hello readers- remember me?

I know you are all thinking that I fell off of the face of the earth. Guess what-- I haven't! I have been getting back into the swing of things and now I am promising to be better about keeping you informed. Hmmm- let's see what I haven't told you (or if I have, enjoy the repeat news).

1) We have a third teacher now in the Blue Class. It is my Friend Kate. We are all having a BLAST to say the least. It totally rocks!! Here is a picture of super fun Kate at the Dollar Tree.

2) In my class this year, we have a million little boys and a handful of little girls. Everyone is adjusting nicely.

3) My school had the staff pool party which I helped to organize. It was so much fun and most everyone came. It was a great time to connect with the other faculty and their families. Here is a picture of me and my coteacher Leah's baby Elliot.

4) I made cinnamon rolls from the bread starter. I was practicing and tweaking the recipe for the cinnamon rolls I am making for Mr. D.'s family at the mountain house this weekend. The rolls were yummy. I hope they like them.

5) I had a birthday! Guess what Mr. D. surprised me with...

It is the Canon SD (my initials) 1100. So blue, so cute! I have vowed to read every word in the owner's manual and really know how to use it. It is so exciting. Maybe one day I will even be able to put a video on the blog. So far I have taken a hand full of photos. I will have to post some soon. I can't wait to take some this weekend on vacation!

6) Brady-- sweet Brady! Mr. D. and I are tired of Brady having so many blankets. The conversation went something like this on Saturday.

Mr. D.: Does he need all of the blankets?

Me: I don't know, I think he likes them

Mr. D.: I never see him use them.

Me: Well, then get rid of one or two

Mr. D.: which one??

Then we devised a plan that we would line the blankets up on the wall and then see which ones he dragged to his bed. The deadline for the blankets was today (trash day). As of when I went to work, there were no blankets on his bed. I got this pic texted from Mr. D. after I got to work.

The subject line was I guess we need more time. So, none of the blankets went out with the trash today. I guess we are keeping them... for now.

7) My class is HARD! I am hoping to take some time and really focus on it and to try not to feel as lost as I do. I have SO many things going on right now. I feel like a juggler trying to keep all of the balls in the air.

8) The aquarium is going along. We have lost a few friends. We have gained some more. I will post the pics of the new fish later on. Stay tuned!!