In need of a break...

Teachers seem to get a little overwhelmed (or at least I do) with the start of a new semester. For me that means TONS of grading, new students, new classes, and lots of lesson planning. So, I must apologize for the blogging absence. Also, we have two little sick ones at home. One with pneumonia and one with a nasty cold! Darn...we were on such a good run for a while there.


Yet, even when my days seem so stressful, overloaded, and crazy....LnL ALWAYS seem to make it better. They say things that just melt your heart. Today LK was walking around saying "I'm so proud of you". The other day she told LJ to have some patience which I thought was absolutely hilarious. LJ gets this sly little smile on his face that is just so precious and hilarious at the same time. He is HUGE into Johnny Cash, Hank Jr., Hank Sr., Alan Jackson, and other country greats. His favorite song is Kaw-liga, and he is VERY particular about his music. I will attach a little video for you...hoping to put a smile on your face....just in case you're in need of a little break as well!

Getting back into the routine...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well, with 2 weeks off for holiday break it sure is hard to get back into the swing of things! The break was really nice...I wish I could say relaxing; although it really wasn't. Are the holidays ever really relaxing? They sure are fun, though!!! It seems we were on the go every day! We visited our local jungle gym, played with some toddler pals, enjoyed the snow, hung out with the relatives, visited a favorite city, and headed over to the children's museum. We rang in 2009 with our relatives from South Carolina. The kids were pretty excited that their cousins were able to sleep over...even though the adults really didn't get much sleep at all!



Christmas was SO fun this year. LnL really got into the whole "gifts" thing. They couldn't wait to open their next present! It was so fun Christmas morning when they realized that Santa came! They received lots of fun toys and two fish...which, I think Santa is already regretting. I believe LJ's favorite present would have to be his tractors, even though he really liked all of his gifts. LK really loved all her toys...her art supplies, babydolls, and dress-up clothes probably top the list!

So, another year has ended. I look back on 2008 and cherish all the wonderful memories. It's hard to believe how fast my babies are growing up!!

Giveaway WINNER!

I have been so busy hangin' out with the in-laws that I almost forgot to announce the giveaway winner. I found the winner using random.org (nifty little site). Congratulations to Alli who commented "I liked The many words for your "hiney" Having two kids, I don't have to explain why!" Your package will be in the mail shortly!! Again, thanks to all the readers!

**Promise to update soon with lots of pictures from the holidays**