Christmas 2008 and more...

Shawn had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so he wasn't at my parent's house Christmas Eve when we opened presents. He opened his Christmas morning before he went to bed. Other than him working it was an awesome Christmas! These are just a few random pictures of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Meghan, Ladez, and Brownie


The before picture...

My wonderful dad :)

Ryan, Cynthia, and Teeka (sp)

Megs and the Paris decor we got her

Ladez with the present Megs got him... (I can't remember what it is called)

Some how I got all of these really great pictures of her :)

Oh look someone got a picture of me.... those were from Ryan and Cynthia

My lovely mom with the coffee cup planter Shawn and I gave her.

Cynthia with the necklace Ryan gave her

I love this picture of Brownie...probably one of the only times she wasn't running around during the opening of gifts

Miss Megs and her new computer

This is what happens when Ryan saw Brownie and a stocking near by lol! ... I think this picture was taken Christmas Day.

My lovely mom again and her new blanket

This is the after... oh from the picture... Ladez's present was a ripstik lol

Good morning or Good Evening Shawn... he was so ready for bed :)

He only let me get a few pictures of him... Ladez got him that. He loves it! After that he went to bed for a few hours.

He did of course wake up to eat and while waiting took this great picture with me :)

Friday evening Shawn and I had his grandparents, aunt and uncle, and his cousin's family up for dinner and to play a few games. I made lasagna and received great compliments on it. I placed my camera on my counter so I would remember to take pictures and some how while everyone was fixing their plates it got moved into a corner. So no pictures were taken. We played Farkel Party, Doodle Dice, and bowling on the Wii. Doodle Dice we changed the rules just a little bit to play in partners. Yes I realize it is a game more for kids, but I love playing it :).

Saturday morning Shawn had a horrible headache and that afternoon I ended up with a headache. So we both pretty much napped all day until about 5:30. Then we got ready to go have dinner with Shane and Courtney. We stopped by Megs when we first got to town. Her house is decorated cute...with all her new Paris stuff. She had to work on Sunday so we didn't stay too long. Then Shawn and I headed to Courtney's parents house. Shane and Courtney had a few errands to run before dinner so we just tagged along. We had a wonderful time... like always. I think Shawn and I got home a little after 2. I didn't take pictures but I know she has a few... :)

Yesterday... we got up, went to church, came home, and slept. It was a pretty lazy day.

Shawn and I have been doing the Wii fit every day since we got it and I have felt it. But it feels great to do that at home. I told Shawn one of the things I like is the trainer on there isn't smiling and acting like it is an easy breezy workout or doing any of that stuff like on those work out videos. I don't know why, but it makes a difference.

Hope you all have a great week! I don't know about you... but I am ready for 2009!

Just a random thing about me...

I use to shrug off the feeling in my gut telling me that something is up… only to turn around and get mad at myself a little while later…after hearing my suspicions come true. It just gives me that feeling of was I really that dumb to actually think…

I hate that feeling!

It seems like these days hardly anyone knows what true friendship is all about or maybe people just forget what TRUST is…..

I guess times like these just put in perspective what’s important and what isn’t….

Busy Busy Day

I have lots planned today! Watching kids, cleaning, and baking...

We will see how much I get done!

Happy Monday All!

Hmmm....

I have so many thoughts running through my head and I thought I could get them down in a blog post…but right now I don’t know where to begin. I will take that as a sign that they aren’t ready to come out yet.

