Weekend Warrior

Considering the fact that my summer is QUICKLY ending, I had some unfinished business that I had to take care of this weekend. After a pat on the head of Uncle Matt's horse, we went inside to get busy cleaning out the refrigerator.

This is when I chide myself for buying all those crazy salad dressings in the hopes of eating more salads!

Isn't it pretty?! Take a picture because it won't last long! (oh, I already did!)

Madeline is not a very good napper. If you leave the room, she is going to play. So, in order for Miss Grumpy to actually sleep, I have to lay in the other bed to keep an eye on her. Sometimes I read a book or check out Pinterest. Earlier in the summer, I watched TrueBlood seasons 2-4 on the MacBook! This Saturday I started the dreaded online training. I seriously dislike the HOURS spent on this. I could take the Bloodborne Pathogens test in my sleep! Well, I kinda did!

Friday night is usually Two Señoritas night, but we waited until Saturday this week so we could go grocery shopping after dinner. Cleaning out the fridge left us pretty cleaned out! That, and I haven't been to the store in 2 weeks! When Andy and the kids go to Wal-Mart with me, one stop is always inevitable...

 ...the fish.

Relaxing Friday

I love teaching Kindergarteners but I also love teaching teachers! I had a blast last week planning, setting up, working and teaching at the Hunt County Tech Camp.

I taught about iPads in the Elementary Classroom...

...and Google Blogger!

After such a busy week (and I'm not used to being busy) I was thankful for a relaxing Friday with my kids. We swam and took a 2 and a half hour nap in my bed. Don't you love mine and Madeline's sleep masks?! It's the only way to nap!

Totally Technology & Hair

The last 2 days I have been helping my district prepare for the Hunt County Technology Camp that we are hosting. I am SuPeR excited for teachers from other districts to come and see what Commerce has to offer! On Wednesday, I am working in the iPlayground all day in the Appy Hour station. I am excited to make this station a hit! I get to show off my favorite apps and then give them away to lucky winners! FUN! On Thursday, I am teaching sessions on Google Blogger (since I obviously love it!) and iPads in Elementary Classrooms. I really enjoy sharing my passion for technology in the classroom and this camp is going to be a bLaSt!

Yesterday, we brainstormed how to hang the signs in the iPlayground (how many maintenance men and administrators does it take to hang a sign anyway? hehe!), set up a few of the stations like my Appy Hour and checked out the equipment in each classroom. I was in charge of projector remotes and Promethean pens. BIG responsibility! ;) I also designed all of the signage for the event. When I majored in Marketing at UNT, I thought that it included advertising. (it didn't) I love creating!

Today, after a MUCH NEEDED cut and color, I headed back to ACW to finish set up. Check out what I lovingly call the reverse mullet. Party in the front, business in the back!

I stayed there the rest of the day and worked on little details...like finishing the iMovie introducing the iPlayground! Did I mention that I love creating?! The kids joined me and they were troopers. No fighting and fussing...a small truce for mommy's sake. Whew!

We stayed until 8 and stopped at Pizza Hut on the way home. Have you had their dinner box?! YUMM-O! It has a medium pan pizza (rectangle), breadsticks with marinara and cinnamon sticks with icing for only $10! Might be a new weekly dinner staple when school starts!

Well, off to watch the Deadliest Catch with Andy and then head off to bed while thoughts of technology dance in my head!

Home Days

When Madeline wakes up in the morning, she come to my bed and tells me she is hungry (when is she not?) and asks me what we are doing today. Days that I don't plan to leave the house I call "home days." As much as I love being social, I also love a good balance with at least one home day a week. You know, stay in your pajamas all day, piddle around the house and cook dinner.

Yesterday was a great home day. We had homemade donuts for breakfast! I have never made them myself but I had them once when I was a kid and I never forgot how awesome they were! I loved them but the rest of the family didn't. Fail. I had to restrain myself from eating all 5! (admittedly, I had 3!)


























I washed clothes, touched up paint on the walls, hung up my new Canton purchase...

(isn't it CuTe! Andy asked me if it was a K2...okay, whatevs!)

...changed out some pictures in frames, and worked on some things for the upcoming technology camp that my district is hosting.

I also had to work on my own presentations on Google Blogger and iPads in Elementary Education. I am so happy to debut my new iGuys! Aren't they AwEsOmE?!

They should help me keep up with my iPads during the conference. I would notice someone walking out with one of my guys!

For dinner, I made homemade Mexican food! I think that I was adopted from a Mexican family...seriously. I could eat salsa and chips with every meal! I even made homemade rice! My cousin's wife showed me how to make it last Christmas. (Yes, we have enchiladas for Christmas!) With it I made homemade pinto beans, crockpot enchiladas, homemade salsa and margaritas. I cannot wait for the leftovers at lunch today!

While cooking dinner (and checking for Andy to come driving down the driveway) I noticed Charlie holding down the fort outside. That dog loves us so much. I hate the thought of him not being with us forever.

Today is a semi-home day. I am finishing up some summer cleaning items on my master list. However, I am taking a swim break with the kids right now and we are going out to eat dinner tonight. What are we having? Mexican.

(Originally written on Friday, August 3rd but had a ton of technical difficulty uploading!)

Six Flags FuN!

Mom, the kids and I went to Six Flags Over Texas on Tuesday (in 100+ heat!) and we had a blast! 

It was Madeline's first time to go and I have an adrenaline junkie on my hands! She rode the Aquaman, Runaway Mine Train, Judge Roy Scream and the Shock Wave! 

 

 Yes, I said the Shock Wave and yes, that is the roller coaster with double loops.

Our conversation went like this:
Me: Gus, let's go ride the Shock Wave.
Gus: I don't want to ride that one this year. (note: he did ride it after Madeline so mommy was lucky enough to ride it twice!)
Madeline: I wanna ride it!
Me: Are you sure? I don't think that you are big enough.
Madeline: Yes! I wanna ride it!
Me: (after checking height requirements) Are you sure?!
Madeline: YES!!! (with a big smile)

(Madeline before the ride)

(after the ride)
Madeline: We didn't do the loops! :(
Me: Yes we did silly girl!

Gus was super excited to drive the antique cars. He and Madeline sat in the front while mom and I sat in the back. One day, I really will enjoy him chauffeuring me around; but for now, he needs to just stay little.

It was a great day! We stayed wet, drank free water, had some dipping dots and rode rides until mommy couldn't go any longer. 

I can't wait until next year, Gus already promised me we could ride Batman! Also, next year daddy is coming. He has missed the last 2 years and promised he would go next year! (this post is my proof!)