Birthday Girl

I celebrated my 28th birthday on Tuesday!
So many changes in my life over the past year... I thought I'd list them out.

* BECAME A MOM!
The most life changing event that will ever happen to me. We became a family on September 3rd, 2007 after the judge ruled us as parents to our little Korbin Burke.

* TRAVELED ACROSS THE WORLD!
I made 3 trips to Russia, spending 6 weeks total in the country (and 4 weeks of that I was alone or with Korbin). We also traveled to Alabama, Missouri and Chicago.

* CUT OFF MY PONYTAIL!
I keep coming back to the short hair style. I should just keep it and stop trying to grow it out! I'm just not a long-hair person! :)

* BECAME AN AUNT, AGAIN!
My nephew, Aiden, was born in January. Korbin and I flew up to Chicago when he was only a few days old!

* MOVED!
We moved to Austin, Texas! Another life changing event for us. We are very happy with our new home. Ryan loves his new job. Korbin and I have found a group of friends that keep us busy and exploring the city. The atmosphere and people in Austin are amazing and wonderful!

* LOST 17 POUNDS!
I started Weight Watchers in January and have lost 17 pounds to date. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week (last night I ran 2.5 miles! whew!). I feel great! Why didn't I do this 2 years ago?!

* DECIDED TO TEACH!
That's right! I registered for the Texas Teachers Alternative Certification program just a few weeks ago. I signed up for the TExES Art EC-12 test, yesterday! Once I finish the classes in August (and pass the TExES test in June), I'll be certified to teach all grade-levels of Art! I hope to have a job by the fall! There is a teacher job fair on May 10th here in Austin.

What will this next year have in store for me?!