Summer dreaming

I am ready for some warmer weather!  I finished up spring break and Easter with the temperature topping out around 55 degrees.  It was not all that I imagined!

             

P got a lot of outside toys for her birthday.  She got a sandbox, trike, and water table.  We have sidewalk chalk and bubbles.  I am pumped to play with her.

         

Come on summer - we ready, are you?

Fifty Shades

I am a math teacher.  I like numbers.  I am not a reader.  I have tried many times to be a reader.  I even read several books in P's first year in the time that I spent with her overnight nursing.  I am proud to say that I have read 8 books since she was born.  I am embarrassed to say that I probably read 8 books between college and her birth.  I would love to do better!


The last set of books that I read was Fifty Shades of Grey series.  I was hoping that it would draw me in.  I had also hoped that it would jump start other things, but that is another post.  I can say that I read all three and did enjoy the story.  I can't say that I found it realistic but I did enjoy it.

As a math person, I can't really give you a good meaning of all of the symbolism or big picture but it was worth the time.

Now I'm looking for something else to read.  Suggestions??

Weekly Update

So I kind of cheated last week with my dual Easter/TAT post but it was the first week back after spring break so I'll take it.  Things are good now, April seems to be fairly open schedule wise.  May is another story so I will see how blogging works with that!

Until then, here is the plan for the week!
- Reading is a subject in school that I did because I had to.  I wish that I liked it  more.  Here is my story about reading!
- Summer is starting to look like it will happen.  This weather is killing me!  Here's what I'm excited about!
- Wednesdays will continue with pictures of P!

More about my House Party

Here is more about what I got from my House Party.  I originally wrote about it here.  I had mentioned that the prints I made were for P's playroom. And that I was going to make more.

If you like these, I can design some for you too!

Well, I did and we got everything up. Here is how it turned out!

This is a group of 8 5 by 7 mounted photos. I think these are my favorites!

This is a close up of one of the tiles. 

These are the 2 11 by 14 canvases.  I love the quotes!

These are 8 by 10 mounted photos. 

Here is a far out view of the main wall. 

This is another one of the 5 by 7 mounted photos. 

{Almost} Wordless Wednesday

J's sister came into town this week so he took the day off and visited with her, her kids, and his parents. Part of their day was spent at a local dairy farm. I missed it all :(

Easter Fun

Easter is not a huge holiday for either side of our family but we do get together to enjoy company and celebrate.  This year, we shared dinner with J's family on Saturday.

On Sunday, we gathered with my family for brunch and an Easter egg hunt.  Brunch started with the Easter bunny visiting us in line - with Skittles. I managed to keep them from P until we got to the table. We go to a local hotel for a great brunch buffet. I was thinking that the Skittles would allow us to easily get food. She did eat other food, sausage, waffle, blueberries, and a GIANT sugar cookie.

Then came the egg hunt at brunch. Oh wait, we saw the bunny with candy on the way. Then the hunt. Followed by a piece of chocolate. Then we did a hunt at my parents. Followed by a small peanut butter cup.   We managed to get her down for a later than usual nap. She did sleep okay.

J and I had cleaned up. In that cleaning, we put some candy in a bowl n the kitchen table. Fast forward to dinner.  P sat in her seat with spaghetti and peas, ready to eat. Then she saw the candy.  She wanted some. After a short back and forth of her demanding candy and our stance of "after dinner," it ended with her sobbing on the floor without eating anything. 

We put her to bed on time. Luckily the 4 sausage links, berries, waffle, and candy held her until morning. We are awesome parents :)

House Party

House Party is a company that works with other companies to help introduce and promote their products.  They allow people like you and me to host parties to share the word.  I have hosted a few but recently I was picked to share a new HP product. 

I must say, THESE ARE AWESOME!  I was lucky enough to get an 11'' by 14'' canvas, 8'' by 10'' mounted photo, and 5'' by 7'' mounted photo.  I chose to create some art for P's playroom.  I love it!  I love the so much that I have gone back and gotten 8 more 5'' by 7'' mounted photos and one more 8'' by 10'' mounted photo.  I have a plan for another canvas too.

         

I invited lots of people to come see my creations and enjoy some good food.  We had a great time and they got to take home several items.  I am hoping that I will continue to be able to host House Parties!!