Saturday, August 20, 2011

Getting Back To Work...

Getting back to work always entails "setting up" our classrooms. Usually, it's just a matter of rehanging posters and charts. We usually change our floor plans around in our rooms, as well. This year, things are different. A new addition has been built and our school had gone from a grades 4, 5 and 6 to a Preschool through 5th grade school. This means EVERYONE has moved to a new room. One thing I can say about teachers...we accumulate a ton of stuff!!
This is what things looked like when I walked into my room for the first time this summer. Yep, all of my teaching belongings are in those boxes and have to come out!

I am sooo thankful for my daughter-in-law, Holly. After I started to tackle things, she offered to help. I missing the picture of the bigger mess I made when I started unpacking things and sorting through hundreds of books!
After Holly spent 5 hours helping me get through that mess, my room was starting to take shape.

She finished of the most precious parts of my room...well, precious to me! These are pictures of everyone special to me.

Thursday of this week, Holly put in another 4 hours. My teaching table is ready.
My calendar is up!
Holly put my writing wall up. She also put my math wall up but I didn't get a picture of that. I should have. She was standing on the counter behind my computers. That was certainly much easier said than done!
I went back today for another 3 and 1/2 hours. I think the room is just about ready! Just a few little things left to do.

This over my sink.
The Reading Center and group area is done! Holly put the lamp together for me. It looks so cute!
One of my favorite kids gave me "Fred and Fred, Jr." for Christmas last year. He has to have his own special spot!
This is what the kids will see when they walk in.
This is what the outside of room looks like, welcoming everyone in!
I am waiting for my "Really Good Stuff" order to come in so I can put the final touches on. (And maybe a visit from my 6'4" son...there is something Holly and I just couldn't reach!) The room will finally "look" done!

Once that is done, I can start to concentrate on what I will teach!

Thank you so much, Holly!

Friday, August 5, 2011

Love Leavenworth!

I have known my friend, Jackie, for about 16 years. We don't get to see each other often enough so we decided it was time for a "Jackie/Cheryl" fix! We thought we'd take a little drive to Leavenworth for the day...Leavenworth is just a little 3 hour jaunt one way. We didn't care...the important part was the conversation and catching up. 6 hours in the car gave us lots of time for that! It was a great day!!


We definitely knew we are in "mountain country" and almost there when we drove by this "Durn Good"burger stop. We made it! The gazebo was absolutely beautiful! Leavenworth is gorgeous in the summer! Jackie said she had never been there in the summer. I think she will go again.We were both hungry when we got there so food was first on the agenda. We wanted to eat outside and had to ask someone where we could find outdoor eating. Jackie decided to "try" to go healthy at lunch. She had a turkey dog and soda.
I, on the other hand, was in Leavenworth...it was a Brats and beer for me! Next up...shopping! We started at one end of main street and worked our way to the other. Could it be.....yep, it was....a Starbucks! It was next door to a "Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory". Jackie was excited to find her favorite...spun sugar dipped in chocolate! (I wonder if she has discovered the RMC Factory in the Riverpark Square in Spokane)... Whenever you go to Leavenworth, the Hat Shop is a must see. It's always crowded in there but so much fun! We had to try a few things on. The first picture is a little blurry but I think I pulled this off...what do you think?These glasses were definitely Jackie!
My Princess Jackie.....We heard music when we left the hat shop and discovered this nice man. He was asking kids that walked by if they wanted a turn to play the music machine. Of course, he was playing different German songs.We got so busy shopping after this that we didn't take many more pictures. We did find the Kris Kringle shop. Jackie found the angel for her tree at Christmas. I found the Taffy shop and filled Shannon's request for the day. We lost the car. We found the car. (Whew!) Jackie found a great buy on some Christmas decorations. My favorite find was this coffee mug. I use it every morning!Time to leave but we will be back!

It was a great day. The weather was gorgeous and the company was perfect!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Arbor Crest Fun!

Girl's Night Out! Wendy, Sheila and I picked a great weather day to go to Arbor Crest Winery for their Sunday Summer concerts. We picked our spot, got a bottle of wine and relaxed.

Of course, it's not a perfect night without some munchies!
Sheila wins the prize for "most needed relaxation". She actually completed a triathlon in the morning and was still able to go with us! Here she is showing us her number....
Yes, she won her age division and has the medal to prove it.
You go, girl!The band was called HighSteet Band. They were excellent! Wendy and I even bought their CD. The saxophone player wandered through the crowd to get everyone warmed up....
One saxophone player to another....
Lots of spectators....
Not so many dancers...at first...
This was the cutest man. He wandered around finding people to dance with. His daughter told us that he lost his wife two months ago so she brought him up there for some fun. We all danced with him. He was truly enjoying the night!
It didn't take long for the crowd to get out of their seats and up dancing! This band is great!!
But I don't think anyone was having as much fun as my friends!
Arbor Crest has Sunday night concerts every weekend through September. All you need is $5 and a lawn chair. The fun is already there.
It was a great night!! I just can't tell you how much fun we had. We laughed and danced and laughed and danced so more. It will definitely be a highlight of my summer! I can't wait until we do it again.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Colorado....Part II

After shopping, we went to see Lauren's new place and meet her new dog, Mac. Both were adorable! Amy had class all morning and it was time to go pick her up and get our pedis! This was absolutely my favorite pedicure ever! I've never had a hot stone used in the massage before and the steamed towel wrap was wonderful! Look at these beautiful toes! Great summer colors, don't you think!
Time for dinner. Lauren suggested a place called "Kona Grill". It was packed but we were able to squish into the bar for dinner. I can see why it was so busy, the food was great!
Here is Lisa, Lauren and Amy. I love this picture!
It was a great day with the all the girls!

Friday was supposed to be 100 degrees out. Time to hit the lake! Marty brought Starbucks and hooked up the boat and off we went! (Starbucks is a must in the Snella household!)
Yes, Marty your hat does look perfect right there!
Amy and Shannon claimed their spots on the boat and we were headed out on Horsetooth Lake! Gorgeous views, again!
Marty gave Amy some driving lessons. She did great! She even pulled Marty for some wakeboarding. Shannon and I are great "Flag Girls!"
Marty enjoyed not being in charge of driving for a while.
We stopped for a little swim and cool off time.
Amy was dying to try wakeboarding. Apparently, she had a hard time getting up last year. Not this year! She popped right up every time! She did great!
Marty's turn! He's still a kid at heart!
Just before we left, I snapped this one of the girls.
They are gorgeous and don't even look like there were on the lake all day.
Thanks for taking us out on the boat, Marty! It was the perfect way to spend a hot day! Saturday, Lisa, Shannon and I went to a street fair in nearby Lyons. It was a cute little town and we able to find some cute jewelry and other fun things. When we got back, Shannon got some snuggles from Wyatt. He is a crazy dog but happy dog!We were invited to Lauren and Alex's (Lauren's boyfriend) for a bbq. They were celebrating their new place and Alex's birthday. We met Alex's mom, Jane, and a lot of their friends. I can't believe my camera sat in my purse the whole time! I really need to get back in this blog mode! We enjoyed meeting everyone and my burger was awesome, Alex!

Sunday came way too soon! We had a wonderful time visiting with everyone and hope to go back very soon! I asked Lisa to take a picture of Marty and me. I don't think I have one. This is my favorite picture from the whole trip! I love my family!
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