Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

One More Month

By this time next month, I should have completed my Thesis presentation and turned in all my work to finish up my master's degree. Graduation is May 7th! I feel like this has been a quick two years getting my master's, but plenty of hard, stressful, tiring, and emotional work put into it. I absolutely have no idea what I will be doing with my master's, but I do know the Lord has a plan. Right now there are plenty of budget cuts that it will be hard to get on full-time. I am praying that God's will will be done and that I would be seeking after what He desires of me for next year. I plan to continue to substitute teach if that is the Lord's will and then Andrew will be looking for schools starting this fall to attend for his PhD. There is a lot to consider right now, but God has a plan and we seek Him daily to know what He wants us to be doing. Right now I am focusing on what God wants me to do right now. I know He has a plan for me to finish out the school year in a 4/5th grade classroom starting April 25th and then we will see what comes in the summer. Thankful to our great God to where He has us right now and just learning to be in His hands and letting Him guide us.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Zoo

Today, I spent the morning with my sister and my two nephews. We were able to just hang out at the zoo, look at animals, and enjoy snacks. Here is a picture of Augustine and me.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Saturday Breakfast

Last Saturday, my oldest brother Josh hosted a Saturday breakfast. We have not had a breakfast with the whole family in a very long time, but it was very enjoyable. All the grandchildren were there and almost all 6 Studenny children were there. I remember these breakfast-es growing up as a kid....normally it was some delicious french toast, bacon, and some fruit. I remember I could eat french toast like no other (of course I was playing soccer everyday so the calories fat stayed away. The fat seems to stay now-a-days, so I have to be careful what I eat. My mom, dad, and brother made a delicious meal such fruit salad, sausage, toast, chicken friend steak, eggs, and juice. A wonderful meal with me almost choking, but as you can see I survived. A great time after breakfast with the sun coming out, the nieces and nephews riding bikes and a scooter, and playing with Diesel (brother's dog). After a bit of playing, we came back inside to pray for our family and the specific needs that each family within our big family has. So far, God has answered prayers about my mom being at the Mayo Clinic this week in Phoenix to get a second opinion and my brother made it safely for his first leg of his trip before being deployed out of country. Thankful that we get to spend this time with family and grow closer with each other, but also in the Lord and relying on Him to get us through each and everyday.



 





Monday, March 14, 2011

Crazy Hair

Alistair. He grew some wild hair this past week.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

I Trump You...

Kevin and Katie Fox
Portland Timbers (Andrew) versus Seattle Sounders (Paul)
The Finch's and The Fox's

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Completed

Step 2 is completed!!!

Andrew and I will be taking a vacation to this place in July. We will be celebrating many things.
His graduation with his MABTS (last April 2010)
My graduation with my Masters of Education (May 2011)
Our 3rd anniversary in July!!
My completion of a 4/5th grade classroom long term sub job!!

We are thankful we found great prices on airline tickets, hotel, and tickets to the park. We are thankful for the many provisions God has blessed us with. We cannot wait for what is to come! =)