7 More Days

7 more days and I say goodbye to another class of little rascals. This was my fifth year teaching preschool. The countless memories make me smile. I am pretty sure I can't get through a day of work without laughing hysterically, smiling til my cheeks hurt and sometimes I lose my voice from singing and talking. This year I hung up all my past class pictures and had fun showing parents and my current students past pictures of their siblings and even their cousins. My photo wall is growing and so is my heart. I am blessed to have a job I am excited to go to in the morning. I am beyond lucky to have a job that fulfills my families needs, my own need to contribute to society and the love I get to give and receive from all the kids and families. Those 5 years went by fast. They were also full of magic thanks to all those sweet children. Some say they think I am going to be a "lifer". I guess time will tell. 

Domino Effect

 There is never a dull moment around here. I seem to always be up to trouble and my poor Jeff always gets pulled in. I saw a funny quote about if you want your husband to do something, start doing it yourself. It is funny but it seems to be true as well. After 8 rainy years, the front porch wood was rotting. I made the mistake of kicking it and it was more rotten then I thought. Above is what the porch looked like after I took a hammer to it and cleaned up my mess before Jeff got home! 

 It went a little like this: Hammer, mallet and then recruited muscle. 

 and we decided we like it better this way. Fieldin said it looked like a southern sitting porch. So then we had to buy rocking chairs. Then we had to buy more plants. Now we sit and rock and the porch is getting used again. 

A Day With Tater Tot

 We didn't realize how unhealthy Tater Tot was when we brought her home, months ago. She has gained weight, grown new fur and her paws have healed. She is super strong and playful now and has become very curious about everything! She isn't afraid of people or noises anymore and we don't find her hiding under beds. Now she lays on the sofa. Taking naps, watching the backyard birds and waiting for humans to visit so she can cuddle. You are a special kitty,Tater. 

He Hits Kids With Sticks....

 He hits kids with a stick and we approve of it! There is lil' man above in blue shorts. He had an exciting first season of lacrosse and he is sad to see it end. 

 There he is in blue running with the ball

 playing defense and taking the ball to the goal below

 goal time

 This first year rookie was put in as goalie toward the end of the season and did really well. he was very proud to be put in as goalie. He was able to wear more gear and carry a bigger stick :) 

 ready to block balls

 and this is the look of a 9 year old after playing for 5-6 hours!!! He was given a slurpee treat and he is still running around...