This is a picture of two of my students, Hunter and Abe, at the Liberty Bell (in case you couldn't tell by the picture). The field trip went by smoothly, despite my nervousness. I did not lose any students, and we were able to get to everything on the schedule.
We spent most of the day at The National Constitution Center. The students were able to go through the interactive exhibits, being able to vote for ammendments and be sworn in as President. They were also able to take pictures with life size bronze statues of the signers of the constitution. From there, we watched a presentation called "Freedom Rising", tracing the founding of our constitution to the present. After we left The National Constitution Center, we walked two blocks to the Liberty Bell and waited in line to go through security (which is as bad as in an airport). They were all able to spend time looking at the History of the Liberty Bell and to take pictures by it.
It was a good day in the end, and we even had beautiful weather despite the weather forecast. Thank the Lord! I am glad that this field trip is done for the year, so I can now focus on the end of the year--just 10 more school days to go!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
finally sunshine!
After a few days of rain, and indoor recess, I am thankful for the sun shining brightly today! It is the calm before the storm, because the rest of this week it is supposed to rain and have scattered thunderstorms. I am praying that the rain holds off on Friday for my 5th grade field trip to Philadelphia. There will be nothing like standing in the rain to see the Liberty Bell, and to climb into a bus with wet and smelly 5th graders for the ride home!
Today we had a teacher appreciation lunch. Teacher appreciation week was last week, but our administration gave us our lunchean today. They came in with the works from Panera Bread! It was FANTABULOUS!!!! From the sandwiches, to the french bagettes, salad, cookies and of course their crunchers chips, I overstuffed myself once again! Perhaps I will end up like the wedding picture in my previous post after all!!! The principal even took our kids out to recess, so I got a longer lunch break to enjoy the fun, food and fellowship.
Today is a day full of little blessings! I love to see how God works and blesses us in little ways when we least expect it! Any of you have any little blessings that you would like to share?
Today we had a teacher appreciation lunch. Teacher appreciation week was last week, but our administration gave us our lunchean today. They came in with the works from Panera Bread! It was FANTABULOUS!!!! From the sandwiches, to the french bagettes, salad, cookies and of course their crunchers chips, I overstuffed myself once again! Perhaps I will end up like the wedding picture in my previous post after all!!! The principal even took our kids out to recess, so I got a longer lunch break to enjoy the fun, food and fellowship.
Today is a day full of little blessings! I love to see how God works and blesses us in little ways when we least expect it! Any of you have any little blessings that you would like to share?
Friday, May 12, 2006
my future. . .
Don't you just love this picture of my future wedding? Guess I've put on a few hundred pounds. . . just kidding! This picture is just so gross. . . I can't imagine having roles of fat on your calf! YUCK! But it goes to show that there is still hope for all of us single folks. . . to each their own.
As far as an update on life, I want to thank every one for their prayers over this past month and especially this past week. God has been so faithful, and somehow everytime I am blown away by it (even though He's always there).
A week from today is my field trip. . . AAAAAAAHHHH! There is something about planning fields trips that puts me way out of my comfort zone. I guess it's the possibility of losing a child in Philadelphia, getting lost, or having the parent's disapprove. It's a weird thing to have chaperone's that are old enough to be your parents, or are parents of your high school friends. . . which are the joys of teaching where you grew up.
This weekend proves to be a busy one. I am hanging out with my friend Rebeka tonight. Tomorrow is a baby shower for Dana, and going down to Chestnut Hill later that night to catch up with my friend Becky. Sunday will be time to get ready for school that comes so early monday morning. Anybody else have any big plans for the weekend? Does it seem that weekends fly right on by to anyone else?
As far as an update on life, I want to thank every one for their prayers over this past month and especially this past week. God has been so faithful, and somehow everytime I am blown away by it (even though He's always there).
A week from today is my field trip. . . AAAAAAAHHHH! There is something about planning fields trips that puts me way out of my comfort zone. I guess it's the possibility of losing a child in Philadelphia, getting lost, or having the parent's disapprove. It's a weird thing to have chaperone's that are old enough to be your parents, or are parents of your high school friends. . . which are the joys of teaching where you grew up.
This weekend proves to be a busy one. I am hanging out with my friend Rebeka tonight. Tomorrow is a baby shower for Dana, and going down to Chestnut Hill later that night to catch up with my friend Becky. Sunday will be time to get ready for school that comes so early monday morning. Anybody else have any big plans for the weekend? Does it seem that weekends fly right on by to anyone else?
