Anyway, I did fall in love with her, but I gave her back....eventually. Here's some pics of the little baby!
Skunk tolerated her
We visited Josh at work so he could meet her
Me and Maggie
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Maggie May
A friend's dog had beautiful, black lab puppies 8 weeks ago. I got the opportunity to babysit one while he was on vacation. She's sooooo cute! I had a little talk with myself about putting up boundaries in my heart so I wouldn't fall in love with her and want to keep her. You see, I've always been a realist, and the truth is--I LOVE dogs, but I do not need one. I will not give it the attention that it deserves; I know that. That's why I'm a cat person. Skunk loves to be doted on more than the average cat, but he's also perfectly content by himself. Dogs aren't like that. And so I had to remind myself of this over and over again during Maggie's stay with me.
Anyway, I did fall in love with her, but I gave her back....eventually. Here's some pics of the little baby!
Anyway, I did fall in love with her, but I gave her back....eventually. Here's some pics of the little baby!
Friday, June 3, 2011
End of the School Year
Well I wrapped up another school year. Sad day, but not really. Last year I was so not looking forward to the summer because I knew that I wouldn't get to see my students that I had grown to love like my own children. That dread of the end of the school year goes away after your first class. While I truly loved my students this year, I could not wait to get out for summer break. Teachers just need it for their sanity. I didn't realize that last year as I was wrapped up in first-class bliss. (I only cried twice on the last day of school this year due to knowing my babies aren't going to be MY babies anymore.)
I can honestly say that this school year was amazing! Great kids, great coworkers, great school! But I am so looking forward to the summer! Anybody can tell you that I am antisocial during the school year. I like to get my 8 hours of sleep so if something is just getting started at 7:30 or later, you can count me out. But not during the summer! I can go as far away from Notasulga and stay up as late as I want! I can sleep in past 6:00. I have the time to cook my elaborate meals that I always want to cook during the school year but cannot. I can go to the lake and the creek as much as I want. I have time to read books and laze around in my hammock....Okay, now I'm just bragging.
Here's a few pictures of the 2010-2011 school year. I only picked pictures where you couldn't really make out the students' faces so, unfortunately, most of the good ones aren't posted.
I can honestly say that this school year was amazing! Great kids, great coworkers, great school! But I am so looking forward to the summer! Anybody can tell you that I am antisocial during the school year. I like to get my 8 hours of sleep so if something is just getting started at 7:30 or later, you can count me out. But not during the summer! I can go as far away from Notasulga and stay up as late as I want! I can sleep in past 6:00. I have the time to cook my elaborate meals that I always want to cook during the school year but cannot. I can go to the lake and the creek as much as I want. I have time to read books and laze around in my hammock....Okay, now I'm just bragging.
Here's a few pictures of the 2010-2011 school year. I only picked pictures where you couldn't really make out the students' faces so, unfortunately, most of the good ones aren't posted.
Football Season
Pep Rally--Go Lions!
Waaaaayyyy too many kids in the I-pod Room during Team Celebration
Lions Teachers
Ahhhh!!! Cam!
Field Trip
Faculty Softball
Kickoff to Summer
I always view Memorial Day weekend as the kickoff to the summer and lake season. It's the first official lake weekend. This year did not disappoint. Jenna has moved to the lake with her brother to get some "studying" done before boards. So of course I went up to take her mind off of studying for the weekend. We had a blast! They are living in a really nice condo at Crowne Pointe complete with three bedrooms, three baths, and an awesome view of the pool and Lake Martin.
I don't really have any photos to show for our fun time but this one; however, I'm sure there will be more to come. So excited for the summertime!
I don't really have any photos to show for our fun time but this one; however, I'm sure there will be more to come. So excited for the summertime!
Jenna and I on the balcony overlooking Lake Martin :)
Friday, May 20, 2011
Getting Crafty
I am one of those people who wishes they were more crafty. I look at my Better Homes and Garden magazine each month and think, "I could do that". But I rarely ever do. I look at all the spring/summer outside decorations for a cookout and think not only, "I can do that", but "I'm going to do that". But I don't.
That's all going to change this year. My parents graciously gave me their patio furniture that they were no longer using. Kelly traded me a closet organizer for two rocking chairs (I know, I know--I got the good end of the deal). So now I have the outside furniture that a cookout requires.
