Shelter Me

Manic Monday doesn't even describe my day today. :) Good thing this song was playing on repeat in my head. :) I love Selah so much!!! I definitely had to make the Lord my hiding place today.


I did have some highlights though...

I never ever do this, but I NEEDED this today. Diet Vanilla Coke.


I tried the trick from the movie, "The Help." It didn't work for me! Could I have used a bad match?


I brought over a "heart healthy" dinner to my fellow team member whose husband just had heart surgery. Actually several of us pitched in to provide a really big meal (they have a huge family), since I live in Melissa's neighborhood, I dropped everything off. It was fun to visit for awhile!



Have a restful evening! :)

A spray paint and burlap kind of Saturday

Matt cut the grass and worked outside on Saturday.



While he did that, I went through his old baby pictures that his dad gave him that needed to be sorted. Wasn't he the cutest little boy?



It was there, organizing his pictures, that I got the scare of my life. If you know me, you know I'm not kidding.

There seemed to be the largest, most disgusting lizard I had ever seen in the bag. I picked up the bag, while screaming, and ran and threw it outside into the backyard. I couldn't stand the thought of the lizard being in my house...that is what gave me strength to be brave and pick up the bag.

As soon as I made it ouside I began gagging and spitting off of the back porch while Matt inspected the lizard with a stick. Truth be told, he was grossed out too because it was so stinkin' big. Our neighbors have got to love living near us.



Well, it was fake, made of plastic. Thank the Lord! Ha! Even though I know it's fake, it still scares me to see it on here. Haha!

I think I was still traumatized by the experience, so I did what I do best (other than shop)...I found some burlap and spray paint in the garage and got to work. I decorated with burlap and spray painted some picture frames. We also hung up a rooster hanging rack that we had hanging in our old house. I also did some major cleaning.





I didn't get out my fall decor yet, but I did burn a fall smelling candle. I just couldn't wait!


Counting down the days until fall and football!

High School Football has started...

and the TCCHS YELLOW JACKETS beat our biggest rival last night, the THS BULLDOGS!!!! EVERYONE in town was at this game. We got Beef O' Brady's to go about an hour and a half before the game started and the restaurant was packed (why we got it go) and you could barely drive without seeing masses of people dressed in navy or red walking to the Jackets Nest stadium.


I love living in a small town and I love game days. It is a requirement in my classroom that kids (and their teacher :))dress in blue and gold on game day! :)

*Note...this was taken very late at night...and I was sick, tired, and achy by this point.


"Clear eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose!!" :)

Foxes and Birds...and Pickles!

The foxes are back! I am not happy at all about this!

Blakely was barking in our garage today at a cute little hummingbird. I could tell she loved it. When I got home from class it was still "trapped" in our garage. We both loved it! And I'm happy to report that it is now free!


I am my mama's daughter. I now request extra pickles on sandwiches. :)


This man is soooo hard working! I know you'll do great tomorrow Matty!


Thank you, Lord, for another good day at work and class!

Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

Nerd alert!

Ok, yes, I am a reading specialist and I am a big reading nerd. I LOVE phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.... and absolutely LOVE learning about it. So, I was giddy all day about the new reading program that we adopted. We had training for half a day today...Chick fil a and teacher talk, cool free stuff, all while being taught new reading techniques! I was a happy girl! And being the complete workaholic, reading nerd that I am...I brought home the teacher edition to dig a little deeper!


We made grilled cheese sandwiches for supper...with spinach, pesto, onion, and tomato. Yum!


AND SELAH and Pistol Annie's new albums came out!

Hope your Tuesday was great!!!

Bliss, Faithfulness, and Homework!

Weekend bliss....I feel like it is so rare lately that we get time to just slow down and be together.


I put out a wreath that Matt's sweet Granny sent us about 5 years ago. I think it looks real Augusty/early Septembery! :)


Awesome August Nights just revive the soul!


