Gratitude

I'm thankful for...
Having someone in my life who sees all sides of me and loves me still; someone who challenges me to make the most of my life by their example.


For a family who cheers each other on in every new endeavor.


For God's beauty in creation; not only in the calming sunsets and brilliant floral colors, but also in the people who we cross paths with each day.


For unexpected surprises, like this mustang we were given when the rental car company didn't have the 4-door we requested.


For creativity and uniqueness.

For boldness and brilliance.


For relaxing hobbies.

For lifelong friends. Here are 7 of the lifelong friends who bless my life!


For big shoes to fill as a Christian. There is always something more to learn, and always another area of growth to work on.


God's perfect plan. For the way He sets up friendships and experiences and loves to see us smile.


I am grateful for these things and many more.

My Famous 4th Graders

Recently 2 of our 4 sections of 4th graders were on the local news! Click here to see one of our classes. Click here for the other.

There will be a video on the right side you can watch. These are the lovely faces that fill my classroom twice a week for writing class!

On the Horizon

A quick note to tell you a few things on the horizon...

Tomorrow is our 4th Grade Field Trip! We hope to beat the heat and enjoy some time at a farm outside of the cities learning about the importance of animals in 19th century farming. Maybe I'll bring my camera!

Also, I got word over the weekend that I've been accepted to participate in a HUGE craft show at the state fair grounds during an event called Back to the 50's. Click here to learn more about that event. The next few weeks are sure to be packed; not only am I wrapping up the school year, but I'm preparing for a craft show bigger than I've ever done before!

Tips and advice definitely welcome!

Bathroom update!

Check it out! Our bathroom is coming together nicely!

I Didn't Think Life Could Get Any Better...

...and then Zac gave me an early birthday gift - a hammock stand for our hammock! Here I am doing my (new) favorite thing - sitting in the hammock and reading a great magazine!