overnight field trip

Last week 4th grade traveled to San Antonio and Austin to see a bit of Texas history firsthand. Overall it was a great trip. Below is just a small glimpse of it all.

Our whole group in front of the Alamo.

Sadly, we couldn't take any pictures inside.

Wandering the grounds at the San Jose Mission.

The kids really liked the pretending to be officers inside the gift shop.

I think every kid wanted a picture, as did a couple of the teachers.

Bus ride heading to the hotel.

Hotel Valencia was super fancy. Each of those glass balls had a signature from someone who stayed there, including Tracy McGrady, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Lopez, and the Jonas Brothers.

We split off in our smaller groups and had dinner on the riverwalk

Our girls chose Rainforest Cafe, even though they got scared a couple of times.

We went to the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin.

We also went to the Capitol and Visitor's Center. It was a great and jam packed trip. We got back to the school late Monday night exhausted! A success indeed!

april fools

On Friday, Schezelle and I decided to switch roles. I dressed up as her and she as me. You wouldn't think that this would be much of a change, but we look and dress completely different. When I got to school, there were so many stares. Some people didn't even recognize me. Others from a distance thought I was actually Schezelle.

Maybe I should back up. Schezelle is my assistant in the classroom. We make such a great team! She has a really cool style and her hair is awesome. (PQS- My fro couldn't fit in the car when I got in; I laughed aloud). Walking through the hallway, making the students call me by Schezelle's name, parents and visitors staring- oh, it was great! Staff and students alike were cracking up. Hey, nothing like a little comic relief to get you through the day! Below are a few pictures.

bartow!

Meredith's boyfriend Bartow came in town from St. Louis for their three year anniversary. I cannot believe he and my little sis have been together for so long! I met up with them for drinks Friday after work. There weren't a whole lot of pictures from the weekend, but here are a few. Enjoy!

fun fun fun fun

If you haven't seen Rebecca Black on youtube, make sure you watch the original first. Seeing as it has over 81 million views, hopefully you have. The past couple of Fridays I found myself singing the song in my head at work. I'll be honest, it did put a little pep in my step! Ha!

I saw Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert's version of "Friday" this weekend. It makes me happy on so many levels! Ah, love it!

jamie gets married

Phoenix for Spring Break with the fam!

Kelly and Evelyn always having to seat in the back.

Meredith, me, and Evelyn

with the bride!

crazy family pics.

if only I could list all the inside jokes of the weekend!!!!

all dressed up :)

greg and rachel

sisters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

apparently i've got some new dance crave going

spring fever

This semester has been one like no other. Trying to do my job as effectively and whole-hearted as possible has been quite difficult honestly. Each day presents itself with new challenges to work through and overcome. Our team has had to lean on God each day and trust that he is working in our classrooms. It is so amazing to me that teaching is not consistent nor is it simple. When you think you have one skill down or teach a subject effectively, the next day it's back to square one. I guess a lot of jobs are like that. Things constantly change and we have to continue to learn new approaches and find what works well for that particular group of students.

We are on spring break now, and for the past five days I've been on antibiotics, trying to kick whatever it is that I have. Thankfully I do have the time to rest, though it is not my ideal of a restful break. I guess I'll just have to wait and see how the rest of the week goes!