Time to be Busy Again

Well, we are back into school again and it's time to be busy again. It's always nice to have a relaxing summer, but it's also nice to get back into our school routines too. I will say that I'm glad we have a long weekend though because it's a transition and I am tired! I have posted some fun pictures. First of all, I got my first two raspberries! Hooray!! They tasted very good and I can't wait until I get a full crop. I really look forward to having enough raspberries to share. They have grown well this summer and it looks like I might actually have succeeded. I also posted a picture of the flowers Tom sent for our anniversary. It really was a pleasant surprise. He hasn't sent flowers in a long time. I thought they were very pretty and they also are very fragrant. We went out to dinner this week with friends at the Coppermill. I had the most delicious salad (with a raspberry vinagrette) and I keep thinking I want to go back and order it again. It was that good! I also posted a picture of the Geneva Giants from my 20 year reunion this summer. I was so glad I went. I enjoyed seeing all my friends and visiting with them. The Geneva Giants are the group of friends I've known since Kindergarten. We all went to Geneva Elementary together so we've known each other for a long time. School's going well for me so far. My classes all seem like good kids. They are big though! I have close to 30 kids in each class. I wish we could get back down to 22-24. That's a good size. It seems like the classes get bigger each year. Well, I better go. I have lots to do on my holiday weekend.

One Week Left

I can't believe there is only one week left before I start back to school. In fact, it's only 6 days. It's a little sad because I've enjoyed the relaxation of summer but it will also be nice to get back to a routine. I'm really glad I have half the students this year. I am teaching English and Social Studies again and will have the same group for two class periods. I had applied in the Cache School District but didn't get the job I had hoped for. It's sometimes hard to have the faith that the right thing has happened. It seemed like such a good thing for my family. I can only hope that it did. In the meantime....I need to find out how we are going to get Tori to school since she doesn't catch her bus for another hour after we have to leave. Madeline Carroll has her new movie out. It's called Swing Vote. We'll have to go see it. Madeline is Nick's grand-daughter so I guess she is Tom's step-niece. Tori is pleased to tell everyone her cousin is in movies. Madeline autographed a picture for Tori. I thought that was nice. She's also had some comercials lately. It's fun to see her on t.v. and think we have a connection.