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May I?

Spring has sprung in Vienna, well, not so much sprung as skipped. We're actually full on into summer like weather now...which is great, except for the fact that my glass fronted classroom has no windows...or any other form of ventilation. But that's ok, cause the sun is shining and the trees and flowers are blooming!

We've been able to make good use of our yard and grill...we've had maybe 13 days of summer weather and we have grilled 7 or 8 times. So blessed to be in this apartment, for sure.

May is gonna be an interesting month. It is jam packed with events...school spirit week, Mr. ICSV, choir concert, high school play, Coffeehaus, AP testing, Senior Finals, Jr. Formal, Fireflight concert, and final prep for leaving on the senior trip in June...the list is long...the responsibilities endless.

Funny thing though, as busy as May is, it also has "stand-alone" holidays than any other month. I believe that this year it works out that we get 4 four day weeks. How great is that?! So busy, but provided with extra rest days!

We'll try to keep you updated with all the events and goings on...but please keep us in your prayers that we will be able to rest in the midst of the craziness.

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