Hello Everyone!
We are just barely beginning to thaw out here in the north east. The past few weeks have brought extremely cold temperatures with wind chills reaching negative 20 at times. The snow is still is here in mounds but this week has high's in the mid 30's, which is wonderful! Joshua and I have been doing well this semester. I am happy to say that this week I officially accepted a position as a teacher-in-residence at a local elementary charter school. I will be co-teaching a first or second grade. It is a very cool program and as time goes on I will be given more and more teaching responsibility in the classroom, all while being mentored by a senior teacher. I am nervous, as always, for a new position but excited to be in a classroom. I am certain I will learn an immense amount of skills and strategies while there. The focus of the school is to give the low-income students the opportunity to attend college and close the achievement gap of higher income vs lower income schools. Joshua has been doing very well in his studies and is enjoying his classes this semester. He was recently awarded a scholarship to go to Israel this summer on an archaeological dig! It will be a very exciting trip for him as he will get the chance to explore Jerusalem and maybe dig up some super old pottery as well! :) We are still working on training for the half marathon, though the frigid temperatures have hindered that at times. Tonight we are spending our evening working on a puzzle we bought this morning. We hope everyone is doing well and are missing our families greatly from here in Connecticut.
Joshua and Alissa
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Winter Time
Good Sunday Morning!
I hope everyone is enjoying the heart of winter in their warm homes. We have certainly had our share of winter storms thus far. Through most of January, Joshua and I were beginning to wonder if any snow was going to really come at all and we were both disappointed because Joshua had yet to experience his first real storm. Little did we know, we had no need to worry.Two weeks ago on Tuesday, the weather people were forecasting 20 to 30 inches of snow and high winds. Yale called off school the day before (which is something they hate to do; Yale prides themselves on always being open) because there was a driving ban. The whole city was basically shutting down. I had to go to work on Monday but spent my day calling patients to inform them we were closing early and would not be open the following day. It was an unexpected snow day! The next morning was enjoyable and Joshua and I began a tradition of "snow day cinnamon rolls". I have never made homemade cinnamon rolls before but they turned out pretty yummy. Sadly, we did not get 20 to 30 inches of snow but accumulated about 12-15 probably. It was still fun, however, and when we ventured outside all the neighborhood kids were sledding on the hill by the Divinity School. We had another storm the next Monday which made the roads worse than the first but because of the dud the week before, everyone was reluctant to close. I got stuck on a hill on my way home from work but Joshua came to my rescue and eventually made it out and got home safely. The temperatures have dropped very low at times as well and one morning the lock on our car was frozen and I had trouble getting to work. We are learning by experience what we need to make it; now we have a lighter :). They are predicting another storm coming tonight so we will see what is in store!
Joshua and I have begun training for a half marathon (I need your help Grandpa)! One of my friends asked if I would do it with her and thinking it would be good for my health and a good project I said yes. We have just finished our first week of training. The race date is May 30th. We will just keep pushing away and eventually make it. We are blessed to have a nice park near that has a river and is wooded so that is a nice area to run that is protected from the wind.
Joshua is having a good semester that is much more relaxed than last. The work load is different and he is settling into the Yale school demands. I am still working at the physical therapy office and getting more comfortable with the programs and the insurance. I am also working on starting my masters in Teaching, Elementary Education. I have a few pre reqs that I need to finish first but hopefully that will get underway soon. We have good friends and enjoy the times we get to spend together.
This was the beginning of the snow. The piles are much, much bigger now! We love all of you guys and will try to keep the blog updated a little more! Have a great week!!
Joshua and Alissa
I hope everyone is enjoying the heart of winter in their warm homes. We have certainly had our share of winter storms thus far. Through most of January, Joshua and I were beginning to wonder if any snow was going to really come at all and we were both disappointed because Joshua had yet to experience his first real storm. Little did we know, we had no need to worry.Two weeks ago on Tuesday, the weather people were forecasting 20 to 30 inches of snow and high winds. Yale called off school the day before (which is something they hate to do; Yale prides themselves on always being open) because there was a driving ban. The whole city was basically shutting down. I had to go to work on Monday but spent my day calling patients to inform them we were closing early and would not be open the following day. It was an unexpected snow day! The next morning was enjoyable and Joshua and I began a tradition of "snow day cinnamon rolls". I have never made homemade cinnamon rolls before but they turned out pretty yummy. Sadly, we did not get 20 to 30 inches of snow but accumulated about 12-15 probably. It was still fun, however, and when we ventured outside all the neighborhood kids were sledding on the hill by the Divinity School. We had another storm the next Monday which made the roads worse than the first but because of the dud the week before, everyone was reluctant to close. I got stuck on a hill on my way home from work but Joshua came to my rescue and eventually made it out and got home safely. The temperatures have dropped very low at times as well and one morning the lock on our car was frozen and I had trouble getting to work. We are learning by experience what we need to make it; now we have a lighter :). They are predicting another storm coming tonight so we will see what is in store!
Joshua and I have begun training for a half marathon (I need your help Grandpa)! One of my friends asked if I would do it with her and thinking it would be good for my health and a good project I said yes. We have just finished our first week of training. The race date is May 30th. We will just keep pushing away and eventually make it. We are blessed to have a nice park near that has a river and is wooded so that is a nice area to run that is protected from the wind.
Joshua is having a good semester that is much more relaxed than last. The work load is different and he is settling into the Yale school demands. I am still working at the physical therapy office and getting more comfortable with the programs and the insurance. I am also working on starting my masters in Teaching, Elementary Education. I have a few pre reqs that I need to finish first but hopefully that will get underway soon. We have good friends and enjoy the times we get to spend together.
This was the beginning of the snow. The piles are much, much bigger now! We love all of you guys and will try to keep the blog updated a little more! Have a great week!!Joshua and Alissa
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