Instead, I will just blog about the latest happenings…

For the first time ever that I can recall I had to fight for a grade in a class. A teacher had marked me down for an absence which caused my grade to drop a letter grade. I had no clue about it until I checked grades reported. I immediately emailed her to find out why she reported a B when on WTclass my grade average was above a 100. Through email we set up a time to meet on Wednesday at her office. Shawn was off so he was able to keep an eye on the girls while I went in to meet with my teacher. I arrived at her office with my planner- the only proof I could come up with that I was there that day, she was not there, so I waited and waited. I talked to another teacher who told me that she hadn’t seen her all day, but if she did see her she would tell her that I was on campus waiting for her. So when she told me that I went to pick up my student teaching packet. Twenty minutes later I went back to her office and waited until 3. So I was there from 1:30-3. The hours she said she would be on campus to discuss my grade. Finally an assistant showed up to unlock her office so I could pick up my class note book. The other teacher I had talked to earlier went into her office with me and I went through my notebook to try and find notes for the date she said I had missed. I found the notes and they matched my planner. I left a note on her desk telling her that I had waited until from 1:30-3 per her email and that I had class notes. I also left her my cell number. I also emailed her pretty much the same thing when we got back home. Yesterday she calls me and tells me how sorry she is…. at that point I really didn’t care anymore. I felt like she has been scattered brained throughout the whole semester and I was just over it. Well over her, I was bound and determined to get my grade changed. Then she went in to how she got my email and my note and that this is difficult for her because she doesn’t know if she can accept my notes because what if I went yesterday after getting my notebook and copied someone else’s notes. So I kind of let her have it about different situations that happened this past semester along with if you would have been there you would have seen the notes in my notebook along with the class hand outs for that day. I think I made her cry, but I had had enough of it. I got my grade changed, but I hope for her sake and for her students sanity next semester that she makes some changes.

So other than that happening…. I found out on Wednesday that I get to walk in May!!! That kind of made the afternoon worth all of it. A couple weeks ago I just kind of accepted that I was going to walk in August and that was that…so I was surprised when they told me the news. For those of you that don’t know… I have one summer class that is only offered in Summer 1 to take. I also looked at a calendar to schedule my real tests. Starting Saturday, January 21^st, for three weeks I will have a test to take every Saturday morning. Then after I graduate I will take my ELL certification test and then 4-8^th test. I have to wait on those last two because we are only allowed to take what is on our degree plan or something like that.

I haven’t received my placements for student teaching yet, but I do know that I will be at an elementary school for the first 6 weeks and then at the junior high for my secondary school for the last 6 weeks.

So other than all of that… I have been trying to enjoy my break.

Christmas Card Carousel

I was so excited when I came across the Christmas Card Carousel. I love seeing what others come up with for the their Christmas Cards. This is my first year using a picture on them. I wasn't going to since we didn't go get our pictures done like we planned. Maybe Valentines Day or something.... I couldn't make up my mind on which one I liked, so I have sent out a mixture.

The one with out the picture is for the people at work. Shawn's exact response was I see them every day they don't need a picture of me. Ugh.... :)

To join in the fun or look at Christmas Cards go here! Thank you Faith for hosting!

Hope you all have a wonderful and joyful Christmas!!!

Christmas Tour

Welcome!

This is my first time to participate in Boo Mama’s Christmas Tour of Homes. I was a spectator last year. If you live anywhere around here you probably already have on your fuzzy warm socks and are drinking a nice cup of hot chocolate. It is 14 degrees outside right now and if it is any colder where you live, I am so so very sorry for you, double up on the socks and drink an extra cup or two of the warm stuff!

When you first arrive at my house, if you are anything like me, you will see the chair knocked over on its side (the neighbor’s dog did it). I didn’t notice it when the picture was taken, because I didn’t take it. Do you think I would get out in the cold to take a picture? Nope! I sent Shawn out to do it! Anyway, didn't Shawn do a nice job on the lights?The first thing you will notice when you walk in is the mirror my sister in law, Brittney, gave me for Christmas this year. The ornaments hanging on it were one of our first Christmas gifts given to us as a couple when we got married. At the end is hanging an Advent Chain. The girls I watch add a paper ornament each day.






Next, you will see our not so fancy stockings. I am hoping to get us some made this next year. The snowman and snowwoman were given to us on our first Christmas together as well.

It's over!

My semester ended today at 2:00 when I turned in my last assignment. It feels great to be done! So far I have 3 A's, but I am positive the 4th one is on its way! I am suppose to find out my student teaching assignment next week. So no more school work for a while, but to take its place I have Christmas cards to finish making and shopping to do.

This weekend we are celebrating my mom's birthday, going to Shawn's cousin's wife's graduation, M'Kambrie's birthday party, and helping with the Christmas program at church. Shawn also offered to help a new officer and his family move in between all of that. Just when I thought I could take a break...

