Life is always changing!!!!

I know I know!!!!! It has been so long that it is almost embarrassing to post! Life has been a whirlwind! Shortly after J and I got married I decided to go back to school to get my credential. That meant taking the CBEST and CSET. Well the hard work paid off!!!

I passed!!!

I am so happy. It really shows me how much the Lord is with me in everything that I put my hand to do! The LORD has truly blessed me in my decision to become a teacher. I am on my way to getting my Credential!!!!!

Love and miss you all!!!!

  • cali_dude
    I miss you sister and I love you!!! you need to post on pleo more or I need to talk to you more. I am gla you pasted. I'll try and give you a call soon. I've been crazy busy with three tests this week and then everything else. I love ya and glad you passed to test.
    by cali_dude at 02/20/07 9:47PM
  • krazykrizn
    Those CSETs are hard! Congrats!! I finish my credentialing program in June, and am currently teaching math full time as a "intern credentialed" teacher. It's fun, but tough! Good luck with everything!
    by krazykrizn at 02/20/07 10:07PM
  • mrs_rosshead
    Your mom told me tonight that you passed! I'm so proud of you and not at all surprised! I hope that you had fun going out and celebrating! You're going to be a great teacher!
    Love ya, Auntie
    by mrs_rosshead at 02/20/07 10:59PM
  • lisy
    CONGRATS!!!!! that's soooo awesome!
    by lisy at 02/22/07 11:44PM
  • vanessam
    um excuse me mam i tried calling you and i got a tone saytong that your number changed and well that is not cool you need to send me your new number stat Buddrfly15@hotmail.com
    by vanessam at 03/04/07 2:15AM
  • mrs_rosshead
    Okay, time for a new post, you busy, married woman! Thanks for the great note and lovely picture. :)
    by mrs_rosshead at 05/11/07 10:36AM

Just days away

I have been planning and waiting for this day to come... I used to think that I would be the psycho frantic bride that was constantly become this huge bridezilla... But to be honest... I am more calm and clear headed than I think I have ever been in my entire life. Theses may be the reasons why I feel I may be so calm about the fact the wedding is only days away.

1. I am marrying the man of my dreams... My best friend
2. I have some AMAZING friends that have taken time from their lives to spend with me and J to help us start our lives together
3. I have an amazing family that is constantly there for me when I need them.
4. My dress is the MOST beautiful thing I have ever seen.... I picked it up today... I LOVE IT!!!
5. Coyote Hills has been the Best place to work with, anything I wanted they could provide!
6. I am no longer in school... I graduated from CSUF
7. I am not working this week
8. I am not working next week
9. I am going to be in Hawaii next week
10. The forecast for June 5, 2006 so far looks beautiful!
11. I am marrying my best friend...

Prov. 16:9

“A mans heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.”

I may have done some of the planning but the lord has been there every step of the way!!!

  • britt22
    aw yay im so happy for you gurl. i hope the wedding goes beautifully. love you~!
    by britt22 at 05/31/06 11:58AM
  • lisy
    congrats on graduating, that's awesome! i can't wait till monday - it will be fun! are we still goin out saturday night with all the girls?? let me know about that!
    by lisy at 05/31/06 12:04PM
  • cali_dude
    WAHOOOOOOOOO WEDDING! Awesome stuff
    by cali_dude at 05/31/06 11:51PM
  • jesspico
    Man, i wish we could see pics when you get back! Like you won't have anything else to do;) bet it was just beautiful!!
    by jesspico at 06/13/06 4:35AM
  • adampual
    yeaa you are married!
    by adampual at 06/15/06 7:08PM
  • vanessam
    call me
    by vanessam at 07/04/06 12:14AM
  • calistrawberry91
    The wedding was absolutly beautiful and you were so gorgeous Amanda! I'm so glad that I got to be there. I can't wait until I get to plan my wedding =)
    by calistrawberry91 at 07/16/06 1:48PM
  • jdickens
    i'll be in SoCal Aug 5-12!! What day can everybody go to Disney?
    by jdickens at 07/19/06 9:58AM
  • jdickens
    I'll be at church in Tustin THIS Sunday!
    by jdickens at 08/03/06 10:36AM
  • caligirl
    I NEED YOUR NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER!!!! PLEASE GET IT TO ME ASAP!!!! THANKS A BUNCH!!!
    by caligirl at 08/15/06 5:20PM
  • cali_dude
    DUDE.... ok you dont return my text messages and u have not called me... whats up with that?
    by cali_dude at 09/04/06 8:08PM
  • cali_dude
    u need to answer ur phone.. I called u three times now..
    by cali_dude at 11/20/06 1:07AM

