21 Kiddos

Well, we got our class roster today and I have 21 kiddos. That's a class full! I also found out that I'll have half of the GT students....that's exciting to me! :) Now that I have gotten my class roster I'm more excited about starting in a few days. We still have lots of meetings ahead for the week but I'm ready for Meet the Teacher on Friday so that I can meet all my kids!!!

Smartboard

Well, we finally got our Smartboards and they are SO cool!!! I still have A LOT to learn on them...I'm sure the kids will learn faster than me!

Here is a picture of a powerpoint that I'll have going during Meet the Teacher...sorry the picture is a little dark.

Just another shot of the smartboard!

I can't believe I start pre-planning on Friday. Jumpstart has went really well and I'm glad that I did it. It really got me prepared for the school year....and it was easy money! :) Tomorrow is the last day for Jumpstart!

My Classroom

A few of you have asked to see pics of my classroom. Here are a few!

This is standing at the door!

Another shot from the door! (There will be a Smartboard on the chalkboard...yay!!!)

This is the back of the room...nothing on the black bulletin board yet...will be soon with student work!!

The reading area!!

Standing at my desk looking towards the door!

My door! (I got lazy and didn't put paper up this year...oh well!)

My bulletin board in the hallway!

Well, I hope you enjoyed them! Kiddos will be filling those desks SOON!!!!!

Summer is winding down...

Well, this is my last free week. I start teaching Jumpstart next week. The good thing though is that it is only half a day...so I'll still have my afternoons. I will have 8 or 9 kiddos...so not too many. I spent last week getting my classroom all ready. It's pretty much finished...just a few finishing touches but can't do it until things are laminated.

We went to Dallas this weekend to spend some time with Wes' parents. It was a nice relaxing weekend. My mom and grandma are coming at the end of the week to stay for a few days. I'm glad that they are coming.

That's about all that's been going on for now.

Back in Texas!!!

WOW....well, we are back in Texas. It's amazing how quick the 2 weeks went by while in GA. Now it's back to reality. Here are a few pics of the last few days in GA.

Playing "Hillbilly" Golf at the Family Reunion

Still playing "Hillbilly" Golf at the Family Reunion

The little shindig band playing at the Family Reunion

My sister, grandma, and Wes jumping in the bounce house that was at the Family Reunion

My sister, cousin and me at a wedding

Me and my grandma (she turned 83 while I was home)

We had a cookout

Wes in the cotton field behind the house (turning the city boy country!!! :) )

Just the 2 of us!!!

Me and Jill playing the Wii (she's REALLY beating me!!!)

Jill's cat, Sadie, curled up in my legs...she loves that blanket!!

Now, it's time for me to start getting my classroom ready for Jumpstart! I can't motivate myself to go to the school yet...maybe by the end of the week...we'll see!!!

Relaxing Week

Not a whole lot has been going on this week...just been relaxing with the family. Everyone has been working during the day so Wes and I have been laying around. Or should I say Wes has been trying to dominate on the Wii! :) My grandma's birthday is today...she is 83. I love my grandma so much and will be going to see her in a little bit! We are preparing for a family reunion that is tomorrow. Wes has never been to one of these so he's in for a treat! :) Then we have a wedding tomorrow night. Then we just have Sunday and we leave EARLY Monday morning. I've had a great time home....I'm not really ready to leave yet...but we've been here almost 2 weeks. Boy...time flies! I guess the reason I'm not ready to get back is because I know I will have to start preparing for school since I'm teaching Jumpstart. It'll be good to get back into the swing of things though. I hope everyone has had a great week, as I have!!!!

4th of July at the Beach

The first week in GA has FLOWN by! We got here on Tuesday July 1st and left on Wed. for the beach for a few days. We had a great time at the beach and I wasn't ready to leave...but oh well! Here are a few pics from our trip!!!

On the way to St. Marys

Ahhh...where we met...so nice there!

Me and Jill

Just the 3 of us!

Reliving the moment of 2 years ago!

Ahhh....SO PRETTY!!!

More to come later!!!