tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1936841349439263872024-02-07T01:30:50.200-06:00The Tolliver Times"But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
~Joshua 24:15Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-20970758812696394932012-07-26T17:22:00.001-05:002012-07-26T17:22:37.290-05:00My Classroom 2012-13Whew! I have been hard at work in my classroom (and my poor kiddos have been along for the ride!). Last year, I didn't have much time to put together a theme since I got hired after school started, so I really wanted to do it up this year.<br />
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Our school is doing a music theme in the halls so our 2nd grade team decided to go with a fifties theme. However, I decided to do a jungle theme in my classroom, so it's rock 'n roll in the halls and jungle in the class! <br />
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I still have some work to do but for the most part, things are how I want them. Come take a look! (WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY!)<br />
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Classroom door welcoming my 2nd graders. You can see my zebra print curtain! Told you it's a jungle in there! ;)</div>
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Hallway display. I love the record theme and found the big plastic records at a local party supply store.</div>
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My door tag. Every teacher gets the same design. </div>
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Now that you've seen the hall, let's look at the actual classroom!!</div>
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Entry area. This is where students will place their daily folders and store their writing portfolios. The zebra pockets are to store notes and work to be sent home.</div>
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Close up of the notes posted. I found them on Pinterest and hope they will encourage and motivate my students!</div>
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My SmartBoard! Yay! Every classroom in our school got one. </div>
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Classroom library. Still working on it and need another bookshelf to store more books but it is coming along. My math focus bulletin board is right above. </div>
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Close up of book bins. I found the cute zebra book labels for free on <a href="http://www.teachersnotebook.com/">Teacher's Notebook</a>. </div>
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Hard to see with the flash, but this is my Jungle Jobs area. Each student will have a job to do and will rotate each week.</div>
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Writing focus board. Still have a few more things to add but will do it as we learn about each concept.</div>
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How fun is my little stool that I painted and embellished! </div>
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I am trying out a new math station program called BUILD this year, so I have my buckets ready to fill with games, books, manipulatives and activities. </div>
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My leader board based on <a href="http://www.seancovey.com/books_7kids.html">The 7 Habits of Happy Kids</a>. I'm so excited to incorporate this into my classroom to help encourage community and responsibility.</div>
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Word Wall. I took this picture before I was completely finished. I added more leaves in the corner and posters above it but you get the general idea.</div>
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Flash again! This is the "What We're Reading" area. I put pictures, characters, book jackets, etc... of our current chapter book. </div>
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Hard to see (had to keep the lights down so my kiddos could watch a show) but this is my organizer, pencils, and my Tattling Turtle.</div>
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A final view of the desk arrangement (can't see all of them). Since we have a jungle theme, each table is a different jungle animal- tigers, macaws, monkeys, etc...(I ever put zebras in there- now I know that zebras do not live in the jungle but it just sounded better than snakes or other reptiles!) </div>
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I seriously don't know what is up with the dark pictures. My flash never seems to work over in this area of the house! (Have I mentioned that I am not a photographer?)</div>
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When the girls showed up, they got to take a guess at how many skittles were in the jar. Closest vote wins a prize. I did not give the jar of skittles away as a prize but I really wish that I would have just to have them out of my house! (FYI:there were 293 skittles in the jar and the winner guessed 290!)</div>
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I love the way that Wyatt snuck into the mix! Casey took him out for the evening but they stayed for dinner and presents. He was just being one of the girls!</div>
