I'M GETTING MARRIED TO LEE!!!

 So, it happened!  Lee proposed and of course I said YES!!!  Here's the story for anyone and everyone.
After school on Friday the 19th I headed over to Lee's house.  We decided to go out to eat before leaving for our little road trip so we headed to El Torito then on the road headed for Santa Cruz.  It was a fun drive with him as the sun was setting.  When we got there, Lee found a great parking spot and we headed toward the boardwalk.  After buying some tickets we went on a couple rides.  Of course the Big Dipper then a ride similar to Drop Zone. There were tons of people there because it was a Friday night and there was a live band.  Well, Lee and I love the beach and decided to go walk down to the water. We had to walk in the water of course so we rolled up our jeans and left our shoes to go walking along the shore.  It was just perfect,

walking and talking with the waves hitting us (sometimes higher than we expected).  After a while, when we were a ways down the beach away from other people is when it happened.  Lee told me that he loves me, that he is happy when he is with me, and that he wants it to last forever.  With that, he said that he had a question for me.  Lee got down on one knee (in the water, with waves hitting him) and pulled out the most beautiful ring.  I told him he better not drop it in the water, haha.  He asked me if I'd marry him and I did not hesitate to say yes. I am so extremely happy and excited!  Words can't do it justice.  I love Lee and cannot wait for our lives to continue together.

Adventures on the Delta

Every day I teach my students that I expect them to try new things.  Well, I was given the opportunity to practice what I preach.  Lee invited me out on the boat with his Dad, Brian, and Kim and of course I went. The guys were all taking turns skiing and then they asked me if I was going to.  (more like told me I was) Well, I've never been skiing before and I was a little nervous. I didn't think I'd be able to get up and I thought that it could very possibly be embarrassing.  I decided to try it and just have fun.  After some instructions I went for it.  I didn't get up the first time but I was surprised how fast I did get up!  I was very wobbly and didn't stay up for too long but I enjoyed it. We went out again a week later and I was able to get up and stay up longer which was a lot of fun!  Even when I was not out skiing, I was having a blast with Lee and the others.  It is just fun being on the boat and hanging out.  This past Monday we went out again but this time we had this nice tube.  Is it called a tube?  There wasn't a whole in the middle.

Lee and I rode on it together for the first couple times.  I loved riding with him!  We have video of us riding a couple times and wiping out hard both times.  I personally think the injuries were worth it. I don't know if I kneed Lee in the face or if he tried to bite me.  Either way, we both were feeling it but I'm afraid Lee got the worst end of the deal.  While watching the videos of us, I was really wishing you could hear our commentary.  I know it would have

been hilarious to listen to while watching.  

While riding alone, I was able to catch some air which was crazy.  I was tossed all around on that thing, holding on for my life.  I could not stop laughing the entire time, even as I was face planting into the raft. The fun and adventures never end here in California with Lee!  I have a permanent smile on my face.  Man I would be bored without him!  I don't
know what I would do with my free time.  

THANKS LEE!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!

The end of Summer

Well, this summer in California has been great. I have enjoyed lots of fun times with the people I love. If I tried to sit here and write about all of my favorite moments this summer, I'd be here for hours. :)  Let's just say, it has been unforgettable. 
After many interviews and a few job offers, I now have a job.  I will be teaching a K-3 class of students who all have Autism.  I'll be working at a school only 30 minutes away from home so I will start the school year by commuting.  This past week, I have spent a majority of my free time in my new classroom cleaning and organizing things.  Boy this is a big undertaking and quite stressful. School starts this Monday and I am very nervous for this school year to begin but I know that after time, I'll get into a new routine.  Once I get a feel for my new school and students, it'll be great. I am excited for this adventure to begin.

Home in California!

What a crazy past month! I don’t even know where to begin! The end of school was great but very sad too. It was hard saying goodbye to the teachers and aides I worked with all this last year. I was not expecting to feel as emotional about it as I did. I guess I was so excited about the future that I had not thought too much about what/who I was leaving behind. I absolutely loved my year at Foothill with such amazing people around me. Those amazing people were the best support system I ever could have asked for but they were more than that. They were my friends and I love them. It was also sad to leave Utah knowing that I will not get to see my family there as often. I cherished my time with them, especially Steve and company.

Coming home was exciting and something I have looked forward to for a while. Being home this summer has been amazing and very eventful. I have loved every minute of it and cannot believe how quickly it is going. I've been able to be part of the dance festival, spend lots of time with my family here, and of course lots of fun adventures with Lee.

While being back in Cali, I've started the search for a job which has been interesting. I've applied to about 13 different places and continue to look every day to see if new jobs are posted online.  I've gone to an observation and had an interview today. I also have 2 more interviews next week which will be good.  Things are starting to happen as summer ends and we approach a new school year. I am very excited to see how things go the next couple months. Such an exciting time in the life of Cami Hansen.

Memorial Day Weekend!

First of all I just have to say that in 5 days I'll be driving to California and I'm excited!!!  Ready or not, here I come!!!

This weekend was really fun.  It was not the typical Memorial day weekend I'm used to but I enjoyed it.  I went to Steve's house Friday night and spent the entire weekend with him and his family.  Fun stuff!  I really enjoy spending time with them.  We had lots of fun relaxing, watching the 6 hour (in 2 days) Pride and Prejudice, playing in the snow, having a fire and roasting hot dogs, and staying up late talking.  I really enjoy my nieces and nephews and am thankful that I've been able to spend so much time with them recently.  Weekends like these are the main things I will miss about living in Utah.  Yes I will miss my kids at school, but my family is my long term connection I will be without. 

Countdown

Well, my counting down the days began a while ago but I just have to say that in 18 days I'll be on my way to California.  Happy day!  I will miss friends and family in Utah but I am very excited for the fun times ahead in Cali.  So much to look forward to!

Sleep

Well, I don't have anything fun or interesting to say.  I have just been thinking about sleep today.  I love when I get some really good sleep.  Recently I haven't slept a lot or not deep sleep. I feel more rested even if I don't get a lot of sleep but it's good than when I get more light sleep.  Last night was one of those nights where I didn't get a lot of sleep but it was a peaceful relaxing night and I woke up ready for the day.

I also love Saturdays.  Without working on the weekends I am able to get things done and relax too!  Today I did just that.  I was up, got laundry and cleaning done, went to the gym, showered and shopped, sat in the sun/storm (crazy weather) and read for quite a while, then I wrote in my journal and relaxed all evening!  Gotta love it!