News Flash...Teacher turns into Barbie

On the way home from school, while I was carpooling with a friend and her 2 year old daughter, I was asked some very interesting questions.

The little girl with her great big eyes and an inquisitive look on her face asks... "Are you done being a teacher today?"

I replied, "yes, until Monday."

Then she asked, "So, now you are going home to be Barbie?"

I wasn't quite sure what she meant. After a quick discussion with her mom, I was informed that I look like her Barbie princess on her dress up clothes, because of my yellow hair.

Too funny! I have never fancied myself to look like Barbie...but hey, I guess after work, I could go home and be Barbie with one exception - I will not have feet with built in heels!

My first sweater...

I know it has been a long while, but I did have to post my first sweater that I knitted all by myself. Picking from a simple pattern, I was able to whip this baby up in about 2 months. Not bad, right? Okay, so those knitting diva's could have probably whipped up this little baby in about 2 days or if they are really advanced within a day. But for now, I am perfectly pleased that I could finish it without help and in my mind a short amount of time. haha!

My niece, Little E was thrilled to have a new sweater. Her comments..."For me. Okay!"

What is the rear view mirror really for anyway? part 2

Last week, my two year old niece asked me what the mirror (rear view) was used for. I told her it was to help you see things when you drive and of course to put on make-up. The next day, as we were driving to church, I asked her what the mirror was for.

Her response..."It's to put on your lickstick, Jecca."

That's my girl!

Grrr....Blogger isn't Working again!

"What is a rear view mirror really for anyway?"

Finally found...Owl's friend, Red Bird

I think this piece of art is remarkable!

Another happy picture.:) I love the nose.

"I am happy in this picture!"

One of my students on Friday made me this picture. It is a self-portrait. I love everything about it. He did a great job and I am so glad that he is happy in this picture.:)

Anyone craving pizza?

Something is in the works here...Hmmm....can you guess?

Some more yummy cookies!

Yummy Valentine Cookies.

yep...They are so yummy. I don't think they will last 'til Valentine's Day.

Coming this afternoon....

Valentine Sugar Cookies!

Scones Anyone?

This was my first attempt at making scones and I was delighted that they actually turned out. I used an orange recipe, but altered it a bit with cranberries. Here is the recipe below...

Double Orange Scones with Cranberries

2 cups flour

3 tablespoons sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons grated orange peel

3/4 cup cranberries

1/3 cup margarine or butter

1/2 cup chopped canned mandarine orange segments, drained

1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon sugar

Heat oven to 400F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In a large bowl, combine flour, 3 tablesoons sugar, baking powder, cranberries, and orange peel. Using pastry blender or fork, cut margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add orange segments, milk and egg. With fork, stir until mixture leaves sides of bowl and soft dough forms.

On a floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times. Place on greased cookie sheet; roll or pat into a 6 inch circle. Sprinkle dough with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut dough into 8 wedges; separate slightly.

Bake at 400 F for 15 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

High Altitude:

Above 3500 Feet; Increase four to 2 1/4 cups and bake at directed.

Nutrition Per Serving:

Calories 220; Protien 4g; Carbs 32g; Fat 9g; Sodium 200mg

Recipe taken from Pillsbury: The Complete Book of Baking

I really don't get it...when I want to blog, I can't because blogger doesn't want to seem to load on our computer, but when I don't really want to blog, it works. I guess that's the way it goes.

Tulips and Baguettes

Carlos Spaventa

I love this picture.

It is such a great reminder of the simpler things in life.

Little Inspirations Cards from DaySpring

I always loved this card from my friend, Tanya.

Even since then, the criteria is still the same.:)

I finally got my blog looking the way I want for a little while.

Artist of the Week

This picture was drawn for me by one of my first grade special needs students last week.

He also drew a red bird for me.

A New Year...

I cannot believe that 2007 is already here. I remember thinking that the 2000's were so far away. I also remember a bulletin board made by my English teacher. It read, "Where will you be and what will you be doing 20 years from now?" At the time, I couldn't even imagine where I would be or what I would be doing.
I am pretty much where I left off...still living at home and working (a different kind of work than everyday work from school, but still at school). But one thing has definitely changed since that first look at the bulletin board. I am thankful that I know the Lord so much better than I did then. His Word has taught me so much as with the different experiences. Just this morning when I was reading Proverbs...the words are so much more meaningful...because I finally have grasped the true importance of them and what they stand for.
Another thing I have learned this year is from my trip to Europe this year. The people from the countries I have visited have taught me so much about contentment and waaiting on the Lord without worry. Despite the different trials, they sought out strength from the Lord and it was evident in every moment of their lives.

I hope that this year, I can live my life worthy of the One who created me.

For in Him, we live and move and have our being!