Happy Halloween

Pumpkin Carving Activity (with some of my students)

Every year I make Golbin Mix and have my students help.

Goblin Mix

Cherrios cereal

Chex cereal

pretzels

Cheetos

M&Ms

Candy Corn

Mix all in a bowl and enjoy! Use any variety you like!

Walking Into A Hug

The title of this book actually caught my eye.  It's a book (workbook) geared towards mothers and gives one tip a week to make your home more embracing.  I enjoyed the shortness of each chapter and the advice on each topic. Some of the suggestions I am using in my classroom.

 My favorite suggestion:  SMILE!

Description taken from Deseret Bookstore: 

In Walking into a Hug: 52 Weeks to a Home that's More Embracing, Janene includes one area a week for your family to improve in. Whether it be smiling more often, inviting the Spirit into your home through worthy music, or remembering to laugh, you can create a peaceful, happier home through focusing on these topics.  With the understanding of why these things are important, how to accomplish your goals, and journal pages to record your thoughts from the week, you can create a home where each member of your family feels as if he or she is walking into a hug every day.

Fall Break

Monday 11.12  Today I played with Ray, George, Anabelle, Stella, Claire, and Lucy.  FHE was about General Conference.  My "favorite" talk was President Monson's about service.

Tuesday 11.13  Today I went to the dentist.

Wednesday 11.14  Mom and I had lunch at Tia Rosa's and went shoe shopping at DSW.  I also bought this awesome sign.

Thursday 11.15  I went to the temple and thought everyone was on vacation. It was packed the entire time I was there!  Mom and I went to Momentum Salon and had a pedicure and massage.  Very relaxing!

Friday 11.16  Walked the dog, went to the gym, cleaned my room, etc.

Photo from 10.15.2009

You are AWESOME!

Mesa AZ Temple

Let's go to the CIRCUS!!

Dad, Mom, Xan, Ray, Anabelle, Stella, Claire, baby Lucy, and I went to the Shrine Circus. We all had a great time! Here are some pictures:

Grandparent's Day

"early to bed ... early to rise"

I have had this goal FOREVER. I saw this article and found it very informative. Plus it’s geared towards teachers (thanks NEA). The article gives 5 helpful tips. Here are a few snippets I enjoyed:

1. Wake up at the same time everyday even on the weekends
2. Establish a soothing bedtime routine
3. Get organized (that’s another post and goal altogether)
4. Watch what – and when -- you eat (another post and goal too but here is a great website)
5. Get moving
   Dear Pure Fitness- I am sorry I’ve been neglecting you for the past couple of weeks. My job keeps me really busy but I do think of you often. I’ll see you soon! Hugs ~Beth

Here’s the link for the full article: Reset your Internal Clock. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Ray!

I can't believe you're 10! I love you!