Day 67

Well, just when I was having a hard time thinking of something to write about, my good friend Kala decided to sponsor a giveaway on her blog... Now that's something to be happy about, despite the fact I never win!!!

Pathways Shawl by ButterflyKnit

Day 66

So, you know when you're looking at a house and you dream about the colors that the walls could be, and the color of the new countertops in the kitchen, and where you're going to put your couch, bed, piano, chairs, dining room table.... well, in there somewhere, I tend to dream about doorknobs and kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls. I know, you may think I'm crazy (you wouldn't be alone- my whole family thinks that's nuts too) but I long to have all of the metal details in my new home have an oil rubbed bronze finish...... Dorky? Maybe. But just imagine this house with all those little details...

I'll invite you over after we sign the papers... then you can make fun of my fetish for oil rubbed bronze too.

Day 65

My new friend Mary Jo and I went for a walk around town today and the most interesting part was down by the railroad tracks.... 

such interesting textures and colors and........

signs....

This one says Do Not HUMP....

Wonder what that means?!?!?!?

Day 64

Things are super busy around here lately. Finishing projects in all my classes, new course descriptions due for registration packets, planning what to do if we have a snow day during finals, writing finals, ordering supplies for next trimester, getting papers together for our house offer.... that's a lot to do in one week.

So, let's take a break for a minute and check out some of the amazing student work from my Fiber Arts class...

Before:

After:

Have I told you how much I love this class?

Day 63

I am so proud of G and I. Look what we made for dinner.

These wontons were so delicious!!! 

They took quite a bit of time to prepare but they were well worth it.

We made two different kinds: cream cheese and pork. So yummy!

Day 62

What's that I see? 

It's 5:30. I just got home from work and do you see that? 

It's the sun. At 5:30!!!! The days are getting longer.

They may still be cold but this is a welcome sight!

p.s. This sun picture is perfect for my post today.

Our offer on a house was accepted! Next step, inspection. Wish us luck!

Day 61

Regardless of how stressful house purchasing can be, how uncomfortable change is, and how terrible it is to not know what is going to happen, I am thankful for this.... I live with my husband and together we work at a school where the kids are trustworthy, honest, and sincere. G and I have been dealing with house stuff this week and I accidentally left my really nice camera out in the classroom when I ran to G's room to chat about the house. I never leave my camera anywhere!!! I really like that thing and in the past have "lost" cameras in schools that I've worked. When I returned to my classroom today in a panic looking for my camera, one student yelled to me as I came running through the door, "It's right here!!! I was watching it for you!!! And I made sure no one touched it!!!!" What a relief. Despite the stressful day and the thought of losing yet another house, it's comforting to know that we have chosen a town where the students watch your back! Thanks Sadie! Here's one of her pieces: