This weekend some friends of mine and I went up to northwest Arkansas for the razorback game.
We got to see my sister, brother-in-law, nephew, and niece before the game.
My parents picked up the tab on multiple things.
The beautiful Arkansas fall colors were on display for the drive up the hill.
And even in the cold wind, the hogs got a win.
Grateful for the weekend!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Day 175...Grateful for my Team Parents...
We had our end-of-season team dinner tonight.
I love mexican food...and we ate at El Norte...a Plano family owned place...and it was yummy!
I love these girls (as I've said before)!
I love that the parents were SO supportive this season.
And I love the the parents set everything up for us!
I have been so scattered with school that I don't even think I realize all that they did to keep us organized. I love it and am grateful!
Here is my A Team after they finished the season undefeated.
I love mexican food...and we ate at El Norte...a Plano family owned place...and it was yummy!
I love these girls (as I've said before)!
I love that the parents were SO supportive this season.
And I love the the parents set everything up for us!
I have been so scattered with school that I don't even think I realize all that they did to keep us organized. I love it and am grateful!
Here is my A Team after they finished the season undefeated.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Day 174...Grateful for a Change of Plans...
(I'm kind of cheating today...I am writing two different days posts...but they really occurred on the same day...but I'm so far behind I figure you will forgive me!)
Tonight I had planned on going to my students' football games. I love going to the sophomore football games...I get to see the football players, the band members, the drill team, and the cheerleaders all perform at the same place.
Because of the weather in St. Lois, the Rangers game was postponed to tonight...I'm writing this as we are leading 3-2...so hopefully this will be the last game! I was a little torn, as I wanted to watch the Rangers.
Well...then the rain started. So...not only was it cold it really started raining. I feel a little bit bad, as I have been telling the kids for two weeks that I was going to come tonight, but on the other hand...I'll take the couch, a blanket, coffee, peppermint mocha creamer, and the Rangers for tonight! I'm grateful for these change of plans tonight!
Tonight I had planned on going to my students' football games. I love going to the sophomore football games...I get to see the football players, the band members, the drill team, and the cheerleaders all perform at the same place.
Because of the weather in St. Lois, the Rangers game was postponed to tonight...I'm writing this as we are leading 3-2...so hopefully this will be the last game! I was a little torn, as I wanted to watch the Rangers.
Well...then the rain started. So...not only was it cold it really started raining. I feel a little bit bad, as I have been telling the kids for two weeks that I was going to come tonight, but on the other hand...I'll take the couch, a blanket, coffee, peppermint mocha creamer, and the Rangers for tonight! I'm grateful for these change of plans tonight!
Day 173...Grateful for a Weather Change...
I love fall. That's one thing I miss down here in Texas. We don't really have fall or spring...it's either extremely hot or bitterly cold (for about a month). Today felt like fall...and although I wasn't outside very much today...the few times I walked to my car, I loved it!
I hope it can stay that way for a little while.
I hope it can stay that way for a little while.
Day 172...Grateful for the End...
Grateful for the end of a season.
This volleyball season was such a blessing. I have loved having these girls on my team this year. They are funny, entertaining, respectful, and extremely talented. They finished the season undefeated...and they showed off during their last game on Tuesday...I started feeling bad for the team we were playing. :)
After our game, we headed over to the Plano Senior High game...the Varsity team was playing Plano West...if Plano (our feeder school) won, then we would have a three way tie for fourth place. The top four teams in the district make playoffs. The game against West was some of the best volleyball I had seen in a long time. I think I enjoyed it even more thinking how excited I would be to come watch Plano play when my girls are playing up there.
I don't think the end of the season really hit me until Wednesday morning. We got to wear jeans and Rangers spirit-wear...and I was so thankful for the comfortable clothes...because I was EXHAUSTED!! Early mornings and late nights twice a week took it's toll on me. But...the end is here...and I'm grateful.
Now...basketball tryouts tomorrow morning. :)
This volleyball season was such a blessing. I have loved having these girls on my team this year. They are funny, entertaining, respectful, and extremely talented. They finished the season undefeated...and they showed off during their last game on Tuesday...I started feeling bad for the team we were playing. :)
After our game, we headed over to the Plano Senior High game...the Varsity team was playing Plano West...if Plano (our feeder school) won, then we would have a three way tie for fourth place. The top four teams in the district make playoffs. The game against West was some of the best volleyball I had seen in a long time. I think I enjoyed it even more thinking how excited I would be to come watch Plano play when my girls are playing up there.
I don't think the end of the season really hit me until Wednesday morning. We got to wear jeans and Rangers spirit-wear...and I was so thankful for the comfortable clothes...because I was EXHAUSTED!! Early mornings and late nights twice a week took it's toll on me. But...the end is here...and I'm grateful.
Now...basketball tryouts tomorrow morning. :)
Monday, October 24, 2011
Day 171...Grateful for Home...
I had a three day weekend this past weekend so I took a quick trip home.
Saturday...I got to watch the Razorbacks with my parents...and then my Aunt and my cousin came by to see the end of the game. Shortly after they left, my grandparents stopped by. (He scolded me for not updating my blog...so I'm starting again.) :-)
Sunday we drove up to Bentonville to see my sister's family. These kids made it all worth it.
This morning I met another cousin of mine at Stoby's for breakfast before heading back to Plano.
It was a great visit...and once again makes me grateful for home.
Saturday...I got to watch the Razorbacks with my parents...and then my Aunt and my cousin came by to see the end of the game. Shortly after they left, my grandparents stopped by. (He scolded me for not updating my blog...so I'm starting again.) :-)
Sunday we drove up to Bentonville to see my sister's family. These kids made it all worth it.
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| Emily sleeping. |
This morning I met another cousin of mine at Stoby's for breakfast before heading back to Plano.
It was a great visit...and once again makes me grateful for home.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Day 170...Grateful for Rachel Scott...
Rachel Scott was the first student shot in the Columbine shootings. Because of her diaries and how she lived her life, her family has started the organization called "Rachel's Challenge"...we are having Rachel's Challenge week this week at school.
We did an assembly Monday (awesome speaker...many tears in the crowd)...Powder Puff Game on Tuesday...Power of One discussions on Wednesday...and then Play Day (lunch outside and sold from area vendors) on Friday. It's a fun week for the kids...but most importantly some kids have really taken to Rachel's Challenge...kindness...start a chain reaction...random acts of kindness. Although I feel like a lot of my students are trying to act against Rachel's Challenge on purpose (for attention and what-not)...we still have one phrase that all students understand and most are supportive of.
Grateful for Rachel Scott...and what her life stood for.
We did an assembly Monday (awesome speaker...many tears in the crowd)...Powder Puff Game on Tuesday...Power of One discussions on Wednesday...and then Play Day (lunch outside and sold from area vendors) on Friday. It's a fun week for the kids...but most importantly some kids have really taken to Rachel's Challenge...kindness...start a chain reaction...random acts of kindness. Although I feel like a lot of my students are trying to act against Rachel's Challenge on purpose (for attention and what-not)...we still have one phrase that all students understand and most are supportive of.
Grateful for Rachel Scott...and what her life stood for.
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