Previous Rooms

This is just a quick post to show pictures of bookshelves I've had in other classrooms. I sent an e-mail out looking to see if anyone had any so I thought I'd give an idea of what I have used before.

Please Sir, Can I Have Some More?

Today I got the keys to my new classroom. I always get so excited to set up my "home away from home". I'm in my classroom half of my time (or more) so I like to make it cozy and warm. I walked in today and was shocked by the bright yellowish and lime green colors on all the wall. They are fun walls. They are bright walls. They are just not colors I prefer to have in my room. Mental Note #1: Paint! Mental Note #2: Call dad so he can paint!! (with my help of course)

The teacher who was in there before didn't have any of her stuff moved out yet so I asked my principal what was staying for me to use. I soon realized I will have a teachers desk, kids desks and chairs and probably a filing cabinet. No bookshelves, tables, shelves, etc. Mental Note #3: Where the heck am I going to put stuff? They will work on getting me a table or two but I need to work on finding the other furniture that will make my classroom function as it should. Mental Note #4: Where is that rich doctor I'm supposed to marry?

After I left, I couldn't help but think of little Oliver. He had so little when he was so hungry and needed so much more than he was given. I feel like Oliver, lifting my bowl and asking, "Please sir, can I have some more furniture?" So while thinking about what Oliver would do, I heard a voice say, "You've got to pick-a-pocket or two." Well, I'm not going to do that, but I will hit up a bunch of garage sales if I can and send a note out to anyone who might have extra stuff hanging around ready to be delivered to Value Village or somewhere. Let me know if you do and I may just take it off of your hands. I may post a few pictures later of my old classrooms to see if anyone in cyber world has anything out there that would work.

Miracles Happen

Miracle #1: I got hired to teach at Woodin Elementary next year! I will be teaching a 2/3 combination class (English Speaking). The whole process blew my mind. I had three principals call me and it was a stressful couple of days figuring out where the best place for me to be was but it felt great knowing that I was wanted and sought after...especially when I was told over and over that there would be hardly any hiring in the district from several principals and district personnel. This actually happened the last week of school (June 20) but then my car accident happened and I had to put my excitement on hold for a bit.

Miracle #2: My car will be able to be fixed! Gary, from Showcase Collision, became a miracle worker while I was in Utah. Before I left, I was going to have to pay off my "totaled" car and buy a new one. After my accident, I worked all day then went to visit Gary to look into fixing my car. I knew it was bad when he said, "How attached to your car are you?" He started explaining about "total loss" which I had not understood before. I looked at Gary and said, "Gary, I just want to warn you, I'm going to start crying now. It's not you. I know everything is going to work out, but I've had a long day and I didn't want to hear that." He instantly changed into father mode and was very sympathetic and gave me a hug on the way out to door. He called around and around to find slightly used parts to make my repairs low enough so I just have to pay my $500 deductible. He was an answer to so many prayers. If you ever get into a collision...go see Gary. He'll give you a hug if you need it.

Back to Real Life

I am now back home and trying to get settled after being gone for over a week. I had a great time in Utah making great memories with my family. Here are a few pictures of the last couple of days.

Tabitha's Blessing Day. Yes, I know I'm the only girl NOT wearing pink.

Tabitha with her Auntie Em

A friendly game of croquet anyone?
Yep! I think that was ALL the jewelry I brought on the trip.

Deer Creek

The Fife kids took Gabrielle fishing at Deer Creek...down the Provo Canyon. It was a beautiful day but there were NO fish.

Swimming

It has been very hot here!! We had a great time swimming and staying cool.

Birthday Fun

We celebrated Gabrielle's 2nd birthday the day after we arrived in Utah. It was a fun filled day full of sun, family and a great party.

It was wonderful meeting Tabitha for the first time. We have enjoyed six weeks of pictures but nothing compares to seeing her in person. She is the most precious little girl!

There was a pink and purple kitty theme. Super cute!