An author visit from a woman who grew up in Kansas!

Pretty girl

I stayed late, but I feel like I got a ton accomplished!

Pretty skies in both directions

Up & at 'em early on the weekend

This isn't any fine photography, but I love a giggly self portrait!

Sushi chug-a-chugging on by

Just a *few* new materials for the reading program 4th grade is piloting.

Nature's way of telling me to turn around and get my camera

Guess how many times we did this while I was home sick today :(

She stomped around in both of our boots!

Tiny Betty, snoozing on the couch

I bowled an 82 ... WITH bumpers :)

I participated in the Blue Valley Special Olympics Bowl-A-Thon with some awesome athletes!

A perfect afternoon for recess duty

I always feel like ... somebody's watching me!

Does this look better?

Real or a painting?

Last car in the parking lot, but I still had time for a walk before dark!

Creepy crafty time

Directions to make your own skeleton magnets here :)

This tree limb doesn't really tell us how old it is.

Sweet as honey (even if there *still* isn't a smile)

I looked up & suddenly they were yellow

Stray "cat" in our neighborhood

They think they are playing. I know they are learning.

Parent/Teacher Conference night = Dog sitter for Minners

Our little pumpkin

Red & Blue + Purple = Pink

Read more about Jamie's Wish charity here: Jamie's Wish. TEAM Tailgate did their job to help raise money for the charity today. Over $6,000 was raised at this spot alone! WOW!

Girls Night Out with Mom & Molls

Cannot seem to keep my head above water

Simple, but beautiful

One of my favorite bulletin boards all year

My new phone has a GREAT camera - there will be more pictures from here

Look familiar?

A visit to my most favorite flower shop!

An early start to a long day

Not too many lawns are still green like this one

Caught the full moon before it hid behind clouds

10-page Science test X 26 students. You do the Math ... I'm too busy grading to do the calculations.

Finally! Rain!

Happy, Happy Family

The (messy) before picture

Update! Thought I'd go ahead and share the after picture that I took on Sunday. Not a huge change, but it's fresh & clean and not so boring :)

Sitting by the fire with fabulous coworkers!

"I want to catch that squirrel!"

Pink treats at work ... for a great cause!

Home Sweet Home

I wish I could drift into dream land this easily

The leaves tell me it's officially Fall

#ds686 It's the solstice. Make a photo that captures the day for you wherever you are.

Entertaining the TEAM Tailgate crowd with some dance moves

Helping out the new neighborhood Johnny's!