Simple Lunch

Nathan has been working out of town for almost a year! He is actually coming in for lunch today and then returning to work at the shop for the remainder of the afternoon. Do you know how exciting I am to actually prepare lunch for my husband. He always has to grab something or fix it himself while out of town. Today we are having turkey sandwhich's and chips, with sliced fresh tomatoes and cottage cheese. Although simple, it makes me feel so much better to be able to prepare his lunch so that he can have the energy to finish his day!

We are camping this weekend and canoeing Saturday! Hopefully the rain will stay away and we will have great weather!

Hope you have a great weekend too!
KP

What's New!!

Well I graduated in May with a B.S in Agricultural Education from the University of Arkansas. Since then I have been super busy!

I traveled to Canada and presented a paper at an international conference for ag ed. I stayed in Saskatoon. It was a neat little town (but very different from the "Canad" image I had in my head. There was nothing but miles and miles of cropland. I also got the chance to visit the University of Saskachewan and their farm. It was a neat experience and they are doing lots of great research.

Right after my trip to Canada, I jumped right into graduate school and work. My classes actually do not start for another week or so but I am staying very busy with research and creating lesson plans for a grant I am working on.

While excited about continuing my education, I am also a little sad that I am not going to be teaching for two more years. I know it will be worth the wait and that I will be a better teacher after my masters but I already miss being in the classroom. Student teaching was an great experience. I had a wonderful cooperating teacher and amazing students. I was probably spoiled by my experience. I can not wait to teach young people about agriculture. the industry has so much to offer.

Aside from work, Nathan and I have kept very busy. He is still working out of town and will be for the remainder of summer. I can not wait to have him home all the time. This past year has really grown our relationship and made us value every minute together. Our 2nd wedding anniversary was Monday. We went to Branson, Mo for the weekend and had a great time. He also took Monday off so that we could spend it together. God has really blessed us and continues to open up doors for our future.

I hope all of you have been well.