So far this week has been a fun one. Well lets back up, last Friday night I went to the parade of lights in Amarillo with my parents, Megs, and her boyfriend (I am beginning to feel like the 5th wheel). I got to ride in my mom's new car and we took a quick trip to walmart. We were suppose to make Christmas cards, but I think all of us were too tired to do anything so mom made hot dogs and we watched the game network channel (something that usually does not happen).

Saturday... I don't remember what I did besides take a really long nap.

Sunday, I went Christmas caroling with the youth group. That was lots of fun and brought back many great memories.

Monday, I received my grade for my portfolio in my special education class and also did my mini workshop. I was so proud of myself. I think for the first time ever, I did a presentation and did not talk super fast, click a head a slide, or get shaky. It helps that were only 10 of us in that class, and I have a great friendship with most of them. I guess it helped that I really knew my stuff too. I also took my final for that class and got a 100. After all of that I went to Lacy's house and we searched for some cookies to make, since it looks like my cookie swap will not happen this year. We ended up making Noel cookies. They are super yummy.

Yesterday, the girls arrived at my house bright and early. As usual it was a fun day around here. Well, besides Shawn having a nasty cold the past 3 days.

Today... I took the girls with me to turn in the last bit of stuff and to sell a book back. Luckily, Ladez (sp?), Meg's boyfriend was still on campus, so he was able to help out with the girls.

I took them to lunch afterwards, a friend of mine joined us, and right as we were about to leave, Brycelyn got sick all over herself. It was so disgusting, but I thought I handled it well. I didn't get sick too! So here I thought she wasn't feeling well and thinking she would crash on the 45 minute drive back. Nope the little monkey managed to get out of her car seat 3 different times. I don't really like this car seat, but it isn't like I have much of say on what car seat a parent buys.

Tomorrow, the girls and I are making candy cane reindeer. It should be fun.

That about sums it all up for now.

Sometime, I will actually remember to pull my camera out of my purse and take a picture.

Oh to read somewhat about Thanksmas with Shawn's family go here.

Short and Sweet...

Okay I really don’t know about the whole sweet part…

What we have been up to…

·         Shawn’s family’s Thanksmas Friday-Sunday – post on that another day or direct you to someone else who decides to blog about it J

·         School

·         Work

·         School

·         And more school

·         Did I mention school?

Thankfully I am done  with two classes, well almost three I have to turn in a notebook for that third class. Monday, I have my final and mini workshop presentation for my special education class and then that’s all for this semester. Shawn has all of his finals next week.

 

This morning Shawn got off work at 6 and decided to ride to Canyon with me. While I was in class from 8-11 he slept in the truck. Afterwards we went and met with an advisor at Wayland Baptist University to talk to them about their Criminal Justice Program or I guess there it is called Justice Administration. No Shawn isn’t standing behind me or anything. LOL  After talking to them, Shawn decided to change a few classes around at Amarillo College so we headed over to their West Campus to get that done. The way it looks now is that Shawn will graduate in May with his associates and then start at Wayland next Fall.  

 

After figuring all of that out we headed home. I meant to take an hour nap and woke up when the 5:00 news was coming on. So it turned into a 3.5 nap. Then we started to finish the decorating of our big tree, but had  to stop to go to church. I love this time of year and going to the Wednesday night Advent Service. I think it helps keep me grounded on the true reason for the season and not get in to the hustle and bustle of the season.

 

That pretty much sums it up for now. Not much is planned for this weekend.  

not sure

Wow! So I have had a lot on my heart and mind the past couple of weeks and it isn’t just school work. I am a planner, a dreamer, and a reflector. I am not one big on New Year resolutions, but I do like to kind of map out things I want to accomplish in the upcoming year. Usually I don’t start doing that until December after school is out. This year those thoughts have arrived a little earlier than usual and it is a little confusing to me because it isn’t just about mine or Shawn’s life. When I started to explain them the other night to Shawn he has had pretty much the same ones. I have been asking God for words of wisdom and guidance because right now I am having hard time figuring out what direction to go in. Confused? I am! Part of the reason it is hard for me is because it isn’t about concrete things it is about relationships.

