Happy Birthday!

Tomorrow is my dad's birthday! I can be there so I'm sending my birthday wishes over this blog. It wasn't that long ago that I wrote about my dad for Father's Day. It was fun to think of old memories of my dad. So, for this birthday I'm doing my top 5 words to decribe my dad.

1. Patient-he had to be with so many girls in the house

2. Hard Working-he worked for USU for 30 something years.

3. Dependable-I remember hearing those early morning/middle of the night calls from the dairy. He would get up and be there no matter what.

4. Honest-I think it is IMPOSSIBLE for my dad to tell a lie. It is just not in his character.

5. Selfless-I can count the times my dad would give up his luxuries for his family. I know he worked extra jobs when I was growing up just to make sure we had everything we needed.

My dad doesn't say I love you very much, nor does he give lots of hugs and kisses. But, I know without a doubt that my dad loves me, and I love him. I'm so glad he is still here with us. Dad you are the rock of our family, even though you have to deal with so many head strong women. Thank you for all your support. I love you! Happy Birthday!

Cheerleading and Soccer

This past weekend I went to watch Regan and Lexi cheer at the Weber High School football game. They were so cute and did such a good job. Regan said she had a plan. She is going to do soccer for 2 years and then cheer leading. She wants to be a cheerleader in Junior High. She has the talent and can do it if she puts her mind to it. My sweet Lexi doesn't have it quite that easy. She has to work a little bit harder then Regan does at things. I know it is so hard for her because they are always being compared. But Lex held her own! She got out here and shaked it like no one else! I was so proud of them both! The next day was Reg, Lex and Haden's first soccer game. They were so cute in their little outfits. Haden did so good and almost made a goal. The little boys were so cute! Regie and Lex did a really good job too. They haven't ever played soccer and they are on a team with girls that have been playing for years. They tried their best and kept up with those other girls. They were so tired after!

Cute Lexi! Take special note of their cute hair! That was the whole reason they asked me to come. I had to do their hair!

Go Tigers! I wanted their team name to be the Cheetos!

Here is Little Man! He's getting so big!

The cute little guy on the end kept on telling the other team "we're going to take you on!" It was so cute!

This is Cass, and all her friends at the Weber game. Lex, Reg, and Haden too!

My cute Lola!

They had 200 little girls at this cheer camp. The little 3 and 4 year olds were so cute. Reg and Lex are in there somewhere!

I hope they grow up to be close! They fight all the time but then so did Karen and I!

New School Year, New Fun!

This week has been crazy. I've been testing my new class, and while I HATE testing, I LOVE meeting my new students. I think I'm going to have a great bunch of kids. I'm so excited that I'm having lots of siblings of kids I've had before. Finally, I've stayed somewhere long enough that I get to start having siblings.

If is fun to watch these kids as they have been coming in to test. They are so excited about starting school and I think they are rubbing off on me. I'm so ready to have the kids come and get started. I can't wait!

My classroom is a camping theme this year. I was so inspired by our trip to Yellowstone this year that I thought it would be fun. I will post pictures soon. It is on the list to do!

I hope the next time I post I will still be so excited about starting school and not exhausted and crying! Wish me luck!

Here are some new pictures of my classroom.

I changed out my playhouse for this cute tent and sleeping bag. I put our pretend fire out and I"m still looking for some good deals on small camping chairs.

When I found out that the Roundup in Jackson was closing I really wanted to buy something there. This cute little sign is what I found. I thought it would fit the theme.

This is on the wall outside of my class.

This is the sign I bought when I was in Yellowstone. Heather made the cute name plate for me.

This is the cute picnic table that I found in Bear Lake. When I told the sales lady that I was a teacher and I was going to put it in my classroom she took 50% off. It was only $15.00!