Grandkids' gift to my mom
Hope all you moms out there had an incredible Mother’s Day!
I was so thrilled when my all my kids gave me a gift certificate for a Swedish massage at a local spa. What a marvelous idea. Ooooh! I can feel my tension melting away just thinking about it!
I also received a new pizza stone and peel. Hooray! As previously blogged about, I completely cracked destroyed my old baking stone, leaving it virtually useless. My bread just hasn’t been as good since.
Now I can use my new stone for the artisan breads I’ve been baking lately, and for all the new kinds of pizzas I’ve been dreamin’ about.
Thank you all for such a great Mother’s Day. I certainly felt the love.
I love you all so incredibly much!
I’m so glad you’re mine. I’m the luckiest Mom in the world!
Love
Well the time has come for me to hang up the curriculum, standards, teaching books, children’s books, whiteboards, and magnetic letters.
Last night was the formal district dinner for teachers and other staff, given in honor of our career accomplishments.
lots of polk-a-dots
I was so fortunate to be supported by my parents and sister at this formal event, since standing before a massive crowd while your life’s biography is being read, is quite unnerving. One of my school colleagues was also in attendance, so she helped make the evening fun.
Each employee was presented with a “golden apple” and engraved plaque to commemorate our dedication to education and children. Even more importantly, I also got a lifelong pass to all athletic and other school events in my district. Go team!
retirement apple 2010
I know it’s just a mere token of all my dedication, time, and devotion to children and my teaching career, but this apple means so much to me. It’s a reminder that if you work hard and follow your dreams, they indeed will come true.
How thankful I am that I’ve been able to help and encourage children every single day of my career, the last 22 years. I will miss them dearly. Now I’m off to explore the world of creativity, and tranquility.
My dreams may be changing, but my goals still remain the same. Wish me luck on this upcoming new chapter of my life.
Peace
Easter Meal
Great food, great people, great day!
Okay, our family really knows how to put on a celebration. The spread of food was enormous and thanks goes out to my cousin Roxy and her husband for hosting today’s festivities. There was such a delicious variety of foods to choose from including my personal favorite … Mexican food!
The children received a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny (who was such a sport), went on an Easter egg hunt, rode miniature ponies, jumped on the trampoline and got to ride in a go-cart. It was like a day at the fun park!
My Little Cousin's Easter Find
The adults got to crack two hollowed out eggs filled with confetti, over people’s heads for good luck.
Several people cracked their eggs on my head, so I guess that it means that I’ll have a year filled with extra good luck. I sure hope so!
I'm going to get tons of good luck!
Wishing my son a confetti-kind of birthday and an amazing year ahead.
You make me so proud to be your Mom.
I love you so much!
Birthday Confetti Cake
This month it’s Marlin’s first birthday. The exact date is unknown since he was a stray living on the streets of cow-town.
Marlin Kitten
His eyes changed from blue, to green, and now they’re a warm amber.
Curling up for naptime
He used to fit nicely into his little bed … but not anymore. He’s about tripled his weight since he was adopted. No more ribs are showing.
I dare ya to walk by
One of his favorite things to do is play in bags. He loves to take a quick swipe at you with his big kitty puffs as you walk by.
Helper or distraction?
Marlin loves to help his mommy study. Both are brilliant.
His guardian saved his life and charmed her own.
Our little aka: “Chicken Nugget”, “Mr. Sassy Pants.”
We love you so much and can squeeze you flat. Happy Birthday!