The other day I was going back and reading a few blog devotions that I had missed throughout the week and this one really spoke to me and does relate to some of the things going on in my head. I printed it out and stuck it in my journal. I also wrote the following part on a sticky note, “Conflict is our opportunity to demonstrate grace, love, mercy, patience and forgiveness. The forgiveness that Christ himself had, and the reality of His presence in our lives.” I guess I tend to forget that about conflict sometimes.

Anyway, I will try and blog more about that as I figure it all out.

Yesterday afternoon I went to Atown to spend some time with my mom and sister. One of the ladies my mom works with was going through some things and had a bunch of different things she was going to get rid of like books, games, toys, and a few other items. I took the whole pile. Some of the items haven’t even been open. It was like hitting the jackpot! Then we headed to Target and looked around before meeting Meg’s boyfriend and dad for some really good Mexican food at Jorges. After dinner Megs, mom, and I went to Petco. They just opened it and I wasn’t all that impressed. It wasn’t too long after that when I headed home. I came home started to catch up on shows but ended up falling asleep on the couch until 4 this morning when Coppers barking woke me up. He isn’t one to bark at night and then Minnie started barking. It freaked me out so I called Shawn. Either him or someone else patrolled the area but didn’t see anything. Once the dogs stopped barking, it didn’t take me too long to fall back asleep.

This week should be a pretty relaxed week for us. I am glad Shawn is off Monday and Tuesday. We have both been so busy with work, events, and school that we really haven’t had a day to ourselves in a while. I might have the girls a couple of days this week, but that is still up in the air. Thanksgiving he is working and I am spending the day at my parents. Friday morning when he gets off we are off to spend the weekend with his family.

Have a good week!

Making some changes

So I am taking a break from school work today and I already have what I want to do for my blog for Christmas, but I don't want it up yet and my blog is starting to look to dark for me. I like brightness... so this is the inbetween not really thanksgivingish fallish template....

Post 559...

I couldn't think of a title and this is my 559th post so there ya go. I thought I would give a rundown of last weekend. Last Saturday morning I got up bright and early…okay actually I got to sleep in 30 minutes from my regular time. At 7:30 I arrived to take my practice content test. It started at 8 and I was done a little before 10:30. I didn’t feel great about the test, but I didn’t feel horrible about it either. It was kind of like I either picked the best answer and if I fail I will know that I chose the second best answer. After that Shawn and I went to Hobby Lobby to pick up a few things for a math center I had to create for class. My parents were picking up Shawn’s birthday cake for us since we didn’t know what time I would get done with my test. So after they got his cake they met us there. We looked around the store with them for a little while, then decided to get lunch, and head back to Canyon.

We still had an hour and ½ before my induction ceremony so we went to one of my favorite stores in Canyon called Vintage Funk. I added a few things to my want list, but unfortunately wasn’t able to cross anything off my want list. After that it was back to WTAMU for my induction ceremony. My parents, my sister and her boyfriend, and Shawn’s parents were there for me. (Thank yall!) I was so excited when I got to my seat and saw that one of my greatest friend’s ever mom was going to sit next to me. My friends that were getting inducted all had last names beginning with letters far away from mine. So I was happy to get to sit next to someone I knew. Plus that room was crowded. So now I am a member of Kappa Delta Pi and have really pretty cords(at least I think so) to wear at graduation. They are purple and green. So here are some things you need to remember before looking at the pictures: It was very windy outside, I was up at 6, and this was about 3 when the pictures were taken…in other words I think my hair and makeup look awful not to mention that the shirt I was wearing does nothing for me. It has gone to the back of my closet for awhile.

Courtney's Mom (Kelly) and I

Me, Jenna, Amber, and Tiffany

That is pretty much our table in math, science, and language arts methods. We have two that join us for math and LA and then in science another girl joins us. I love and am grateful for all of them (even the ones not pictured) and do not know how I would have survived methods without them. We have shared so much this semester. Jenna is also a special ed major and Amber and Tiffany are EC-4.

Saturday night was Shawn's birthday party. A lot of the people he invited had things already going on so it ended up being my parents, sister, her boyfriend, and his parents. One of his friends showed up for a little while. He was in the middle of moving so we were surprised that he did make it over. It was a good time and Shawn had a great party.

So that was basically our weekend...

