Not Me Monday

Welcome to another Not Me Monday. I am here to share the honest truth and live to tell about it. I am dedicating this Not Me post to the past. Past mistakes, ones that I lived through and learned from.

My freshman year of college, I definately DID NOT get totally wrapped up in a stupid (and much older) boy and completely alienate my roommate and best friend. See, she didn't like him very much. I hate to have regrets, but this is definately one. I would NOT redo my entire freshman year and kick that boy to the curb. Nope not me!

I definately DO NOT wonder if I chose the right occupation. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching. Well, most days, but it seems like more and more is being piled on teacher's plates and nothing is getting taken off. I was a nursing major at the beginning of college. I would NOT like to shadow a nurse one day, just to see what it would be like. Definately NOT ME!

I spent the rest of college hopping from apartment to apartment. I moved every year. I definately DO NOT wish I would have just lived at home and saved my money. I was young and wanted to be independent. Well, Working and paying for my apartment gave me a sense of pride and taught me how to manage money, so I guess I wouldn't change this. Nope, not at all!

Check out MckMama's blog, My Charming Kids, and see what everyone else has NOT been doing this week. Happy Monday! It's my last one of this school year! Woo Hoo!

Contests Galore

So I am always game for a little contest...there is nothing like the thrill of winning....even if it's just a little trinket. There are so many great contests going on this week check out these blogs.....

That's Too Cute is giving away a gorgeous picnic basket.

Another blog is giving away some exercise stuff. Check out My Charming Life.

And lastly, don't forget about Living in the Moment. She is a girl after my own heart. She is giving away a monogrammed mouse pad and several other items.

Check out these awesome blogs and Good Luck! You could be the winner!

It's the beginning....and the end.

Well, we are moving. The hubby accepted a job in South Carolina that starts on the 22nd! I am so excited to be going "home," but I have made so many great memories here and I am going to miss it. Here are a few of my favorite things in Raleigh....

Our church. We were so luck to have found such a loving and open church family. I love Rolesville Baptist. The preacher is good mixture of a good Christian leader and just another sinner saved by the grace of God. He loves baseball and has played on the church softball team every year with the hubby. His wife, Teresa, is a people person. She makes you feel at home. We have really enjoyed getting to know all the members of this tiny church.

Randi, my mommy friend. She came to visit in the hospital and has given me numerous amounts of advice about parenting. She was there for me the night Emma had to go on the Bilirubin monitor and she kept me from losing my mind. She keeps me grounded and helps me be a better mommy. And...it doesn't hurt that she has ADORABLE kids too!
This will always be a special place for us. We went to dinner at Ruth's Chris on the most magical night...the night we got engaged (and my birthday!). We have yet to go back (it's a little expensive), but I would like to visit again sometime soon. The steaks were to DIE for.
My favorite store! Love, Love, LOVE it. I could shop all day. There will be a loft near where we are moving, but it is not as close. I will be making a monthly trip and loading up on all the cute clothes. I'll take Mel with me, she loves the store too! First things first though...I've got to loose weight! (Did Taebo tonight...totally kicked my big booty!)
Durham Bulls Baseball...the hubby and I love baseball. There is nothing like sitting in the stands with an ice cold one and a hot dog watching the game. Friday nights are the best...fireworks after the game! And then there's the Bull..when a player hits a homerun the eyes light up and the tail shakes. Oh, I'll miss you. Go Bulls!
My RES friends. I have made so many friends at my school and I will miss each and every one of them. Malana and Maria taught with me in 5th grade and kept me sane in the sea of hormones that is 10 year old boys and girls. My principal is a joy to work for and keeps me laughing every day. Julie, she's my fellow football fan and a crazy and loveable lady. Sandy is easy to work with and is like the big sister that I always wanted. She gives great advice and I look up to her as a teacher, fellow mother, and friend. Rolesville was my first job and I wil miss the school, the kids, and most of all...the teachers!

