed to Kiwanis Park for some games and a paint fight. We started by throwing a frisbee covered in paint so it splattered everywhere. But that lasted about two seconds before everyone was full on flinging paint at one another. It was so great to see a group of people we hadn't seen in a while- Thanks to Texas.
We had a lot of fun. The clean up wasn't quite as enjoyable. But after scrubbing paint out of my hair (and out of the 4-Runner seats) a few people came back over and we played some board games. Emily and I learned that "running the option" happens in Football and Steven and Scott learned that satin is heavier than chiffon! :)
Like I said, It was a great weekend with great people!!
Now onto school! Steven started his final year in the Electrical Engineering program. From what he's been saying, it sounds like he will enjoy his classes but will be pretty busy overall. It sounds like I have sacrificed my husband to the EE gods for the next semester. They better take good care of him!
Can I just say how nervous I was? I've been working towards nursing for as long as I can remember.... until this week. I started my first semester of Special Education classes in the Program. SO NERVOUS. After my first day I am still a little nervous, but there is no doubt in my mind I am in the right spot.
I had 3 classes and in two out of the three I had to work to keep from becoming overwhelmed with emotion. We talked about how these are children of God and how much he loves them and seeks after their happiness. One teacher emphasized the blessings we will receive for also seeking after their happiness as the Savior did. So in a majority of my classes so far I have personally had moments of confirmation that this is where Heavenly Father wants me and it is something I will be good at! I am very ready! If He is positive this is where I belong, so am I.
One of my favorite things about actually being part of a program is that it's the same 25 people in the program with me. For the most part, we have the same schedule, we move across campus from one class to the next in herds. That's so different from just the general credits I've been taking! The other people in the program seem unbelievably nice, and the teachers are already making an impact. I can't express to you how excited I now am for this adventure. :)
Promise to keep you posted when I have more than 1 day of Special Education under my belt!