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I didn't get many pictures of the games we played simply because I was busy helping the girls but we had some fun! They played freeze dance, the beach ball question game, spider/fly, and had a clothes relay. After the games, it was craft time. I found a fun American Girl <a href="http://www.amazon.com/American-Girl-Crafts-Cootie-Catcher/dp/B004N60XA4">cootie catchers kit</a> and the girls loved making them! </div>
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They stayed up LATE...I finally gave up and went to bed but they were still going strong until the wee hours of the morning, watching movies and playing with their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kidsmania-Laser-Projector-Candy-Lollipop/dp/B002HZUJCA">laser pop projectors.</a> So glad Abby got to have fun with her friends!</div>
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Wyatt just turned 4 and is crazy about Spiderman, so we did it up in true superhero fashion. </div>
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Spiderman (the mini version) even made an appearance after the party! It was a great time with fun, friends, games, and lots of sweets. I love my little Spiderman!</div>
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After eating we went downstairs to shop! We thought about taking her doll to the salon but the line was really long and she decided she would rather use her spending money on something else. The store is just a little girly girl's dream come true. I would have loved this when I was little, and I could just see how much Abby enjoyed it! She has one of the dolls that is customized to look like her as well as a couple of the historical dolls, Kit and Molly. She bought a couple of outfits, a pair of glasses for her doll, and the <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/item/id/166891/uid/91">healthy smiles kit.</a> I have no idea why she wanted her doll to have glasses and braces, since she has neither but she insisted. :) <br />
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Since the American Girl store is at the <a href="http://www.galleriadallas.com/#">Dallas Galleria</a>, we hit the mall and did some shopping. I had to go because they have some stores that we don't have here in Amarillo. One of my first stops was <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/">LUSH</a>. Wow! I have looked at the online store for the longest time and couldn't wait to go in. It smelled so good! All of the cosmetics and bath products and handmade and many are vegan/organic. I found some great body butters and bath washes for the kids since they both have allergies and eczema. I also picked up some bath bombs and solid shampoo. I might have to do a seperate post on these soon. <br />
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After hitting the Clinique counter, Macy's, and a few other stores, I went to the Dooney and Bourke store. I knew I would leave with something! I got a large Dooney sac purse in saddle for my birthday and love it but was looking for something smaller and in a fun color. I found just the bag and it was 45% off so it was perfect! The color is seafoam green and the size is perfect. It has helped me scale back and only carry what I need instead of everything plus the kitchen sink. <br />
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I will finish the Dallas trip tomorrow. Birthday parties are coming up and Father's Day (Wyatt's this weekend, Abby's sleepover next weekend) so there is lots to do. Plus, I still need to post about our new house! I have lots of pictures that I am editing so it is coming up soon. I am still trying to get everything where I want it and am in the process finding a new accent chair. Too many choices!<br />
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School got out June 1. YAY!!!! I was so ready for the break. I have been enjoying every moment of it- spending time with the kids, sleeping in, nice leisurely dinners, all of it. We have still been super busy, but it's just so nice to be busy with my own personal stuff for a change. Over Memorial Day weekend, we took a quick, 4 day trip to Dallas for some family fun. It was great! I always love visiting big cities and think (for just a tiny moment) that I might like living in one, but I know that I would probably not like it for long. The traffic! Sheesh. Amarillo is around 200,000 and is enough for me. <br />
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We stayed at <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalbr-renaissance-dallas-hotel/">the Renaissance</a> hotel. Casey and I stayed here over a decade ago and remembered it being nice, so we stayed again. It has a pool and hot tub on top of the roof! The kids loved that. We were on the 24th floor and had some amazing views of the Dallas skyline. It was awesome to see at night!<br />
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We got to Dallas early Friday and after eating and swimming for a while, we got ready for the Rangers game. It was a blast! We ended up leaving early (well, it was after 10:00pm) because the kids were so tired- we got there around 4:30 that afternoon so with traveling, it was a really long day! Oh, and the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 14-3!<br />
