Tennessee Day 1

For some crazy reason, I decided to take the kids on a road trip with my parents.  We drove to Tennessee the day after school got out.  Thankfully, I have 4 great travelers!!  Not a peep from anyone, other than a little singing from Bryan, the whole way there!

We left Forney at 8:00 am and drove to Hope, AR for lunch.  Then, onto Tennessee - arriving around 6:00 that night.

Ready to roll...

"I'm not so sure about this..."

She has no idea...

Bryan and the Frog

My view from the front seat

Bryan's rendition of Ring-Around-the-Rosie....

So Bryan wanted to read, but Nana wanted to play
a car game.  Bryan replied, "No, Nana, I reading
my book!" Count me among the proud teacher mamas!!

We made it to the Mighty Mississppi!

Once we were in Jackson, we went
straight to see Goodie...

Goodie and Savannah

Then we had dinner with family and visited for a little while.  

After a full day of traveling, everyone was a little tired and cranky, so to the hotel we went!  Everyone turned, a little later than usual, and rested up for our next day's visiting....

Changes....

So I am breaking form and writing about myself instead of the kids.  This Friday brings me to the end of an 11 year chapter in my life.  I will be leaving Shands and heading to Forney ISD.  It has been a very bittersweet time packing up my classroom and reliving so many memories.  I have changed so much, both professionally and personally, during my time at Shands.
I started teaching at Shands when I was 23 years old.  I was single and one year out of college.  I taught 4th grade, 3rd grade, BAC, and Resource.  I dated, had heartbreak, dated some more, married Trey, had miscarriages, bought 2 new houses and had 4 children.  It is now 10 years later and time to say goodbye.
I am excited about starting a new chapter, making new friends, and making new memories.  I am going to be closer to my kids, and eventually, will have them at school with me.  I can't wait to see what the future holds!