Happy 30th Julie!

Happy Birthday to one of my best friends and one of the people I've known the longest! I can't say that I've known and been friends with very many people since I was three years old!

Julie and I met in preschool in California and probably have our moms to thank for letting us keep in touch until we were actually able to. We then went to the same elementary school (Go Vikings!) and were separated in 2nd grade when a new teacher arrived (it was dramatic!). Before 6th grade started, I left to move to Idaho and Julie moved to Texas in high school. Somehow we managed to visit each other ever year- taking turns between Texas and Idaho through Jr. High and High school.

As we got older the visits got farther between the years, but thank goodness for cell phones and emails! We were both in each others' weddings and I've met her first daughter.

Somehow the Lord has kept us together and I know I can call her for anything. We have been friends for 27 years!

Happy 30th birthday to my very oldest friend! I wish you all the happiness in the world!

It's My Mom's Day!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! You deserve a day that is all about you:) Thanks for always being there for me and teaching me important life lessons and proverbs, many of them I am able to use in my classroom and pass on to future generations. . .

• Because I said so

• Do as I say, not as I do

• If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all

• Don't make that face or it'll freeze in that position.

• When you have your own house then you can dirty as many cups as you want (oh wait, that one was just for me!)

I love you mom and I hope your day is great! I can't imagine not talking to you everyday or seeing you every week- I love living so close to home! Someday, when I'm a mom, I'll hope I'm as good as you!

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Today the love of my life turns. . . 39! I can't believe it! We have spent the last two birthdays together and they have been wonderful! Last night we went out to dinner to Red Robin (without the singing) and tonight we celebrate with a pork bbq dinner, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, and Bill's favorite birthday dessert: red devil's food cake with peanut butter frosting (he has had it EVERY year of his life!) He even took some cupcakes in to share with his class (Thankfully, no one was allergic to PB- we checked:)

Happy Birthday babe! I am so lucky that I married you!

Centerpieces Galore

I absolutely love to decorate with centerpieces and I found this great website- it is like funky Martha Stewart meets shabby chic- with the cutest ideas! You must check it out!
www.hostessblog.com

The necklace

Nothing says friends forever like sharing jewelry! We were inspired by the real true story of 13 women who bought a diamond necklace by each pitching in 1,000. Two girlfriends and I bought a necklace (not even near that price, but expensive still to us!) and we each take turns wearing it and passing it around for special occasions- or no occasion at all. I wore it this year to Christmas and my first anniversary dinner. We hope that it will give us many years of friendship, and if nothing else, it gives us a fun story to tell how we are only part owners of this piece of jewelry!

Just snope it

While reading Reader's Digest, I came across an article about a website: snope.com. It is a site whose purpose is to investigate urban legends, myths, rumors, etc. I took a look and it was really interesting! Perhaps the most interesting part was on Disney. You know how you always hear about parts of Disney movies having "innuendos" in them and you wonder if they're true? Well this website has done some research and then some! Check it out!
http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/films.asp

Check Your Batteries Day

Yes Folks, there is such a thing! Today is officially the day set aside for you to check you batteries in your smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, thermostat, remote controls and other electronic devices. This could save your life! Technically it is the first Sunday in April, but it's always easiest to remember to do it on the FIRST:)