What a lovely way to start a Saturday - cleaning, lounging, just hanging out.. John is out running errands and then we'll be (hopefully) putting together the master bedroom. As all the rooms of our house get more solidified, it feels more and more like home.

I've taken most of the pieces out of their boxes and put them in our room, and it makes me that much more excited. The colors we picked (with the help of other designers - see previous posts) are going to make our master look like a spa retreat. I'm really glad we're staying so neutral and serene. The dresser I refinished before we got married looks great with the room color, the curtains we already have match great, and the oatmeal-colored chair and headboard keep it "rich" looking. I got white picture frames at Ikea for the pictures I edited and printed (where we met, where we got engaged, and a picture from our wedding). I'm glad those are black and white with a pop of color. Hopefully it doesn't take us too long today. We still need nightstands and lamps but we'll know what will look good when we get this stuff together. Then maybe I'll be motivated to paint the master bathroom...

In other news, my classroom has been totally technology-ed up this week. My smartboard was finally installed (not that I'm complaining, there are many seasoned teachers that don't have one). I love it as much as I thought I would. It really does help in teaching rather than distracting and it is fun to play with and learn new tricks. It's forcing me to be prepared for lessons because I'm setting everything up ahead of time. I look forward to learning more about them.

Friday afternoon was chaos in the classroom because the lovely tech-man was installing a printer (yes!) and scanner for the math program. Then I had about 5 billion calls and interruptions. There was also a social that afternoon and ASB rep speeches, so kids were not focused. On top of that my principal came in and observed for 10 minutes or so during all the chaos... She's someone that I respect so it makes me nervous to be observed. But... hopefully I won't make them regret hiring me... eek!

Anyway, no pictures today but hopefully I'll have some soon! Happy Saturday!

Hello! Well, we are right back into the swing of things 'round these parts. John just got back from his annual business trip to Tennessee and I just completed my first full week of school.

I'm still enjoying my kids and my coworkers, and I'm really feeling like a contributing member of the 7th grade team. We had Back to School night on Thursday and we had a great turnout. My partner teacher, who teaches Language Arts and Social Studies, and I presented together, which was nice to have that support. Students have recently been separated into their math classes and I'm glad we're getting into teaching and learning. I have high hopes for science, too, and hope the kids enjoy doing it this year.

In other news, this weekend has some things to look forward to. John is at work right now catching up from being gone, but tonight we've got a hot date to Cirque du Soleil at the Tacoma Dome. Tomorrow we're planning on Doin' The Puyallup fair with my sister and her boyfriend, and John's sister and her husband.

Also, while John was gone all of the furniture was delivered for our living room. We still need to get nightstands, lamps, and a full-length mirror, but we're getting there. Pictures to come when we assemble everything. Here's what we got:

I also got 2 72" white floating shelves to put under the high windows in our dining room. I'd like to put vintage plates, wine bottles, picture frames, John's mason jars, etc... and change it out for the seasons.

Very exciting and lots to look forward to! We are so thankful for where we're at right now.