Amy's 'new adventure party'

Amy's, last day was October 6th. She had been working at Lehi for the last 2 years. She went to California to work for a friend. (Offered more money--how can I compete! :) ) It has been so fun to work with her. It was so great to reconnect with her. Amy and I grew up together and then kind of drifted away. 2 years ago she interviewed for a position at the high school. I just happened to walk down to the office and saw her. I talked to her for a second, walked into the office and said I want her for my para-educator--who do I talk to.

Lisa and Amy

Me and Amy. (yes my hair blends into the wall)
Toni and Amy (these two were pretty much joined at the hip--I was joined at the other hip)
Oh it's been fun. Every morning when Amy would walk past my room, she would stop and we would have our morning chat. Lisa, whose room was next to mine, heard us singing many times. Songs from Glee and Britany Spears were some of our favorites. We also loved the word wall I had up. We tried to use as many words as we could in our conversations and the students would try to keep up. It was pretty funny. She always came to work with a smile on her face.
A lot has happened in the last 2 years. And we've been there for each other. I wish her luck in her future. I will totally miss her at work.

Some people, I don't know who, might wonder if we ever worked. Well, we did get stuff done eventually.
Some of my favorite pictures--through our many adventures.
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end...to many more adventures.

Hiking

Lisa and I went hiking over Labor Day weekend. The weather was perfect. We hiked Silver Lake. I would like to hike it again--to see if it's prettier in the spring. Still we had a good time.
This was not it--This was the view from the parking lot. That should have been enough. These pictures crack me up. Lisa was swatting a huge fly. I laughed so hard--I thought I was going to choke on my sandwich.

You can actually see the fly on the left side of her hand. :)

Love the wind blown look I have going on. :)And here it is... I'm someone who when I hike, I want a Ta-Da!! at the end. Some kind of a reward. Umm, here was our reward. I like water falls at the end. Maybe next spring. Still we had a fun time.Had to show off the new hiking shoes I bought to do all this hiking in summer and I used them...once. Good for me. :)

Cupcakes

So my sister Lisa, bought this cupcake book

It's the best cupcake book ever. And then we all had to have one. It's written by Wendy Paul (I accidentally cut off her name. I have to give her credit) These were Cookies and Cream Dream

We have loved trying out new cupcakes and have yet to be disappointed.and these were Pumpkin Harvest with cream cheese frosting. Not your ordinary cupcakes!

First/Second day of school

First day of school. Yes, I do the first day of school pic. I really wasn't ready for this. (see my previous post and you will understand--I had been working on a great tan) But, all good things must come to an end and nothing lasts forever. So first day of school outfit.

And since we are on A/B day, I have a second/first day outfit. I actually have great kids this year. I love all my classes. I teach 2 English 12 classes, 1 reading, and 2 co-taught English 10 and1 co-taught Geometry. I think it will be good. However, I feel like I haven't been able to catch up. Maybe in May I'll feel caught up. :)
Go Pioneers!!

Ahhh, Summer. I miss you!

Ok so I am really missing my summer. Here is a little look back at what I did most of the summer.

First of all I had to buy my pool pass.I'm so impressed with all the punches I used. I buy a pass every summer, but this summer I really took advantage. I hit the pool about 2-3 times a week. (I took this pic with my phone, so it's a little blurry)
So relaxing. Why did it have to end?

Of course I had to earn a little bit of extra money. So I spent sometime hanging out at Alpine Credit Union. I don't call it work because I have to much fun with the peeps there.

And then I hit the gym--everyday. Love being a gym rat.
I miss the GTL. (Gym, tan, laundry)

Had a birthday, a few BBQs and enjoyed spending time with the family. (all of which have been blogged about :) )


Then school had to start. :(

Portland

I've done a few posts so scroll down.
I worked in one more trip before school started. I flew to Portland to see Jamie and Jeff. It was a blast. It was a quick trip, but well worth it.
First stop, was breakfast. We ate a Pine State. Great food. Jamie and Jeff know all the great eating establishments. It was good. And as Jamie says, "It's so Portland"

We went to the Portland Saturday market. This is a huge market with jewelery, food, clothes and tons of other things. "It's so Portland"

Then we went to the Pittock Mansion. This was pretty cool. I liked the view of Portland.Jeff always excited to have his picture taken. Love it!!

Ahh, there's a good pic.
The grounds were so pretty. Then... onto sushi. This place was so good.

And Jeff's shoes that everyone comments on. I think the one day he wore them he had 4 people say how cool they are. It made me laugh.
Sunday we went to church and then Jeff hooked me up with music.
The next day Jamie and I went shopping at the outlets. I bought a few North Face jackets and then some shirts from the Esprit outlet. My favorite quote was when the Esprit girl asked me if I wanted a membership card for Esprit and I was like well, I'm just visiting so no. Sales girl says shockingly and--with a confused look on her face: and you don't have an Esprit where you live?
Me: hum no. (thinking to myself and yes life goes on)
Me and Jamie on the way out: hum no and we haven't had one since like the 8th grade. (see birthday post and do the subtraction on your own to see how long it's been :) )
Thought it was pretty funny. I was actually shocked that I found some shirts there. Have to love the no sales tax in Portland.
I had a good time. Jamie and Jeff always make it fun. Can't wait to come back. Jamie and Jeff just moved downtown, so I'm going to have to come out again

Birthday

July 29 was my 33rd birthday.(Yeah, that's right I said it) I had a great time. I met my friends for brunch and Kneaders.

Me and Amy
Me and Kristin
Enjoying my food.
Amy and I ordered the french toast with berries. It was so good. Me, Kristin and Amy.
After brunch we went shopping. I spent some birthday money and after lunch at Apollo and a few Rockstars chased with a diet coke-- we soaked up the rays. It was a hot one. Lot of laughter going on. (That's when I got Amy hooked on Rockstars) It was a great way to spend the day. I love my friends.