All at Sea...

Yesterday afternoon we headed out to sea. This was a required assignment for Summer School, a mandatory afternoon on the Ocean, tough right? We set out around 2:30 (Jeff & I were the last to arrive, we assumed that everyone else would be on "Guam Time" & that we'd be early, we were wrong...) We headed to sea for about 1/2 an hour, we were promised Dolphins but all we saw on the way out were Flying Fish (also very cool), but they aren't dolphins..

We headed past Turtle Rock, a mini-island of Volcanic Rock shaped like a Turtle (hence, Turtle Rock).. Do ya see it?? The flat head is on the right, the neck, shell, etc... You can see Guam in the background.

We came to a bay near Agat (the Southern part of the Island) where we planned on anchoring down for some Snorkeling.. Guess who we ran into??

Flipper & Friends! There was a pod of Dolphins! They were so close to us! I didn't get them doing anything to exciting on film, but there they are, nonetheless. 

We didn't get to go swimming with the little guys, but we were close. We anchored near the Dolphins, did a little snorkeling, swimming & diving off the boat. The water was clear, the fish were colorful, & the temp. was perfect! The food wasn't bad either!

Now, who wants to come visit??

Props to My Pop's

I'm a day late here (Guam Time) but barely making it (State-Side Time) to give some Props to my EXTRA Special Pop's..

I've got THE greatest Dad in the world, hands down, for more reasons than I can count. 

I've got 2 of the most STELLAR Grandpa's EVER...

and that's just my side of the fam!

I've also been blessed with AMAZING In-Laws.. Father-in-Law, Grandpa-in-Law, & Papa-in-Law..

Not to mention the husband, who is definitely NOT a father yet, but will be some day..

I am SO blessed to be surrounded, protected, and taught by such amazing men. I don't know how, or why I got so lucky!

But here's to the MEN in my life.. 

Thank you, for everything! You ALL are my everything! 

I love you, more than any of you may realize.

4 Days & Counting....

Nothing new, really.

We've survived the "hump-day" for our 11-day semester...

Only 4 more to go...

Jeff & Heather's Daily Schedule:

8-12 --- Class

12-4 --- Library, Homework

4-8 --- Class

We spend more time @ the University then we do home!

This is why the blogs have been sparse.

More to come soon!

11 Days..

We are busy, busy, busy..

A graduate level, semester-long course done in 11 days..

Insane??

We must be! We're doing 4 of them this summer!

We're 2 days in, & feeling just a tad overwhelmed.. 

but we will survive..

Its ONLY 11 days, & these first 11 will be the toughest..

Clean Flicks..

No. I am NOT referring to the Utah based company that provided DVD's rid of "filth" for the Mormon masses, I'm talking about my Movie filled weekend @ the theaters!

Jeff & I are lucky. Two of our favorite things to do are EAT & go to MOVIES. These two things have become the classic, all-american DATE. We do it often. 

This weekend we did it Friday & Saturday night. We saw two fun, Up-lifting movies (forgive the pun, I get it from my Dad..) 

We saw "Up" in 3D. It was SO cute & funny. Its the new Disney/Pixar. I'd highly recommend it (particularly for my fam, Nathan would get a kick out of it, & Mom & Dad you would two, esp if you went with Nathan).

Tonight we saw Night @ the Museum 2. It wasn't as good as the first, but it was still fun! I liked it for 2 reasons: I love history & I love the Smithsonian. 

Take advantage of the Theater. Its not often that there are multiple good, clean, clever movies out simultaneously!

The Praxis Proves Our Progress..

A month or so back Jeff & I took the Praxis II, which serves a few purposes. First, it acts as our comprehensive exam, and secondly it the standardized test accepted in several states for certification purposes. We devoted an entire day to studying & preparing, and felt well prepared going & coming out of the exam. 

Wednesday was the day we got our results & we both passed with scores above all of the state requirements, which means we are certified SPED teachers & Highly Qualified Teachers, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act. We're both excited & proud! 

The convocation ceremony for UOG and their May Graduates from the School of Education was Wednesday night. Our professors decided to recognize the graduate students who received their SPED Certifications, making us a part of Convocation. Jeff & I rushed home, changed & headed over to UOG for the ceremony. It was informal, we got a certificate and one of the sashes we'll wear at our graduation in December. 

YES! DECEMBER! We will receive our Masters Degrees, and our parents/family are coming out to celebrate, RIGHT??? Wheatley's & Gamett's??

And...

This was also the final week of school. Monday was a holiday, Tuesday & Wednesday were Field Days, Thursday was the last day for Students & Friday was a teacher workday/Luncheon. It flew by! I cannot believe its over! I'm going to miss my 8th graders!

The luncheon today was entertaining. There was "Astumbo Idol" (they chose 4 teams to perform for a panel of judges. My partner & I did "Like a Virgin", we got second place behind our Principal), Raffles, Food, etc.

Now its time to enjoy the weekend before Summer Institute begins! (8 Weeks of Summer Courses... The Home Stretch)

Rearranging..

We rearranged our bedroom. It was not an incredible feat, we only have 2 pieces of furniture, but it makes the room feel new.

Its been a while since blogging, for good reasons, they are:

1. We've been busy. We have 3 instructional days left (I use the term "instructional" loosely, as next week was have Monday off, Tuesday-Wednesday are Field Days, & Thursday is the last day of school... there will be little instruction going on.) Track season is over. We had the 8th grade "Award Ceremony" today, & church callings fill up the rest of the time.

2. I've decided to spend less time "surfing the net" and devote it to other stimulating activites, i.e. Journal-ing (Yes Mom, I'm using LDSJournal.com, I love it), reading (I like to read, but I want to LOVE to read), & sleep (I've been exhausted lately)

3. I thought I had another reason... Guess not.

We have a 3 day weekend ahead of us, & we could not be more thrilled.

I'm over my allotted internet time, so.. more later.

A note -to-self, Things I need to "BLOG" about:

Last Track Meet

8th Grade Award Ceremony

Church "stuff"

and... whatever else comes to mind..