Teaching 4th Grade in Virginia

Recently, I started teaching a 4th grade class here in Virginia. The students in my class are darling and I'm having fun teaching them. I will admit that I have a whole new admiration for teachers because it is A LOT of work, but worth it.
Here are some pictures of my classroom, which is still a work in progress. (It's a lot more work to start a classroom than I realized. When I walked into the classroom for the first time it was completely empty, so I'm slowly building.) :)

Livin' it up in DC

On Labor Day, we decided to wander around Washington DC. There are many things to see in this big city! We were able to see a few monuments and get a look at the Declaration of Independence. It was fun to be able to enjoy the sites of DC and get a break from work and school. We are having a great experience out here.




The World War II Memorial is new to DC! It's a beautiful monument dedicated to all those who served and gave their life in the war.



Below is a picture of Brett standing in front of the National Archives Building. This building is where the Declaration of Independence is located.

Hiking 'Old Rag'

This past weekend we hiked the famous 'Old Rag' trail with some friends. We loved the hike! The mountains aren't quite as big as Colorado or Utah, but they were BEAUTIFUL! It was great to be in nature and get away from the 'big city' for a day. Hiking the top of the mountain was an adventure because we had to climb over huge boulders. The view from the top was amazing!

The Apartment

Sunroom










Living Room

Hey everyone! We have had some requests to post some pictures of our new apartment in Falls Church, Virginia. We love our place! There is a lot more room than our last apartment and we have a washer/dryer and even a dishwasher, it's wonderful!