Megan Grace Holtkamp

I cannot even fathom, how amazing it is to love my own child, but I do know that I have a new niece who is without a doubt the most beautiful baby! After twenty some hours my niece was born. She was 8lbs 15 ounces, born on Tuesday at 2:38. My sister had to have a C-section. I was sad to not be able to get to watch the amazing event myself, but all sadness was put aside, when I saw her. She is perfect, and I am so proud. My sister and Megan are home and doing well. Prayers are always needed and appreciated. I will get pictures up soon.
  • lisy
    aww, yay! can't wait to see pics!
    by lisy at 02/25/06 9:19PM
  • minders
    that is so exciting!
    by minders at 02/25/06 10:55PM
  • mrs_rosshead
    from one Auntie to another! thanks for the email! She's beautiful!
    by mrs_rosshead at 02/25/06 11:49PM
  • britt22
    aww!! they annouced it at west end and ur grandparents sat there lookin proud! i miss you so much gurlie! i love you!
    by britt22 at 02/26/06 10:10AM
  • caligirl
    Yeah for her!!! Tell her I said hi!!
    by caligirl at 02/26/06 11:45PM
  • justjoey
    congratulations amanda!
    by justjoey at 02/27/06 12:34AM
  • ashstar
    I'm so excited...I can't wait to see pictures
    by ashstar at 02/27/06 1:10AM
  • cali_dude
    Yay for Megan!! woot woot
    by cali_dude at 02/27/06 1:50AM
  • calistrawberry91
    Awwwwww!!! I'm so glad! I can't wait to get to see her!!!=)
    by calistrawberry91 at 02/28/06 6:05PM
  • kg
    hmmm i just realized how old the last entry was....im going to call you. anyway, 8624 n orangeview avenue, tampa, fl 33617
    by kg at 03/03/06 10:45AM
  • kg
    its so awesome to have nieces and nephews huh? congratulations and may God bless the new child!
    by kg at 03/03/06 10:45AM
  • kg
    i asked j already if it's cool if my girlfriend comes with me to the wedding.....im going to call you...same number right?
    by kg at 03/03/06 10:46AM
  • birdy
    hey amanda! my address is 774 Gemini Ct Bowling Green, KY 42101
    by birdy at 03/21/06 3:08PM
  • ashstar
    IM WORKING ON THOSE ADDRESSSES FOR YOU...I KNOW JEN GAVE YOU SHAYNA AND JESS I SHOULD HAVE THEM BY SUNDAY NIGHT!
    by ashstar at 03/25/06 1:47PM
  • the_stars_will_fall
    yeah my address is 19722 bluefield plaza...yorba linda ca 92886
    by the_stars_will_fall at 04/03/06 2:39AM
  • britt22
    oo guess what! I got to meet your mom, sister, and megan at west end yesterday! Megan is SO precious!!! I told them to tell you hey from me if you dont read this! Anyways, i miss you bunches, and I hope all the wedding planning is going great!
    by britt22 at 04/03/06 11:52AM
  • britt22
    love ya!
    by britt22 at 04/03/06 11:52AM

Addresses needed!!!!!

So I am updating my address book for the wedding and I am finding that I am missing a lot of addresses!!!!! I want to be able to invite all of my friends, but I need your new addresses or addresses in other states! The wedding is on June 5, and even though many of you cannot make it... I still want to have your address! You can email it to me at Afritz2@aol.com or just post it!
Love you all so much!!!
Amanda
  • krazykrizn
    4509 Angel Ct. Antioch, CA 94509
    by krazykrizn at 01/08/06 6:32PM
  • mrs_rosshead
    Hey, it's hard to believe that you've got to think about all that already! David graduates HS a week after your wedding! It will be a busy JUne for us as well. We'll leave town and head south probably the 17th! Can't wait to see you, but, it will probably be at the wedding! Hugs and kisses! Auntie
    by mrs_rosshead at 01/08/06 6:32PM
  • byron_is_dumb
    1366 high [crunk] st, bowling green kentucky, 42101
    by byron_is_dumb at 01/08/06 6:41PM
  • saves_the_j
    I think I've posted this maybe twice for people to give me their addresses, and I think I have two
    by saves_the_j at 01/08/06 6:58PM
  • lisy
    i'm sure u have mine - i'm very happy for u, its comin up fast! =)
    by lisy at 01/08/06 10:58PM
  • britt22
    awww how cool! I LOVE YOU
    by britt22 at 01/08/06 11:40PM
  • darrenbob
    I think J should have my address in an old Fairview Directory, but if you guys need it lemme know.
    by darrenbob at 01/09/06 1:41AM
  • adampual
    :-( i wish i could come!
    by adampual at 01/09/06 9:13AM
  • ashstar
    Here is mine just to make sure...15441 Orleans Cr, Irvine 92604
    by ashstar at 01/11/06 7:38PM
  • britt22
    i love that pic gurlie! so guess what, i met your grandparents last night at church! your grandma is hilarious! she has invited me and a couple other people over to their house sometime. anyways, i just wanted to let you know! it made me miss you, and i thought about that time we were on your bed and we talked for awhile! im so happy for you and j!!
    by britt22 at 01/19/06 2:22PM
  • britt22
    oh and did i ever give you my address? i would love an invitation even if i cant come
    by britt22 at 01/19/06 2:23PM
  • ashstar
    Heather, Steph and Isaiah live in the same house. The address is 14812 Foxcroft Rd. Tustin, 92780
    by ashstar at 01/30/06 6:22PM
  • mcmilwj
    is your dad Lonnie and did you grow up in Peoria?
    by mcmilwj at 02/10/06 6:08PM
  • aztec
    Bible Study Saturday the 25th at Mandi's house at 5:30...spread the word
    by aztec at 02/19/06 9:54PM
  • kg
    8624 North Orangeview Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
    by kg at 03/03/06 10:44AM
  • kg
    im sooo pumped to be there :) i really miss you 2....
    by kg at 03/03/06 10:44AM

