Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Old friends are the best kind of friends

There's something about an old friend. Someone that knows all your secrets and really knows where you came from. No matter how much time passes you never feel awkward and you just start up right where you left off. They make you laugh till you cry thinking about memories and things that happened, mostly good but even the bad doesn't seem so bad anymore. So say what you will about facebook and even though I don't love everything about it. I do love that reconnected me to a good friend that I have really missed. I'm loving that our girls are getting along so well and developing their own little friendship through days at the zoo, playdates at the house and next up the children's museum. It makes me happy! Sorry the picture is a little washed out but aren't they cute.

Also I know it's only July but I feel my summer slipping away. Being a teacher I am so lucky to have my summers off but I work for it during the school year. I really think teachers need the summer to recooperate and be ready for another class. I've been enjoying summer by trying to make a dent in my book list~I've read The Help, Room and now I'm starting Firefly Road. Any other suggestions.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

My first garden

I have been enjoying every minute of summer with my girls. They get along well and when they don't I'm finding the key is to keep them busy. So today we are off to go swimming but first I have to share some garden pictures. I am so excited that things are starting to appear in my garden.


Hopefully those flowers will be turning into squash soon.




A little longer and I'll have enough romaine lettuce for a salad.


Do you see there are actual green beans growing there. I have to say that I am pretty impressed. I've never grown a garden before.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

Party Like a Rock Star!

Alyssa had a wonderful fourth birthday celebration this weekend, complete with a CD's for everyone to take home. We sang a little karaoke and just played in the backyard. We lucked out with beautiful weather and I think everyone had a great time.

There's our little rock star's. Please notice that she has on two different shoes which I asked her to change several times but I think she was trying to make a statement.





Such a fun day filled with great friends and fond memories!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Daisies and Cakes

As the school year comes to a close so does Daisies. I am so happy that Gillian decided to be a part of girl scouts this year. She met so many new wonderful friends and it really gave her a sense of community. Next year she will become a Brownie with the same fantastic group.



It's also birthday time. It was my dad's 70th and my cousin Heidi's 40th. I bought my dad's cake. The other one below is Cake Boss Cake. You know that show on TLC. It was crazy to even see this cake it was probably the best cake I've ever eaten...definitely the most expensive too :)



So for me six days left to summer vacation and being able to spend some time with my girls. I can't wait!!!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Almost there

I can't quite explain how hard this year was at school but I am so close to being done I can taste it. I had a rough crew in my class and a group that would not stop talking EVER no matter what I said, threatened, or took away.

Don't get me wrong I love every single one of them and they will all have a special place in my heart individually but as a whole I will not be sorry to see them move on to third grade. Maybe I'm sounding harsh but it's just how I feel.

So I just have to hang on until June 21st and it will be done and this is where you can find us :)