Look at what Craig bought me for Christmas! And look at my first project! I love it!
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Friday, December 26, 2008
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Let is snow, let it snow, let is snow!!!
We are having a beautiful winter storm. It is light and fluffy and REALLY pretty on our street. I had to take some pictures of Craig shoveling at the house. I was shoveling too, mostly wiping off the cars though. It is not too cold, but REALLY snowy. I think I wiped the cars down 5 or 6 times. I couldn't keep up with all the snowfall. We have about a 7 or 8 inches I think, check out the roof. On a side note I have had the entire week off from school. No power in Nelson from that ice storm and the outlook for Monday does not look too promising. We will see. I just want to see the kiddos before Christmas. From what I hear people are stealing each other's generators and we HAD one at Nelson on Thursday but the town was not happy with that and they took it away. So nuts!!! Anyway, that is all for now. Just waned to share some pretty New Hampshire snow with all of you. Have a great weekend!!
Monday, December 15, 2008
What a weekend it has been! It really all began on Thursday morning when I had to scrape ice off my car. I was pretty upset that we were having school because I HATE to drive in snowy conditions, let alone ice. It wasn't too bad though. We had freezing rain in Nelson all day, but back in Keene it wasn't so bad. So, you can imagine my surprise when I got the phone call about no school. I guess Nelson had power lines and trees down all over the place. No one had power. So, it was our first official SNOW DAY of the year. I have a feeling there are many more to come! So.. I went to the grocery store and ran into one of my student's parents. He said Nelson was like a winter wonderland. Everything is coated in ice, thick ice at that. He said he would be surprised it power was to return on Monday. On Friday night Craig and I had a "Date Night". The plan was to get a bite at Elm City Brew Pub and then head over to Keene Cinemas to see the new Bond movie. Instead one of Craig's friends invited us down to McCue's for happy hour. We decided to go and have a beer or two and ended up asking Jenn and Tim to come along to dinner. AND because they were coming we thought we would call Eric and Kelsey to join us too. It was fun! When dinner was through we were contemplating following through with our plan to see Bond or to head back to our place for a few games. We decided that we would head home and play Cranium with the crew. Craig and I won. It helped that we rolled two purples in a row. : ) Yahoo!! On Saturday we headed down to Glastonbury, CT to partake in Dan Roach's holiday party. During the party we decided to head over to the museum to see the festival of trees. It is pretty cool. I will try to post the pictures soon. You can see a few of the trees below us in this picture. We were standing on the second floor and looking down. Back at Craig's dad's house we took part in a recycle yankee swap. Craig's dad was the second to go and he opened up a home bath spa with the Bradlee's tag still on it!! It was pretty funny. I eneded up with a Jordashe wallet and Craig had a foot spa. Sadly, his foot spa was swapped and he took home a cheese serving set. It was a good time. Sunday I was pretty sick. I had been up most of the night coughing. Yuck! But, I was able to pull myself together to see Steve and to meet his friend Sarah. Craig wanted to take them to the Chelsea Royal Diner in Brattleboro. So, Craig had the skillet breakfast and I had french toast. I also had a call from school saying that school was cancelled for Monday. Nelson still had no power!!! I rested for the remainder of the night, shopped online for Christmas presents, and went to bed around 12:30. Today, woke up around 10 and I am finally ready to shower and go shopping. I am still not 100%, but I do feel better. What a crazy week/weekend!!! Hope you are well. Love you and happy holidays!!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I want you to know that I am thankful that I have each of you in my life. Travel safe, fill those bellies, and enjoy the holiday!! Love ya!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Day After Halloween Party
Well, for a day after Halloween party, we certainly had a great time!! We were so excited about our costumes, we loved having everyone dress up, we had a very successful scavenger hunt around the house, and we kicked butt in beer pong and flip cup. Everyone left with a smile and it looks like people are ready to come back for another. Congrats to Fred and Wilma (Eric and Kelsey) for winning the best pair costume. I loved it!!! : ) We are already in the works for something in December!! : ) I will post pics in Picassa when I figure out what is wrong with the computer. Until then, enjoy these pics.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Oooohhh I just love Halloween. Today I was Olive Oyl and none of the kiddos knew who I was! So, I printed out a picture and THEN they thought it was cool. One of my students had a blow up sumo wrestler costume, and another was walking around in a trash can as a monster. It was awesome. We had such a great day!! Two of my favorite activities: Musical Tombstones and Pass the "Hot" Pumpkin. So fun!! Tonight Craig and I are are preparing for our Halloween party and tomorrow we PARTY!! We need to still find our "Duo" costume, but we are waiting for sales!!
Let's see if we get any trick-or-treaters tonight at the new house!!! Happy Halloween
Sunday, October 26, 2008
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Long time... no post
So it has certainly been a long time since I sat down to write something on my blog, let alone to change the layout. I didn't have volleyball practice today so I decided to go shopping, make chicken noodle soup, and update the blog! I hope you enjoy the new layout and when I can clean up my start up disk for my computer I will load some new pictures! ; ) As for life in NH, things are going well. I feel like I am never really home to enjoy the new house. I really like living here. It is small, but really, perfect for Craig and I. Well, that is how I feel anyway. The leaves are the most beautiful that I have seen since I can remember. The colors are just so vivid and every time I drive my car after school I slow down to take pictures. Again, I will post soon. Anyway, driving down our road from school to home is just gorgeous! We raked leaves a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed it. We need to do it again soon. Fall is such a cool time of year.
