Nutshellin' it!

So, okay, it's been awhile, I know. I'm trying to be better! Anyways, life is crazy right now. Summer is here but it's crammed full of crazy. I said goodbye to my 3rd graders at the end of June which dang near killed me. I kept it together until the very last group of kids left and I started crying. I have so many amazing memories of them and I will never forget my first group of kids. They're etched on my heart!


The good news is, I got a new job! I'll be teaching 6th grade next year! Am I wetting my pants a little about it? Yes, yes I am. I've heard from other people that once I teach it I'll love it but we'll see! I try not to think about it too much or it stresses me out. Don't worry, I'm sure my mad rap skills and singing will win them over in a heartbeat. Holla! 


Now, in my immediate future I have a family reunion coming up which will be a blast! I've literally been going to these reunions with my dad's side of the family since I was in diapers. I have sooooo many wonderful memories of these vacations. I'm currently working on my talent for our annual talent show. We literally have countless hours of video talents throughout the years. My siblings, cousins, and my talent involved a play. Could we stick to a normal fairy tale story line and perform it in a nutshell? Oh no, we would spend days working on these plays and everyone always played the same role. Kelsie was the prince, Chelsey the stepmother (and she usually played another role of some sort) Casey was the princess, and Kenna filled in the gaps. What was I? The glorious narrator of course! I had the opportunity to reminisce and watch some of these plays about a month ago. As I was watching I had such a good time but it left me with one burning question: How in the heck could our families sit through our never-ending plays? Oh my gosh, they're hilarious to go back and watch but the plays dragged on and on and on. Our families were so patient! Kudos to them for all their years of patience. This year we'll be changing it up. It's a surprise to everyone but don't worry, I'll let you know all about it!


In other news, Girl's Camp is coming up and since my mom is the Stake Young Women's president I get to go in my home stake. I was supposed to just be the Music Director but low and behold because of different circumstances I am now also a level leader for one of the first year cabins. I've been making t-shirts, lessons, grab bags, and buying yellow things like a mad woman! Thanks to Pinterest and crafty/efficient mother I am almost completely ready to go! I'm pretty excited about it because I loved Girl's Camp growing up. 


Well, I definitely think this post is long enough! Summer will continue to be amazing as I spend it with my family and since I got to spend a week of it with my best friend Crystal in my hometown. Life is good. Holla!