We moved to Raleigh in 2005. Since moving, we have gotten engaged, we both started new jobs, we bought our first house, I moved to a new grade level, I got a new principal, we made countless friends, we joined our church, and we welcomed our precious little girl into the world. Raleigh will always hold a special place in my heart, but I am thrilled to be going "home."

Not Me Monday

Welcome back to the blogging world....I totally have NOT been on a blogging heiatus. No, I didn't decide to give up the internet for a week....I have just been so darn busy with school and job hunting and moving...Yes..Ladies and Gents...we are Not moving. Nope NOT US! We could NOT be happy about finally living in the great state of South Carolina. Not us at all!

On a lighter note, I have NOT gone over a week without shaving my legs and definately did NOT wear a skirt to school today even though I didn't shave. I am totally NOT shaving tonight. (My hubby and the inside of my legs will be happy with me) Nope not me!

I am NOT totally stressed about the unknown. I have faith that God will provide, but I have never lived in this much lingo. I have no job...we haven't sold our house...but we have put all our faith into God and know that we are in his loving hands. He will know what to do! He is all-knowing and I believe he is letting us know that the time is right. We need to make our move. I am NOT asking for your continued prayer! Definately Not me!

I have to tell you, I have NOT been totally honest with you. I am NOT ready for summer break and am counting down the days hours until I no longer report to Room 208. I love my little darlings, but they are READY for summer. It is NOT hard to keep them under control and still try to teach since we do still have 7 days of school left. My kids did NOT ask this morning if they had homework this week and then whine and complain that I was NOT giving them homework this week. Most certainly NOT. Only 7 days 56 hours left of school.

Make sure you check out MckMama's blog...My Charming Kids. Love her!

And the winners are.....

A pic of doodle in all her cuteness. Don't you just love her new bathing suit.

Here's what (I know) you've been waiting on.....the winners!

Monday's Contest-Melissa is the happy owner of a new monogrammed burpcloth.

Tuesday's Contest- Susan won a set of cute Thank You cards. I use them ALL the time. You can never have too many!

Wednesday's Contest- I really enjoyed reading all the comments and will admit that I had to have some help to pick the winner. I liked them all! Lindsay's comment made me roll with laughter. Doodle is "Hot and Wrinkle Free!"

Thursday's Contest- Surprise Leigh! You have won some Burt's Bee's diaper cream. I L-O-V-E it and Emma likes that it keeps her rash free!

If you won a contest this week, please email me (clemsonkate@yahoo.com) your address,real name, (if I don't know it) and instructions about your gift. (what colors? what fabric?) Thanks to all who participated. I wish I had enought money to give you ALL gifts. Enjoy your long weekend!! Hey, that's a gift in itself!!

Surprise Contest

It's the fourth contest of the week....a surprise! Don't you just love Surprises!I know I do. People have a hard time surprising me, I always seem to find out. Your surprise gift, one of my favorite baby items. No hints...but if you have a little one, you will love it too!

~Any-Who!~ To win the contest today, you must write about me on your blog. Somewhere in the post, you must link back to my blog. Please leave a comment on this post if you have entered the contest. That way, I will know to check your blog. I am so excited to read all about myself today.

**Send good luck and prayers our way, JAP (aka my Handsome Hubby) has an interview tomorrow!

Picture Perfect Contest

I got this idea from MckMama over at My Charming Kids. I'm sure I will not have nearly as many potential captions, but this adorable photo needs a caption. Yes, this is little doodle in the dryer. She was having a ball! (No, I don't normally let her sit in the dryer, but we were taking the clothes out and I thought it would be a cute picture!) I will pick my favorite caption and announce the winner of the contests on Friday. You will win.......

A covered diaper case. I made the one above for myself. Got the idea from my favorite, absolute F-A-V-orite store, Swoozie's. You may pick the colors and may suggest the kind of fabric you would like. Nothing too expensive ladies....the governor of our GREAT state just cut our paychecks!!!! Remember you may still enter to win the contests on Tuesday and Monday. Winners won't be chosen until Friday!
Happy Humpday!!