Real Live Cowboy...?

In my classroom I have parent volunteers, whom I love by the way, and one of "my dads" walked in on Monday morning and said that his daughter came home on Friday and said that there had been a "real live" cowboy in school. We had a little chuckle over her choice of words, but it got me thinking, what makes a cowboy real? I come from a family of real live cowboys, so to me it is someone who can ride, rope, work cattle, brand, fix their own machinery with

duct tape and bailing twine and do their own doctorin' of animals. But I believe that some people think that if one wears wranglers, boots and a hat then they must be a cowboy. That is not so (in my book). There is nothing more irritating than someone wearing skintight Wal-Mart Wranglers, plastic pointed-toe boots and some cheap drug store hat. I believe that it is a hard earned right to be called a cowboy. The life of a cowboy is not an easy one and I know that from personal experience and family history. So, I say "hats off" to those who have earned the right to be called a Real Live Cowboy!

Have a great night all!

Very Fun!!

I know that you are all wondering about the GS concert...it was even more than I could have imagined. Like I mentioned on Friday the tickets that we had were 4th row ON THE FLOOR. When he first came out onto the stage he walked right over to our side and I made my way to the first row and was about 10 feet from King George himself. Yes, I will say it again: 10 FEET and he looked at me. We had a moment between us!

Along with going to the concert of a life time, my dad went to work with me on Friday morning. He was wonderful and the kids loved him (what's not to love though?)! They read to him and he read to them. He helped with an art project. It was just a great day. It was also a fun week-end with him. We have made it an annual event for him to come out every year and it is such a sweet precious time that we share together. He leaves tomorrow morning and I'm afraid that he will have to go home and rest-up from his vacation.

I hope that everyone had a great weed-end!

Eye Candy!

Happy Birthday to me! Although my birthday is not until February, my dad flew out last night from South Dakota and we are going to the George Strait concert tonight. We have 4th row on the floor tickets and I am super excited to say the least! I have seen George in concert before, but to my opinion,no one can get enough of him. I will let everyone know how it goes.

Y U M M Y ! ! ! !

Well, you all will be happy to know that I finally finished my 60 report cards. They were due to go home today and I got the last one done about 3:00. Just in time to stuff into backpacks at 3:15!! While doing report cards this quarter, I diagnosed myself with "avoidence behavior disorder" otherwise known as ABD! I did about everything else but my work. My classroom is dusted, my desk cleaned off and organized, all my emails caught up, returned all my phone calls from the past 3 months or so, updated my address book, my nail cuticles are nicely pushed down and list goes on. The main thing I did though, was eat guacamole...I love that stuff!! I love the color, texture and taste. If anyone has a tasty, but easy to make guacamole recipe, I would love it. Also, if anyone else suffers from ABD, I would like to know.

Goodnight all!!

I Dare You

Today at church was our kick off Sunday for a faith and fund raising campaign. Rick Blue was the speaker and did a great job. One of the main things that spoke to me today was the song that Rob sang, "Dare You to Move" The words to the chorus really hit home:

I dare you to move

I dare you to move

I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor

I dare you to move

I dare you to move

Like today never happened

Today never happened before

The last few weeks in my little world have been rocked and this song was a good reminder that I have the choice to pick myself up and move forward and look toward the future with great anticipation to what God is doing and going to do in my life.

P.S. I am still working on report cards!

That time again...?!

It seems like I just finished the first quarter of report cards and it is time to do it again. Not my favorite time of year...oh, well! This is something that comes with the job of being a teacher, but if we are being totoally(totally) honest, I dislike it. A LOT!! In my perfect little world, I think it would just be easier to contact the parent if there was an issue with academics or socail(social) behavior and just not do report cards.

Well, enough complaining. I need to get back to work on them so I can leave work at a decent time. Have a great Friday afternoon everyone!

Yummy

Right now my favorite plug-in scent for my home is "Creamy Nutmeg" from Bath and Body. It is perfect for the winter time, very cozy and homey. It reminds me of walking into my grandma's house while she was baking. Goodnight all!!

