Tomorrow at this time I'll be able to say that I successfully completed my first year as a teacher! It's been a crazy year, stressful at times, but also very good. And I went from Miss Downs to Mrs. Cooley in addition to everything else! How great is that?!
I have to say that I'll miss some of my students--there were some really great kids. Others I won't miss at all...but I've learned a lot, changed my curriculum a number of times, and discovered that Ancient World History isn't so bad!
Bring on next year!!! Well, after a nice long summer break that is! :)
31 May 2012
30 May 2012
Memorial Day Weekend
We had a fun Memorial Day weekend! Friday we used up some coupons for free Chik-Fil-A, bought Ryan more new clothes why is he so easy to buy for? and met up with Allan, Kristie, and Jaden for our first Slurpees of the summer season. Saturday Ryan had to work so I hung with my parents until he got off. We then hit up the sale at Al's and got some new bike helmets, went shopping for clothes for me a total bust! and then came home. I do have to tell you about dinner that night though: I'd made rhubarb syrup earlier in the week and couldn't figure out what to actually do with it! My dad suggested putting it on pancakes so Ryan whipped up a batch of pancakes and we topped them with some strawberries and the syrup. Oh my! They were so delicious! And yes, I am eighty years old and find rhubarb to be quite tasty! ;0) Sunday we both had to teach--Ryan Sunday School and me Relief Society. A special shout-out and thanks to Kristie for coming to our lessons!! Both times I've taught since having that calling I've either had my mom thanks mommy! or my mother-in-law there for support. How lucky is that?! After church we went to pick up Grandma Erm and took her to the Cooley's for dinner. Pepsi chicken was on the menu and it sure was yummy! We ended the day with popcorn, Linda cake, and watching We Bought A Zoo. That was such a cute movie! Monday rolled around and Ryan and I took advantage of a day off by sleeping in. It was fabulous! For the rest of our day we ate, went to the cemetery, and hung out with family. I'd say it was a pretty great weekend!
21 May 2012
Thank-you For Your Worms
Last weekend Ryan and I had some great times with my family. It started off with catching "Dancing with Our Students' Stars" put on by the Logan City School District's foundation. I was super excited to see my kindergarten teacher dance. She did a great job and even earned perfect 10s across the board for her performance. It was pretty disappointing that she didn't win overall!
After the performance we went back to my parents' and hunted night crawlers. The fabulous rainstorm on Friday brought the worms out in droves. We filled a bucket which we figured would be more than ample for our fishing expedition on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday we did the usual chores, picked up some groceries, got my re-sized ring back (all sparkly and pretty), and then we headed to meet up with my dad to go fishing. My dad, Ryan, and I went out to Blacksmith Fork for the afternoon and spent our time missing bites and fighting the wind in order to cast our lines. Though we didn't bring any home, we were successful in actually making it out to the river--a real feat!!
Once we got home, we lit a fire in my parents' backyard and spent the evening roasting and eating. It was a great night! The hot dogs were delish and oh my those s'mores were sure tasty!!! I'm glad Ryan thought of the idea. It definitely was a great weekend. And to boot, I'm sure Pres. Hobbs would approve of the activities we did for our "dates" this week!
After the performance we went back to my parents' and hunted night crawlers. The fabulous rainstorm on Friday brought the worms out in droves. We filled a bucket which we figured would be more than ample for our fishing expedition on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday we did the usual chores, picked up some groceries, got my re-sized ring back (all sparkly and pretty), and then we headed to meet up with my dad to go fishing. My dad, Ryan, and I went out to Blacksmith Fork for the afternoon and spent our time missing bites and fighting the wind in order to cast our lines. Though we didn't bring any home, we were successful in actually making it out to the river--a real feat!!
Once we got home, we lit a fire in my parents' backyard and spent the evening roasting and eating. It was a great night! The hot dogs were delish and oh my those s'mores were sure tasty!!! I'm glad Ryan thought of the idea. It definitely was a great weekend. And to boot, I'm sure Pres. Hobbs would approve of the activities we did for our "dates" this week!
20 May 2012
Busy but LOVING IT!
Wow-eee!!! These past few months have been crazy busy! Here's the run-down:
In March we celebrated Ryan's birthday. I made mini puff pancakes for breakfast--so tasty!!! Gave him some presents and then sent him off to school. After I finished work at 9 that night, we had a steak and "Uncle Kevin potatoes" dinner with his family where he also opened more presents and we ate some tasty cake.
We also celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the extended Cooley Family in Newton, marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Allan and Kristie and surpassed 100 days of marriage! (The last two just happened to fall on the same day--awesome!)
In April, we celebrated our four month anniversary, Easter, my mom's birthday, Kira's birthday, took a trip to Hogle Zoo--my first--and Ryan wrapped up his classes.
In March we celebrated Ryan's birthday. I made mini puff pancakes for breakfast--so tasty!!! Gave him some presents and then sent him off to school. After I finished work at 9 that night, we had a steak and "Uncle Kevin potatoes" dinner with his family where he also opened more presents and we ate some tasty cake.
We also celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the extended Cooley Family in Newton, marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Allan and Kristie and surpassed 100 days of marriage! (The last two just happened to fall on the same day--awesome!)
In April, we celebrated our four month anniversary, Easter, my mom's birthday, Kira's birthday, took a trip to Hogle Zoo--my first--and Ryan wrapped up his classes.
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