Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Appreciated

It is very seldom that students really make me feel appreciated for all the work and effort I try to put into their education. I have one student who graduated a few years ago that has forever imprinted me as a teacher. There were a few students last year that I got close too, and it was a little bitter sweet because it was my first freshman class that I got the opportunity to watch graduate. It is amazing how fast those students fly through four years (I am sure they do not agree).

But this year I got a nice surprise when I received an email letting me know that I had been selected by a senior honors award recipient as their teacher that had impacted them the most. This was such an honor, and the greatest part was that it remained anonymous until the banquet. I was not, however, surprise when I learned that it was Liz. She and I have gotten really close over the past few years. She is an amazing girl that I know God has great things for her in the future. I just hope that I get the opportunity to see what it is. She gave an amazing speech, and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to teach her.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

SB: Day Seven

Tear :*). Spring Break is coming to an end. We really did not do much today. I updated my blog, and Meg and Josh came over for a bit. But that was it. I did finally figure out how to get pictures off my phone, so the rest of this post will be filled with random pictures from my phone. Enjoy!

Has to be one of the best pictures Bob has ever sent me.
She actually fell asleep like this
Singing in the Rain
My favorite picture of Ellie and Daddy
One of my favorite pictures of us
"One, two, three, hit it"
Changing her babies, subconsciously practicing for Maddie
Coloring Easter eggs
First time bowling, she loved the shoes
Hot summer day
Like mother, like daughter
Shelby set up a lemonade stand at our yard sale, guess who got stuck running it?
But she sure did make a lot of money.
"You wanna buy some Yemonade?"
Momma's sunnies

Picnic with the bestie Eme
Finally sleeping in her bed, even if though we moved it into our room

She LOVES soccer
Belle and sleeping Daddy
At the hospital
She finally sleeps
and in her own bed, something we are doing from the start with her
So happy (because I kept Mommy up all night)
Love the mittens, she was so cold when we brought her home
Maddie meets Ry Ry
Sisters
Tiny Maddie
Ellie is now organized
Maddie's first play date with Lillian Faith
Ellie-the airplane pilot
Talking to Great Granny
This is how we spent nap time everyday during my maternity leave
Sweet Dreams
My first diaper cake, not too bad
Uh oh someone is bringing the 80s back
This is her workout clothes
Waiting for Daddy to get home
Maddie at 3 month check up, before she got four shots
Sleepy Maddie and Granny
My little Spongebob

First day we were actually able to come out and enjoy
Love my girls
Caroline Rose Justice (Born March 6)
Some tummy time
Love my crazy hair girl
Ellie feeding Little Bit
Spring Break 2011
Ellie asked for some paper and pencil and came back with a blueprint.
She had drew our house.
Where does this kid come up with this stuff?

Saturday, March 26, 2011

SB: Day Six

Today was all about Ellie day. We took Maddie early this morning to Mom's and then we headed to the Y for meet the coaches day. Ellie wanted to play soccer so we signed her up a few weeks ago. The world is her ball. She kicks everything. After the meeting we took her to Dick's and of course got her all the essentials (and then some). I can't wait to watch her play. So cute.

After lunch we went to Lexington to watch Disney's Princess On Ice. This was Ellie's reward to finally moving to her bed and bedroom. She has been so good about sleeping in her bed. This has been something she was looking forward to for about a month and a half.

The show was amazing (of course it was, Disney put it on). After the show we were all so tired, and not to mentioned that it really started to snow, so we picked up Maddie and came home. We heated up some left overs and were in bed quite early for a Saturday night.


Big Princess with her tiara and wand
We were 4th row, so glad I sucked it up and payed the extra money for these seats

Mickey and Minnie
Snow White

Belle
Ariel was my favorite part
All smiles at intermission
Disney does not half way do anything
Finally the moment Ellie had been waiting for.
She kept asking when was Cinderella coming out.