No Recess!!

It has been COLD here in Idaho the past few days. Becasue of the cold temps and wind chill our principal has cancelled recess until it gets a little warmer. I understand not having recess because of the weather, but good golly being in a room full (30) of 5 year olds who haven't gotten to play outside for a few days is crazy!! My room looked like a war zone today after school. I can't wait for the weather to warm up! I am happy to be home watching the next season of American Idol. Hopefullly it will "snap" me out of the no recess winter blahs!

The Day Off!!

There is nothing better than waking up on a cold, winter Monday morning and realizing that I don't have to go to work!! One of the best things about it is that I don't have to take a shower right away. I can curl up on my couch and snuggle with a cozy blanket and the next book I'm reading for book club. I have to say that I have some horrible, crazy morning hair...it makes me giggle sometimes. Sometimes I wonder why guys aren't flocking to me and the beauty I possess in my hair! Oh well, it is there loss I guess. Happy Monday everyone.

Happy Birthday!

I want to give a shout out to my youngest niece Tayler. She turned 2 yesterday and the way she talked, it sounded like a great day! Happy Birthday Baby!!

The 80's called. They want there style back!

The following list is one I found on a friend's blog and thought it hilarious and could relate to a lot of these. Enjoy!!

You Know You Grew Up In The 80's if:

1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.

2. You watched the Pound Puppies.

3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton

4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy.

5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own.

6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.

7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom

8. Two words: Hammer Pants

9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"

10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and spokey-dokes or playing cards on your spokes for that incredible sound effect

11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!)

12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.

13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.

14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the bigscreen..and still know the turtles names.

15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.

16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirtin a knot on the side.

17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)

18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.

19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?

20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. (She'sTruly Outrageous.)

21. You remember reading Tales of a fourth grade nothing and all The Ramona books.

22. You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON, WAX OFF"

23. You wanted to be a Goonie.

24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)

25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nosefell off and his cheeks shifted.

26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.

27. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.

28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.

29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.

30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.

31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band.

32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up.

33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.

34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.

35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"

36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"

37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inlineskates.

38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.

39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.

40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.

41. You remember Popples.

42. Don't worry, be happy

43. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top Reeboks.

44. You wore socks scrunched down (and sometimes still do..getting yelled at by younger hip members of the family)

45. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.

46. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.

47. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"

48. You remember watching Rainbow Bright and & My Little Pony Tales

49. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.

50. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.

51. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"

52. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "SavedBy The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.

53. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.

54. You just sang those words to yourself.

55. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird.

56. Homemade Levi shorts.. (the shorter the better)

57. You remember when mullets were cool!

58. You had a mullet!

59. You still sing "We are the World"

60. You tight rolled your jeans.

61. You owned a bannana clip.

62. You remember "Where's the Beef?"

63. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"
64. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.

I feel Wicked!

While I was in New York City, I was able to get to mark off an item on my "to do list" before I die. I got to attend one of the most popular shows on Broadway. My friend and I went to the show "Wicked." Our names were drawn from a raffle and we got two front and center row tickets. It was truly amazing and not anything I will ever forget. The costumes were spectacular, the music was fantastic and the atmosphere was unforgetable. I am truly greateful for the experience. I am now excited to read the book. The story line is the Wizard of Oz from the viewpoint of the Wicked Witch. I would also recommend the CD.

Total Comfort

There is nothing better than coming home on a cold night and taking a HOT shower. I had the much needed opportunity to do that tonight and after my shower I got to curl up in my down comforter. I don't know what I did before I had my down comforter. I seriously love that thing. I also like the "Unwind" product from Arbonne. It is amazing how the essential oils and great scent can relax and destress me; not to mention make my skin feel great!

My Destiny

Every decision and choice in my life has led me to this point. I am entering into the world of blogging. I am in the game and not on the sidelines. It's official. This is my life, in color. Come back, visit often.