I'm loving this HUGE thunderstorm that we're having right now. I barely made it out of the building and into my Tahoe. And now, I already have on my pj's! I am soaking up my free Monday nights...in a few weeks our Bible Study will start back up! Until then I'm finishing up a short Beth Moore study. Learning how to believe God, glorify Him, find satisfaction in Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. I am learning so much, and am flying through the homework each day...ready to dig deeper. Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. -Hebrews 11:6

I'm also loving this cheap 99 cent menu planning pad (or at least that is what I'm using it for) at Wal-Mart. It even matches the colors in our kitchen!


I'm locking myself in the office tonight and FINISHING my 2nd article review. I REALLY AM! :)


Psalm 33:4
The word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.

A little "HELP" and an afternoon at the day spa...

PERFECTION!

As soon as school ended, I made my way to Madison Grove to spend some time at the most relaxing place in town. It was much needed! Already anticipating my next hair appointment!


I'm going to eat mexican with a friend....love good girl talk! She is teaching at a different school this year, so it will be fun to catch up!

Then we are going to see The Help! I feel like I want to re-read it soon! I read it almost two years ago!


Yay for Friday's!!!!! And having energy!!! :)

South GA Humidity

You know it is late summer in South GA if...

You have to re-flat iron your hair after recess/bus duty. (I ususally don't do this, but I had a meeting and class this afternoon and didn't want huge wavy hair :))


There are gnats everywhere. We were inside a computer lab doing some research tonight and the gnats were awful - - even inside! I haven't even noticed the gnats in previous years...until a few weeks ago. Where did they come from?

I am so thankful for my husband...he sure puts up with a lot from me. :) And I am one tired girl tonight...TGIF-almost! I am already in my very comfortable bed! :)


Night y'all! Have a great Friday!

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Do you have 10 minutes to spare this morning?

If you do, then I highly suggest watching/listening to this video this morning. This is my ALL TIME favorite song right now. And I love what Natalie Grant has to say at the end of the video.


Have a blessed day!

A little bit of Fall in the air...

I felt it late yesterday afternoon as I walked out of school...the breeze felt different...cooler (so much so that another teacher and I stopped to enjoy it for a minute instead of rushing to blast the AC in our cars).

Then again this morning around 6:15ish. It felt drastically cooler out.

So tonight, I just had to do something about it. I went outside and read for my class and revised an article review. I LOVE sitting on the front steps in the fall...maybe even more than the Spring! I'll admit, it took all that I had not to pull out my pumpkin spice and caramel apple candles.



I forgot my planner and notebook today. Do you see what I had to resort to? If I don't write it down and have it where I can see it, I will definitely forget to do it. I feel like my lists are never ending these days.


I can't wait to change Summer to Fall in my classroom. :)


I hope that everyone is enjoying this late summer --- hopefully early Fall night!

Wisdom straight out of Proverbs

I LOVE this song, and these verses from Proverbs. There is so much on wisdom in Proverbs...reminds me of my Wising Up Bible Study "with" Beth Moore two summers ago! I hope that everyone has had a fabulous Monday! It was a busy, but great one for me!



Proverbs 15:22-23
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 15:28-29
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
And I already read ahead...Proverbs 16:1
Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word. >*I always need to be reminded of this! Sometimes I despise my planning nature. :)

Thankful Wednesday

Could I have a better husband? He has cooked dinner every night this week...while a certain kindergarten teacher rested her feet! :) He is truly the greatest!


I couldn't ask for a better support teacher to teach beside all day long. We work like a team and I can't even remember teaching before I had her! I'd be lost without all the help that she provides me. We can read each others minds. :) She was working on her laptop during naptime--putting together a calling tree for our wing in case of emergency, and I couldn't help but take a picture of her! Don't worry...she is used to me and my ways by now!


I'm waiting on Matt to get home from choir. Then I think maybe we'll finish an episode of the Kardashian's and then go to bed! Early to bed, early to rise! (I'm ready to feel perky in the wee hours of the morning instead of dog tired :)...maybe after another week of being back in this routine?)

Happy Wednesday! LOVE these verses from today. I'm reading a day ahead.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:16
A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

Proverbs 11:25
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.