Monday was well a typical Monday. I had my science final that afternoon and at 3 the test grades from Saturday were going to be released. I had heard that the test grades hadn't made it up to the lady that can give us our grade so I started to leave telling myself I would rather call then find out I passed or failed in front of a bunch of people. Then Tiffany saw me and asked me to go with her up there. So I turned around and up to the 4th floor of Old Main we went. I passed and I was happy. But my way of thinking is I passed so everyone should have right? Then I found out someone who has bad test anxiety didn't pass. She was crying and I started crying, just because I know how smart she is and what a great special education teacher she will make. It was so hard to watch her doubt her self, her ability, and her career, all over a stupid test grade. I stayed a while just talking to her and encouraging her. Then on the way home another great friend calls me and she failed, is crying, and doubting herself too. They didn't fail majorly we are talking a couple of points and this really isn't our content area the school just likes us to be certified in both just in case we change our minds about Special Ed. I was happy I passed, but it just wasn't the greatest feeling in the world. Not that I wanted to fail it or anything. So the rest of the 45 minute drive home I was just praying for words of wisdom.

That kind of started things off for the week. There were some little things that happened over the weekend that I was having a hard time wrapping my mind around. Wednesday night a friend called and she was upset telling me some of the latest going on in her life. It was hard for me to hear. One because another friend(s) is hurting and they did nothing wrong to be treated that way and to be told the things that were said. I just hate it and can't stand it when friends are down.

Positives for this week are Lacy came up and helped me with my math center on Tuesday night. She joined us for his birthday dinner. Shawn had to work that night (okay not really a positive). I am finished with Math and Science now and Shawn has an A in English. He has done it all on his own. When he thought about signing up for the class, I told him to go for it, and I would help with it. I have been so busy this semester with my own school stuff that I haven't really been able to help him out. I am so proud of him!

So it's Friday...

and I have so much to do. I have about 10 minutes left before I have to go back to the school. Usually I love Fridays, I had that kind of attitude when I walked through the classroom door, and lets just say it was quickly shot down. Not the greatest start for the day. I am hoping things change after lunch. Like someone put some happy medicine in her lunch or something... okay not really, but maybe?! Shawn and I have to get the house ready for his party tomorrow (yep he is so helping), laundry, school work, grocery store, and a trip to Walmart. I want to leave here about 8:00 tonight for Amarillo, but I am not sure that is going to happen. Today it is cold and windy like I want it for my sleep in Saturday, so I am starting to get sleepy just thinking about it.

I told the kids today that next Thursday will be my last day. It was kind of sad, but I feel for them, but I am ready to be out of there. I really hope that this means I get to student teach for someone a little more modern or open... if that makes since.... Anyway it is time for me to head back.

Hope you all are enjoying your Friday!

There is light at the end of the tunnel

Next week school starts wrapping up. I will be done with 3 out of 4 classes by Thanksgiving. Other than school nothing major has really been going on. Shawn's grandparents celebrated their 50th anniversary, November 1st, you can see a few pics on Twila's blog and you can read about Ella who was a guest at our house for a few nights.

Saturday morning bright and early (7:30 am) I take one of my practice content tests (EC-4 generalist). I take my other content test (EC-12 special ed) Dec 6th bright and early too! Saturday afternoon I have my induction to go at 2. Saturday night, we are celebrating Shawn's birthday. He will turn 25 on Tuesday. Saturday is going to be one BUSY day!

I am running low on sleep this week. Sunday night our computer decided to mess up and I didn't get to bed until after 3 and then I was afraid I was going to crash and miss the alarm so it was hard to stay a sleep and then the alarm went off at 5:30. Last night Shawn got called out at 1:45 am and after that I kept waking up once or twice and hour. Normally I can do the no sleep thing a couple of times, but with school this semester it is kicking my butt and is happening too often. How sad is this? I actually look at my calendar and count the days until I can sleep in again or just have a lazy day and that day is Saturday the 22nd. I am hoping it is cold and cloudy so I can just stay in bed and watch movies all day long and not feel guilty about getting out and enjoying nice weather.

So that is my life lately.... I try to read blogs when I can, but lately it has just been a scan or too. Every Friday I do have to go and read Melissa's Friday Fess Ups, those are just way too funny!

