High Five for Friday!

Seriously?

It's already Friday, again??

Can't say I mind....

...at all :)

Here is what made my list this week:

1. My mom and I bought tickets to see Aladdin at Tuacahn in just a few weeks. 

I can't wait!! Girl's trip to St. George!! 

2. I have been making anchor charts for our literacy activities!
I bought a chart pad and have been looking at what concepts I need to teach, then making the chart in sequential order. I then write the standard we are working on in the corner so I can stay accountable for what I'm teaching!
Are you starting to see I'm an organization freak??? 

Don't judge my art work, please :)

3. My roommates as I are watching Lost. 

I really love this show :)
Team Sawyer or Jack? Always so divided.....

4. I picked up 4 boxes that my parents sent me!
My mom snagged over 30 three-ring binders that her work was giving away for me for my classroom and sent them my way!
Thank you!!

5. Had a really fun FHE this week. We went up Provo Canyon to play frisbee, kick around a soccer ball, and roast some s'mores. I love being able to be outside and enjoy the fresh, canyon air!


I'm off to run some errands and then spend some time pool side at Seven Peaks! 




Have a great weekend!!!!

More Work in the Classroom

I have been able to spend a lot of time in my classroom every day this week.

It has helped me wrap my mind around what needs to be done!

Here is what I did today:

Finished my word wall

Organized my big books

Yes I labeled them into categories....I just might have a problem :)

Worked on my bulletin board for my Book Nook

Need to add a border!

Worked on my calendar area

Still much to do here!!

And planned out my first two weeks!

Hope your week is going well, too! 

Pick Me Ups :)

I get a little discouraged at times. 

Not often, thank goodness! :)

But, don't we all?

In times of discouragement, I find my attitude is key.

When I decide to just be happy, I am! 

When I decide to just have a good day, I do!

We don't have much room to sit and feel sorry for ourselves in this life.

We have too much we need to do :)

Here are a few things that help me when my weak moments come:

We all need a little pick me up now and again!

What works for you??

Weekend Wrap-Up

Where to begin??

This past weekend was absolutely wonderful.

Friday

I had some things I needed to get done Friday, but I woke up and just wanted a day to myself. I decided I would drive to Salt Lake and walk around City Creek for a few hours. I loved being outside and walking from store to store, enjoying the fresh air.

I got a salad from Kneaders and loved people watching as I ate. 

I also took a little stroll around Temple Square.

I love the Spirit I feel there :)

I stopped by my grandparents house and visited for a bit. 

Pa took me on some errands and we picked up Hires for dinner.

I then drove back to Provo to change and head up Provo Canyon for our ward campout at Canyon Glen Park. We played volleyball, soccer, ate, played Uno, laughed, saw a raccoon steal our marshmallows, and enjoyed a beautiful summer evening.

Saturday

Our Stake had a service activity Saturday morning. Some girls and I carpooled up to Deer Creek, where we pulled weeds and did some beautification. It was nice to be outside and be around others in our Stake. We also got fed lunch!

I came home and took a cat nap and then edited my talk a bit.

Michelle and I headed to Seven Peaks around 5 pm and enjoyed an evening of water slides, people watching, and some good ole' bonding :)

Sunday

I think my talk went well! I know I certainly learned a lot and that is all that matters to me! It was a very edifying Sunday!

I headed up to Midway after church for a Father's Day dinner (thanks Julie, Debra, and Kelly!). While things were being prepped, some of us watched Act of Valor downstairs. What an awesome movie! It was very eye-opening! 

Dave grilled up some hamburgers and hot dogs and we had chips, potato salad, etc. 

It was fun visiting with everyone and spending some more time outside. 

I ended the night with ward prayer and another movie! 

(sorry for lack of pictures!!!)

This week will be spent in my classroom!

Anything exciting on your plate?