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No pictures of me- I was hot, sweaty, and I had a busted lip. Yes, you read that right! At one point, Wyatt was sitting on my lap and the music came blaring over the speakers after a hit, and well, he got excited and accidentally head-butted me. It was a mess. Bloody, busted lips and baseball aren't a good mix but I got it cleaned up and still had fun. <br />
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I'll post more about our trip tomorrow- something special that Abby and I did, a fun trip to the mall, and some great restaurants. I'm off to finish up some preparations for Wyatt's Spiderman birthday party on Saturday!<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-2549586236585467952012-04-09T10:23:00.000-05:002012-04-09T10:23:46.233-05:00It's Almost Moving Day!It's been a while! On top of the craziness of working full time this year, we are getting ready to move into a new home. We were originally going to build a new home, but after selecting a lot and plans, making arrangements with the builder, etc... we opted not to. Why? The price kept going up. The price we were originally quoted somehow climbed to more than $40,000 by the time we were about to break ground. Casey and I decided that we enjoy living life (vacations, shopping, etc..) too much to be strapped to a house. So....we found a beautiful home that needed just a little cosmetic updating and decided to go for it! We are closing this week on it and have been busy painting and making some updates. I'm really excited to move and am hoping I will still have a little bit of energy left at the end of it.<br />
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We bought our current home over 7 years ago when Abby was a newborn and have made so many great memories here. I'm a little sad to leave it but we had just completely outgrown it. The new house is double the size of this one so we'll have plenty of room to stretch out! I'll be posting some pictures soon. <br />
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Hope all my blogger friends are doing well! We are enjoying a day off for a "snow day". After painting all weekend, it's nice to relax. Pictures coming soon!<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-45940056851341495432012-01-22T20:53:00.000-06:002012-01-22T20:53:51.265-06:00Is There Anybody Out There?Hello sweet blog friends! It has been way TOO long since I last posted. Life has just taken a new direction, and blogging has been put on the back burner. I miss blogging so much and am going to renew my effort to start posting on a more regular basis. <br />
Here's a little rundown of the past 5 months....I've been working my hiney off! Being a teacher is hard work, but I do love it. I had been warned that the first year is tough and boy is that ever true! Plus, I've been sick pretty much since September. That's another thing I had heard...that first year teachers get every illness that comes into the classroom. I had thought I would be okay since I have children of my own and had already been exposed to some degree, but I couldn't have been more wrong. My doctor said that my immunity should be built up in about a year. Only 7 more months of illness to go. :(<br />
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I have so many posts that I want to document here on my little blog- Christmas, the Nutcracker, my classroom, my sweet Abby and Wyatt, my fabulous 10th anniversary trip. I cherish being able to look back on the memories I've made with my sweet family. I need to dig deep and find some extra energy somewhere! Any one have any to spare? :)<br />
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Hope you are all doing well! Have a fabulous week!<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-60818338131006080252011-10-01T02:05:00.000-05:002011-10-01T02:05:43.017-05:00I'm Alive!!I'm not even sure if anyone is still reading my blog or not, but I just wanted to touch base about life for a minute. As you know from my previous blog post, I'm a first-year second grade teacher. Talk about a job! I love it but it is completely exhausting. I work for an exceptional school in an exceptional school district, so you can only imagine the pressure to be perfect! I'm working very long hours right now and hope I will get to some kind of "normal" again...not sure what that means anymore. Anyway, I'm hoping to read some blogs this weekend and get caught up. Just wanted my sweet blogger friends to know that I'm still here!!! Have a blessed weekend!!<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-14774316748495973662011-09-01T20:59:00.000-05:002011-09-01T20:59:37.701-05:00Exciting News!!I want to shout it from the rooftops...I found a teaching job!!! One week into a long term sub assignment, I was hired as a permanent second grade teacher! Yay! (Can you tell I'm a little excited?) I've been swamped the past couple of weeks and will only get busier but hope to post some more soon. Just had to share my great news. God is good!!<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-844799998487863912011-08-22T17:16:00.000-05:002011-08-22T17:16:54.689-05:00First Day of SchoolToday was the first day of school here in Amarillo. Abby started second grade and Wyatt started back at his day school after taking the summer off. I have a couple of long term sub assignments lined up if I don't find a permanent teaching position. <br />
