Snapshots of the last month of my life.

The Christmas season is here with a bang,
With parties and shopping and carols already sang.
My classroom keeps me busy at this time of year,
Especially when I'm teaching how to spread some holiday cheer.
Hopefully life will slow down, and then...
I can start blogging again!
Here are some snapshots of the last few months of my life.

Celebrating Caden's 4th Birthday!  Hires and Jungle Jim's!

Hot pots with my favorite people.  I will never forget hiding on the grass by the church so the cops could not see us.

I came home from a long hard day at work to find my favorite cookie and thoughtful note from my sister.
This seriously made my day.  I am so grateful for my sister.  Thanks sis! I love you!

Cassidy's wedding shower. Congrats Cass!

My nieces and nephew helping me make turkeys for my classroom.

Enjoying Twilight with my friends.  I love you girls!
THANKSGIVING 2011.  57 PEOPLE EATING DINNER AT MY HOUSE!  IT WAS DELICIOUS!
GREAT WORK MOTHER AND ALL THE MAXFIELD'S WHO HELPED.

Complete with activities, gratitude wall, amazing food, volleyball, and Hugo 3D.

A QUICK  GETAWAY TO VEGAS!
It was a great break for all of us.  We played golf in St. George on the way to Vegas.  We stayed in an amazing hotel.  We went shopping, explored the strip and casinos, got Virgin Strawberry Daiquiris daily, had to show my I.D.,
 went to a buffet,
saw the Beatles "LOVE" show featuring Cirque du Soleil,
played tennis( sneaking in to courts and breaking my strings for the first time in my life), and visited the temple on our way out of town.  I love my family and had a blast.  Thanks dad for the great trip.

LINDSEY'S WEDDING SHOWER!(complete with her favorite... lingerie)

THE FOOD WAS GREAT AND THE DECORATIONS WERE ADORABLE.  

I DID A LOVE MEMORY GAME AS WELL.  I AM SO HAPPY FOR LINDSEY AND SHE WILL BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BRIDE EVER!

Visiting the Grand America with my best friends for a free concert- invited by my brother.
Ending in being the best dance party ever, and a photo shoot with all the beautiful decorations we found.

 NELSON PROGRESSIVE DINNER HOSTED BY RUSS AND BRIT!  THANKS!

DECEMBER BUNCO AT MY HOUSE!
Homemade lettuce wraps, rice, orange rolls, and santa hat desserts.

Neon Dance party= awkward set ups for Lindsay and I,  feeling really old,  

and getting in a dance battle with the football team.  Thanks for the great night ladies.

Relaxation

“Relax” is a word I thought no longer existed in my vocabulary.  It feels as if I have been going at full steam since August and now it is already November (snow included). 

Last week was parent teacher conferences and I was able to talk to all but one of my student’s parents.  It was a lot of work and my voice was shot, but it was so fun telling parents about their amazing children.

I am so grateful for the job that I have and I love being with my students, which makes all my hard work worth it. 

Since parent teachers went so well I decided to take some time to relax, and took moments to slow down my life and remember how amazing it is.

Relaxation List

1.     Going shoe shopping.

2.     Reading a touching note from my amazing younger sister.

3.     Going to the gym.

4.     Dancing in my kitchen.

5.     Two amazing dinners.

6.     Going bowling with my friends, followed by a late night conversation filled with the spirit.

7.     Flat tire dance.

8.     Pondering and watching a church video, which reconfirmed my testimony that the scriptures contain true words that I need to follow.

9.     Getting a pedicure.

10  Making homemade cookies.

11. Recording a Thanksgiving tune.

12  Spending time with my amazing friends and family. 

13. Day lights Savings!

           

Relaxation YOU felt great and hopefully I will see you again soon!

  

Costume Extravaganza

I know I have said this before, but I seriously love Halloween!  I love all the parties and Halloween food like dinner in a pumpkin and hotdogs wrapped in rolls to create mummies.  I love teaching children who are eager to go trick-or-treating and have adorable costumes.  I love creating art projects, going to haunted houses, watching trick-or-treaters, free candy, going to corn bellies,and having fun with friends and family.

My favorite part of Halloween is the dance parties and dressing up in a new costume for each party! 

I love dressing up and the excitement I find from putting on a costume and stepping into the shoes of a different character. 

My many different costumes…

M&M

Greek Goddess

Punk ROCKERS!

And last but not least...
The Cookie MOnStEr! 

Even though this week is going to be very busy with parent teacher conferences I had the best time celebrating Halloween with my best friends and it was worth every minute! Best dance ever!  Love you!