A trip to a neighboring charter school last week (where students, get this, TURN IN HOMEWORK. Mindblowing.) really reminded me why I've been in Oak Cliff, Dallas teaching poor kids for the last year and a half. The things I saw in that classroom showed me that even my seemingly high standards could be higher, and the kids could perform at that level, too. Aren't I so precious and Freedom Writers-like all the sudden? I give it until Spring Break to come crashing down. Nbd.
In other news, the amazingly talented friend and photographer of mine Claire Buys did Stephen and my engagement shots over Christmas break. She graciously let me show a few of them here, but I'm saving the best for the invites. Let's be real 99.99% of you who are reading this will be getting one of those anyway. I mean, right?
Claire's amazing, right? We worked together at BYU Magazine, and were fast friends. When Stephen and I got engaged, I immediately thought of her, and I'm so happy I did.
But, let's not discuss how much anxiety the salmon pencil skirt choice gave me. For days after I figured no one would see anything in the shots but my "birthing hips" as they were so graciously termed the other day . . . by a stranger. Luckily, Claire worked her magic, and all is well.
Enjoy, folks. Stephen's not so bad. (I mean, right?) Purposeful downplaying so as not to feel weird.
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I just gave my first homework assignment of the year (yes first and we have been in school for 5 months) and I had 39 out of 153 of my freshman students turn it in. Screw that charter school.
Oh, you look pretty. SUPER PRETTY!
I can't believe we get a photo. A photo! I'm so excited. And I think you look hot in the skirt. Plus, birthing hips are so in right now. :)
You look sooo pretty!! Love them.
You two look fabulous. Yay. Claire did a great job as photographer and the two of you could totally go into modeling if your day jobs fall through. Oh, and no pressure here but methinks that you will have gorgeous children and I love to borrow and hold babies (and will occasionally return them to their parents). Just sayin'. ;)
You two look so good together!!!
Hello you guys are so adorable!! I better be getting a wedding invite!! P.s. love the pencil skirt its so cute
wow these pictures are dreamy! you look so gorgeous and your fiance is a babe. did he go to byu? looks kind of familiar.
and the outfit is great. someday you'll be glad for those hips.
Love. :) You are great, Sarah--I love to hear of your happiness.
Yay! You look so GORGEOUS and come on, that boy's dimples? Of course you're marrying him! Does he know you're marrying him for his dimples yet?
Damn girl! You look super hot! I kinda forgot what you looked like and as it turns out you look good. As does that boy. Nice work
Love those pics babe! You look great! And I am a fan of the salmon skirt too - especially accompanied by "birthing hips" :) Don't worry; you'll be really grateful for them one day!
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