Girls' Weekend in Flagstaff

Two and a half hours...30 degrees! It never ceases to amaze me! I drive just two and a half hours north of Gilbert and the temperature drops 30 degrees. It's just one of the great things about Arizona. You just gotta love it. Now, how do I work out the snow bird thing at my age and income?

This past weekend 10 of us made the trek north to stay at my dear friend Marie's home. We spent time reading (on the patio, overlooking the golf course, lounging on the most comfortable chairs ever!), chatting, catching up, laughing, eating, playing games, and of course... crafting.



What a great weekend getaway. I am so glad that I was able to share it with so many of my Elliot Groves ward friends. I miss seeing these amazing women each Sunday. Thanks for the great times everyone (especially Marie)!

Next summer stop...DeKalb, IL. Can't wait to see my neices! Humidity, please be kind to this poor "dry heat" Arizonian.

Summertime

I know it is summertime when I start to miss out on important news. I went to dinner at mom and dad's today. They were surprised that I hadn't heard anything about Gaza flotilla attack this week. How did I miss it?!? Then I remembered that I get most of my news from TV as I am getting ready for work. Since I haven't been getting ready for work, or up to watch the news, I have been in my own little world this week.

So, I pose a question to you all... Where do you get your news?

Do you read the paper (which one), watch TV (what station), get the headlines online (what sites), listen to public radio? How do you stay informed? I feel like I need to do better than just watching the news on TV. So, I'm up for suggestions.

Birthday Flowers

Thanks again for all the birthday wishes! It was a great day!

My friend Megan gave me these beautiful roses. Some of them are kind of this dusty orange and others are more vibrant. They are kind of unusual and very beautiful!

Summertime Starts

It is always amazing to me how fast the school year seems to pass. Don't get me wrong, there are some days/weeks that are endless and unforgiving. However, as the last few days come around, time has this was of seeming to pass us by. I think this is more true when you have a group of students that are really great.

That was this year for me. I really enjoyed teaching this group of students. We not only learned a lot but we also had a ton of fun doing it. What a blessing it is to love what you do and who you do it with! Thanks for a great year everybody!

Now...summertime!

By the way, I had to show a picture of my new table. It is a Christmas gift from Grandma Stott and my parents. I know, it is June. I had deciding and then finding what I really wanted. The flowers on the table are from one of my great students. Aren't they both beautiful?