My Last Year in my Twenties

What a weird week this has been. I turned 29 years old on Wednesday. I really don't feel any different, but I am still well aware that I will be 30 next year. Joe gave me the best gift ever. He showed up at my kindergarten class with flowers. He secretly took the day off and conspired with my mentor teacher to surprise me! He stayed the rest of the morning and played with my students. They all had a blast. I was so surprised. I love him!

Please keep the Hodson's family in your thoughts. Joe's grandfather passed away yesterday morning. We will be going down to Cincinnati on Monday for the funeral.

My sister has made wedding plans, check out her blog for details.

Love,
Kat

An Update

Grace taking a look at Eli through the doggie gate. (Check out her cute onesie)
Eli (5 months) Isn't he getting big?
Grace giving me her toothy smile. (She has 2 bottom teeth now!)


It has been a while since I posted last, and I apologize. It seems like I don't have any extra time on my hands anymore since school started. Well, since the last post, I have quit my old job, found a new job, and I am inching closer to student teaching. I only have 2 more weeks of school before student teaching, and then I will be done. I am really getting excited. I love my kindergarten class. We get to sing songs and play and learn our alphabet together. I am enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. I have a lot of homework to do in the next couple of weeks, but then I won't have to worry about any other course work until December. I have been subbing a lot lately. I have actually been requested to sub for the first time, and I am really excited about that. In fact, I am subbing two more times next week at that school. This will hopefully come in handy when I start looking for a permanent teaching job.

Joe is doing well. He went to the allergy doctor last week and they are progressing on helping him be more comfortable during the allergy season. He is going to have to have shots for a few years, but then they are thinking he will be 90% allergy free after that. If you know Joe, you know what a great thing this will be for him. Joe is also training a new partner next month. One of his friends from our fantasy football league is going to be working with him. He is excited to be getting help with his caseload.

Eli is growing up fast. He is almost five months, and he weighs about fifty pounds. He is doing really well in his novice training class, and is one of the best dogs there. His father is very proud.

Grace's first birthday is coming up fast. We were lucky enough to watch her today while Andy and Emily went to the Colts game. She came dressed in her Colts gear that Joe and I got for her. I will post some pictures. She is super cute. Eli was a little jealous of the attention that we gave her, but he was still a very good puppy.

There hasn't been any more updates on the big Headrick wedding. I will let you know what Michelle and M.J. decide. I am still hoping that they will have a wedding!

Happy Birthday Grandma (Her birthday was on the 22nd.)

Well that's the latest.

Kat

Mary Pat and McDowell's Wedding

Joe and I spent Labor Day weekend up in South Bend for a wedding. Joe's cousin, MaryPat married her sweetheart, McDowell. It was a beautiful wedding. Joe and I enjoyed ourselves. (I might have enjoyed myself a little too much!) Here are some pictures from the trip!

Here is Grace in the car seat on the way to the rehersal dinner.
We were introduced to the newest member of the family, Aidan!
The three beautiful maids of honor.
Mary Pat was stunning. This is when they were introduced as man and wife.
The Kiss!

The beginning of the End.

Graduation Day!
I have begun my last semester in college! The first day of school was very interesting. I have never been such an advocate for preschool or daycare in my life. I had a couple of interesting events happen on the first day of kindergarten. One of which had me chasing a couple of boys who were screaming at the top of their lungs down the hallway as they were trying to escape. It was interesting to say the least. After the tears were wiped away, the first week was a lot of fun. It is so different from my semester with the fourth graders. In kindergarten, we get to sing a lot of songs and dance around the room. We get to participate in dramatic play, (ie. The pretend kitchen and nursery) the art center, and our own little library where we get to read to green bear! Very exciting. I am actually looking forward to getting back to those little guys after our classes are over.

Eli is growing up. Literally growing. He grew 11 pounds in three weeks. He is now four months old and 36 pounds. He is healthy, and is now has all of his shots. We are awaiting his neutering in October. He graduated from puppy class, and novice class starts on the 30th. Joe and I are very proud. We are really excited to announce that he is finally housebroken! Looking back, it really didn't take that long, but it seemed like it when we were cleaning up after him several times a day.

We are going up to SouthBend over labor day weekend to celebrate the wedding of Joe's cousin MaryPat. We are really excited to welcome McDowell into the family. After that weekend, we dont plan on leaving until after I am done with school. (Except for a Hodson Girls weekend in October)

I hope this finds you all well and happy!

Love,
Kat

Happy 30th Birthday Michelle!

Portage Pictures

A night of cocktails after my fishing trip.
The Hodson clan at Portage.














Quieting Grace.

Maureen with the newest addition to the Watts' family. (okay, the second newest addition. We haven't met Aidan yet!)



In all the recent traveling that Joe and I did, I forgot to post some pictures of our trip to Portage Michigan. My In-laws visit this resort every July, and we were finally able to join them for the first time this year. I loved this little place. It is very reminiscent of the resort in Dirty Dancing. Joe and I lived in a cute little "Doll House" while we stayed. I love family traditions. I love the fact the the Headrick's have Terrace Lakes, and now I can see that same type of tradition with the Hodson's at Portage. Here are a few of my favorite pictures.




Hanging out on the porch of the dollhouse.

Even More Good News!

I just found out that my best friend from back home is married and pregnant! I am so happy for her. Kim and Loyd have been dating forever (even before Joe and I started dating). They got married in Vegas over this past weekend, and just found out that they are expecting. Things happened very fast once they made a decision to make the commitment. I am very excited for her. Kim is a great friend, who was one of my bridesmaids. We have been friends since the fourth grade when her family moved next door. I couldn't be happier for her!