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I love the start of school because it signals a new routine and a set schedule, not to mention that fall is on its way (and hopefully some relief from the heat). We had a great summer filled with memories that I will treasure forever but I am excited to get the ball rolling for a great school year!<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-15220284809757024102011-08-12T06:04:00.001-05:002011-08-12T06:04:01.002-05:00Pinterest? Help!Okay, I've seen several posts about Pinterest lately, and I definitely want to join so I can find inspiration for home decor and craft projects. My question? Do you have to be on Facebook or Twitter to join? I know, I know, Casey and I are the only people in the world that aren't on Facebook. I have my reasons for it, but I might just be tempted enough to join if it's the only way to Pinterest.<br />
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Any help would be greatly appreciated!!<br />
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It has been way too long since I've done a WILW post. Here's what I'm loving this week. Link up with <a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/">Jamie</a> to share what you're loving too!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P291900">DKNY Golden Delicious</a> perfume. I received one of the paper scent samples in an Ulta catalog, and I must have it! <br />
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School Supplies!! I love back to school shopping for the kids. We just bought all of Abby's school supplies and clothes. Plus some stuff for Wyatt, even if he will only be home with me. We still have school at home and he needs stuff. :)<br />
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I'm really trying to count my blessings. I know MANY potential teachers that haven't even had an interview, so I feel that I must be on the right track if I'm getting called in at all. I talked with one principal at length and was reassured that I answered the questions correctly and will be a great teacher, but they just needed to go with a candidate with more experience. It's been tough. I KNOW that I am a good teacher. I just need someone to give me a chance. <br />
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I've been fortunate to have some very supportive friends who have given me a lot of encouragement, but it's still a hard pill to swallow. I've done a lot of soul searching lately and know I need to just completely turn this over to God. It's too big for me to deal with alone. I know that Satan delights in my pain and anxiety, so I must turn to the Lord to comfort me and give me the strength I need. We sang "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" in services this morning and it really hit home. <br />
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I have an arsenal of verses that I keep close by for strength and instant peace. Here are a few of my favorites.<br />
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<strong> When I said, “My foot is slipping,” <br />
your unfailing love, LORD, supported me.<br />
When anxiety was great within me, <br />
your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:18-19</strong><br />
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This one has been particularly helpful. I've felt self doubt and anxiety this past month like never before. I must remember that God created me to be just that...ME. He loves me and has a plan for me.<br />
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<strong>Trust in the LORD with all your heart <br />
and lean not on your own understanding; <br />
in all your ways submit to him, <br />
and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6</strong><br />
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This verse helps me to remember that God is in control. He sees what I can't. I must simply have faith and trust in Him.<br />
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<strong>Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6</strong><br />
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This verse reminds me that I need to talk to God in prayer frequently and with gratitude, asking for what I need. <br />
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I had a friend gently point out to me recently something that I've struggled with throughout my entire student teaching and job search....that maybe God wants me to be home with my children for a while longer. She reminded me of all that I would (and did) miss and that I will never be able to get this time back. I am fortunate that my husband has a good job and I am currently in the position of being able to stay home. Maybe this is His plan. I just don't know, so I have to pray for guidance and understanding. <br />
