Ted took me to see Trans Siberian Orchestra and then Red Lobster today as an early birthday present! It. Was. AWESOME!!! I think this is the start of a new birthday tradition! I told Ted we should go to a concert and then dinner afterward every year for my birthday! It was so much fun!
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Neat dry ice experiment
Ted's boss sent a package from Omaha Steaks. We love it because it always comes packaged in a styrofoam cooler with DRY ICE!!Jake wanted to try to create a big bubble so we got the supplies:Plastic cupDry iceDish soap in a separate bowlClean dry washclothHere are our results!The bubbles kept coming and spilling over for … Continue reading Neat dry ice experiment
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It’s been a while…but guess what?
I've shared before that sometimes life gets in the way, and the blog falls to the bottom of the priority list because... ...well...being a wife and a mom and a teacher and going to college tend to take up just about every minute of my waking hours. BUT NOT ANYMORE!!! I OFFICIALLY APPLIED FOR GRADUATION … Continue reading It’s been a while…but guess what?
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Jake cooked tonight!
I ran across an online Halloween cookbook written for kids earlier today while searching for books for my second graders, and I just knew Jake would love it. He looked at it in the car on the way to speech, and he chose Mummy Dogs to cook tonight along with mac n cheese and baked … Continue reading Jake cooked tonight!
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Yep. We got old.
We both have bifocals now. The difference is that I wear mine 24/7 since picking them up just over a week ago, and Ted "forgets" his constantly even though he's had them for a year. In the photo above, we were at his favorite local Mexican place to eat, and he has the menu that … Continue reading Yep. We got old.
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Quote for my life right now
"Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible." -Claude T. Bissell When I brought home that little calf who grew up to be Bessie, the matriarch of our herd, people thought I was nuts. Now … Continue reading Quote for my life right now
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Gramma would have loved this
I am currently in the last semester of getting my masters in special education. That entails field experience which means I take my lunch hour once or twice a week to work with students at a local school (because while it's okay to get the degree from an online college, it's not okay to teach … Continue reading Gramma would have loved this
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Happy birthday, Teddy!
Twenty-four years ago, I was blessed with my oldest son. I have enjoyed watching him grow up over the years into the man he has become, and I am proud to call him my son! He is hardworking, dependable, fiercely loyal, and freaking hilarious! Happy birthday, Teddy! Mama loves ya!
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First day back (so hard)
Dear Gramma, Today was my first day back for the new school year. I got up, did all the things I do on the first teacher day back, and when I finished, I was so lost. I realize now that you were such an integral part of my daily life and of my routines. It … Continue reading First day back (so hard)
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Donating in memory of Gramma Izzie
Take one minute to watch this video; it will touch your heart! Gramma Izzie always helped feed others; everyone knew you wouldn't leave her house hungry! She also often bought groceries for families she knew were struggling or on hard times. Today, I donated to this cafeteria lady's Go Fund Me campaign in Gramma's memory. … Continue reading Donating in memory of Gramma Izzie
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