Eloise today

Today I watched Ellie for what is the start of my summer time with her.  I am so excited to watch her grow these next few weeks and feel very blessed that I have this time and opportunity to see her develop, change and blossom.  She is wonderful!  Such a sweetie - she's smiling, giggling, and gripping fingers now - and I just can't get enough! 

The drive to and from is a bit of a hassle - it's rough - but we are working on ways to make it better.  Wish me luck! 

techurious

This summer our technology dept is having us do our professional development on our own time by exploring lots of different websites and applications that might be helpful in our classrooms.  I think it is such a great idea and I've had fun Techsploring!  Here's the link to my new blog (just for the time being) but it is keeping me busy! 

Techurious

I'm writing about the tech, but also about teaching - check it out if you want!

Here comes SUMMER!

Hooray!  Summer is here!  AHHHHHHHHHH.........

The beginning of June has been busy.  The first weekend, I drove down to Norfolk, VA to see Catherine Hite's christening.  It was a wonderful weekend - especially because I had a chance to meet Catherine for the first time, but also because I got to see my good friend Erika and her family.  It reminds me how much friends can really help rejuvenate your spirit!  We had a wonderful weekend, Catherine is so beautiful and happy, and as soon as I get some pictures, I'll post one.

Graduation was last week and for the first time it was held in the morning, so that we didn't run the risk of afternoon thunderstorms.  There was a cool breeze, bright sunshine, and so much happiness mixed with sadness.  It was a good day for the seniors, and marked the conclusion of the 125th year of our school. 

On Friday, (the first chance I could get!) my mom and I went down to Washington DC to see Eloise and Jennifer.  I hadn't seen her in about 4 weeks and I was missing my Ellie!  She is so sweet and wonderful!  I have a hard time getting enough.  I got to hold her, push her, feed her, help bathe her and love her.  Hooray! 

On our way to lunch at The Diner