just a girl with a dress & a vision.

I have been engaged for 16 days. 

The most wonderful 16 days at that!

I said YES to the dress! 

The dress screams me, it is gorgeous!

The date has NOT been set. 

We are thinking March, or May, or June.

We are going for the rustic look. 

Mason jars. Burlap. Lace. Simple.

This is what I am going for. I love it! 

Just another burlap idea. Not sure how appropriate the pumpkin would be in the summer time. 

This is about all we have right now. I have my dream dress and my vision. 

two weeks down

We just finished the second week of school and the only thing I have to say is...WOW. Do you know how much can happen in span of 10 school days? Well, I am here to tell you, a lot can and will happen. I am absolutely  in love with my job. I love my kiddos, my coworkers, my classroom, my administration, and I love going to work just about everyday. It’s almost like once I clock in, I become a different person. Something that I have no control over just takes me into “Ms. Scotti mode.” I was an assitant in this class for a semester and then became an inclusion teacher for the remainder of the school year. Looking back on my “inclusion stint” I am glad that I did it. My kids were great and kept me entertained but I belong in a self contained class. I know that this job is why I the good Lord put me on this earth. I found my niche in life. It is very satisfying to know that.

Did I mention that I work with some of the most awesome people ever? Because I do. We have each other backs and I know if I need help that they will be there for me. We read each other well and that always helps. We are the “dream team.” We just click. Back to the first two weeks of school. I feel like I have made life long friends doing this job and I have to give all thanks to God. He put me in that school for a reason. Maybe my time at NP was over and I didn’t realize it. I miss and think about those kids often but I feel for right now, I am right where I need to be. 

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. -- 1 Chronicles 16:34 

another new chapter!

Well, school is back in session and I have been busy trying to get the finishing touches up on my room and lessons. My birthday was last week and it was THE BEST day I have ever had. I meant to post this much sooner but after getting ENGAGED!!! Time flew by then, on Monday, kiddos came back and I have been going non stop. By 8:30 I am struggling to stay awake but some how I never make into bed before 10. Here is "the story." 

August 2nd was a busy day at work. It was a day full of meetings and it was my 27th birthday! Later in the day, Adrian called to see when I what time I would be home. I told him a time and he said okay, see you then. He also made sure I would text him when I was getting close to my house. Which isn't normal but it was my birthday... I finally left the school about 4ish and I call my mom. She answers the phone with a weird tone in her voice. Like she was waiting on me to tell her something, anyway we chatted about the day and hung up. I text A. when I was getting closer and he said "k." I go in the house and its very quiet, I was thinking is he here? I walked in the bed room and he is sitting on the bed and Pancho jumps to greet me! I heard a jingle from collar which is odd because she doesn't jingle. I sat on the bed to see  what was making the noise and I found this....

While reading this A. got down on one knee and popped the question!

When he got down one knee I started yelling YES!! YES!!! He had to stop me and so he could finish asking the question. 

Wearing her new jingle! 

I called my mom and she answered cautiously and said I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!! She knew it was coming all day. A. asked her permission two weeks ago. What a secret to keep for 2 weeks! 

First picture as an engaged couple! 

After making a few more phone calls, we went to my grandparents house in person, I just couldn't tell them on phone. We hugged, cried, and laughed. 

My beautiful ring. This ring has more value and meaning then any ring has in the store. 

We went to eat sushi, my favorite. Right before dinner, we made the "facebook announcement." Both our phones were buzzing with notifications of congratulations and well wishes from our family and friends.  I am in love with the best man on earth. I can't wait to begin this new chapter in our lives!

My sweet basket of "bride" goodies from the best girls at work. Bridal magazines, ring pops, sugar babies, a ribbon and a sweet card I treasure forever.