luncheon with my ladies

It seems to be a tradition in the making with these ladies.   Every summer after we've all had a chance to wind down after the stress of teaching, we I congregate at the fabulous Kneaders and eat some yummy french toast (to die for actually) and catch up on some girl talk.  I love these girlies.  

 chelcie & camille

me, mr will, and mama mair aka christine

 french toast divine

finished product

Backyard Cookin'

For the past few weeks we have been trying to get together with our good friends Gabe and Mellisa Miles. Unfortunately both of us have been really busy but this week we finally pulled it off! We went up to my parents house and make tin foil dinners and had a fantastic little dinner party in the backyard fire pit.

Mellisa and I showing off our finished product


Scottie and Gabe being the boy scouts that they are, getting the fire nice and toasty



After about fifteen minutes we pulled them out to see if they were done. I know what your thinking. Fifteen minutes? How could the potatoes be done in fifteen minutes? Well, that's because Mel and I were starving after an hour of trying to find everything in the new Walmart's crazy layout, so we decided to pre-cook the potatoes in the microwave! Clever? Yes! Tasty? Indeed! And no.....this wouldn't have happened if we were up the mountain.

Here we are enjoying the fruits of our labor



As if we were still hungry after eating massive amounts of meat and potatoes, we roasted up some yummy s'mores






Mel and I roasting our marshmallows...I mean buns


Then, because we were still wanting to eat more, we went inside and whipped up some smoothies and watched Prison Break




Thanks Gabe and Mel for hanging out with us! We NEED to do it again!

Hanging out with Chelc

Since Scottie has been gone, I've been quite lonely! It's a good thing I have my good friend Chelcie here to keep me comapany! She has pretty much moved in and I have enjoyed every second having her here! She is hilarious!I kind of feel like I'm back in college living with roommates but at the same time being married? Chelcie and I have also developed a love for Kix! My favorite it the new Honey Kix and wow they are delicious! In fact they are so delicious that we consume three boxes a day! Well, not really but it looks like it?

We also have a blast shopping at Walmart together and watching the Bachelor! Thanks Chelc for keeping me company while my Scottie is away!

Kicking off the Year 2009

December 31st, 2008/ January 1st 2009

This year for new years we got together with our friends Mason and Ashley! We met at their house and had a blast hanging out, talking, eating yummy cookies and brownies! Of course new years just isn't New Years without a round of Rock Band. It was hilarious since for some reason the game had a slight delay. So even if you were playing to the beat and were doing everything right you were at the same time getting a terrible score! We had a great time! Thanks Ash and Mason for inviting us over! Happy New Year 2009!
Scottie is a genius at the mic


Ashley on the Drums

Mason and Scottie

Ashley and Mason Jammin out


My New Years Kiss :-)

Little Shelbi 2002-2008

On Wednesday morning I was informed that one of my students had passed away due to a sudden illness. I was so heartbroken to hear the news not only because she was one of my dear first graders, but also because it was so unexpected. Today I attended her funeral. It was such a perfect tribute to such a bright little girl. I too felt as if I had lost a child since I spend everyday with this little girl. Through this trial it is comforting to know that her parents will one day see their little Shelbi again and that I can be comforted through the atonement of Jesus Christ. My prayers are with her wonderful family and hope that they know how blessed I was to have their darling little princess in my class. I love you Shelbi!