Back to Reality

All good things must come to an end. After an amazing Thanksgiving break it was time to go back to workie. This past week my Teen Living students did a food truck project. I've never done it before so I was a little anxious on how my planning and timing would pan out. My budget isn't going as far this year with the prices of groceries so I had the groups bring their own supplies and I wasn't sure how that was going to work out either. Everything worked out great! The students planned their own food truck menu items and brought the supplies. A few kids didn't follow through but for the most part everyone did their part and it was actually very encouraging to see all of these 8th grade students be responsible enough to plan a food item, bring in the supplies, and then execute it! 

On Wednesday I took my AVID class on a field trip to the Idaho Humane Society Center. I wasn't sure how that was going to work out but that also turned great. We learned a lot and we got to do some service for the center as well. I think the kids really enjoyed it. This past weekend has also been amazing. The right amount of downtime, social time, and get stuff done time. AMAZING! On Saturday morning I hosted a brunch and craft with some of my old book club friends. It was really fun. Today we woke up to a little snow and we just lounged all day and watched Christmas movies. I was able to grade, plan, and veg, it was awesome! I also got a new iPhone upgrade. Huzzah! Now Piper can have my old phone and Ryan can have hers. SWEET! 

Christmas time is fun but stressful as well. Anytime I have anything extra after school it makes it harder and this time of year there's always so much going on. Luckily I was able to make two dinners today for later in the week and plan all of my lessons so that should help! Okay, that's all. 

Washing and drying some dishes.

Folding some laundry.

Cute matching with Charly. I love her so much!

We made gnomes! 

Charly and Christmas tree. My favs! 

Nana always buys my kids cute holiday jammies! Corbin is SO tall!

Cute snuggles.

This was a group of boys, they even made homemade whipping cream! Delicious! 

Cutest puppy comforting Pipes. Ryan and Piper were both sicky bears last week. They still are!

Scott likes this excerpt and is framing it and putting it somewhere.

Scott wrote this poem and put it on a picture he took! It's good!