No complaints, only pictures!
Total we had 5 inches of snow, even though it doesn't look like it. I like the way the leaves line the driveway, and how pretty the tree looks.
10/11/09
Snow....in OCTOBER!
Those of you who know how I feel about snow (read this if you need a reminder!) Well, our first snow of the season happened WAY too early! Saturday October 10th was our first snow of the season. At first, I was bitter, but then realized it could be a lot worse (it didn't stick to the streets!) and really, when I actually gave the snow a fair chance, it did look really pretty. So, I will save my snow complaining for when it is hard to drive in! :)
No complaints, only pictures!
Total we had 5 inches of snow, even though it doesn't look like it. I like the way the leaves line the driveway, and how pretty the tree looks.
No complaints, only pictures!
Total we had 5 inches of snow, even though it doesn't look like it. I like the way the leaves line the driveway, and how pretty the tree looks.
10/5/09
Animals Lovers :)
I am proud to be an animal lover. What brings this on? I just finished watching Marley and Me. Currently, I have ten snotty Kleenexes sitting next to me and I cried for the last 45 minutes of the movie. It was a great movie, very sad but kind of reminded me of why I love animals so much. At the end of the movie Owen Wilson said:
“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water log stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if you’re rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?”
As corny as it sounds, it is very true and not just for dogs! I am so thankful for the animals we have. Erich and I are looking forward to having dogs someday, but in the meantime we love our kitties….anyways…that’s my ramble for the evening.
“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water log stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if you’re rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?”
As corny as it sounds, it is very true and not just for dogs! I am so thankful for the animals we have. Erich and I are looking forward to having dogs someday, but in the meantime we love our kitties….anyways…that’s my ramble for the evening.
8/31/09
Moving Right Along....
What a crazy weekend! This weekend was Christa and Mike’s wedding. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding! It took place at Joslyn castle. We had our bridesmaid’s dresses made by a local woman and she did a wonderful job! Another bonus to the weekend is that it was so nice outside, perfect for an outdoor wedding! I’ll post a picture of Erich and me, quite possibly one of my favorites ever taken.
At the wedding, Christa booked a tarot card reader just for fun…well, it was fun all right, but it was also very, very creepy. She hit a lot of things head on with me. I am not one to typically believe that kind of stuff, but sparing details, it seemed like she “knew” too much. Call me crazy, but you would’ve had to been there.
In other news student teaching is going very well. I have my first observation by my advisor on Friday and I am a little nervous about that. I am feeling more and more comfortable every day in the classroom. I have an awesome cooperating teacher, she is really helpful. I am enjoying it, and can tell already, come the end of December, I will be crying rivers when I have to leave these kids.
I miss my babies and co-workers though! I made a goal to go in and visit them every Wednesday, and so far I have held to that. This week might not work out though. See, I rarely get sick, but over the weekend I have come down with a sore throat, tight chest and a dry nasty cough. I think I am pretty immune to all the illnesses at work, but student teaching may be a different story because they are a “new” group of kids. Typically, I wouldn’t limit myself going out, but since there are all sorts of nasty things going around already, I don’t want to pass something really harmful to the babies. The whole “swine flu” thing doesn’t really scare me personally, but I do worry about young children, babies and older people getting it. So, I might have to steer clear of the little ones for a while.
At the wedding, Christa booked a tarot card reader just for fun…well, it was fun all right, but it was also very, very creepy. She hit a lot of things head on with me. I am not one to typically believe that kind of stuff, but sparing details, it seemed like she “knew” too much. Call me crazy, but you would’ve had to been there.
In other news student teaching is going very well. I have my first observation by my advisor on Friday and I am a little nervous about that. I am feeling more and more comfortable every day in the classroom. I have an awesome cooperating teacher, she is really helpful. I am enjoying it, and can tell already, come the end of December, I will be crying rivers when I have to leave these kids.
