Chapters of Life

Well they say when one chapter closes another one opens.  Last week was one of the hardest weeks of my life.  I have been teaching at an amazing school for the past 6 years.  Every hole in the wall was from something I put on the wall.   We lived through the growing pains and slowly this became my home away from home.  In that time I was there I watched my Kinders move to middle school and made some of the best friends that someone could ask for!   

As I packed up all of my things I was able to think about all the amazing memories!  I will say that it will take awhile for my new normal to take shape.  However, I know that my heart is in teaching.  I love it more than anything! I know that I will end up back in the classroom at some point in my life...but for now, it is time for a new chapter.

New Adventure

Well it is true, big changes are ahead of us over the next few months.  Daniel will be starting a new job in a new city!!  We are hoping to (fingers crossed) purchase a home too.  I just pray our neighbors are not ASU fans or it could get ugly...j\k!  

 We have very mixed emotions about all the changes.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime and we feel truly blessed!!  This particular job and move was not in the original plans but was clearly in Heavenly Father's plans for us.  

  I am busy packing up my classroom and fighting through the tears that come with the realization that we are REALLY leaving.  I have had a lot of people asking, "What are you going to do now?"  Well, first I am going to take a big breath and just allow myself a few weeks of relaxation.  Then, I am not really sure.  I know....new territory for me.  So....I am ready to embrace the unknown and I am starting to realize that I don't always need to know what's next!

Ready or Not....The Stone's are starting a new adventure!!

New Ride

We have a Jeep!

As we suspected the Honda was totaled!  We were able to find a new car.  While I loved my little car with amazing gas mileage, I know a bigger car was probably a good idea.  Well we found this car and it had low miles, lots of options, leathers seats, and best of all...it was in our price range.  We have had the car for 2 weeks now and it is starting to grow on me.  

Not in the Plans

About 5 years ago I made my first big purchase on my own....a car. I made a decision to start looking for a new car and it was like it was meant to be. I pulled up the classifieds and there it was, posted 3 minutes prior. It was perfect!! About a years and a half ago I finally paid the car off and was so excited to have a nice car without a car payment! Well, Saturday my nice car became not so nice. :(

A little disclaimer....this accident was not Daniel's fault. As we looked at the circumstances of the accident we defiantly know that we were being watched over.

We are pretty confident that the car is totaled....but we are still awaiting the official word.

AHH...Squeaking!!!

I love being a dog owner....most days. However, after a long day of work the squeaking can get to me. This squeaky ball is Oreo's favorite toy....like I mean she hauls it in her kennel at night she loves it so much. This toy may need to disappear soon if she doesn't find another toy to obsess about.

Notice in the video, how my parent's very obedient dog (the big fluffy goldendoodle) tries to stay away from Oreo. Then as a last resort Copper decides to knock the toy out of Oreo's mouth.

Showing off his Moves!

Last summer Daniel had an amazing opportunity to intern at PWC. At the end of his internship they took all the interns to Disney World for 5 days.

They did a lot of amazing things during the week. However, perhaps my favorite thing was the FlashMob they did. You can see the final product below. Hope you enjoy!!

Over the Hill!!!

Happy 30th Birthday Daniel!!!

I love my husband! He is absolutely amazing!! Here are just a few reasons why:

* He has a fun loving, easy going attitude!

* He is able to laugh about any situation...even when it isn't so funny....no wait..especially when it is not funny!

* He always know what I am thinking before I say anything.

* He is a work hard play hard kind person!

* He lives by the motto "Go Big or Go Home!"

* He tries daily to make my life better.

* He makes my heart happy!!

I LOVE YOU DANIEL!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY