Mini Family Reunion

The Breakfast Bunch...

Mom, Shauna, Elena, Joaquin, Me and Scott

While I was in Utah for Diana's wedding, I was also lucky enough to see some of my family. On Saturday morning before the wedding, Mom, Scott and I met up with Shauna, Joaquin and Elena for breakfast. It was so much fun to be with them...even if it was for just a short moment. My cousin, Stewart, also returned from serving in the Texas, McAllen mission and gave his homecoming report on Sunday and so I got to see some more of my awesome Ludwig family. It was great to hear Stewart's report. I am positive that he was a great missionary. Jeff, Ashley, Ty and Charlie were in Utah at the time and so I was able to see them, too. I am very grateful that I got these moments with my family in the midst of a crazy, fun-filled wedding weekend! :)

Wedding Bells: June 19, 2010

On June 19, 2010, I had the blessing of attending the wedding of my dear friend Diana Hughes and her sweetheart, Brad Howell. On the 18th, there was a beautiful wedding dinner held in their honor at the Joseph Smith Building. They had a buffet of several delicious foods and they also had a fun little program. Diana's sister-in-laws made up a dance and song to "Dancing Queen" but instead changed it to, "Diana Queen." They equipped it with crazy disco costumes and huge hair wigs. It was pretty hilarious. There was also a dance for everyone that followed the program. I had a great time at the wedding dinner catching up with my awesome friends Nate and Heidi. I have missed not seeing them and so it was for sure a bonus to be able to reconnect with them. They have a darling little girl and are also expecting another little girl in November. So fun! The wedding ceremony was beautiful and was performed in the Salt Lake Temple. That evening they had their reception at This is the Place Monument Park. It was very simple but very elegant and beautiful. Perhaps the funnest connection made this weekend was to find out that Brad's grandma was my kindergarten teacher...it's a small world after all! It was so fun to see her...after SO many years! :) Overall, it was a very special weekend and I am grateful I was able to be in attendance. I love you, Diana and Brad! Congratulations!!! :)

Dancing The Night Away!

One of the things that I look forward to every year is chaperoning the Senior Prom. I feel that this is a fun opportunity to celebrate with the students and to enjoy a night out on the town with fun dancing and delicious treats. I have to be honest and say that I got some good dance time in, too. My students might have been a little surprised to see that Miss Knight does know a little about dancing...but, let's be honest...when there is a good beat, you have gotta move to the music. Right? :) For the second year in a row, I did not get to attend my kids graduation because I was in Utah for a wedding. So, I feel that Prom was a good opportunity for me to congratulate my students and to let them know how proud I am of each of them. I got some good pics with some of my awesome students on Prom night...fun memories for sure! I love these kids!!! :)

Jeanette's UW Graduation: June 12, 2010

My cousin, Jeanette Ludwig Hughes, graduated with her Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Washington on June 12, 2010. Huge accomplishment! All of the hours of hard work finally paid off. We are all so proud of Jeanette! Way to go girl! :)

NEWS FLASH: UPDATE ON THE WAY!

Just want to give everyone the heads up...I have a ton of posts that will be coming your way in the next few days. I have so much to blog about!!! So, hold on tight and get ready to join me on some crazy and fun adventures! :)

High School Graduation...

 

First off, I have to explain why there has not been much blogging going on these days. I am SWAMPED!!! The end of the year at school is always the craziest with trying to get my kids graduated. It honestly sometimes takes all that I have to motivate them to keep going but if I can help one of them walk across that stage to receive their diploma, it is all worth it! I just got an email from a parent on Friday who just found out that their daughter had passed all of the credit retrieval classes that she needed to do in order to graduate. She was so excited and thanked me for all that I have done to help them. I also saw one of my students yesterday walking down the halls with his buddies. Tommy has made a 180 turnabout this year and will be graduating. I told him how proud I am of all of his hard work and to keep pressing on through the next little bit. He told me that he couldn't have done it without my help. Honestly, to see these kids achieve their goal of high school graduation...it makes it ALL worth it! I love my students!!! Next, I have to say that I CANNOT believe that it has been 14 years since I graduated from high school! What in the world? Where does the time go? This picture with my sweet Grandma was at MY graduation day...many years ago! :)