Let's Catch Up

Wow! So, I know it's been a while since I've last posted on this thing...now that it's been so long, the thought of catching up on lost time seems overwhelming! So, here's my best shot at the hi-lights:

1-went to Devner for the conference--the conference was pretty good, mainly a group of people who are giving new names to things that good teachers have instinctively done for years (however, note that I didn't necessarily include myself in the "good teachers" category, so the conference was good for me). We had lots of free time to walk around Denver and enjoy no humidity and no bugs! We also got to go out to Red Rocks and the burial site of Buffalo Bill Cody for an afternoon. Good times. Red rocks was amazing although we didn't get to sing or dance on stage. And Buffalo Bill Cody's museum and burial site...well, really, what can be said about that?! Seriously though, what made the trip really great was spending time with my mom. I really enjoyed that (and I'm not just saying that because I'm pretty sure you read this mom!)

2-got back on Friday and the 4th of July weekend began! Spent some time with my friend Brandi on Saturday, then went down to my parent's house for their annual 4th-on-the-2nd of July party. Sat out on my parent's deck and watched a great fireworks display down on the beach on Monday. And by Tuesday, the actual 4th, I was so whooped, I truly didn't care what happened. (I also got to baby-sit my favorite 1 year old, Calen, Monday and Tuesday!!)

3-Worked on putting together a float advertising Vacation Bible School, then walked with the float in our town's RiverFest parade today. We passed out over 1,000 flyers! The float turned out SOO cute. We had a polar bear riding the float and dancing, and played the karaoke track to "Ice Ice Baby"...it was great watching the kids (and slightly more mature "kids") dance as the float went by. Again, good times.

4-Went to Calen's first birthday party. She had her own little cake and ended up with icing in her hair, all over her face, down her legs, and all over her clothes. It was great. She got lots of great toys and clothes, but I think she loved the baby doll I got her the best, of course! I could be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure I heard her say her first phrase: "Aunt Jessica, you're my favorite!" hee-hee

So, there's the past two weeks in a nutshell. And, with my powers of prediction, I can pretty accurately tell you about the next two weeks...VBS, VBS, VBS, VBS! It starts on the 17th. Until then, there are signs to be painted, sets to be decorated, and lessons to be prepared. There's also kids to pray for and still more foot work to get into some of the local neighborhoods. As my friend Brandi puts it, by the first week in August, we'll all be sitting on a couch, leaning to one side, and drooling. I think she might be right on the money on that one! As for tonight, I think I'm going to work on painting some signs and watch a documentary on Lewis and Clark. Good times.