last week of school.

This is my motto for 4 more days. 3 half days with the kids and 1 work day. YAY! :)

memorial day weekend wrap-up.

We had a great low-key Memorial Day weekend! It started off Friday night, with a home cooked meal. I made the Pioneer Woman's Sour Cream and Noodle Bake, which I blogged about here. It was so yummy and easy! I would recommend this and will definitely be making it again. :) After dinner, we rode to Clemson to 3 Spoons. My brother and teaching friend, Heather, have said good things about it, so we tried it out ourselves! We'll be back for sure!

Saturday morning, Kevin and I got up and headed to just a couple yard sales in the area. No good finds... but I'm planning on going again in the next few weeks with my mom, so maybe we'll have better luck! Afterwards we went strawberry picking! The weather was nice and thankfully not too hot.

 He's trying to contain his excitement :) 

Saturday evening, we went over to Kevin's sister and brother-in-law's apartment for dinner and a movie.We watched The Last Song which is such a sweet movie! I love anything Nicolas Sparks related :)

Yesterday, we went to church and had a restful afternoon! Kevin gave Dixie a bath, which was very MUCH needed! Today's plans include shopping for Kevin's b-day presents, cleaning, and dinner with my family tonight!

Happy Memorial Day! I'm forever thankful for those who have served our country, along with those who are currently serving so that we may have freedom :) 

show us your life.

Today's "Show Us Your Life" topic is your favorite dessert! Hmm... I had a hard time coming up with my favorite because I have MANY favorites, but decided to go with one that is very easy and yummy this time of year!

Lemonade Pie

Ingredients:
-1/2 can of frozen lemonade
-1 can condensed milk
-1 small tub of Cool Whip
-Graham cracker crust

Mix frozen lemonade, condensed milk, and cool whip together until smooth. Pour into graham cracker crust and let freeze overnight. Enjoy!


Head over to Kelly's Korner to see a lot more yummy recipes! Have a blessed weekend! :)

currently.

I found this link up that looked fun at Perfectly Imperfect, so I'm going to play along :)

current books:

Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin

current playlist:

Darius Rucker

current color:

on my toes :)

current drink:

water, water, water

current food:

pizza. which is balanced out by the water, right?!

current favorite show:

It was Biggest Loser and American Idol. But, since those are gone now, I guess I'll get into The Bachelorette :)

current wishlist:

love these toms!

current needs:

for summer to get here as.soon.as.possible.

current triumphs:

cooking a new and yummy recipe last night! 

current bane of my existence:

can't really think of one right now. i'm blessed! 

current celebrity crush:

tim tebow! yes, my husband knows of this. :)

current #1 blessing:

I have a Savior! 

current indulgence:

skittles

current excitement:
tomorrow is FRIDAY and we have a long weekend!

current mood:
sleeeepy.

Happy Thursday!

pinterest-ing wednesday!

Have you heard of Pinterest? I just joined recently and could sit for hours just looking through all the decor, photos, quotes, etc. It has SO much!!

I'm linking up with The Vintage Apple to show some of my favorites!

All pictures are via Pinterest. Happy Wednesday! :)

love!

I'm linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving that my mom and I had the chance to go see Water For Elephants yesterday! I was planning on reading the book first, but just decided to go and see the movie anyway. I thought it was SO good! I'd definitely recommend it :)

I'm loving the "Book Study" that is going to start soon on Debbie Diller's "Math Work Stations." I can't wait to see all the great ideas that I know will be shared :) What to join in? Check out the following cute blogs...













I'm loving these yummy dishes that I'm planning on making for dinner this week!

via The Pioneer Woman

via Gina's Skinny Recipes

I'm loving that we don't have school on Memorial Day and that we are SO close to summer!! Come on June 3rd! :)

Happy Wednesday!

farewell.

Although I don't agree with everything Oprah says... I have found some of her past interviews very interesting and entertaining. It will be strange not seeing her on at 4 o'clock in the afternoons when I get home from school. 

Farewell, Oprah!

summer to-dos.

Summer is now just 2 weeks away, and I have some projects in mind. :)

#1. My mom brought me this chest of drawers from my grandmother's house that is such a great (and free for me) piece of furniture! I'm planning on painting it black to match our bedroom and add a few decorative pieces on the top. Can't wait to see how it turns out!!

