Rikki

This is Rikki. When she first moved in with us, I sort of hated her a little bit. She was an added responsibility that showed up at a difficult time. Now, well, now she's kind of my bestie. Not an evening goes by that I don't have her company on the couch, whether I'm grading, reading, or watching tv. She is always, always, always happy to see me.

I kind of love her now.

Halloween, 2010

Dr. Godlewski and Bonar as bikers...aka "southern-fried ROCKERS."

oops.

Remember when you were a little kid, and you cut your own hair? And it looked all crazy, and your mom got mad? And you had to promise to NEVER do that again? Remember?

Ya. I remember that, too.

And I did it anyway.

Except I'm not so little anymore...so I don't have an excuse.

You're still the one...

OMG. Back and just as good as last year. Glee makes me SERIOUSLY happy. Can't wait for the Brittney episode next week.

I love you, T.V.! LOTS.

Berlin Segway Tour

So, I was TERRIFIED of getting on the segway, but it ended up being so easy and SUPER fun. I want one to drive to work! Wouldn't I be the coolest teacher with one of these things?! :)

Berlin was beautiful. It appealed to the art monger in me and the WWII enthusiast in my husband. We toured the city on the segways which provided an excellent overview of the city and highlighted places to which we wanted to return to explore further.

More pictures coming soon...

Seriously...

Q: Where have I been?!
A: In the land of ennui.

Every single time I pulled up my blog, I'd sit. And sit. And sit. Couldn't think of anything to say. SOooooo, I am telling myself what I tell my students: "Just start writing. Write anything you can think of. I'll form into something." Not sure how much longer I'll be using that phrase.

1. Teaching 9th grade is hard but hilarious. I love those guys!!!
2. Started running. Don't love it so much quite yet.
3. Took off the "nursing Scott back to normalcy" pounds.
4. Heading to Prague, Dresden, and Berlin in September.
5. Still doing Stampin' Up! and pretty much loving it.
6. Read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. LOVED!
7. Started The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
8. Planning to see The Other Guys this week because my boyfriend, Will, is in it.
9. Conflicted over decision to buy a new camera for Czech Republic trip. Lots of $$$!
10. Excited for crafting day at my house on 9/4.

Where does the time go?!

Detail image of part of my craft room. Can't get the whole thing in very well. We converted the laundry room after we moved the washer and dryer into the garage.

Hidden Canyon at Zion National Park. Scott hooked in to the chains here, so it was safe for him.

Angel's Landing at Zion National Park. LOVE this hike, but went without Scott.

Erupting geyser at Yellowstone. Can't believe how tall Sophia is getting!!!

Bison Jam near West Yellowstone. This became such a common event that we eventually became quite jaded and quit taking pictures of them.
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I haven't blogged since May? Good gravy. Here are some updates...

1. I got my job back. Whew! Every RIF'D employee had to interview for her position. Weird.

2. Traveled to Yellowstone with Grandma, Grandpa, and the kids.

3. Traveled to Zion with friends.

4. Finished up my craft room. It's so pretty I really don't want to mess it up!!!