Girls Night Out

Tonight was a blast. Megan, Jill, Leslie and I went to eat. Kelly wasn't able to come but we will fill her in on all she missed. 2 1/2 hours went by before we knew it. We are on opposite ends of the school so its nice to actually sit and talk and not just a "hey" in passing in the lounge. All these girls are the most down to earth, kind hearted, FUN girls. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Now back home with my babies wishing I knew if we were going to school or not. Big plans are already made for sledding tomorrow so I will be very disappointed if it doesn't happen. I am really looking forward to the "placemat" sled Jill is bringing. ;0)
Hopefully I will have lots of pics to post tomorrow. Here's to 10 inches of snow!!!!

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Video wouldn't post, so if you want to see its on my fb.

Not so bad after all

I was kind of dreading today. I usually would so much rather be with my kids than in PD. Today was a nice change of pace. We got finished up with our book study early so had a good amount of time to work in our room this morning and then a great lunch with a bunch of fun girls. So, it was definetly not as bad I was thinking it would be.  Not sure what the weather has in store for us this week but not looking like we'll make it all week again. I have dinner plans tomorrow night with a bunch of crazy girls but not sure that will make either. Leslie says rain, sleet, snow or shine we are going. Im with ya girl!! We've put this off too long. Since I work at school I don't get to make JTs PT conferences so I got his midterms today and I am so proud of him. He has become quite the student this year. He loves his teachers and he's in a great class so he looks forward to every day. Such a great feeling as a parent.
Alot of people think Pate is shy. When you see her in public she may not speak or hide her face in my shoulder. People dont believe when we say she is SO the opposite. We literally have to tell her to quit dancing some days. I have to say though,  the girls got moves. Id like to say its genetic but..................... I wish I knew how to cut and paste a bunch of videos ive taken of her but here is one from yesterday. It was a "mild" day for her. She definetly keeps us entertained. ;0)

Snow Days

My gosh, I dont think anyone imagined the "dusting" we were gonna get. It does look beautiful this morning and Pate is itching to get out there again. Here are a few pics from one day last week we were stuck in the house and a few from yesterdays snow.

Pate loves wearing my boots.

The trampoline was a sheet of ice and snow on top of that.

Pate and her side kick, Babs.

Enough already

Ok, I love a snow day or two but ENOUGH ALREADY!!! I really wanted to get out and do some things today but........ P/T conferences went great last night. I have the best class this year which also equals great parents. Makes for a good night. Wed night Mer, Tara and I got to eat for Mer's birthday. We actually got to sit and relax and enjoy our meal without rushing. Craig and I are supposed to go eat tonight but we'll see what the weather has planned for us. Looking at the weather for the next week and it looks like I wont get to get out and run anytime soon. Treadmill will have to do. ;0(  I am thankful I have it no matter how boring it can be. I dont know what I would do without it. I just SO prefer running outside. We have proffessional development on Monday and are supposed to have a book read by then to discuss with each other. Well, I havent started it yet, guess that will be my tredmill literature. I am a slight procrastinator. Im hoping its not slick outside and maybe I can get out and get a few things done today, we shall see.

Mer's Birthday!

Another free day

Although we have to make these days up it has been so nice to have these days home with the family. Craig cleaned out the whole bathroom yesterday and it looks awesome!! We went to my parents last night and ate and played a friendly (well, kinda) game of catch phrase. We r a very competitive family. That was a lot of fun. Craig then took me to school to get my grade book so I could get some grades in. We r going to try and make an outing to Fort Smith today. We'll see how that goes. Dinner tonight for a friends birthday and then some American Idol time. We all love that show so it's one show we can all watch together. Craig and I started P90x ab workout yesterday and I literally had to roll out of bed this morning. I thought I was in pretty good shape from running, boy was I wrong. I love a new challenge!

Snow/ice day

I was pleasantly surprised to get the phone call this morning that school was out. After the last snow day and craziness at school I just knew we would try to go. Im glad FS got out of school today too so we could all be home together. Doesn't look like I will be running outside any time soon :0(. Treadmill will have to do. I did get in 5 miles yesterday and it felt great. I felt like I could have went farther but needed to get home for Jonesy's basketball game. Ok, Craig is the organizer in the family. Last time we were home he cleaned out the medicine cabinet and the tupperware cabinet. Today he has already started on the bathroom cabinets that need it BAD. Im glad he enjoys this torture bc I sure don't. I am getting the snuggle time on the couch with the kids. Nothing is happening outside right now, wondering if this is all we are gonna get after all that hype. I think I will wash sheets today, get a run in on the treadmill and maybe try to run to school and get my grade book so I can get some grades in. Hopefully we will get some snow so the kids can get out and have some fun.