17 1/2 Weeks

That's how many more school weeks I have until retirement!  Can't wait!  I'm so ready.  I'll miss the kids but it's time for me!

I turned 62 yesterday.  Gary took me out for breakfast at The Moonbeam Cafe.

It was delish!  I had "The Sweet Pea" which was poached eggs on turkey breast on tomatoes smothered with hollandaise. I also had sweet potato home fries.  It came with homemade whole wheat toast but I didn't have it; Gary ate it instead along with their homemade cranberry apple preserves.

Everything was such a treat and it was so nice to see fresh flowers!

Having a birthday made me think about my mom.  Here's a short poem I wrote for her about 10 years ago. 

It's Cold!

Yup, 23 degrees below zero at 6:30 am.

Saw this scene when I pulled into the teacher parking lot about 7:10 am.

I loved the pale lavender in the sky.  I took this from our school parking lot before scurrying into school.

Kylie's Art Work

I bought her a set of books that show how to draw different animals and insects, etc. step by step and she's doing pretty well. 

I love that she always wants to contribute to my journal!

Indian Giver

Kylie gave me the gingerbread photo ornament for Christmas but when she saw it in here, she said she'd only loaned it to me and she wanted it back.  So, I unglued it and gave it to her but when her mom saw what she'd done, she assured Kylie that they could make another one at home.  So, she gave it back to me.

A Trip to Pick Kylie Up

It was gorgeous but 14 degrees below zero this morning when we were on our way to pick Kylie up.  This is Mt. Washington in back of a car dealership.

Then we pulled into McDonald's and I saw these massive icicles. 

I tried the new oatmeal they have and it was delicious!

This is a replica of the famous Jackson covered bridge.  It's right near it on the golf course/X-country skiing area.

And when we got home, Kylie had fun fingerpainting in my journal. 

She got a hair cut this week!  It's shoulder length and so cute but it makes her look older.  I don't like that!  I just want to put her in a capsule and preserve her the way she is right now.  So perfect!

Kiki and Tuts

I took this Sunday night when Erin picked Kylie up.

A Kylie Weekend

While Kylie was watching Shrek: The Final Chapter, I did this page. (Duh! Just noticed that I put the wrong date.  Today is the 8th!) 

Had fun taking pictures of her drawing in my journal.  Here's what she drew.