wedding

Or as Reece likes to say, "weddin'" planning is going quite well. We have a date: June 26, 2o10. We have a location: Inn at Carnell Hall, Fayetteville.

We have our wedding parties. A photographer. Wedding bands ordered. Registry started."Save the Date" pictures taken. And...I have a dress! It should arrive in January. Yay!

The theme and inspiration for the day is Art Deco. Think "southern charm" meets Radio City Music Hall. Having a great time planning and enjoying all the little details.

Looking forward to 6.26.10

the perfect proposal

I am one lucky girl. Last Sunday, Reece asked me to marry him and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect proposal. Thanks to our very own and very secret photographers, I have amazing pictures to remember the day {thank you Bekah & Dallas}

Here is our story.

Reece and Mrs. Jean have been planning for quite a while...

Jean asked me to meet her in the football lockeroom at 12:30. When I arrived, I found Reece in a suit and tie...cool as a cucumber. He asked to go for a little walk. As we were walking, Reece and talked about the day we first met: He was driving Tusk on the football field and I was riding on top. He helped me down from the trailor, our hearts went pitter, patter, and the rest is history.

Our families were waiting for us at our favorite restuarant, Noodles. I was very suprised!

So in love. So very happy. I cannot wait to marry my best friend.

Thank you Reece for a perfect day.

Thank you to both my family and Reece's family for sharing our special day with us!

Yes, I am still here...

Hello all. I am still alive and kickin'. This has just been very busy year so I haven't had a whole lot of free time to get on here. But let me catch you up to speed...

First grade is getting better everyday. It is so neat to watch their young minds grow. I have some very sweet little ones and some little stinkers mixed in..but I love them all just the same.

The pommies are great too. We all survived the busiest November to date...and they did so beautifully. Between the two squads, we are getting ready for 4 halftimes and a few timeouts... But basketball season is officially here so maybe things will slow down just a little bit. Maybe.

I really appreciate my family and friends (Reece) being so understanding with my schedule and occasional crankiness. Occasional. You are all wonderful and I am blessed.

Happy Birthday Reece!

I am a little late...but I still want to publicy wish my wonderful boyfriend Reece a "happy birthday." We had a great birthday celebration week...Much like your average celebrity, Reece had 3 birthday parties...4 if you count the one at Tyson. I wish I had moore footage of the events. You will have to visit the hopper house for that.

Either way, Reece had a great 24th birthday. It is so great to watch people celebrate the man you love. Gosh I am so blessed to have Reece in my life. Love you.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Today is my Dad, George's, 55 birthday! He came up Thursday and we have celebrated all weekend! Saturday he went to get a routine haircut and came out...mustache-less! His response..."when you turn 55 you gotta embrace your youth." Oh Dad...haha
I am so lucky to have such and wonderful father. I can't even begin to describe how much I love and respect him. He's a good man, that George Palmer. And I'm lucky to be his little girl. Love you, Dad! Happy Birthday!

pom camp, flying solo, and lots of meetings

Well we are all back and survived Pom Camp '09...The girls did a great job and represented the U of A so well. Here's a list of all their awards (sorry I have to brag just a little): 4th place home routine, superior trophy for "blue ribbons", superior trophy for home fight song, a program improvement award (thank ya very much), and most importantly Most Collegiate!
Wow! I'm very proud of the girls and their positive attitudes. Watch out football season, here we come!

I flew back from camp early...my first time to fly by myself...I was just a little bit nervous. I accidentally told several fellow travelers that I'd never flown solo...oops. I made a friend on the first flight and thankfully made my connection in Memphis. Phew! What an adventure.

This week I have been attending meetings for first year teachers. Surprisingly, the 8-3 meetings haven't been all that bad. I am really looking forward to working in Bentonville.

This weekend I have alot to do in my classroom...and when I say alot I mean ALOT. and....Reece has the annual Tyson Softball Tournament this weekend...Go Deli Dawgs! :)

Dust off the pom poms...its work week.

Yep. Summer 2009 is drawing to a close and the new pom year has arrived. Tomorrow the 24 girls will arrive excited (I hope) and ready to practice those fight songs and swing marches...lung 1, head pop 2, clap 3, run 4, shake 5, wink 6, 7, 8. Okay thats not really a dance...I just made it up on the spot...and just kidding about the winks. ;)
While the exact schedule of the week is still up in the air it is not unusual to practice two or three times each day until we leave for camp in Milwaukee on the 31st. Just a side note...I will be moving some things into my new classroom this week too (WOO HOO...very excited!)
Even though workweek is busy and hectic, I am excited to see the fresh crop of pommies and get the season started!

GO HOGS!