Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from two little "Deviled Eggs"!

Seventeen?

Today I subbed for a 6th grade class up in Anthem. I was a little late getting there this morning. As I was walking up to the door, I overheard the students. "Ohh..we have a sub today." "Wow. She's really young." "She's really pretty." Is it sad that I find these compliments hilarious but nice at the same time? The last twenty minutes of school was recess. Right when I walked out with the students, 8 girls ran up to me. "Cameron thinks you're hot." "Trey said he was going to take pictures of you all day." "We thought you were 17. How old ARE you?" So, enjoy the picture from my days as a 17 year old.... because I definitely do NOT look like that anymore. :)

Peak: Did you NOT read the post? :)

Pit: Working off those 2 Chips Ahoy cookies at the gym tonight...

Fallin' for Fall

(Right Photograph: Baby pumpkins, wooden blocks, frame and fall foliage wedding picture. Left Photograph: Acorn accented bowl of red & delicious apples)
(Right Photograph: Rod Iron wall accent and set of three tree photographs. Left Photograph: Fall porcelain pumpkins, Anthropologie candle & S monogram.)

Welcome to the wonderful season of Fall at the Smith home.

Fall is my favorite season because of the colors.

They are perfect for the style and decor of our home.

Warm browns, deep greens, squashed yellows and oranges.

Peak: Columbus Day holiday & no school!

Pit: A case of the Monday sleepies & not wanting to cook dinner.

Under Construction

A funny story about our wedding day....

We had a 7 week engagement.

The entire time, the temple was under construction.

Scaffolding all the way up on both spires.

In preparation, a family friend whipped up these.

Bride & Groom Construction hats.

We were so happy to drive up the morning of and see that most was down.

But we couldn't resist the picture.

Peak: Enjoying a fun-filled day of teaching 6th graders.

Pit: It's October 1st and I' m still in shorts & flip flops.

Playing Doctor

For the past hour my sweet husband has been giving me medical exams. You see, he has a midterm on Friday. He must perform a full body physical in 30 minutes. Easy? Think again. Derek being in medical school makes me so grateful for doctors in the world. He studies so hard. He goes on 2-3 hours of sleep before test days so he can be "fully prepared" for the exam. Over achiever? Perfect student? No and no. Just dedicated, hardworking, and determined.

3 big reasons why I love him.

Peak: Having a day off from school.
Pit: Waking up to a colony of zits form on your forehead.

Things I Love About Substitute Teaching

1st Thing......

I love the fact that I get to leave 10 minutes after the bell rings at the end of the day.

Instead of grading papers, organizing, and planning, I get to go home.

2nd Thing......

If the kids are annoying, I only have to spend 1 or 2 days with them.

If you're thinking "Aww, kids aren't annoying", you need to

a. spend more time around kids.

b. spend more time around your kids and thier friends.

c. agree with me.

(seriously)

3rd Thing.....

Experiencing different grade levels.

I' m especially loving grades 2-6.

High School was- let's just say it's not my forte.

(goths/preps/jocks/druggies)

4th Thing......

Having funny stories to bring home EVERY night.

Today a 4th grader told me he broke up with his girlfriend.

He told me, "I usually let girls down easy, but not this time."

(I was dying of laughter!)

5th Thing......

Being called Mrs. Smith

(my favorite)