I think I have enough people to do my cookie/candy swap. I am so excited!!

Oh I thought I would post a picture. Our nephew Trace (Britt's 2nd) wanted a picture with Uncle Shawn at the anniversary party, then he told Shawn he needed a picture with Aunt Tasha, after we took our picture he wanted one with both of us on our camera. So I made him this and got a frame so he can have it in his room. I will probably send it home with Grandma and Grandpa this weekend. Oh ya, Shawn's eyes were bothering him so that is why he is in glasses.

EEEEE! / Cookie Swap help...

I feel like I can’t concentrate on just one thing anymore. I have several things that I have to get done for school. And I just can’t seem to focus on just one thing without thinking of the next thing. Maybe it is lack of sleep and increased stress, but I am starting to feel like a crazy person. I dropped the ball big time this last week. I am a very much a if it starts at 9 and you get there at 9, you are late type of person. Now you can read about my awful week or you can scroll down towards the bottom of this post and read the last little bit (cookie swap), comment, and help me out.

Monday, woke up late class started at 8 I walked in at 8:17. The teacher was nice about it, she understood, and she did say that I have the longest drive out of everyone in there, but I was still mad at myself for the rest of the day, okay lie, I am still upset with myself over it.

Tuesday went to “the” school, teacher wasn’t there, they were doing something different after lunch, which resulted in me leaving at 11.

Wednesday, left on time, came across 2 accidents, class started at 8:30 and I walked in some time after 8:45. She had not started on anything, but I still felt myself needing to “catch up” and telling myself to breathe.

Thursday I didn’t go to “the” school.

Friday, I had a seminar for school that started at 9, I don’t know if Shawn turned off the alarm, but I woke up and it said 8:50. I thought maybe I would go to the afternoon part, but I started thinking that Shawn and I haven’t spent that much time together and he had to work this weekend. So I said, “forget it”, I am staying home.

I am praying that this week is much better than last week and that I can cross some things off my very long list. Shawn’s grandparent’s 50^th anniversary party is this weekend. His parents are staying with us a few days and will get here sometime Thursday. Anyway with that going on, this weekend will be full of family time/things, leaving hardly any time for my school stuff. Next Monday (the 3^rd) I have several things due. I am still working on last minute things that are due this week and lessons I need to do at “the” school.

So here is kind of a silly little thing, I am not sure if I have mentioned it on here before or not…

I really want to do a Cookie Swap this year, so yes I did a silly little thing and added another thing to my long list of things to get done. The semester will be over before the actual party. If you have been to one before, can you share your experience, things you liked, things you didn’t like, games you played, how many people were invited/showed up, that sort of stuff. If you haven’t been to one but have heard about one, what did you hear? And one for everyone… How close should to Christmas should I plan it? I was looking at December 12^th or 13^th….

I know it may sound silly, but I love hearing about little party things like this, and I have always wanted to do a Cookie Swap, and I hope it works out so I can do one every year. Cheesy to some I know, but exciting and fun to me.

Yes

I am still alive, just super busy busy busy!!!

errr

Why are people so stinking rude?

A little better

We will see for sure tomorrow. I am praying that things turn around. It helps that I let it all out to my teachers yesterday and today. I was talking to some friends in class today and I found out that I wasn't the only one that has had a couple of melt downs in the last two weeks. That probably sounds wrong, but sometimes just knowing that I am not the only one stressed out makes a difference. My melt down last week was from looking at my calendar of the next two months and just trying to figure out how to get everything done with out missing and eliminating events. I just keep telling myself that it will be the 2nd week of December before I know it. I can't wait for that week to come so I can look back and say wow, I survived it.

But anyway, that's that for now. I have homework to get back to.

Frustrated

So I had melt down number 1 for this semester Wednesday and melt down number 2 today. I am so frustrated and becoming more and more overwhelmed. I feel like I am one of the ones that usually gets stuck with a teacher that I just learn the what not to do's from. Don't get me wrong, I have had a few that I absolutely love or maybe not realy like personality wise, but learn so much from, this time... I have no idea why this person signed up to take a student. It is making me frustrated not only with what I have to get done for school, but with myself as well. I am one that can normally just deal with it and keep trudging along, but this time I just don't want too! And I feel stupid for feeling that way. I just want to have the hands on experience, not go sit in a chair and stay out of the way type thing. I don't want to walk in to student teaching next semester and not have a clue. UGHHHHH I have to quit writing. Sorry this posting is only getting me all worked up again. I am off to bed....

