What's Your District?

Underwater? UNDERWATER?!?!

Ugh. At least I was able to break free of the underworld & go to college in District 7, which is famous for Lumber & Trees. Oh, but I did marry a boy from the Capitol. Say whaat?!

 Okay, so mine was lame...is yours?

{Also, anyone else finding it kinda hilarious that a corners of Nevada, Utah, and Idaho is the Capitol?}

Spring & Easter Decor

{All decor was free except the Spring banner & mini glitter eggs, which cost a total of $9.00. Both found at Target}

It's been Spring here in Arizona for about a month, and soon we will be sneaking into the 90's and welcoming our early and long summer. This past weekend house & apartment hunting in Tucson made us love our tiny apartment we already live in, and realize that it's quite large. Walking into multiple 500-600 square foot apartments made us miss our spacious 800 square feet. Upon coming home, we were welcomed in with cheery and bright Spring decor. Everything was simple, easy, and very low cost to throw together for the most welcomed season. Try a few of these in your own home, and feel free to throw open a window & feel the breeze!

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Road Trip

We're on the road to Tucson this weekend to house hunt. We're hoping we find somewhere to live in for the next year while Derek spends some time at the University of Arizona Medical Center before graduation next May. Fingers crossed. 

Happy Weekending! 

Eleven Tid-Bits

1. post a photo of yourself and 11 random things.
2. answer the questions set for you in the original post.
3. create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them.
4. go to their blog and tell them they've been tagged. 

1. I finally saw "Wicked" last weekend and loved it. Literally, moved to tears at one point. 

2. When I am bored, I organize....and sometimes I loose sleep over the possibilities. Nerd alert much!

3. Speaking of loosing sleep, about every 4-6 weeks I enjoy a sleepless night. So joyful- not!

4. I teach kiddos fractions and decimals pretty much everyday. Literally, know it like the back of my hand! 

5. I hate, HATE olives. Eww. 

6. I am excited for summer & the fact that all the snowbirds will leave; thus making the roads, parking lots, and Costco safer places for all.

7. Trader Joes "Kitty Cookies" are my vice. I can't NOT pick up a tub when I shop.

8. Derek's graduation date was announced and I am giddy with joy that come next May I will be married to a surgeon/doctor! {Bonus to becoming a podiatrist, the graduate as surgeons!}

9. Derek is home for the weekend and we have a lot of fun things planned! 

10. I want 10 kids.. ha ha just kidding. More like 3.

11. Literally don't know how I lived before my iPhone. Am I that pathetic?!

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1. What is one talent that you have but usually keep to yourself?

My rapping ability. Put Fergie on the radio and I know every. single. word. My bff Courtney can back me up on this, only because she might be a tiny bit better. 

2. What was one of your favorite Halloween costumes you've ever worn? 

In 4th grade I wore my Mom's cheer leading costume. I loved it..until I realized she was 16 when she wore it....

3. What's the last dream that you remember having?

Running away from creepy guys in a forest. Probably because I am reading "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Killer" before bed.

4. Have you ever met a celebrity?

Oh yeah! Nancy O'Dell, Ty Pennington, Gladys Knight, and some Nascar drivers. Benefits of my Dad's awesome job.

5. Favorite EXOTIC animal?

Omg. Don't make fun..but I love sea turtles. They are so cute! 

6. Favorite high school memory?

Basically any memory that involved Crystal & I in 10th grade history class.

7. What is your dream job?

Being a Mommy!

8. Favorite TV show growing up?

All the kick-@$$ Nickelodeon game shows (Legends of Hidden Temple, GUTS, What Would You Do?, Figure it Out, Wild & Crazy Kids)

9. Do you love mini cadberry eggs as much as I do?

I would love them even more if they were less than $3.00 a bag. Yikes. Haven't bought any yet this year.

10. Can you hula hoop?

No! I can't even do it on the Wii. I am horrible. Yet, I did do Polynesian dancing in high school...it's nothing like the real hula!

11. Why do you blog?

This is my way of journaling & keeping tabs on us for family/friends to see what we are up too! I started blogging back in 2007 in college and have just kept going ever since! 

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I tag: Courtney, A Fancy Day, MD School Mrs,  Jessie, & Stephanie H.!

Spring Break

One of the major benefits of teaching school are the breaks. Spring Break has always been a favorite of mine, even as a student. We would pack up and go somewhere exotic for the week, usually on of the Hawaiian islands, and have some fun & relaxing family time. The past 2 years, I have been enjoying my break here in Arizona, and it has been nothing short of fantastic. Cool mornings perfect for hikes, warm afternoons by the pool, and night baseball games make for a perfect way to relax and detox before the final stretch of the school year. 

How did/do you spend your Spring Break? 

Bracketology

Ever since meeting Derek almost 3 years ago, I have learned that March is one of his favorite months. He is a HUGE college basketball fan, and I can't complain. I have always enjoyed watching basketball, and it's probably because it's fast paced & actually a sport I understand! {Not a football fan here people. The yards just confuse the heck out of me...} Last year, we both filled out our brackets, and I am proud to say I kicked some butt! I have to hand it to Derek, his #1 team, Duke, lucked out at the final 4, and did anyone see the final 2 teams in the end?! Hoping my bracket and ESPN watching with Derek has put me in the lead again. Gotta hand it to our Blue Devils though...hoping they get to the top 8! 

Game on! 

Visitors

Mom & Sis are coming to visit tomorrow. 

Super, duper excited!

P.S. How cute is this picture? Jealous they can pull off bangs....

February Photo Challenge Review

I tried my best, but let me tell ya, this was a CHALLENGE for me. Between twelve hour days, church callings, keeping house, and taking care of my sweet boy, I was happy when I managed to remember to take a photo. I am thinking of doing one each month...Anyone seen/heard about one for March yet?

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