Thanksgiving 2009

Jason, Chris, and Scott were here for Thanksgiving. We had a great time. Chris and Scott had a little bit of an ordeal trying to leave. Their flight had been changed to 6 am today, but the email went to Chris' spam account, so they didn't know until they got to the airport. Luckily, with Rick pulling some strings (since he flies on United so much) they were able to leave. I always am so sad when the kids leave; I spent all afternoon trying not to cry. We'll all be together for Christmas!

Food safety

I just finished reading two articles on tainted foods, hamburger and leafy greens (spinach). I'm a carnivore - I love hamburgers! Also, I'm cheap so I buy less expensive meat. A 22 yr-old woman ended up paralyzed from the waist down, her kidney's still might shut down, other health problems. It makes me want to buy steak and have them grind it into ground beef right there.

Done

I finished the 3rd grade class on Sept 25. I enjoyed teaching it so much. By the end, I felt as if it were really my class and I was so sad to give it up. Jason came in on Thurs, Sept 24. They went to the ocean while I was teaching on Friday. Saturday we did things, and then picked up Paige, Kincade, and Stella from the airport. It was fun having them here together. Around 5 on Sunday, we took Jason to the airport. Paige stayed until the next Sat, Oct 3.

Today, everyone is gone, Monday morning starts. Back to the real world; playtime is over. But, I get to leave on Oct 13 for Utah. Scott has a lot of activities planned. I will also be in St George to spend time with my mom.

I just tried to upload pictures. It wouldn't work. What is wrong?

Winding down

The last 2 weeks! I will miss this job. I could take it and do it for the rest of the year. I do wish I had gone into el ed, but this week we have been doing poetry, which I love. It reminds me why I went into sec ed. I love the subject.

Next trip

I have bought my next plane ticket to Utah. But, before that, we get Paige, Kincade, Stella, and Jason, all coming to visit. They start coming on Sept 24 and leave on Oct 4. Then on Oct 13 I go to Utah and stay until Thanksgiving! No, not really, but I will stay 3-4 weeks. I want to spend at least 1 week in St. George with my mom.

First, I have to survive this class.

Tir-red

I finished my first week of school. It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed it. At times I feel overwhelmed and overloaded. If I had originally gotten my degree in elementary ed, I would be teaching full time right now, I enjoy it that much. This class seems to be a particularly nice one.