I miss my babies and co-workers though! I made a goal to go in and visit them every Wednesday, and so far I have held to that. This week might not work out though. See, I rarely get sick, but over the weekend I have come down with a sore throat, tight chest and a dry nasty cough. I think I am pretty immune to all the illnesses at work, but student teaching may be a different story because they are a “new” group of kids. Typically, I wouldn’t limit myself going out, but since there are all sorts of nasty things going around already, I don’t want to pass something really harmful to the babies. The whole “swine flu” thing doesn’t really scare me personally, but I do worry about young children, babies and older people getting it. So, I might have to steer clear of the little ones for a while.
8/26/09
Wanted: Kitten Advice...
Now, let me start with a little disclaimer….we love Otis, he is an awesome cat but he is N-A-U-G-H-T-Y! He is SO bad! We have tried just about everything to keep him off of the kitchen counter, but he insists on being up there. We went from a squirt bottle, to a super soaker to keep him down. The only thing that we have not tried is these little pokey mats that do not pierce their skin, but it pokes them so they do not want to hop up there again. We have put every single ounce of food into cupboards because he has eaten so much miscellaneous food….this weekend he ate THROUGH one box of mac and cheese, he ate THROUGH the box of pop tarts and he even did a little dabbling in the box of waffle mix. If it is out, he eats it. Personally, I want him to learn how to NOT MESS with those foods, but for now I have them put away. I just don’t understand it…the minute we kick him off the counter, he is back up almost instantly. It’s exhausting…like having a toddler, he JUST doesn’t get it. Does anyone have any suggestions for disciplining a cat? The only thing I have though of is that Otis is 10 months old and spent his first seven months being stray…therefore, he is likely used to having to scavenge for his food. But, he has to eventually learn. Is it just and age thing? Does he just need time? Or does he just have a little pea brain so he cannot help himself? (just kidding!)
Also, does anyone have any suggestions for feeding two cats together? The scoop is that we feed each cat a fourth cup of food in the morning and the other fourth cup in the afternoon. My Libs just slowly munches on it all day but Otis scarf it down and then moves on to Libby’s bowl….we obviously cannot be there all of the time (and he is hella sneaky!) but is this something they will just get used to? He does get in trouble when we see him go for Libby’s bowl. (also, Libby needs to learn to defend herself!)
Otherwise, Otis is an awesome and unique cat! So, we are looking for some advice. But, along with this story, I must share the picture from a few weeks ago when he got his head stuck in a box of crackers he was sneaking into!
Also, does anyone have any suggestions for feeding two cats together? The scoop is that we feed each cat a fourth cup of food in the morning and the other fourth cup in the afternoon. My Libs just slowly munches on it all day but Otis scarf it down and then moves on to Libby’s bowl….we obviously cannot be there all of the time (and he is hella sneaky!) but is this something they will just get used to? He does get in trouble when we see him go for Libby’s bowl. (also, Libby needs to learn to defend herself!)
Otherwise, Otis is an awesome and unique cat! So, we are looking for some advice. But, along with this story, I must share the picture from a few weeks ago when he got his head stuck in a box of crackers he was sneaking into!
8/17/09
Miss Jess...Student Teacher!
Student Teaching is offcaially in full swing! I started two-ish weeks ago and spent about a week or so helping to prepare the classroom for the students. Then, last Thursday...22 first grade students showed up! So far, it has been great! The students over all are really great and my cooperating teacher is very helpful! I haven't started teaching any academics yet, so far I have basically helped, observed and read some stories during story time. My cooperating teacher has me set up so each week I will take over an new academic subject until I eventually have the full day covered. I will do that for about two weeks and then I will be on my way to finishing! Yay!
8/3/09
End of Summer....
Well, technically...summer does not end for a while, but I got my hair cut and colored today...so I am calling it a new fall color :) I love it!
The front, sides and back of my hair.
Also, today I spent a little time with Junior and got a nice toilet seat hat show! (in the nude I might add!)
*sigh* I just love him to pieces!
The front, sides and back of my hair.
Also, today I spent a little time with Junior and got a nice toilet seat hat show! (in the nude I might add!)
*sigh* I just love him to pieces!
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