Life in general.

So for those who don't know, Aric graduated from Elementary Ed last June. He took a job filling in for the last couple of months of a maternity leave at the beginning of this school year. He was teaching out in Leduc (about a 25 minute drive) in the Black Gold School District. He was teaching the 4th grade and really enjoyed it. That contract ended on Dec 3, 2010. Lucky he was offered to cover a medical leave starting on the 6th of Dec. So he didn't miss a day of pay! We couldn't have asked for anything better.
So he is now teaching 2nd grade in Millwoods in the Edmonton School District. And this time it is French Immersion. He is enjoying it for the most part. He has had some really challenging cases in his class. From students who are in abusive situations to parents who are out for his blood. But on the whole he has really enjoyed the French Immersion. AND... now that he has French Immersion on his resume, there a lot more jobs available to him. So we are now hoping and praying for something full time to come up for next year.
There have been major cuts to the Education fund this year and over 300 jobs have been cut from the Edmonton Public District. But we have high hopes for Aric this next year. He is kind of on the top of the resume stack because he is Male, French Immersion and Elementary, but your prayers are welcome.
Naomi and I have had the opportunity to help out in Aric's class as well. The kids just LOVE Naomi to bits. We were able to go on a field trip a couple of weeks ago with his class. We went to the Muttart Conservatory to learn about lady bugs (but it really was more about plants). It was quite fun, and a nice change from the walls of the our house! I look for any reason to get out of the house.

So Chelsea, Daniel and the kids will be joining our happy little house in August. Yes all five of them will be sharing our guest room while they look for housing (hopefully in our ward.) I for-see many trips to the Legislature (free swimming for the kids) and wherever really, so we don't all go stir crazy here in this tiny house. But we look forward to the company and good times to be had. It's going to be tight... it's a good thing we like them!

Naomi used to love her bath time. But a couple of weeks ago she decided that it's the worst thing in the world now. She hates the wound of water running even. It's kinda funny. I can make her cry on demand by turning on the kitchen tap! Anyway, we decided to try bathing with her again to see if that will calm her down. It does. So I'm putting some photos of just after bath time with daddy last night.

P.s. she loves the camera!