One problem: I need cushions for the patio furniture. No prob, right? Just go shopping for some. Well, they're not cheap. Not when you have to buy 5. Solution: I'm going to make my own. I'm so excited--and nervous. I looked it up online and found a few sites giving step by step instructions. It doesn't really look hard at all. And I have a secret weapon: I'm going to solicit my Grandma for help. I figure with four hands, two sewing machines, and one know-how we can knock it out in a day or two. To me it's a win-win: I can save a little money, get the pride of knowing I did it myself, and it's a nice project to do with my Grandma. I'll probably cherish these cushions so much that no one will get to sit in them. ;)
Here are the sites I found in case anyone is interested in making their own as well:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2188793_make-cushions-patio-chairs.html
http://backyardsandgardens.com/make-your-own-patio-chair-cushions/
That's all going to change this year. My parents graciously gave me their patio furniture that they were no longer using. Kelly traded me a closet organizer for two rocking chairs (I know, I know--I got the good end of the deal). So now I have the outside furniture that a cookout requires.
One problem: I need cushions for the patio furniture. No prob, right? Just go shopping for some. Well, they're not cheap. Not when you have to buy 5. Solution: I'm going to make my own. I'm so excited--and nervous. I looked it up online and found a few sites giving step by step instructions. It doesn't really look hard at all. And I have a secret weapon: I'm going to solicit my Grandma for help. I figure with four hands, two sewing machines, and one know-how we can knock it out in a day or two. To me it's a win-win: I can save a little money, get the pride of knowing I did it myself, and it's a nice project to do with my Grandma. I'll probably cherish these cushions so much that no one will get to sit in them. ;)
Here are the sites I found in case anyone is interested in making their own as well:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2188793_make-cushions-patio-chairs.html
http://backyardsandgardens.com/make-your-own-patio-chair-cushions/
An Early Look at Motherhood
I got the privilege of keeping my two favorite children in the world this week. We had so much fun! Catherine, 8, and Luke, 11, spent the night with me. When I asked their mom if we could do this, I hadn't really put much thought into what my duties would be. I had only thought about what I would cook for them and what kind of entertainment I would be providing. I basically just saw it as an opportunity to hang out and have some fun.
It wasn't until the night before when I was on the phone with their mom and she was telling me what all they needed to do before bedtime that I realized all the work I'd have to put into it. Basketball practice after school, homework, baths, and in bed by 8:00. I just didn't think about all of that. I'd gotten so use to being responsible for just me that I had forgotten all the running around moms do.
I'm proud to say that we got everything done on time and HAD A BLAST doing it!!! And I have a renewed appreciation for mothers. I know my mom certainly scrambled to make sure we had everything we needed to have. Softball practice and games, band, show choir, piano lessons, dance lessons, etc.. Mothers truly are the everyday super-heroes!!!
Of course Luke and Catherine make it easy on a girl. They are two of the sweetest children on this planet. They are a true testament to their parents' good raising. Well-mannered, polite, respectful, and sweet--just the type of children I plan on raising one day. One day in the distant future....
It wasn't until the night before when I was on the phone with their mom and she was telling me what all they needed to do before bedtime that I realized all the work I'd have to put into it. Basketball practice after school, homework, baths, and in bed by 8:00. I just didn't think about all of that. I'd gotten so use to being responsible for just me that I had forgotten all the running around moms do.
I'm proud to say that we got everything done on time and HAD A BLAST doing it!!! And I have a renewed appreciation for mothers. I know my mom certainly scrambled to make sure we had everything we needed to have. Softball practice and games, band, show choir, piano lessons, dance lessons, etc.. Mothers truly are the everyday super-heroes!!!
Of course Luke and Catherine make it easy on a girl. They are two of the sweetest children on this planet. They are a true testament to their parents' good raising. Well-mannered, polite, respectful, and sweet--just the type of children I plan on raising one day. One day in the distant future....
Our Tuesday night family portrait
Catherine and her new best friend
Sweet Luke
Icing their cake
Funtastic Weekend
Last weekend was awesome!!! The girls and I got together Friday night to hear Josh and John play at OBAG. Always a good time! What's not to love--good people, good music, good times. Vh1 was there to film a reality show so the place was packed. So much fun! Here's a few pics:
Andy, Me, and Molly with the boys in the background
Me and Molly
Josh and John jamming out
The second cutest couple ever:
The first cutest couple ever
Love this one of Jennay!
Saturday evening, Josh and I headed to Birmingham to the StarDome Comedy Club to hear James Gregory. It was so much fun!!! We laughed until our cheeks hurt--then we laughed some more. We sat with two other couples that were very sweet and fun. Afterwards we went to the Cheesecake Factory. Yummo!!!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Mullet Toss 2011
A few girlfriends and I loaded up the car a couple of weeks ago and headed to Orange Beach. We went to Mullet Toss at the FloraBama. It was so much fun!!! I liken it to an adult Spring Break. This was my second trip to Mullet Toss, and both trips have been amazingly fun!! I got to see a lot of people that I used to run with in college that I haven't seen in a really long time. Unfortunately, I ate some bad fish towards the end of the trip and got food poisoning. But if that was what I had to go thru to get a great weekend at the beach with perfect weather and awesome people then it was a small price to pay. Here's a few pics:
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