Sunday, March 14, 2010

March 14, 2010 Dressed for Lent!


This is the Lenten look when we robe up for choir!

March 13, 2010 Lotsa Lunch!


You have to careful when ordering!

March 12, 2010 Friday celebration!


After a long week, it's time to indulge!

March 11, 2010 Indoor recess!


Rain forced us in for recess...again! Chutes and Ladders on the SMARTBoard made it easier to take!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

March 10, 2010 Mom's Favorite!


I'm ready to fly away!

March 9, 2010 Water Plaza in KC!


...and the water troubles continue at the house!

March 8, 2010 Beautiful Water in KC!


Little did I know, when I took this picture, that we would be having water troubles at home!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

March 7, 2010 Running in Circles!


..feel like we've been running in circles today!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

March 6, 2010 Monkeying Around in KC!


Chelsea and I had fun at the digital photo workshop!

Friday, March 5, 2010

March 5, 2010 Fat Friday!


Today, we had a super theme for our monthly snacks!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

March 4, 2010 Chinese Moon Festival


...our version of moon cake and lantern!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

March 3, 2010 ...to those who serve


This display was taken at the Neil Armstrong Space Museum in his hometown of Wapakoneta, Ohio.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

March 2, 2010 Read Across America Day


Today's student storyteller led us in a great celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday!

Monday, March 1, 2010

March 1, 2010 Youth Art Month


...a few creations from my students!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

February 28, 2010 Lent


This is the the cross on the altar at my church.

February 27, 2010 PARTY BUS!


Kids were standing up and dancing in it! Wonder what they were celebrating!

Friday, February 26, 2010

February 26, 2010 Curling!


...wish I understood this sport!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

February 25, 2010 Colorful 'Hood!


...another beautiful drawing from my student!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

February 24, 2010


Lulu is ready for a colorful vacation!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

February 23, 2010 Chillin' at Carl's


This is the beautiful window in Carl's Bar...where I relaxed after work today.

Monday, February 22, 2010

February 22, 2010 Nap Time!


Silly Gecky sleeping upside down!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

February 21, 2010 God Can Do It!


Yes, He can! It was Youth Sunday at our church this morning.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

February 20, 2010 Ocean Blue


Beautiful blues to start the day!

Friday, February 19, 2010

February 19, 2010 LOVE


...to all my friends...I love you!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

February 18, 2010 Year of the What?


Gecko is wondering if it is the Chinese year of the cat?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

February 17, 2010 Gung Hey Fat Choy!


Wishing you good fortune during the Chinese New Year!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

February 16, 2010


It's Mardi Gras, 2010! Hope you are enjoying your King Cake!

Monday, February 15, 2010

February 15, 2010


On this Presidents' Day, I reminded my students to be grateful that they live in our country!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

February 14, 2010 Happy St. Valentine's Day!


A widow at church treated us to these beautiful flowers in memory of her late husband!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

February 13, 2010 Snowman Party!


Our niece turns 8 this week. Her mother baked this snowman birthday cake for her.

Friday, February 12, 2010

February 12, 2010 Soft Loving Wishes!


As we enter this loving holiday weekend, I wish you all that you want it to be!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

February 11, 2010 A Blast From the Past!


This is a copy of the type of Valentine that my 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Hinds, gave to us in 1958! I am making some for my little ones!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

February 10, 2010 Dear Cupid!


Here is a bright red color for the upcoming St. Valentine's Day!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

February 9, 2010 A Tribute to my Cousin!


This is amethyst rock, February's birthstone. Happy Birthday, Julie Ann!

Monday, February 8, 2010

February 8, 2010 Let's Go to the Beach!


BBBRRRRR!!!! It's so cold in Kansas! We need this warm sand!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

February 7, 2010 Celebrate for Whatever Reason!


Today is my college friend's birthday! Happy Birthday, Sherri!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

February 6, 2010 Where Are They Going?


After honking loudly and heading NE, these geese turned back and flew WNW!

Friday, February 5, 2010

February 5, 2010 A Product of Indoor Recess!


This creation sports an alien...from where I know not!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

February 4, 2010 Trash Day in the Hood!


What beauty greeted me this morning!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

February 3, 2010 100th Day of School!


We had a busy afternoon! ...hundreds of fruit loops everywhere!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

February 2, 2010 Are you sure, Phil?


The buds are there! Spring can't be far off!

Monday, February 1, 2010

February 1, 2010 Frosty February Fog!


This was the view...or lack of it...this morning!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

January 31, 2010


What were buds of hope for a winning game yesterday is today the coldness of defeat...KSU

Saturday, January 30, 2010

January 30, 2010 Cat Tracks?


It looks as though the Kansas State Power Cat took a detour through our backyard on his way to Manhattan tonight!

Friday, January 29, 2010

January 29, 2010 Snow Day!


It was two weeks overdue, but my "Birthday Snow" finally arrived! ...and enough inches of it to give us a day off from school!!!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

January 28, 2010 Snow's a coming!


It finally started at 5:15... 2.5 hours later, we have a few inches of dry dusty snow!

January 28, 2010 Snow's a coming!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

January 27, 2010 Dreams of Tomorrow!


My daughter's apartment is adorned with paper flakes hanging from the living area ceiling! Maybe tomorrow I can capture the real thing!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

January 26, 2010 Hidden Mascot


Can you find the Allen Magnet School mascot in this picture?

Monday, January 25, 2010

January 25, 2010 Silver "Wax Stamp"


This charm is fashioned after the old custom of sealing your letters with wax!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

January 24, 2010 Bells Are Ringing!


Good old D5 and E5...my part of the Tower Bells bell choir.