Positive notes....

• I was prepared for my midterm and feel like I got an A.
• Jenna and I aced our scientist of the week yesterday even though our lab part really didn't work the way it was suppose to.
• I finished and turned my edublog in on time. I am pretty sure I will get an A on it as well. The list of other students edublogs is up.
• The class part of school is keeping me super busy, but I love all the new stuff I am learning... if only I could apply it.
• I might be the only one, but I am loving the rain and cold weather!

Friday Fill-ins

1. One of the best concerts/plays/movies I ever saw that I really didn't think I'd like was that one show? I can’t remember my brain is fried for the day.
2. Lasagna is a recipe I recently made (or meal I recently ordered) that was delicious!
3. It's time for bed.
4. Sleep is quite refreshing.
5. If I never hear the word retarded along with the gestures people give again, it'll be too soon.
6. To one side of the curving road was a deer, and on the other was a car that hit it (I saw that on my way home tonight).
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to bed (I spent the evening at my parents house), tomorrow my plans include the usual school stuff and Sunday, I want to go to church and put the right stuff in my brain to pass my midterm!

To join in on Friday Fill ins go here!

Have a great weekend!

hehehehe I wish!

I guess I owe somewhat of an explanation…..

 

It seems that some have noticed my name changing on my profile and then an extra blog added. No, I am not a 4^th grade teacher, but I am sort of pretending to be for science methods. Everyone has to create an edublog that follows the Science TEKs of their chosen grade level. I chose 4^th grade. We have to have at least 4 posts with at least 3 links over the TEKS we choose along with a welcome post. It is due next Monday, and then after that I will change everything back!

 

Anyway,  thanks for the emails of congrats, I appreciate it, but unfortunately I cannot accept them. I guess the good news is that it is only a matter of months before I can!!!!

 

Menu Plan Monday

I am trying this again. Shawn and I did great when we made out menus. We also seemed to stay on budget at the grocery store!

• Monday- The Best Lasagna Ever – that is what is called, we will see!
• Tuesday- Teriyaki Mahi Mahi
• Wednesday- leftovers
• Thursday- Creamy Ranch Pork Chops (recipe below)
• Friday- Little Smokies w/ BBQ sauce

Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 1lb Pork Chops about ¾ thick
• 1 10.75oz Can of Cream of Mushroom
• 1/2 soup can of milk
• .5 oz or ½ packet of Ranch Salad Dressing Mix

Directions:

• Spray vegetable spray on non-stick skillet.
• Add chops and cook until browned.
• Mix soup, milk and salad dressing mix.
• Add to pork chops and bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until done.

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Friday Fill-in and a recipe

1. October is a beautiful month with all the leaves changing colors.
2. Cats scare me!
3. Leaves are falling all around, it's a beautiful time.
4. My favorite horror movie is none because I cannot handle any of them, like final destination scares me..
5. Hanging out with friends = good memories.
6. It was a dark and stormy night and my husband got called out because the power in the town went out (true story).
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting the rest of my Halloween stuff out, tomorrow my plans include getting projects done for school and Sunday, I want to go to church and then finish my school projects!

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This week Shawn made these awesome chicken quesadillas and fiesta rice. I am not a quesadilla fan, so you know if I liked them they are good!

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 can Campbell's condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup (we used Campbell's Southwest Style Pepper Jack)
• 1/2 cup of Salsa
• 10 flour tortillas (8-inch)

Directions

1. Preheat oven 425 degrees
2. In medium non stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken 5 minutes or until no longer pink and juice evaporate, stirring often. Add soup and salsa. Heat to a boil stirring occasionally.
3. Place tortillas on 2 baking sheets. Top half of each tortilla with about 1/2 cup soup mixture. Spread to within 2/3 inch of edge. (He added shredded cheese to ours) Moisten edges of tortilla with water. Fold over and press edges together.
4. Bake 5 minutes or until hot.