Kristie Gray Smith:  

Life Just got back from vacation. We traveled and stayed in Seaside Florida. That place is so precious. The girls had so much fun. The water finally cleared up and jelly fish left after a few days there. The last part of the trip was divine and the beaches were breathtaking! i went parasailing at 500 ft up. WOW! Incredible! Seaside is the best place for families-much like Martha's Vineyard. Teaching again this next year- 2nd year back after staying home with my girls. Teaching (hoping for 5th grade) and coaching the Jump Rope Team. I started coaching back right after spring break and the kids just did amazing in their efforts and picking up the skill. The kids performed on Field Day and last day of classes. I cannot wait to see what they acheive next year with a full year of regular practice. We head to camp in July. I love coaching at the elementary level. Our family is planted in Texas. I am married to a wonderful man from Louisiana. I have been out of the classroom for 9 years but have been homeschooling my girls for a couple of years. They went back to school this year and SO I DID TAKE A TEACHING POSITION! I am very happy and excited to be back in the classroom. The children are fabulous and and what a joy it is to touch their little lives and be with children at the same time. I am teaching 1st and 4th. The transition from home to school has been surprisingly easy. It is good to be back! Children? My oldest daughter is now into acoustic guitar, writing songs, and jumping rope. She has fair skin and has red curly hair and green eyes=my fiery, passionate one. My youngest is now into soccer and cheering. She has olive complexion and straight brown hair with blue eyes= laid back, affectionate one. Totally opposites in EVERY way! But they are sweet girls. My youngest one had a very difficult start in life and we spent too many weeks in Houston at the Children's Hospital there. I...Expand for more