Handwriting Contest?

Handwriting contest? Can you believe there is such a thing? I was chosen to be in a handwriting contest in third grade. You might have just learned something about me! (I’m sure such nonsense doesn’t exist anymore) and I was so advanced (ya right) that I moved onto the district level where we had to perform tasks such as writing on chalk boards, use cursive and printing with markers, pens, etc. Nevertheless, I did not make it to “State”.
PS Sorry there are no pictures of this event, I'm kind of glad:)

Top 5 Reasons For Summer '09

1. Book Reading. After Bill, Amanda, and I went garage sale-ing about a month ago, my book pile for the summer has grown enormously! I, unfortunately, have not even been able to hit the library yet. But awaiting me I have everything from East of Eden to I know Why the Caged Bird Sings- I can't wait to sit out on the hammock!

2. Out to Lunch. Being a teacher, I never get to go out to lunch (it being only 25 minutes) and so it's a special treat during the summer to get to go to lunch with my friends, especially my teacher friends. I already have a list of new places I want to go, and I think Kate and I will be heading to Donny Mac's Trailer this week!

3. Workouts with the Today Show. Today I began my new summer routine of going to the gym and watching my favorite summer tv: Today Show! I figured I might as well work out because I would just be at home sitting on the couch watching it:)

4. Pool Time. With the nasty weather, I am sad to report I have yet to have some quality pool time (at my parents house). There is nothing better than getting a tan, reading a book, and being out by the pool. I still have a couple more days until the weather clears up . . .

5. Naps. Summer naps are the best. I can get up early (which I don't have to set my alarm for, it automatically happens) and get stuff done around the house, errands, etc, and then head back to bed for a little summer nap. Just talking about it is making me sleepy!

Surf City Here We Come. . .

Oh I love the beach. It is one of the things I miss about living in California! Here are some songs I thought of that reminded me of the beach:
*Sumer Lovin'- Grease
*Surfin' USA- Beach Boys
*Kokomo- Beach Boys
* Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
*Summertime- Fresh Prince
*Summer in the City
*California Dreamin'- Beach Boys

The San Diego Zoo

What a zoo! There is nothing like being able to see Panda bears, koalas, giraffes, and monkeys all in one day! The San Diego zoo is amazing! We took a family vacation down to Southern California and our first outing was to the zoo. We took a tour bus around the zoo grounds and explored, there was also a sea lion show. One of the highlights was when Bill and I had a caricature cartoon made (see facebook page)- there's nothing like sitting in front of an artist and having people walk by, point, and laugh!

TV Shows I Miss. . .

*Perfect Strangers
*Alf
*Small Wonder
*Mork and Mindy
*Wonder Years
*Family Matters
*Saved by the Bell
*Love Boat
*Doogie Howser
*Full House
*Gilligan's Island