New 52: Stars, Technology and Oklahoma

What in the world do these three things have in common? They were all included in my "newbies" for the past week. My darling first graders had a field trip to the Planetarium. It was in fact, at age 28, my first time to go to a planetarium. And...it is everything you think it would be. I was just as thrilled as my munchkins! The woman who was lead our field trip is the ripe old age of 77 and didn't miss a beat. I found a new hope, that I am like her when I am 77. If I took the trip literally, I can add every planet, the moon, and sun to my travels as new locations.
I was introduced to Alan November. For those of you at Bookman, he is the "Patty" of my new school. I was introduced to all kinds of NEW technology that I just can't get enough of. I am amazed at the options and what all there is to discover online.
A new goal of mine has been to travel to all 50 states - I am at a depressing low start, but this weekend, I added Oklahoma!

We traveled with our newlywed church group to Grand Lake, Oklahoma.

Each person shared their Life Map - detailed testimony with the group. It was an amazing blessing to see God's faithfulness in each of our lives and how He lead each of us to this point - together. I am so thankful for each couple in our group and know that the Lord placed us all together for His purpose. Caleb and I were both so encouraged by the openness and honesty of our new friends.

We also had time for a little fun - a late January boat ride is in fact a really good thing!