I wish I could...

Do you ever just wish...

I have had so much on my plate the past few months, that latly I have been spread so thin, that I find myself wishing for more time to do everything that I want to do, and be able to do it with all my heart.

-I wish I could really read my bible everyday... I mean sit down and study for hours.

-I wish I had time to eat right, and exercise everyday... I know that sounds dumb... but I just wish I had the time.

-I wish I was as on fire for the Lord as some of the new christians at my church. We have three young men that are so on fire for the Lord! I just wish I had just a little of their fire.

-I wish I had to opportunity to get my oil changed, make five scrapbooks, get my hair highlighted, clean my room....

-I wish I had the opportunity to see or talk to all my close friends, who i miss and love.

Well enough of wishing, and back to life. I will be working on my little wish list but until then.
Love ya
  • kg
    i wish i could see you
    by kg at 10/13/05 7:23AM
  • jdickens
    i think about my time in SoCal frequently. it was a good trip for me in many ways. i had fun, saw awesome people, did a lot of cool stuff, but all in all..i found a piece of myself there. hard to explain, but newport beach did me good
    by jdickens at 10/13/05 8:20AM
  • lisy
    you could get your hair highlighted by the lady that does mine - billi roman! she's cheap and really really good! =) miss ya
    by lisy at 10/13/05 11:45AM
  • aman
    GO TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by aman at 10/13/05 12:22PM
  • britt22
    I LOVE THAT PIC!!!!
    by britt22 at 10/13/05 12:29PM
  • britt22
    awwww
    by britt22 at 10/13/05 12:30PM
  • krazykrizn
    No, it's not child's play--you've gotta teach'em good so I can teach'em the real stuff in high school!
    by krazykrizn at 10/14/05 1:58AM
  • cali_dude
    sister.. I wish I could be home right now and hang out with u but that will come soon enough :-) love ya SEE YOU in 11 days or 264 hours or 15,840 min. or 950,400 sec. haha see u soon
    by cali_dude at 10/16/05 12:08PM
  • cali_dude
    ...399
    by cali_dude at 10/16/05 12:08PM
  • cali_dude
    ...398
    by cali_dude at 10/16/05 12:09PM
  • kristyleigh
    i have REALLY good news.. i'm calling u tonight to tell you
    by kristyleigh at 10/16/05 4:24PM
  • lisy
    our gospel meeting is goin on this week, come!! i'd love to see ya
    by lisy at 10/16/05 5:41PM
  • mrs_rosshead
    I wish I could come and see your family! I'll keep wishing too! :)
    by mrs_rosshead at 10/16/05 6:33PM
  • john_ross
    Tell your family 'hi' for me!
    by john_ross at 10/18/05 2:42PM
  • birdy
    i wish for lots of things, mainly to go home or to have everyone i love in california to be transferred here overnight.
    by birdy at 10/19/05 5:38AM
  • dancenerd
    hang in there~ im sure you will get to do/have all those wonderful thoughts turn into reality!
    by dancenerd at 11/13/05 3:29AM
  • lisy
    it was fun seein u on new years eve! good times - miss seein u! hopefully i'll see u again sometime soon!
    by lisy at 01/03/06 9:02PM