OSMS Mascot

Allie got adopted as their mascot! How cute!

I can't believe I said yes!

I just transferred to my new school after teaching for 14 years at my old school.  I thought I had learned to say, "No."  I thought I would remember -  always defer to Eric.  Meaning - I will have to check with my husband first.  Then, of course, I could blame him.  Ha! 

Well, another teacher caught me off guard.  I was talking and having a good time after school.  She came up and asked if I would help with cheerleaders.  Betsy - I know you are laughing right now.  Ha!  What did I say?  Of course! 

I did plan on going to most of the games anyway because I knew Corbin would want to.  She is a sweet lady, and the girls are very sweet.  There is only 11cheerleaders on the team.  So I think I will survive.  Most of the hard work is done anyway.  I just have to show up for some practices and to some of the games. 

Now Allie is so excited.  She thinks she can just get on the field with the big girls.  I know I am creating a monster with her.  She is already planning on me coaching her cheer team in middle school. 

Betsy - I knew you would get a kick out of this story! 

Funny things that Allie has said lately

Allie is a lot like me.  We sometimes say things before we really think about what we are saying. Eric says that I have a whole lot of book smart, but no common sense at all.  Ha!  Last week, I took Corbin and Allie to see the movie, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days."  They both loved it.  It's a cute movie especially if you teach middle school like me. 

When we were leaving the theater, Allie said is it called, "Diarrhea of a Wimpy Kid?"  I thought Corbin was going to die.  He could not walk because he was laughing so hard.  I started laughing with him, and Allie got very mad at us.  I calmed her down and apologized for laughing. 

Then we were outside the theater walking to the car.  Allie looked up and saw a light flashing in the sky.  She said, "Well that's either an airplane or spaceship."  What?!?!  A spaceship?  Corbin and I didn't even have a respond to that one.  Ha!  Love that girl!

Thursday Wants

I have had my eye on a couple of things lately.  I am going to try and shop this weekend - or at least try on some stuff!

How cute are these!  When I took Allie to Justice last weekend, one of the salesgirls had these on with her dress and denium jacket.  She looked so cute!  Love them!

I love Ann Taylor Loft and love this trench on the website.  Hopefully, it will be in the store.  I really need to try it on! 


One of the fashion blogs I stalk wore a pink pencil skirt all the time last year.  It amazed me how she took one skirt and wore it with lots and lots of different tops.  Love the color!

I am still not sure about colored jeans.  I am 38 and not sure if I can pull it off.  So I thought these colored ankle pants would be a perfect alternative!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

What I'm loving Wednesday . . . .. .

My new school . . . C will be going to my school this year since he is in 5th grade.  Last night, the school held an orientation night.  The students got to meet their teachers and then have pizza.  C liked every single one of his teachers.  I knew he would.  A was just there for the pizza!  Ha!

We were all laughing when my fellow colleague took this picture.  Allie told me my necklace didn't match!  Ha!  I told her I was going for the "pop" of color concept. 

I am also loving how helpful and supportive my new colleague are.  I had been at my old school for 14 years, so change was hard.  My new coworkers have helped me feel so welcomed. 

I am loving my new symposium.  I can't wait to learn how to use it!  Yea!

I am so excited about this school year!

A Very Random Picture Post

Well, I have been in the land if "getting back to school" mode. We went shopping this past weekend since it was tax free weekend in TN and got lots of goodies. I have been getting my room ready and I had some inservice, as well.
Eric was traveling to Idaho and this single parent thing is for the birds. Ha! He visited Yellowstone and sent me pictures. The pictures are good, but not as good as actually being there.
























Beautiful scenery! Maybe one day we can take the kids!
Allie has had piano lessons. She is improving so much! She has a piano recital in December.








Here are some pictures I tried to take on Sunday. C and A didn't want to cooperate! Crazy kids!












They are growing up too fast!

American Girl

Last Christmas, we got Allie her first American Girl doll and some accessories.  I thought about it before last year, but she didn't really play with her dolls and I didn't want to waste the money.  The American Girl dolls are not cheap, and she usually followed her older brother around and played with him. 

We got her the doll that looked like her - blond hair and blue eyes.  And, she loved it.  We also got her the ballerina outfit and flute.  I wanted the violin, but it was sold out.  Every year, they come out with a new girl.  This year's girl is McKenna - the gymnast.  Hello - the Olympics!  Ha!

With her allowance, Allie ordered McKenna's gymnastic outfit and crutches set.  It is adorable.  I might have been just as excited as Allie.  I have 3 brothers so I loved playing with my dolls when I was younger.  It was so strange that Allie did not seem that interested in them.  I am glad that she is enjoying making up stories about her dolls.  Hopefully, we can save these for her little girls one day!