I had to add this crazy picture of Ryan 

trip

More pictures from the trip....

waiting for the bus 

Bert thought the sled was a snowboard

oohh she's vacuuming - can you believe it? 

pretty view 

2 cool girls 

group picture inside the barn before we left on Sunday 

the trip

Thursday, I left for N.C. with the college and career from church. I was one of the bus drivers.
It was a great trip. I got to know a lot of new people and had a really great time. There was fantastic teaching, great food, beautiful scenery and SNOW!! Here's some pictures.

where we stayed, the barn 

sunset mountain 

river view 

check out the heart rock I found and brought home - thanks to Bert - it's kind of heavy and bigger than it looks in the picture

skipping rocks on the river 

we made it to the top 

hiking view 

hiking up the mountain 

pretty view 

inside the barn

definately smokey mountains 

corey in the snow 

sat night it started snowing 

the view of the road, we had to wait until the ice melted some 

sunday morning the barn in snow 

I only have to work 2 days next week because of the trip. I'm happy!
I do not know what to do about Jesse. She got thrown from a horse, hurt her neck, broke her finger, and she insisted on working today in the rain and lightning. I wish she had less dangerous interests.

I think I'm going to paint the bathroom...red....

I couldn't take the painting class this semester. I would've missed the first 5 classes. Hopefully it will work out next time.
My last day at work is the 28th, yippee. Of course this means not knowing what will happen next but right now that seems acceptable....

decisions...decisions....

I no longer have to worry about what to do as far as this job. Chuck said he wants me to resign. I'm making him crazy because of it, plus it doesn't make much money. He feels it costs too much. I hate quitting....

upcoming events...

I've decided to go to N.C. with the college and career from church. They need a driver and I love N.C.
Hopefully, I will see snow. Did I mention I love snow?
This year (and teaching the youth one Wed. night) has really made me think about the future...
What will I be doing 5 years from now? 10? 15? You tell kids to think about it so why shouldn't we?
I'm also thinking about taking a painting class at the local college - to help get back into the habit of painting.
Should I??

New Year's Eve

For New Year's Eve we decided to use our free Sea World passes.
Chuck and I stayed for the 10:00p.m. fireworks and left. Jesse decided to stay 'till Corey got off and ride home with her, 1:30a.m.. It was nice to finally see Corey at work. I got a great deal on some Christmas gifts for next year.
Here's some pics...

Jesse and Ryan... 

Jesse in her element with the Clysdales... 

really cool walk on aquarium...