Graduate Student

The statuette in front of the DeVos Education building at Lee. I took this picture the day I interviewed with the Dean; it was Mardi Gras. Love it:)

I'm in and going! A grad student I am! My June semester began on the 7th and is in the process of ending as I write. I have two final submissions to turn in and I will have 6 hours in the books. As of now I have two A's but will post (in the side column) my grades to keep up and to use my blog as a tracker. This is a fairly quick program and should only be in classes for approximately fourteen months. My track is the M.A.T program in Special Education and will be licensed and certified all within the same program. I am really excited and so very proud of myself. If you read my blog, I posted a year or so back my future goals and the direction I would like to see my education and career head and I am so happy to be here. I really believe Special Education is the direction and life-choice for me. Anyone who knows anything about special needs children/people knows that this will not be an easy choice but one that I believe is right for me. My heart is so in this and I am ready for the challenge. Stay tuned and keep up with my on this new journey; it's going to be long and tough road getting there.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great weekend on Lake Allatoona with a great group of friends; the Morrison's (Senior and Junior) and the Lane's along with Lauren in tow with Eden. While at the lake we celebrated, all on the 31st, Eden's 8th birthday, Robbie's 30 something birthday, and Matt and Tina's anniversary. It was an awesome weekend to reconnect with this group considering they were all beside us on the day Eden was born--what great friends. The 31st is definitely a special bond we share:)
We spent the weekend Camper-camping, us in my dad's camper, and boating. The kids enjoyed having their bikes and baseball gear and to run loosely on the gated camp ground.
Here are some shots from our weekend. We've already made Labor Day reservations...can't wait!

Hank and Eli checking out the water for the first time

Game time in the park

Water time!

Swimming at "Party Cove"...that place is awesome!

Eden and beloved Boone

Happy 8th Birthday to my Edibug! (eating her cheesecake brownies I made...yum)

Fun weekend is over...the Scruggs crew

Birthday dinner at Cracker Barrel on our way home

Our family absolutely loves camping! We love it and so look forward to it every spring. It is such a great bonding and family experience. You should try it...:)