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God is faithful and I need to be too. Even, make that <em>especially</em>, in uncertain times.<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-32780107680736378692011-08-07T21:56:00.000-05:002011-08-07T21:56:32.347-05:00Biker Chick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6eAy3aZOMoRlZ3xVkZ_VTjF_Arc90RHkhaQnhT449G83BG-2RJwW_LGTb0gqZYB0goreVrbowqwv3U3zfUtNZKJ6dY-bUNY8FvIxR2ldpxUZ9ypb2EsKZaZVI9wyLjlY5IDA4TnAmCKl/s1600/408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6eAy3aZOMoRlZ3xVkZ_VTjF_Arc90RHkhaQnhT449G83BG-2RJwW_LGTb0gqZYB0goreVrbowqwv3U3zfUtNZKJ6dY-bUNY8FvIxR2ldpxUZ9ypb2EsKZaZVI9wyLjlY5IDA4TnAmCKl/s320/408.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Abby came out of her room the other day wearing this get-up: a witch's dress from an old Halloween costume, a skull and crossbones bandana, and a pair of skinny jeans. She said she was a biker chick...no idea where she got that from, but I'm not gonna cross her. :)<br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-73735168760758051542011-07-27T14:05:00.000-05:002011-07-27T14:05:45.762-05:00Colorado Vacation, Part 4 (Last one, I promise!!)Okay, so this is the last vacay post. I am a museum buff so we had to find one to visit in Denver. There are a few to choose from, including a <a href="http://www.mychildsmuseum.org/">children's </a>museum, but after much research we decided to go to the <a href="http://www.dmns.org/">Denver Museum of Nature and Science</a>. Boy, am I glad we went here! It was awesome.<br />
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Since we were in vicinity, we headed over the the <a href="http://gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm?flash=1">Garden of the gods</a>. Be still my heart. It was beautiful. Until it started pouring rain. We had to run for about 20 minutes in the pouring rain to get to our car. It was a really cold, wet trip back to the hotel in Denver. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Despite the rain, Garden of the gods was truly breathtaking. I can't wait to go back to see it again!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you didn't notice, I fell in love with Colorado. I truly feel like it's a part of me now and is calling me back. Maybe one day! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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We spent lots of time in Colorado Springs- there is so much to do there! We decided to visit the <a href="http://www.cmzoo.org/">zoo</a> since so many people we know told us it was great. I must say, it is a really good zoo. <br />
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There was a really great giraffe exhibit and you could buy food (lettuce) for a couple of bucks and feed the giraffes. The kids, and someone else apparently :), really enjoyed it.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The zoo was sectioned off into areas: Asian Highlands, Rocky Mountains, etc... and there are many neat exhibits and things to do. If you are ever in Colorado Springs, I highly recommend checking out this zoo!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After the zoo, we were hot and sweaty and decided to make an impromptu trip to Pike's Peak. We had planned on doing it the next day but decided to go ahead with it. Boy, was it INTENSE!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Let me just say, this mountain almost did me in. Seriously. I hate heights and we were literally driving on the edge of a mountain with no guardrails at some places. Most of the drive was paved, but there was an almost 4 mile stretch of unpaved, gravel road that caused my heart to beat out of my chest. Abby was picking up on my anxiety and was in tears with me while Casey and Wyatt were laughing and enjoying the whole drama. Sheesh. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-45684236437678563302011-07-15T22:32:00.000-05:002011-07-15T22:32:31.117-05:00Colorado Vacation, Part 2I'm back with more vacation fun! After baking in the sun at the Rockies game, we headed downtown to the <a href="http://www.denver.org/what-to-do/attractions/detail?memid=2435">16th Street Pedestrian mall</a> to grab a bite to eat and look around. There are lots of fun sculptures and cute boutiques all over. <br />
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FYI: Medical marijuana is legal in Colorado (I did not know this) and there were marijuana centers all over the place, sometimes 2 or more on a block. It was strange to see!<br />
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We decided to drive around for a while and just explore Denver. It's the first big city that I felt like I really learned my way around (somewhat) and the traffic didn't seem as bad, even with construction, as other big cities like Dallas and Houston. <br />
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I just loved how bright and colorful these townhomes were. I was trying to be inconspicuous so that people didn't think I was a stalker taking pics of their homes. :)<br />
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Oh, how I miss Denver! I'll soon be posting some fun pictures from our trip to the museum, the zoo, and the mountain that almost gave me a stroke!<br />
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</div><center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-4605344253827503192011-07-14T12:22:00.000-05:002011-07-14T12:22:17.347-05:00Colorado Vacation, Part 1Well, we are finally back from our wonderful vacation and are settled back in. I came back home grudgingly...I fell in love with Colorado and literally want to move there. One of these days!<br />
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Our first day of vacation was spent driving (duh) to Denver, with a quick stop in Pueblo for lunch and a little exploration. We got there late in the afternoon and decided to just get settled in, grab a quick bite for dinner, and get rested up for the next day. <br />
