Open House!!

Today was Drew and Jacob's first open house at school. And I will just go ahead and tell you now, that in the frenzy to get out the door, as we were running late (per usual) I left the camera on the kitchen counter. So there are no pics. LAME, I know.

Anyway, they were so proud to show off all their work, their rooms, and different centers that they get to use each day. There is a kitchen center, and they actualy participate in making real food. There is a computer center, art center, book center, etc. They get to do so much. And while I have been in their classes before, I never really got to see all that they get to do each day. I was really impressed with how many resources are available to them to apply to their learning. In a way that they find easiest for them. They get a certain amount of time each day to go to whatever center they would like.."centertime" and of course thats their favorite. Drew said he always pics art (no surprise) and Jacob hops around all of them. We have had parent teacher conferences this week as well, and the teachers are just floored at their artistic abilities, and how smart and sweet they are. I was a glowing mother tonight for sure as we walked the halls of the school, and saw their work hanging up on display. I am so proud of them! After the open house, we skipped over to the gym for book fair! It was a fun nice treat for the kids....Grace even got to get a book, and she was THRILLED! She didnt want to leave!

I am so thankful for these sweet children that I have been given. I am so proud of them. They are excellent students and really love to learn. They take pride in it too, and I like that they feel a sense of accomplishment. I, however, am feeling more accomplished i think!

I'm done bragging now!

Point Proven

And just like I said, you can never predict Texas weather. It was 80 degrees yesterday, and today we got more snow....what the heck????? I'm running away. To somewhere nice and warm.....

Here's to 7 years!

WOW! I can hardly believe it! Married 7 years! Where does the time go? As I have been reflecting this week on our past memories, and our relationship today, I am entirely greatful for the man I married. We have really been through SO much together. I think our marriage is a true testiment of endurance, patience, faith, forgiveness and love. We kept it simple this year. We cuddled up together under the blankets, and watched movies after the kids were asleep. I dont know that I even watched the movie though, as I was just content hearing his heart beat, as I lay there with my head on his chest. It was in that moment that I fell in love all over again. It came at the most perfect time. And I will never forget it. I love him.

TEXAS WEATHER

Well, you would think after living in Utah for 5 years, that snow would be no big deal to us.....but I was wrong! Maybe its the fact that it was in the 70's all week, and then out of nowhere, a cold front came in that brought snow our way. Texas in March! Thats Texas weather for you! And in good ol' Texas fashion, it warmed up and was nice and sunny today. While its still too cold for my taste, it was nice to have a brief flurry.....and enjoy the smiles it brought to the kids faces as they stuck out their tongues waiting to catch just one snow flake. Its those moments that you cannot buy that mean the most. Absolutely priceless!