#2. I love old windows and since we've needed something to go on one of the guest bedroom walls for awhile now, I'm planning on getting a window, painting it white, and hanging a wreath over it. Here's my inspiration.... (although I'm not planning on using a coffee filter wreath)

 via

via

#3. I would also LOVE to go thrifting and find a sturdy dresser to "re-do" to put in our office. One drawer will hold our "office supplies" since we got rid of our giant desk, and the other drawers can hold Kevin's t-shirts. (Seriously, the man has TONS!) I'm also hoping that a TV can sit on top of the dresser, as well.

#4. My grandfather gave me this old soda shop chair that is so cute! I'm hoping to be able to cut some of the seat out, to sit a flowerpot down in it. We shall see! 

Along with these projects, I will be busy getting my classroom ready in our NEW school, trying out new recipes, exercising, and of course, enjoying time off! :) Do you have any summer projects in mind??

field trip/field day.

WHEW! A field trip is enough for one week... throw in field day, and I'm done! The beginning of the week was dreary and cold, but the sun broke through for our outdoor activities the past two days!

We went to the strawberry farm yesterday and had a great time! The kids played games, painted/planted flower pots, and picked strawberries!

Today was field day, which is always such a fun day for the kids! They were so excited playing the different games, getting wet, and jumping on inflatables. 8 days left... thank the Lord! The end of school is always such a crazy good time! :)

....sorry for the lack of pictures. They are all on my school computer.

wilw.

Here are the things I'm loving this week :)

I'm loving that summer is JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 11 more days to be exact :) I've been packing up my classroom, so there are boxes and bare walls all around! We're moving into a new school building next year, and I can't wait!

I'm loving the herbs and ivy I got yesterday for our window box.

I'm loving all the cute projects that can be made with the Silhouette SD machine. It is definitely going on my birthday list this year. ;)

I'm loving co bigelow lip gloss, especially "cinnamint"!

I'm loving my husband! He always finds a way to make me smile :)

monday, again.

We're down to only one more Monday of this school year left! Yeah! I'm linking up with Carissa and Meg today!

 

My weekend consisted mostly of these... blah!

 

Thursday, we're going to the strawberry farm for our final field trip of the year... and Friday is field day. Should be an exciting week!

Have you seen those "Family Rules" boards? There are so many different kinds to make! I saw this one at Tatertots and Jello and loved it! It's my next project :)

Speaking of crafts, look at these cute craft rooms!

Happy Monday!

waiting.

"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14

The Lord is teaching me about waiting upon Him. Kevin had an interview yesterday, but will not hear anything for about 4-6 weeks. When he first told me, I was discouraged because I wanted immediate answers. However, the Lord has continually reminded me that His timing is perfect, and all I must do is trust in Him. So, I am at peace... the Lord is in control and has our future in His Holy hands.

wee bit of me wednesday.

 {one} what profession have you always admired?Teachers.... which is what I always wanted to be since I was little. It's a blessing to teach children each day and see their growth and love for learning throughout the year :) I also admire our military, firemen, policemen, doctors, and nurses.

{two} what would the title of your memoir/biography be if it was written today?Hmm... maybe something like "Walking By Faith..."

{three} how far do you commute to work?20-25 minutes, 5 days a week.

{four} are your earlobes attached or detached?Attached.

{five} do you eat the unpopped kernels of popcorn at the bottom of the bag?No.

{six} what is the strangest gift you’ve ever received?Don't really remember ever getting a strange gift.

{seven} what is one tv show that you wish hadn’t been cancelled?Friends.

{eight} what is something that you are saving money for right now?Hardwood floors.

{nine} what hobby would you like to take up?Photography.

{ten} how many times a year do you get really dressed up?Not many. :) 

tail wagging tuesday.

 

Today's Tail Wagging Tuesday topic is your pet's favorite treat(s)!


Well, Dixie likes pretty much any normal dog treat we give her- bones, beggin' strips, etc.

In order for her to go into her crate we have to throw a treat in for her to go after. For awhile, she would go right in with a dog treat. However, then she became stubborn and we had to get creative :) So, now, some of Dixie's favorite treats are as follows...

Yes. Whatever works! Happy Tuesday!