wish list wednesday

My wish list for this week:

#1:  I wish that I didn't miss these sweet faces so much!  I can't believe they will be starting Kindergarten very soon!

#2:  I wish my house would miraculously pack itself in  boxes and be in our apartment in Booneville when we return from our honeymoon!  (not happening)

#3:  I wish and pray for safe travels of those driving/flying to Starkville for our wedding weekend, beginning tomorrow!  I can't believe the time is here, but I am so excited to see all of mine and Trey's friends, family members, and co-workers all at the same time!

#4:  I wish for the next three days to be full of laughter, fun, tears, dancing & picture taking!

#5:  My last wish is that my new school district's school board approves my employment so I can officially tell everyone about my new job that I am BEYOND EXCITED about!!!!  (and that starts 4 days after coming back from the honeymoon)

Throwback Thursday

Summer 2010
One of our first pictures together!

Mississippi Coaches Wives Association

"This organization is meant to minister, share, laugh, cry with and encourage other women who have dedicated their lives to the gridiron - or any other field or court - in support of their husbands calling. Join with me as we grow in what God has called us to - "a helper fit for him" (Gen. 2:18) - the very important role known as "the coach's wife". - Carrie Cook

This morning I rode with Ashley (teacher friend & coaches wife from West Point) to Jackson to attend the 1st Annual Sterling Rose Brunch put on by the Mississippi Coaches Wives Association (MCWA).  A super sweet coaches wife named Carrie Cook had a vision several months ago to start this wonderful organization.  I found out about it on facebook, and instantly knew that I had to go.  I was a little nervous because technically I'm not a wife yet, but figured that since I will be a coaches wife in 10 days that it would be okay for me to attend.....and I am SO GLAD that I did.

Talk about encouraging!  We had four wonderful speakers. 

But the most touching of all was Ron Price.

As many of you know, New Albany's head football coach Ron Price lost his wife earlier this year.  While holding his 5 year old daughter, he spoke to us at the brunch this morning.  I was so touched by the way he talked about her and how she lived her life for the Lord and how she supported and loved her husband and her coach.  The entire New Albany football staff and their wives were also at the event.  Amanda's parents were there.  It was truly a special time for them and for coaches wives from around the state.  I learned a lot today.  I am blessed to be given this job as "coaches wife".  It's not for everyone, but it is for me.  Why "sterling rose" you may ask?  Because as a coaches wife, you have to be as strong as sterling while also being as delicate as a rose. 

If you are reading this and you are a coaches wife and haven't heard about this great organization, please visit Carrie's blog - Mission Gridiron and I promise you will be touched just as I was.

And if you want a super cute shirt like the one I got, you can order them on her blog!

MCWA Tshirt

Have a blessed week! - Leslie

July is here already?

Long time no write!  Haha!

I have been super busy and as much as I love blogging, I just have not had the time.  I can not believe July is already here!  I went to Booneville for the fourth and celebrated with the Ward clan.  Booneville has an annual Fourth of July parade and it's always a ton of fun.  People ride in pretty much anything that has wheels and throw candy to folks like me who are sweating, sitting in a chair in the yard!  Here are a few pics from the parade!

Coach Ward's American flag

Some people ride in gators or firetrucks...

Some folks ride in a golf cart
(the Ward grandgirls)

Some people even ride in their trucks and pull people riding in a boat!!!

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I came home Thursday and began the wild adventure of packing my little "villa" and packing wedding gifts and dinnerware that were at my parents house.....for the big move to Booneville!  Trey and I both agreed a few months ago that we wanted to be moved in before the wedding...well, I think we got the majority of it done on Saturday!  We loaded my car, my parent's suburban, and Trey's truck (and trailer) and drove to Booneville.  I am so thankful for my parent's help and the help of some strong boys in Booneville!!  It couldn't have gone any smoother.  All boxes were unpacked and everything (pretty much) put away by 6:00 that evening.  I still have some more things to move, but all of the big stuff and furniture is in our new home in Booneville!

Loaded up & ready to ride!

The LONGEST hour and a half in my life!!!
Had to stare at this the whole way and make sure nothing fell off!!!!

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Tomorrow is Monday, July 9th and that means there are only 12 more days until I become a wife, a sister-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter-in-law!

Trey and I are truly blessed.

Hail State!