My Perfect 10

Special Guest Visits South Grade Elementary

Today we had a very special guest visit our school...this is Rabin Ajau (Maya Queen) Mirna Judith Chavajay-Chavajay Mirna Judith Chavajay-Chavajay was elected Rabin Ajau (Maya Queen) in Cobán, Guatemala in 2009. This appointment was achieved during the annual July pagent in which young indigenous women from across Guatemala present dances and speeches that promote their Mayan culture. During her reign, Mirna will emphasize the need for education and children's programming throughout her country. During her visit to South Grade Elementary today she told the students...many of which are from Guatemala...all about her life there. Most of the girls just... Read more →

Special Birthday Gift

My oldest daughter, Amanda gave me a very special gift this year for my birthday, which was on February 10th. She had a "Mother's Necklace" made for me with all the kids birth stones. Amanda is May Samantha is September Toby is August and Jessica is also September Now I can always wear them close to my heart! Thank you so much for remembering me Amanda! You can find all kinds of wonderful handmade jewelry at The Silver Diva Read more →

I Won!!!

I know EVERYONE always says, "Oh I never win anything!" But really I have never won a real contest before. But a few weeks ago one of my favorite artists posted on her Facebook page that one of her cute prints would be part of a prize pack for Valentine's Day. I thought what the heck...it's not going to hurt anything and my 40th birthday is right before Valentine's Day so just maybe that might bring me some luck this year. lol Well something worked because...I WON!!! All those wonderful goodies you see pictured above are my prizes...not one ALL... Read more →

Another Year Older

Yup today was the BIG 40! Not sure I feel that much different then yesterday...I guess that is a good thing. lol For the most part it was a good day filled with lots of cake! My oldest Amanda surprised me at work with cake, roses, and a balloon! Very sweet!!! One of my co-workers had also brought in a cake and after my three cakes over the weekend, I think I am about caked out for the year! Read more →

Happy Groundhog's Day

(Image from the web) Phil says six more weeks of winter...we'll see! Happy Groundhog's Day! Read more →

A New Month

February 1st brought with it...lots and lots of rain today. Hopefully this short month will see brighter days and maybe a few more cool breezes. Tonight was a little stressful. I had a quiz in Immunohematology and I am not sure I did that well. This class REALLY has me worried. The teacher is not very clear...one of those that just says, "Go read the book." This is a tough subject to be teaching yourself in a month plus trying to get ready for the national boards in a few months. I am really not sure this school is getting... Read more →