Last Day of the Year!

I had a great day and it started off with a hike! Dad and I hiked the Corona de Loma trail.  So long 2011!

Happy Birthday to Me!

THE BIG 27!  What a day! On FB I posted: Thanks for all the birthday wishes! I had a wonderful day! Each year gets better and better! So grateful for awesome family and friends. ♥

I am not sure if pictures could capture the awesomeness of the day but I'll post one -- dessert.  My birthday lunch consisted of being surrounded by my family at Picazzo's.  I had the Puttanesca Pizza with a side of the Fresh Pear Gorgonzola salad.  It was delicious! 

After dinner I saw the movie, War Horse with Katie and yes I cried.  Then I finished off the day at the Olive Garden with my parents.  Happy Birthday to me!

Fall Break: Utah Trip

I loved every minute!

Halloween

Busy Saturday: Hiking

Today was a very busy day!  It got off to a great start with a hike on South Mountain.  Geneva and I went on the Telegraph Pass Trail.  I got a Polar HeartRate Mointor which has GPS so I decided to make it's debut today.  I got it syncronized but towards the end of our hike I realized I didn't select the hiking sport option.  So I got some of it.  Better luck next time right!

Here is a snapshot of my stats:

Beautiful View

Geneva and I

another beautiful view (I love South Mountain!)

 

I was asking Adam and Xan about their Camelpacks because I was interested in purchasing one.  Xan said, "We have one in our garage and it's brand new.  Merry Christmas!" I LOVE IT! Can't wait to use it again!

Busy Saturday: Shopping

So my mom and I love these little shops in downtown Mesa called Domestic Bliss and Found.  It was decorated so cute plus Mom and I found some great buys.  I even got some of my Christmas shopping done!

 Mark your calendar for Friday and Saturday, October 14-15 from 10 to 5.

 Then I spent the rest of the day in my classroom, grading papers, and writing a paper.  

It was a great Saturday!

Girls on the Run

On Tuesday and Thursday you won't find me in my classroom after school.  

I will be coaching Girls on the Run (GOTR)! 

Spring 2011 has brought 32 girls and 2 extra coaches. 

Girls on the Run is so much FUN!  

Vision of Girls on the Run: We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Family Fun

While Adam and Xan hike Havasupai I get to hang out 

the with my nieces and nephews for a few days.  

We always have fun! 

(Ray not pictured because he was at mutual.
Lucy was off hanging out with Sammy.)

Character Day

So we have Peace Days at our school.  If we as a school can solve our conflicts in a peaceful way (i.e. no hitting) we get a Peace Day.  Every so often we celebrate.  

Today was the day of celebrating 15 peace days.  

It was dress up as your favorite character. 

I was BubbleWrap Girl!

Brought to you by the Disney TV show Sonny with a Chance on the sketch Loser Force Five! (okay so I know you are dying to see this sketch so take one minute and have a good laugh)  My nephews and nieces always get a kick out of this show and I probably laugh just as much or more than they do!

My desk

So my desk has been over run with drawings of Hallmark's Hoops and Yoyo!  My students this year are CrAzY about them!  I love these guys (both my students and Hoops and Yoyo)!  They talk about manners (like how to raise your hand and washing your hands).  Plus they have plenty of ecards to browse and enjoy! I try to celebrate their birthday by having them choose their favorite ecard.  I also try to celebrate the different holidays throughout the school year.

Here are some of my favorites: 

Let's Bee Friends 

Making of your Birthday Card

We Interrupt Your Day 

Happy Birthday or Else!

Wiggly Halloween

If you are in need of a laugh, check these guys out!

Come on you know you want to!

Welcome Malcolm McCoy Dibble!

He's here! 
Congratulations Elliot, Whitney, and Stella! So happy for you!

First Day of School

Are you ready to set sail on the 2011 - 2012 school year?

I am!

Summer Clean Out

Something that's been on my list for quite a while is to go through my files, papers, binders, etc.  Here is something that made me laugh, my goals from 1996.  I was 11! 

Beach Camping 2011

It was a great way to relax! 

The food was delicious! 

The beach was cold but fun! 

Here are some photos:

Enjoy!

If you want to see more check out my Flickr link here.

Tornados

With the recent tornados in our country my heart is heartbroken and empowered when I hear stories like the two I want to share:

Story #1:

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Story #2:

Rio

My parents and I saw Rio today!  It's been on our list and if it's not on yours it should be.  The movie theatre was packed and it was super cute to hear all the kids (and adults) laughing.  I laughed out loud many times.

Shout out to David, my cousin!  Great Job!  The colors were fantastic!

Girls on the Run is so much Fun!

This day had finally come!  The GOTR 5K!  It was a beautiful day!

I was so proud of all of the girls!  

Time Flies

My goodness time sure does fly when you're having fun.  I've been so busy the past month.  Here are a few pictures of what I've been up to:

Stella and I at Gnomeo and Juliet

Ray and George performed in their Drama Play, Alice in Wonderland.  George was the White Rabbit and Ray was the Mad Hatter.  They were awesome!

Our school celebrated 100 Peaceful days.  We had a parade around the school and then a got together to form a heart (notice all the red).  Very fun!