April showers bring May flowers

I don't know what the weather is like where you are but here in W-E-T. We've had rain for about two weeks with maybe a day's break in-between here and there. Along with that there's been tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm. I typically don't mind the rain. Actually I love to curl up with a good book on a rainy day, but this is not an option for two weeks straight so I'm starting to get a little down. I'm posting this to help me remember the good thing about the rain. I can say driving to work in the morning is certainly not one of them. Regardless here is my list. 

My plants and grass don't need to be watered and are currently thriving. 
When I can finally work on my garden the ground will be soft and it will make for easy planting seeds. 
It's made for cozy family nights hanging out watching movies.
We have been blessed enough to not have storm damage.

Blue! White!

Saturday was the blue white UK scrimmage. Of course you know we were there. We dressed little man in a new UK onesie and headed off. 

This year we had lunch at the K club with my parents and some of Anthony's old football friends. After lunch we headed over to watch the game. Spring games aren't always the most exciting things just because everybody is still learning the system and learning to play together. Nonetheless it wasn't bad and of course it's exciting to see some football on the field again. We stayed through the third quarter until it started to rain. I wish we could've made it the whole game because the second half is what turned out to be the best. After the game we went to our favorite Lexington restaurant Joe B's. Can't wait for this to become a regular occurrence again in the fall when it is one more football time in the Bluegrass.

My great uncle

I wanted to sit down a couple times and write a post but the fact of the matter is nothing has really been going on until this weekend. This weekend was a busy one. I took Friday off of work because my great uncle passed away and the funeral was back home. Funerals are always a sad time but this one had so many wonderful aspects as well. The sad part is my uncle left behind his wife of 67 years. His best friend. But even in that sadness you have to think 67 years is an amazing feat these days. They were truly in love and each other's best friend. There were some wonderful stories told about my uncle at the funeral; like the time they wanted him to pay $300 to fix a piece on his car and he went home and fixed it for $.60. He was an engineer, in the military, served in World War II, and an all around wonderful man. The service at the graveside was a military service. I've never seen one before but it is absolutely breathtaking. I'm so bummed I didn't have my camera with me. They did the 21 gun salute, and the folding of the American black, along with the playing of the bugle. The whole day was very fitting it was gray and overcast in the morning with some rain and then after the funeral the sun came out. It turned out to be a perfect way to honor such a great man.

An old favorite

Since the new little man has arrived at our house I have indulged in an old favorite past time.
Ill give you a hint.

So no one told you life was going to be this way. 

Your job's a joke, you're broke, you're love life's DOA. 

It's like you're always stuck in second gear, 

Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.

Do you know?

Friends

If you are around my age you may have enjoyed this little gem too. I laughed laugh hysterically.  I have 6 seasons on dvd and so enjoy climbing in bed, stretching out and catching up on my all time favorite tv show.  It just makes me happy, no matter my mood or the day.  Sometimes I can convince Anthony to join me... and as much as he says he doesn't really like the show I see him trying to cover his laugh.  Regardless, the little man has no problem joining me so I am completely loving my company and my old favorite. 

5 things I've learned

Over the past few months I've learned a few things... here is what I think is pretty important.

1. There is no such thing as a plan.
2. When changing a diaper watch out for flying debris on both ends.
3. If all else fails make a silly noise.
4. Don't stress.
5. Snuggle time is the best.

Teaching... lately

This past week I have felt my passion for teaching really kicking in. I taught a social studies unit that I absolutely loved, and enjoyed.  Not that I don't enjoy teaching all the time... but this one really hit home.  I should stop here and say that if you aren't a teacher this may be boring to you.  The lesson was in social studies about the 20th century.  I gave the kids the basic book information on important 20th century events.  They then picked a topic they were most interested in to research even  further.  They developed a list of questions and through an inquiry based approach they researched and delved as deep as they wanted to, go whichever direction they wanted to in order to complete an end project called a glog.  I am so proud of their work, and the great thing is they are as well.  They were excited to go to the library to put their project together.  I loved that one of my kiddos came in and asked if we were going to get to work on the projects.  I loved that they learned what they needed to for the state's purposes plus what was also of interest to them.  Check out their final product here.

• How inquiry works and its benefits?
• Benefits of technology in the classroom?

Lovin me some spring time weather

Creepin on 3-0

Let me preface this post with the fact that I am aware it is completely vain.  In a mere 6 months I will be.... 30.  Where has the time gone?  It doesn't feel like 11 years since high school and 6 since college.  I am hanging on to 29. I am the last of my close friends to turn 30, so I currently mention the fact that I am in my 20s as much as possible.  I was looking back on pictures today and not only have the years flown by but I look back and realize how different I look.  Does anyone else notice the wrinkles creepin in on them?  I'm not bummed to turn 30.  I'm just bummed I can't say I'm in my 20s for much longer. I happen to like my 20s.  They've been a lot of fun.  So wrinkles or not- 29 or 30 I'll leave you with this quote:

Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty.Robert Frost

 This was 7 years ago at a friend's wedding. 

my wedding- 6 years ago this summer

 this year at a concert with a friend

Love little boys

What are little boys made of?
Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails
That's what little boys are made of !