What Time Is It? Summer Time!

School is out and I am so excited and so sad at the same time. My team was the best team ever this past year! RaeAnn, Heather, and Marci are three of the most wonderful people I know. I am so sad Marci is leaving, but I am so excited that she will get to be a stay at home mom. My kids were so enjoyable this year, and I am going to miss them. I feel like I learned as much from them as they learned from me. I can't believe Janna will not be across the hall next year for me to yell at when I need to run make a copy or go to the bathroom! It is the end of an era, and even though I know she will still be there in another wing, it is not the same. So, while I am so excited for a break, I am so sad to lose my team, my kids, and Janna. But still. . . . .School's Out! Scream and Shout!

Riding the Elephant, My New Place, Running in the Wee Hours of the Morning, and Hiking in the Rain

I have not posted forever because I moved and I don't have the Internet at my new place! I miss it and will probably give in and get it soon. So, here are some updates. . .

I can ride the elephant! I have lost over 20 pounds and I feel great! Thank you to all of the family and friends that have supported me in my conquest and thank you to all of the people who have noticed and made me feel good about myself. I could not have done it without you. My new goal. . .well, you'll have to keep reading to find that one out!

My new place is wonderful! I feel like a grown up! Well, kind of! I love the peace and quiet. I love being able to come and go as I please. I have had a blast buying stuff for and decorating my cute apartment. I am still getting used to the singles ward, but I am enjoying it. Anyone who needs some peace and quiet is always welcome at my cute little hide away!

Since I moved, I have started getting up at 5:30 in the morning to go running. My friend Cameron goes running most days at this time, and he is my new goal to beat! I will make it once around the track (1 and 1/4 miles) with him before I have to stop and breath! I have been going three laps every morning, but most of it is walking. It feels spectacular!

I am so excited for the summer and the chance to be outside. Cameron and I went hiking yesterday up a mountain by Pleasant Grove. It was so fun! Once again though, I had to push myself to keep up with him. I swear he is Superman! I made it though! We saw a beautiful waterfall, three deer, beautiful views of the valley, and amazing views of Timp. We also got caught in the rain and dark as we came down the mountain! We were soaked by the time we got back to his truck, but it was totally worth it! I love the mountains!

Well, hopefully it will not take me as long to post again. And hopefully I can figure out how to download pictures from my new camera (or just find the time to do it!) so I can post photos too! Oh, by the way! Four more days of school! Yeah!

My First Marriage Proposal!

Last Thursday, I received my first marriage proposal! Well, actually his mom told me he wants to marry me, but still! And, he may only be six, but still! My first marriage proposal! One of my students asked him mom how old she thought I was. She told him probably about 20 (thanks Janey!). He thought for a minute then asked her if she thought I would marry him when he was old enough. Then he said, "She'll be about thirty so she'll probably me married." Then he walked away with a frown. Is that not the cutest thing you have ever heard! It sure made my day!

What Happened to Spring?

I am so ready for the warm weather and sunshine! I am ready for capris and flip flops! I am ready to spend time in the mountains (I went hiking last Saturday, and it felt so good!)! I am ready to put my coats and jackets away! I am ready to not have to worry about inside recess! I am ready to sit outside and read a book! I am ready for the flowers! I am ready for the leaves on the trees! I am ready for the smell of freshly mown grass! I am ready for birds chirping and bees buzzing! I am ready to not worry about killing myself driving on ice on the way to work! I am ready for blue skies! I am ready for picnics! I am ready for SPRING!!!!!

Attack of the Computer!

Well, we think we finally got our computer fixed. Computer viruses are crazy! This one would not go away but kept popping back up! Luckily, we have a wonderful computer nerd in our family with a masters degree in this stuff. My sister-in-law Becky is amazing! She spent two whole days on our computer doing who knows what, but our computer should hopefully be safe and sound now. Speaking of crazy, attacking computers, I was using mine at work the other day and accidentally almost got onto a naughty web-site! Don't miss the dot in gmail.com or you will have some serious problems! So if I get in trouble for this by the district or something, you need to back me up!!!! No more attacking computers, PLEASE!!!!!

6 Weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 weeks till Elphaba Defies Gravity!
6 weeks till Glinda is Popular!
6 weeks till the wizard is a Sentimental Man!
6 weeks till I will have One Short Day in the Emerald City!
6 weeks till I scream Thank Goodness!
6 weeks till I am so happy Just for This Moment!
6 weeks till I will Mourn the Wicked!
6 weekis till Wicked!

Riding the Elephant

My New Year's Resolution was to ride the elephant my niece and nephew got for Christmas. It has a weight limit on it and it happened to be my target weight. I have been working so hard, so I have to shout my progress to the world! I am down 10 pounds and have 7 to go! I also happen to have more energy, have been sick less often, and feel great about myself! If anyone needs a pick-me-up, I suggest exercising because it sure makes me feel great!