This past weekend I started off my summer break with a family BBQ on Sunday. My parents hosted the evening with a wonderful array of savory foods, and I brought the pasta salad. I’m taking baby steps when it comes to culinary cuisine. Today I’m…
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SUMMER BUCKET LIST
This week marks the official last week of the school year! I’m a little excited, to say the least. As much as I love my students, I do treasure the summer months to get caught up on my own life projects which seem to get…
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COME ON IN!
We live in a cozy condo which has quickly become our little paradise in Orange County. However, a challenge we have both faced is merging our styles and more importantly our stuff together. We are still working on the inside, but are making progress which…
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MONTH IN REVIEW: MAY
This May was full of end of the school year activities, including my department’s musical production and an art gallery! Needless to say, I am excited for summer break and a change in hectic pace. As much as I love being a teacher, it is…
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BLACK & WHITE PUP TREAT COOKIES
Today is a very special day in our household; it is Becks’ 9th birthday! He is such a lovable pup, who has brought so much joy to our little family. As a rescue dog, he didn’t have the greatest start to his life, so whenever…
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MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to escape, a time to celebrate with family and friends and to ring in the start of a wonderful summer season. But Memorial Day is also an important day of remembrance for our country. Thank you to all who…
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GOLD LEAF TRAY
This past weekend I did a little “treasure” hunting at Goodwill, in search of some goodies I could use for DIY projects I have in mind to create. Luckily, I found a few items I could use, including a simple white plate that I made…
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MONTH IN REVIEW: APRIL
I can’t believe April is coming to an end! It was sure a whirlwind of activities with birthday celebrations (including Beowulf’s), Easter, a spring break day trip to SeaWorld, Jeff’s golf season in full swing, and my musical rehearsals, not to mention the daily routine…