Christmas time is here again

Merry Christmas everyone!!!! I'm so thankful for friends to spend this joyous day with. This morning I'm reflecting on what Christ did for us being born of a virgin, dying on a cross, and ultimately raising from the dead to be seated at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf. Makes me want to shout! I hope all of you are rejoicing in our Savior as I am.

Door Decorating Contest Photo

Door Decorating Contest

This morning I was still feeling under the weather, but I went to school anyway. The elementary was having a door decorating contest this afternoon, and our door wasn't finished yet. Last week was very busy and while the kids did majority of the work they did need some guidance. We finished this morning and to our great satisfaction were announced the winner for upper elementary. I'm not sure if my kiddos just wanted to win or they were motivated by the fact that I told them I would make treats for them if they won. Whatever the reason they worked really hard, and I'm proud of them. We even got compliments from some middle school and high school students who walked by our room. I'll post a pic if I'm able to get one.

Sick :(

I woke up this morning with a sneaky little cough. As the day progressed it grew to a worse cough and an achy body. Please pray that I start feeling better soon.

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Yesterday I said goodbye to one of my students. It was a little sad that while I was hugging her she started crying. She's going on furlough with her family in the States. I'm going to miss her, but I know she'll be back next year. I'll see her smiling face again walking the halls of school.

Today I've finally gotten a break that I've been desiring for a while now. It feels pretty good to be lounging around in a tee-shirt and comfy workout pants. I woke up this morning with no electricity and my car wasn't working. Quite laughable morning actually. All the foods I could have eaten for breakfast needed to be cooked and my cooker is electric. So a friend picked me up to have breakfast with their family. I visited for a bit then went home. By the time I made it home my electrical problems were fixed. Apparently the fuse box for my apartment blew and so an electrician came by and changed it while I was gone. Then a little bit later a friend came over and helped me with my car. Now I have electricity and a running vehicle yet I'm home still. I think it's nice just to know you have the option of going out if you want. I know I can go anywhere, but I'm content to lounge around at home and relax. Outside it's overcast and it gives a feeling of Christmas. My tree is lit and I'm enjoying it's beauty. I'm in the mood to bake and blare Christmas music loudly. Somehow those plans don't sound as good alone though. Guess I won't know unless I try. Hope your Saturday is fabulous!

Thanksgiving & Sleepover

It's been a little while, but I thought I should share that Thanksgiving was wonderful. A bunch of us teachers got together and gave thanks and ate great food.

This past Friday I had a sleepover with my 5th grade girls. We had a blast! Have I mentioned lately how much I love my students? They're wonderful!