Updates

Friday night, I went to second grade GAP (Get Acquainted Party) held at Harbin Park. I thought it was going to be really hot and humid, but due to the breeze and trees, it wasn't so bad. Six of my students were there and there were a few new students who haven't been assigned a class yet. It went well and I got to know the parents probably better than the students!! The kids were too busy playing the relay games and playing on the playground! The parents presented my co-worker and I each a beautiful batch of red roses.

On Saturday, I decided I had had ENOUGH of the bleached blonde and so I went shopping with my sister to find the perfect shade of DARK blonde. Matt took the kids to a cookout while I had my afternoon of shopping and fun. I am much happier with my color now and eventually, I will pick a slightly darker shade or go very light brown. My parents, sister and I went to Cracker Barrel that evening and I ran into one of my students from this past year and his family. He also has a little sister who is in my class this year. Her dad was embarrassing her saying that she is the worst of the two in a joking manner!! Poor thing!!

Today, I ordered two big purchases. One thing I HAD to order was a new cellphone. I did something totally stupid and ruined my cellphone. Ask me what I did and I will tell you! So, I ordered a new one and will still have my old number. I should get it later in the week.

My second purchase was a laptop computer. I was debating on what to do as far as computer-wise, and then I saw my niece Brittany's laptop and all the capabilities as well as having wireless internet and I was hooked! I ordered a laptop with wireless internet, built-in webcam/digital camera, and a few other software programs that I need for school purposes. Of course I had to find a stylin carrying case and a wireless mouse. (I can't go without a mouse!!) I must admit, it was so much FUN ordering the new computer and picking out what I wanted. My computer is over 5 years old and is starting to get slower and slower...Now, I plan on using it for a learning tool for Cody and Carleigh...hence, it will be the GAME computer. They will be on cloud 9 for sure and I will love being able to check my email in bed or outside or in the van or on vacation!! Wooohooo! I can't wait for the delivery truck to come my way and this is way much more exciting than the school orders I just made for my classroom.