Pictures for the last week of the semester....

Seattle has the funkiest school calendar I've ever had...The first semester ends tomorrow, the kids have Friday off, and then next semester starts on Monday. We're back for two days, have early release on Wednesday, and then a week & a half later, the kids have a week off for mid-winter break....For me, it's kinda tough to plan my curriculum because my Girl Scout class is only a semester, so I'll barely get to know my new girls, and we'll be off for a week....Oh, well... Anyways, this week has been incredibly busy finishing up grades, getting supplies for next semester ready to go, and we're also in the midst of wrapping up cookie pre-sales. Needless to say, I'm very excited that Friday is a "day off." Even if I have to go to work, I still count it as "off" because I don't have to teach!!

And now, to get caught up on my photos for the week....ahem, past ten days....

Picture 27: January 27, 2010
My lunch spot for today - Pike Place Chowder...delicious chowder, delicious sourdough bread....YUM!!


Picture 26: January 26, 2010
Last night I went over to our Troop Cookie mom's house and we entered in our troop cookie order from pre-sales. No, your eyes are NOT playing tricks on you - our troop did in fact sell 4000+ boxes of cookies - WOWZERS!! I think they'll definitely get to have a lock-in at the zoo like they voted on!!


Picture 25: January 25, 2010
I got a di-cut machine from Stampin' Up!! I am so excited about it, and it'll be a great thing to demo at my very FIRST STAMPIN' UP! CLASS!! The class is in March and I'm working on projects to display and teach to the class. So excited!!


Picture 24: January 24, 2010
Okay, so I wish I could take credit for this photo...However, I did download it from the Texas Tech iPhone app (which totally ROCKS) as my new background. I absolutely LOVE the Tech campus in the spring when all the tulips are blooming. I love the Tech campus any time of year, but the spring is especially beautiful!!


Picture 23: January 23, 2010
I discovered this cute stampin' store a few weeks ago, and loved the little bird they have in their window for Valentine's Day. I have yet to actually go in to the store, because every time I'm walking by it seems to be closed. Perhaps that's a good thing...


Picture 22: January 22, 2010
Rainier!! WAAAY off in the distance, but visible!! I love this mountain LOTS and it seriously looks different every time I see it. It's so freaking cool!!


Picture 21: January 21, 2010
I got a mysterious package in the mail on the 21st from my brother....after opening it, I was so happy to see this picture of the two of us from his wedding day!!


Picture 20: January 20, 2010
Morning sunrise - LOVE IT!! And if you look in the background you can see Rainier...Looks different again...weird, huh?!?!


Picture 19: January 19, 2010
Acting like a tourist on my walk to the office on the 19th. I get to stare at the Space Needle from my office, which I love!!


Picture 18: January 18, 2010
NO SCHOOL DAY!! My how I love three-day weekends!! I was really productive and got this file box of all the girls in our Girl Scout troop organized to keep track of the badges they've earned...