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The next day we got up bright and early to hit the <a href="http://www.outletsatcastlerock.com/">Outlets </a> in Castle Rock. What better way to start a vacation than with a shopping trip! I found so many good deals at some stores that I don't have access to here. They had a Gymboree outlet, the Loft, Nine West, and OshKosh B'gosh to name a few (at least where I spent the most money).<br />
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After shopping, we were pretty worn out and decided to find something quick for dinner. We ate at <a href="http://www.noodles.com/">Noodles and Company</a> and came back so the kids could swim at the hotel. I think that was seriously their favorite part of vacation. They called it "the beach". :)<br />
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The very rude people sitting behind us felt the need to express their freedom of speech by using every curse word they knew so we left the game a little early. <br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-19321448887526417552011-06-30T10:45:00.000-05:002011-06-30T10:45:21.144-05:00See ya soon!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVnqBU5Hs7wBcwWgTpirrmcWFA_Ow-Qth_YmvT-lr8r6dswGBVXu8Gx-nwpUza6MXEm_Y0ylOayf3WV5LWrvnFhSDLO7OgFfhWNo9TeoZiQULnEACUsP0M_gfHXG4HQE9l50CHwXI6a5A/s1600/vacation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVnqBU5Hs7wBcwWgTpirrmcWFA_Ow-Qth_YmvT-lr8r6dswGBVXu8Gx-nwpUza6MXEm_Y0ylOayf3WV5LWrvnFhSDLO7OgFfhWNo9TeoZiQULnEACUsP0M_gfHXG4HQE9l50CHwXI6a5A/s1600/vacation.jpg" /></a></div>We decided to leave a day early for vacation. I'll be back on July 8. I have an interview for a teaching position on July 11 (yea!!), so I'll post vacay pics soon after. Adios!! <br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-25315403839791030782011-06-27T15:44:00.000-05:002011-06-27T15:44:24.830-05:00Countdown to Colorado!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsalPV-VnSzWKH7TLTK6-sTFh4RRGV3Er32w9g8SODViNKhQf72teU_FoXcNi84OlAibZis6CKAoD5WuOUA03HAt1_rKzFZ-MZqtgOaBOhyclkM2tMMk1juuQ76SenJlDNfamP-M8F6xC/s1600/colorado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsalPV-VnSzWKH7TLTK6-sTFh4RRGV3Er32w9g8SODViNKhQf72teU_FoXcNi84OlAibZis6CKAoD5WuOUA03HAt1_rKzFZ-MZqtgOaBOhyclkM2tMMk1juuQ76SenJlDNfamP-M8F6xC/s1600/colorado.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The countdown begins...<strong>five</strong> days until we leave for our Colorado vacation! I can't wait!!</div><br />
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We decided to go eat at <a href="http://www.chuckecheese.com/">Chuck E. Cheese</a> and let the kids burn off some energy before coming back to the house for cake, ice cream, and presents. <br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-72309136240838274472011-06-22T01:30:00.000-05:002011-06-22T01:30:02.602-05:00Father's Day...finally!Father's Day fell right amidst birthday celebrations around here, but we could not forget Dad! Since we are gearing up for our vacation to Colorado, Casey wanted tickets for a Colorado Rockies game. We were able to get some tickets and it should be a fun game. We also decided to surprise him with a spa pedicure at the salon. Now, my hubs is not the type to go get a pedi at all, but he really needed one and I thought I might be able to get him hooked if he tried one. Well, he loved it!! Maybe this can be a new hobby we enjoy together. ;) I normally would have cooked him his favorite meal or we would have grilled out, but since we were still pretty exhausted from the birthday bash, we decided to eat out. It was a relaxing day.<br />
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Abby really wanted to have a sleepover this year since she is growing up, so that's what we did. We originally invited 4 little girls to stay over but only 2 ended up being able to make it. One was out of town and didn't make it back in time as originally planned. The other one had a wedding rehearsal that ended really late in the evening. It was still a blast and maybe a blessing that the group was as small as it was. :)<br />
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<strong>The Theme</strong>: Sleepover! I took my color scheme from the invitations and favor bags; pink and green with polka dots. <br />
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<center><img src="http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/kailibreanne/Blog/Design/Lisa/Lisa.png" /></center>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09739111259065957799noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193684134943926387.post-28583098960098040682011-06-13T19:42:00.000-05:002011-06-13T19:42:07.371-05:00Summer of the BuzzWith temperatures consistently in the upper 90s to 100s, it's<span style="color: red;"> <strong>HOT</strong></span> here in Amarillo. I'd been contemplating giving Wyatt a buzz haircut to help cool him down for a while, but Casey is not a buzz haircut kind of guy. I decided to do it anyway. :) <br />
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I think he looks adorable!! Talk about wash and go hair! The best part is that he'll stay cool as a cucumber in this hot summer heat. :)<br />
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