Halle is just like her Auntie!

So my cute little niece Halle had her own drink. But her mom's drink was better so when she THOUGHT her mom was putting the groceries away, she snuck a few sips of mom's. So cute! I love that she is 18 months but she knows how to sneak pop already! She is just like her auntie! I love this little girl!

Names?!?!...

So teaching has really helped me figure how I am going to be as a parent. I could go off on the things I have learned regarding this, but the big thing I have learned is how to, or how NOT to name my kids. For example, if your child is going to go by his middle name, I am going to call him by his first name for a while because that is how it comes up on the role! Also, some people are killing me with the spelling. Also, pronouncing names can be a mess. For example, see what you think.........Nainoa, Brieocea, Misikei,etc.........Oh, and I can always guess the popular name for the year they were born. In 1997 and 1998 it was: Tanner, Colten, McKenzie, Kayden, Taylor, etc. And what about those names that you think should be a male name but they are actually a female or vice-versa. For example I have a girl named Tylar (tyler), a girl named Bryce! And last but not least.....the unique names. I teach a Saphirre this year, I teach a Barak, I teach a girl named Wanchanputri, a girl named Winter White and a Makessa. But the one that takes the cake for unique names is my girl who is named Mississippi Jackson! No joke that is her name! Her parents obviously love this state (maybe a little too much). Never have I taught a person with the same name as a state, and state capitol but there is always a first for everything right! Well I should add that there are some names that I really like this year. My cute name list is: Camden, Maya, Savannah, Ryker, Treyson, and Kylee. Ask me at the end of the year and I will tell you if I still like those names, it is subject to change!

From graduation to the present life

Well I honestly can not believe it but I start my new school year tomorrow and it is my 3rd year! What?!? Time flies! I assume people think I really know what I am doing now............but there is always a lot to learn so really I don't. The good thing is I know what to expect and anticipate.........for the most part. It is going to be wierd because the students I taugh my first year are now the oldest in the school....graders. Also, I was looking at my roster and I have a lot of former students' siblings in my class so I can say "Oh, I taught your brother" which is wierd because that kind of makes me feel old! Anyway, I am sad the summer is ending, and yet new beginnings can always be kind of fun! I will keep you posted on good student stories.........they are always saying something to crack me up. Here's to a new school year!!!

Tomorrow morning I have a school meeting for school at eight! I don't technically start until next week so I really need to enjoy my final week. It is almost over! So what do I plan to do with myself? I have friend coming up, lay by the pool, sleep in, and just kick up my feet because life is going to get busy again! If you need me to, I will relax for you!

Books to read.........

So I haven't enjoyed reading for a while. College burned me out, and now that I am in my masters I have been reading textbooks. So.........this summer I finally read for enjoyment again and I really did ENJOY it! I think I lucked out on the books I read because I can be pretty picky. For example, some of you may hate me for this but I don't like Harry Potter and can't read it. So it has been nice to find some fun books and I thought I should pass them along to you.................
Book #1: "THE WEDDING" BY NICHOLAS SPARKS. IT IS A REALLY SWEET LOVE STORY AND UNLIKE MOST SPARKS BOOKS, NO ONE DIES! IT IS SOMEWHAT OF A SEQUEL TO THE NOTEBOOK.

BOOK#2: THE LAST LECTURE: BY RANDY PAUSCH. VERY INSPIRING TRUE STORY THAT REALLY MAKES YOU PUT LIFE INTO PERSPECTIVE.

BOOK #3: LOOK AGAIN: BY LISA SCOTTALINE. THIS BOOK IS REALLY INTERESTING. IT IS SOMEWHAT IN THE "MYSTERY" CATEGORY. IT IS A PAGE TURNER BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.

BOOK #4: WORLD'S MOST INSPIRING QUOTES: BY A LOT OF AUTHORS. I LOVE READING QUOTES SO YOU CAN'T GO WRONG.

Anyway, I have done a lot of fun relaxing, reading this summer. We have a pool and it is so relaxing to just go chill in the sun with a good book. Too bad it's going to be over soon.....less then two weeks and I am back to business!

Plans for this week.........

>Today and tomorrow and I chillin' at my brother Brady's house to be here while they get new tile and carpet. It's nice because I just need to be here in case they need anything so it's pretty relaxing. I will tell you this though, if you ever plan on re-tiling, think again! My brother and his wife have gone through hell and back getting up all the tile so through them I have learned I will Never re-tile unless I am super rich and I pay someone to take it all up (which being a teacher prob. isn't happening). Just thought I could save you guys a huge headache by telling you this.
Wednesday---My parents are going on an Alaskan cruise and I get to take them to the airport while being green with envy! I am excited for them though. With my dad being a rancher they are just finally started to travel a bit and they deserve an Alaskan cruise, I will just miss talking to them on the phone since I talk to my momma everyday!
Thursday----Haircut! Finally, my hair is in desperate need of getting thinned, I am slowly bringing back the 80's poof right now! It is not a pretty sight!
Friday------Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum concert with friends......YAY!
Sat.---Go down to E-town and water mom and dad's lawn (since dad's main concern about leaving is getting dry spots on the lawn, we will see what we can do...)
All in all, I realize I need to enjoy my last week of July! It is going by so, so fast!

Kids say the funniest things....

So this happened back in the fall but I kept forgetting to post it and every time I see my little niece who said this I think of it. So last fall my niece Karli was looking at one of my bling bling fake rings. She asked me if it was my wedding ring and I quizzed her who am I married to? And then she proceeded to say "well Why don't you get married?" just like it was no big deal. Then, my four year old niece gave me dating advice "well, Christy all you have to do is find a boy that likes you, then you can get married and have babies!". I responded, because I knew that my bro and sister in law were listening "why didn't I think of that!". That s all, I just need to find a boy that likes me, who cares If he is a homeless man on the street as long as he likes me right!!! Anyway, I love kids perspective on dating, maybe in twelve years when it is her turn to date I will throw here that line.......