Monday, May 08, 2006
The Love of God
The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell;
It goes beyond the highest star,
And reaches to the lowest hell;
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled,
And pardoned from his sin.
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints’ and angels’ song.
Could we with ink the ocean fill,
And were the skies of parchment made,
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade,
To write the love of God above,
Would drain the ocean dry.
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints’ and angels’ song.
I wanted to leave this hymn as my post today. There is nothing more precious than the Love of God to me! Amidst the hurt and frustration that comes with life, and choosing to do the hard right thing, God's Love comforts my soul! Last night once again, I was drawn to some of my favorite Psalms, to refocus and comfort my soul. God's love encompasses all seemingly bad and upsetting circumstances. He draws me closest when I feel the weakest!!
Than tongue or pen can ever tell;
It goes beyond the highest star,
And reaches to the lowest hell;
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled,
And pardoned from his sin.
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints’ and angels’ song.
Could we with ink the ocean fill,
And were the skies of parchment made,
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade,
To write the love of God above,
Would drain the ocean dry.
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints’ and angels’ song.
I wanted to leave this hymn as my post today. There is nothing more precious than the Love of God to me! Amidst the hurt and frustration that comes with life, and choosing to do the hard right thing, God's Love comforts my soul! Last night once again, I was drawn to some of my favorite Psalms, to refocus and comfort my soul. God's love encompasses all seemingly bad and upsetting circumstances. He draws me closest when I feel the weakest!!
Monday, May 01, 2006
Miscellaneous Ramblings
Well, first off this is a picture of my Dad, my neice Amber and my nephew Luke. This picture was also taken while my sister Sarah was out here for a week visiting. We had a big cook-out dinner on one of the evenings. This picture was right after we consumed dinner and were waiting to make room for dessert. Speaking of desserts. . . stressed spelled backwards is desserts! Guess there is really a reason why we're drawn to desserts when we're stressed:o)
Since I've blogged last, here are the happenings of my life. School is busy as usual and I am in the midst of figuring out details to our field trip to Philadelphia. Do any of you have fun memories from your younger days on field trips???
I went to see a play friday night that homeschoolers put on in our area. It would not have been half bad if it didn't last 2 1/2 hours long!!!! Plus it was a friday night, when I usually zonk out by 9 pm! I went with the Farnham clan and it was enjoyable to be with them.
Saturday I slept in late because I took nyquil the night before. I have this awful cold as a result of my allergies. Dana, my sister-in-law, said that she does not get allergies when she is pregnant! So maybe that is what I'll have to do. . . just kidding!!!! Saturday evening, I went over to my friend Rebeka's house for a lovely dinner. All the boys were there (Dan, Dave, Brad, Micah, Paul, and Jarred) and of course they outnumbered us girls (Rebeka, Jarrion, Diana and myself). I can't say I particularly enjoyed all the boys company, due to circumstances out of my control, but on the whole it was enjoyable. I would say more, but the boys tend to read this and talk about it amongst themselves. So to avoid further complications, I will keep my mouth shut! I know it's a first. . . khehehehe:o)
So how was everybody else's week/weekend? Anything exciting to report of?
Since I've blogged last, here are the happenings of my life. School is busy as usual and I am in the midst of figuring out details to our field trip to Philadelphia. Do any of you have fun memories from your younger days on field trips???
I went to see a play friday night that homeschoolers put on in our area. It would not have been half bad if it didn't last 2 1/2 hours long!!!! Plus it was a friday night, when I usually zonk out by 9 pm! I went with the Farnham clan and it was enjoyable to be with them.
Saturday I slept in late because I took nyquil the night before. I have this awful cold as a result of my allergies. Dana, my sister-in-law, said that she does not get allergies when she is pregnant! So maybe that is what I'll have to do. . . just kidding!!!! Saturday evening, I went over to my friend Rebeka's house for a lovely dinner. All the boys were there (Dan, Dave, Brad, Micah, Paul, and Jarred) and of course they outnumbered us girls (Rebeka, Jarrion, Diana and myself). I can't say I particularly enjoyed all the boys company, due to circumstances out of my control, but on the whole it was enjoyable. I would say more, but the boys tend to read this and talk about it amongst themselves. So to avoid further complications, I will keep my mouth shut! I know it's a first. . . khehehehe:o)
So how was everybody else's week/weekend? Anything exciting to report of?
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