March 12, 2010
Day 71 - Cooking!
Today I was subbing in a special education classroom and it was 'cooking day'. The kids got to make quesadillas and root beer floats. The students loved the activity and they were on task and well behaved all at the same time, which is often not the case for this group of youngsters. It was wonderful seeing them motivated and happy!
March 11, 2010
Day 70 - Daffodils
When spring is close, I get impatient for the spring flowers to bloom outside. The ones in our yard won't be blooming for a couple of weeks yet (see yesterday's photo). I like to buy bunches of daffodils from the grocery store to brighten up things indoors, especially on gray, rainy days like today. There is something about a bright yellow daffodil that makes me smile!
March 10, 2010
Day 69 - New sprouts
The temperature has been above freezing for a few days and the snow has been melting fast. When I came home from subbing this afternoon, I noticed that our daffodils are starting to sprout. This is a sure sign that spring is near!
March 9, 2010
Day 68 - Late afternoon
I snapped this shot late this afternoon as I was leaving the eye doctor's office. It was gently raining, but the sun was peaking through the clouds in the western sky. We are finally beginning to get some spring-like weather this week!
March 8, 2010
Day 67 - Lemons
Tonight I went out to dinner to celebrate the birthdays of three dear friends. The ten of us enjoyed many laughs, shared stories, and enjoyed a great meal together. In this photo, Sue shows her gift of lemons! It was a perfect gift from our friend Lois who knows that Sue enjoys her ice tea 'with 3 lemons'. I'm blessed to have this group of friends!
March 7, 2010
Day 66 - 30th birthday
We had a birthday party for our oldest daughter today. We had about 30 people for dinner as we celebrated her 30th birthday. We had not told her there was going to be a party. We had only told her that her grandparents would be here, so every time the doorbell rang, she was surprised! We wanted this birthday to be special for Cheryl as it is the last birthday before she becomes a mom in August. It was a lovely afternoon as everyone had a chance to visit, eat, and share many laughs.
March 6, 2010
Day 65 - Turtle
I spent the morning at a craft fair with a good friend. I bought a few little gifts and also this turtle pendant for myself. I've had a special place in my heart for turtles for many years. We've had our box turtle, Rainman, as a pet for about 20 years. I'll enjoy wearing this pendant!
March 5, 2010
Day 64 - Fire hydrant
Our neighbor has done a good job of keeping this fire hydrant shoveled out this winter. It is important for safety and very much appreciated by the fire fighters if there is a need to find it. Of course, the dogs in the neighborhood appreciate his kindness, too!
March 4, 2010
Day 63 - Shattered!
During my walk with the dog this morning, I came across this spot on the sidewalk. It is a low area where water & ice always accumulates. I've had to be very careful not to fall as I've walked across this part of the sidewalk all winter. Today, there is melting going on and evidence that many feet have walked across this spot this morning. I'll bet the kids walking to school had a good time stomping on this ice!
March 3, 2010
Day 62 - Window
This 'window' was in the classroom where I was subbing this afternoon. The classroom is a small space where children come for extra help with literacy. The teacher does not have a real window with a view in her room, so she has created this cheerful window. What a pleasant addition!
March 2, 2010
Day 61 - New toy
Finding toys that interest our beagle is always a challenge, but this new toy is a big hit. It screws apart so that treats or kibble can be added. Then when screwed back together, the treats drop out occasionally as Lucy plays with it. Since beagles are always hungry, this is the perfect toy to keep her occupied and active!
March 1, 2010
Day 60 - Lola
Tonight was the last night of our current session of doggy classes. This is Lucy's friend Lola. Lola belongs to a very good friend of mine. Our Lucy is adopted and has had a lot of 'manners' to learn. When we first started taking her to obedience training, she would bark at every dog in the room. She has made a lot of progress and will now sit calmly and watch the other dogs taking their turn on the rally course. We're hoping she'll continue to become more social with the help of friends like Lola!
February 28, 2010
Day 59 - Good book
February has flown by, mostly because I've been so busy. Today I finally get to relax. I'm spending time sitting in my favorite chair, sipping coffee, and reading a great book. I need more days like this!
February 27, 2010
Day 58 - Apple to Apples
Tonight was family game night at our house with our extended family. I was exhausted after my week at the ICE Conference, but it was so nice to relax with family. Our evening was filled with deep dish pizza, good conversation, laughs, and a rousing game of Apple to Apples. It was a very enjoyable evening!
February 26, 2010
Day 57 - Award
At the closing ceremony of the ICE Conference today, my friend Lori was honored with the ICE Distinguished Educator Award of Excellence. She has given so much to ICE over the years and she is very deserving of this award. Congratulations, Lori!
February 25, 2010
Day 56 - Lunch!
Today was the first official day of the ICE Conference. I presented a half-day workshop this morning called "Facts, Friends, and Fun!" It went very well, the participants learned a lot, had fun, and so did I. After the workshop, I had lunch with three colleagues from my school district, which was a nice way to unwind after being 'on stage' all morning.
February 24, 2010
Day 55 - ICE Conference
At the ICE Conference today, I was a volunteer in the ICE booth in the vendor area during the Kick-off Reception. I had a great time greeting attendees, spreading the good word about ICE, and taking photos. I love that ICE gives volunteers a cool t-shirt and a discount off of the conference registration fee.
February 23, 2010
Day 54 - iWork '09 Workshop
Today I presented my first ever 6-hour long workshop at the ICE Conference. I've been working hard to learn as much as I can about iWork '09 for several months. The workshop went well and the participants were appreciative. I have some ideas on how to fine tune my presentation before presenting it as a pre-conference workshop at the ISTE Conference in June.
February 22, 2010
Day 53 - What is it?
I checked into Pheasant Run late tonight after working all day at home to finish presentations and pack for my four days at the ICE Conference. This caught my eye in my hotel room. It is mounted next to the door frame to the door that leads out into the hallway. Am I being watched? I hope not! Anybody know what it is?
February 21, 2010
Day 52 - Melting
Our temperatures have remained above freezing for the past couple of days and a lot of melting has been going on. This morning, I spied these pine cones peeking through the snow under a tree. The ice crystals in the melting snow also have an interesting texture. We must likely won't see scenes like this the rest of the week, as 5-10" of snow are predicted for tonight.
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