It's Here

And I'm going tonight. And yes, I'm standing in line for 2 hours to get a good seat. Sometimes its fun to feel 17 again, especially when your Mom and friends do it with you.

Weather Report

Current weather in Logan, Utah:
rainy, cold & 45 degrees, blah...

Current weather in Mesa, Arizona:
sunny, warm & 92 degrees, nice...

And the best part is, by this time tomorrow I'll be in Arizona, soaking up the sun, hanging with my sis and spoiling these little cutie pies...



Just what I need...

I'm really excited...

to see this girl tomorrow. The last couple of weeks and months have been extremely stressful, emotional, overwhelming and just kind of sucky altogether. Cori has had enough of her own stress too! I've missed her so much since she has been gone. I can't wait to see her this weekend and play with my sissy's. We all need a little girl time!

a quick update...

So I haven't blogged in over a month... I thought with it being summer and all I'd have plenty of time to... so not the case. So here's what I've been up...

To start off the summer, headed to Vegas for the weekend with Dad and some of the sisters for the Beatles Love show and some play-time, Dad-style (aka- treating us like queens!)

Turned the big 2-8, funny thing today somebody asked me how old I was and I froze... I COULD NOT REMEMBER. I'm way to young for that to be happening.

Once summer finally got here (I swear only a few weeks ago) lots of boating and water-skiing. One of my favorite things about summer.

Quality time with Nicks sister and her family who were in town.

A wonderful 4th of July... cruise-in, bbqing, boating, fireworks, all the makings of a great holiday weekend.

Lots of good girl-time with some great girl-friends.

Savored some great time with Cori, Craig and my favorite kiddos. I just love that girl! It's funny Cori and I did not see eye-to-eye growing up (any of our friends & family from back in the day can attest to this). But now, we could not be better friends. Every time we spend time together, our relationship strengthens and we truly compliment each other. And I really miss her and her family... my heart literally aches for them.

I'm teaching summer school to some of my kiddos... pretty chill now that we got settled.

Still doing the grad school thing... 3 weeks til my first class is done! It's been a long one for summer- 12 weeks!

Working at the restaurant a bit here and there.

Oh, and I decided I didn't have quite enough going on, so I decided to do a triathlon. I've been training seriously for the last month or so. We'll see how it goes... it's this Saturday!

I'll post some pics soon... hopefully. After this weekend I THINK things should slow down a bit.

more to come...

bitter-sweet

Today was the last day of school for my students. I can't believe I've already been teaching for two years... crazy. The last few weeks I've been so anxious to be done for the year. However, by 2:20 today, the kids were gone and I was in my classroom cleaning up the mayhem from our day-long yearbook/summer birthday/senior spotlight party and I felt sad. I'm definitely ready for the break, but the end of year means the close of a chapter in my life and the lives of my students. It means they are growing up, becoming adults and in a few years I won't be responsible for them anymore. Most of the kids I'll see soon enough, but a few are moving on. It was really bitter-sweet to say goodbye to our "senior" students. This next transition is so important and necessary for their development BUT it's really hard to say good-bye. Heather (the most amazing teacher I work super closely with) and I talk a lot about how invested we are with our students. I would venture to say that next to parents, we know our students better than anyone else. So, whether they are tough or challenging or just plain stubborn... when it's time for them to move on... it's HARD. If this is what it's like to be a parent, I'm going to be an emotional one. But... I understand how necessary change is for all of us. I have new students coming in that will need me and challenge me and I'm so excited to get to know them. I just want to thank my students for being so wonderful, working so hard and teaching me more than I ever teach them. I absolutely love what I do... even though I'm still trying to figure it all out. I feel so blessed and honored to be doing what I do. I love these kids... and I love the people I work with... you are all my heroes.

So if it's not apparent, I'm feeling a little emotional tonight. I do, however have an exciting summer ahead of me. Grad school, teaching summer school in July, maybe a trip to Los Cabos and to kick it all off- a daddy-daughters weekend in Vegas. My dad rocks, he's treating my sisters and I to an all expenses paid weekend... Beatles Love show, swimming, sunning, shopping and great food. The timing could not be better!

Happy Summer!

For Matt...

Happy 29th birthday to my big brother Matty! You truly are the world's sweetest brother. You always have been such a sweet, special part of our family. Our family would not be what it is without you. You have blessed our lives and the lives of so many, more than you will ever know. You truly inspire me... Much of what I have worked so hard to achieve is because of your influence in my life. I could not treasure a person more than I treasure you. I will always be here for you. I will always take care of you. You will always be my hero. Enjoy your special day buddy, you deserve it.

Love your sissy,
Tash

For Nick...

I Just wanted to wish my honey a happy 31st birthday. I'm sorry that I didn't get to see much of you today... we did have a fun weekend though!

I just want you to know how much I love you. I'm so proud of your drive and determination. I admire how hard you work to be successful and pursue your goals. You are a kind and tender-hearted person and I treasure that about you. I appreciate how well you treat me and the fact that you help balance me out a bit. I can be intense and you definitely help weather the storm! Thank you for being such a great support to me over the last few years as I finished my undergrad, started my career and now as I pursue more education. I appreciate that you know how important what I do is to me and you encourage my efforts. It really means the world.

Enjoy the rest of your day...

Love,
Tash

***a few cheesy bday pics for your viewing pleasure... don't judge his hat I MADE him wear it***