My Favorite Planet!

Last night Reed and I accompanied our church youth group to the Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park and Observatory. The Bruneau dunes include the single tallest sand dune in North America...it is a WONDER! Then, when the sun went down, we checked out the billions of stars through the huge telescope at the observatory. As we were leaving, there was a group of people using one of the smaller telescopes outside the observatory...I overheard someone saying they were looking at Saturn...well, I've always thought that Saturn was my favorite planet...with those rings and all...but I never expected to actually SEE it! I took my turn and nearly did a happy dance right there! I saw beautiful Saturn on a beautiful night in Bruneau, Idaho!!!

What is a Core Fair?

McKena's elementary school presents a "core knowledge" fair each year to reflect the learning that has taken place across grade levels and curriculum...this year's theme was American History. What a fantastic display of creativity and facets of learning. Each guest was presented with a program map and questions to answer as one moved throughout the school hallways. Teachers were dressed as famous Americans from history...Abe Lincoln got by me before I could get out my camera...we nabbed Betsy Ross between stitches and a Colonial soldier (who was a member of Sons of the American Revolution). We all had a wonderful time. Thanks McKena!

Valentine Winners

I am doing a long-term sub and had so much fun at the class Valentine party! I wanted to share the creative masterpieces that won the box decorating contest. Can you guess which won: Most Unique...Most Creative...Most Beautiful...Funniest...and Most Inspirational? The kids voted.

Snow is NOT my favorite!

But Christmas is! We gathered at Jay and Christa's, driving through a nasty snow storm...Brooklyn came in sick, threw up...cuddled up on the couch for a while. Bellamie was covered with hives...Eden had taken her to the doctor on Christmas Eve day. BUT, we celebrated and we were TOGETHER!