Update on My Master's Degree

WHOO-HOO!!!!!!!

My portfolio was approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am OFFICIALLY finished with the program!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whew! It has been a long 18 months, but 10 classes down, over 100 papers written, and who knows how many hours suffered by Derek, Jordan & Erik as they had to put up with me & my panic attacks & deadlines, but I am so glad I did it. I've already started researching my next degree, but Derek says I have to wait until this one is paid off! Good thing he's so sensible!

My next plan is to start applying for teaching positions at online high schools or online colleges (gotta pay off that student loan somehow!)

At the Lake with Grandpa

While Grandpa Armstrong was here for a week, we were able to go to the lake for a few hours. You can tell that the boys had a great time!!!!

Weight Loss Challenge

OK, I can't say "it's just baby fat" since the baby is now 6! My goal is to lose 25 lbs by January 24 -- posting every week may keep me honest & focused -- we'll see. Next weigh in is 9/25.

1st Official Weigh In -- I lost 2.8lbs. -- I will take it!!!!!

Derek

Oops....Derek was jealous he was left off of the blog. I will try to get an updated picture of him. I think this one is almost a year old. (I'm actually the one who caught the fish - he's just posing with them - kidding!). Maybe there will be prime photo opportunities during the Bears' game Sunday!

My Masters Degree

Cross your fingers...
I'm waiting on my professor to evaluate my e-portfolio. Once that happens, I will be officially finished with my Masters Degree!!!!!

And....I just got an email & graduation will be January 24, 2009 in Dallas, TX -- provided my e-portfolio is accepted!!!!! :)

Bowling

Erik's fall bowling league began last Saturday (9/6/08) -- he bowled a 72 & a 91.

His team came in first for their age group for the summer league.

Football

Go Tigers!

Jordan is #54 & plays on the offensive & defensive lines.

Jordan's team is now 4 - 0! They definitely won their game last Saturday -- 58 - 0 or 63 - 0!!!!! I lost track of the score once they reset the scoreboard at halftime (it was 38 - 0 then!). I've added some new pictures of the team.

Welcome!!!

Hey!

Since I have become so bad about updating everyone on our crazy lives -- I thought this might be easier!

Enjoy :)