2010 Review

What a year! It doesn't seem like 2010 is almost over. So many things happened this year, and I can't wait to see what Mike and I have in store for 2011. Here are a few highlights from 2010:

To start the year off, we had some major snow! Mike and I enjoyed 3 lazy days off work together at home. I can't wait for more snow!!!

After losing our first dog, Lola, we found Bella. She is a precious border-collie mix with SO much energy. She turned 1 year old on December 20th.

Our fabulous PTA sent all teachers aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat as a thank you. What a fun celebration! I love spending time with my co-workers - exhibit A - we did the Thriller dance on the boat :-)

In May, Mike took me to Eureka Springs to celebrate my birthday. It was beautiful and very unique. We were able to visit the historical Crescent Hotel, and stay at our first bed and breakfast.....so fun!

We had originally planned to cruise to Alaska, but because those plans fell through we chose to visit Dallas and San Antonio. We were able to stay with wonderful friends in McKinney and Flower Mound. San Antonio was amazing - the Alamo and Riverwalk were so neat, and I can't wait to go back.

In October, my co-workers and I walked together in Race for the Cure to support one of our own. I also walked to support my mom who is a 5 year survivor!

Finally, I spent a weekend in Branson with some of my favorite co-workers! These girls are so much fun.

I can't wait for 2011 and what's in store over the next 12 months. I know I will become an official aunt (I say official, because I like to think of Elias and Ada as my nephew and niece), and I will hopefully pass National Boards in 2011. Only the One knows what will happen, and His plan is best of all. Let's get this new year started!!!

1st Annual Branson Trip

I must say that I have some of the BEST co-workers ever!!! It is truly a blessing to have found a school where each and every teacher is outstanding! I am so grateful that I have found some amazing friends in my co-workers (and 1 sister of a co-worker). Since I've been dubbed the official "Crestwood Event Planner", I planned for an all girl getaway to Branson at the beginning of December. What a great idea it was! We had so much fun on the very much needed vacation. It was so much fun getting to know these girls even better, and out of the school setting. Here are a few pics from our Girls' Weekend.......enjoy!

After sleeping in and shopping at Tanger, we ate lunch/dinner at Joe's Crab Shack...yum! Crestwood 4th Grade teachers. I absolutely love working with these girls!

4th grade teachers with one of the 3rd grade teachers, Lindsay. Our classrooms are across the hall from each other, so we visit each other frequently throughout the day.

With Lindsay, 3rd grade teacher, and her sister, Natalie. We first met Natalie at Race for the Cure and she immediately fit into our group! She will be joining us on our next Girls' Weekend!!

The Quiet Cottage where we stayed in Hollister. This house was located in a new, nice, and quiet subdivision. We loved it!!! It was nice to be away from the Branson strip and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Sabra and I shared the master bedroom....the king bed had a feather mattress - SO comfortable!

Kitchen - where I made chocolate gravy for everyone...yum!

View from the living room of the upstairs.

Our next Girls' Weekend location - Hot Springs. We plan on enjoying the races and hot spas! We're also talking about going to NYC next Christmas since so many of us have not been.