Volleyball has been going very well. We are 11-3 right now and are in to the second half of our season. If we stay undefeated we should keep our second place spot under Frontier. I hope we can take them, but my girls are just too mental to get it right. We will just have to wait and see. I do love it though. I don't know what I would do without volleyball in my life. I am actually bummed because the league that I play in is starting next week and I will miss it until the high school season is done. Looks like we are playing mostly double headers on Monday nights, which I am so excited about. Yay!! ; )
School is going well. I love my students. I think they make me laugh until I cry at least once a day. Here are a few of my favorite quotes thus far:
After picking up my recycling box a K student said, "Ms. Mullins I will see you yesterday to pick up the paper again." Ok cutie pie! : )
Another K student was identifying 'J' words and thought that the jellybeans in the picture were "Jellybuttons". My kiddos say SO many things, but here are few of my favorite. "My favorite game is Mortal Come Back." ~ "My biggest fear is that I will marry a vampire." - "My grandma can't read." Oh really, she can't? "Well, she can, but I don't understand her." - wow, as I type they rush out of my brain and I can't remember. I need to start writing them down! I do love my kiddos though. They make my job easy and I just love them for making me smile everyday. I hope the year continues this way. I am the science leader for the building and that is pretty cool. It makes me feel very official. I am also the lead teacher for technology and I run the digital photography club. Sweet! : )
I think that is all for now. I am looking at a busy weekend. Home game against Mohawk on Friday night, Six Flags Fright Fest with the volleyball team on Saturday, Walk for Greyhound Rescue at Alyson's Orchard with Mom on Sunday, and hopefully time with Craig in between all those things.
Miss my brother and his family like crazy! I wish they were all closer to me, or I to them. Love you guys!! : )
I promise to be a little better posting. : ) Until next time!!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
MobyPicture Post
This is Quincy. He is a 1500 dollar dog that I am responsible for this weekend. He is so fun and so little!
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Friday, October 10, 2008
MobyPicture Post
This the lake by school. How beautiful is it? This has by far been one of the best autumns for pretty leaves!
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
OH MAN!
Mini - Golf Tourney in Keene
The bet - An expensive dinner of the winner's choice
The game - Mini - golf
The setting - Three courses - #1 Humdinger's. #2 Aarnone's. #3 Twinkle Town
The players - Craig and Kristin
THE RESULTS! - After the first 18 at Humdinger's, I WAS WINNING by one stroke. SO PUMPED!!
First hole at Aarnone's was a hole in one for me!! I got three on that course! We finished all tied up.
It all came down to Twinkle Town. I had 2 more holes in one, but a few really bad holes too. So, per usual
Craig wins the tourney by 1 DARN STROKE!!!! I couldn't believe it. I say we need to rematch!! It was pretty fun
and well, I get to go out to dinner too! Super fun. You should play next time!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
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Jackson is helping me get t shirts tied for tomorrows fund raiser. How cute is he?
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Friday, August 1, 2008
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Watching the babes today while the rents gamble at Mohegan Sun. This is Jacksons happy face believe it or not. They are pretty fun!
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Sweet Summer Time
After returning from California, my summer has been a little uneventful. Although I am in the middle of making phone calls for the fund raiser and making sure things are squared away, and tutoring three days a week, I find that I am bummed that the summer is soon coming to an end. Remember the days of swimming all day everyday, coming home to yummy lunches that the babysitter made, going mini-golfing or to the movies during the week? The days of riding your bikes to the cree-mee with your friends, or just making up silly games in the backyard. I miss those days. I miss my friends. It is certainly hard to grow up sometimes! Anyway, some exciting news - Craig and I will be moving out of our apartment (5 years I was there!) and we are going into a little one bedroom ranch house in Keene on September 1st. We are renting, and it is tiny, but I am excited to have my own front door and my own yard! Yippee. Maybe now I won't be so hesitant to have people over to eat or just hang out. We won't have much more space, but at least it will be our own. So, I am on the lookout for a good deal on washers and dryers, a new couch, and a better kitchen table. If you see anything in the area, let me know! That is all for now. I am off to the scrapbook store to buy more stickers. : ) I think Craig and I might have a mini-golf tourney tonight. Three courses in one night. Winner takes all. Not sure what ALL is yet, but I will let you know! : ) Love you guys!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
COAST TO COAST
Summer has been a blast so far. I had an amazing time in California with Abbe and Evan. When I have more time I will post pictures and go into detail about what we did. For now, here are five highlights for me.
#1 Driving around LA looking for celebs and celeb hot spots - WOW
#2 Wine tasting in Napa Valley - SUPER FUN
#3 Universal Studios - ALL DAY WAS AMAZING, especially the studio tour
#4 Dodgers Game - I saw NOMAR! : ) He didn't play, but he was so close to me
#5 Seeing the movie premiere - well we drove by 3 times, of STEP BROTHER
What a great trip. Abbe is the best!
When I returned to New Hampshire, I didn't even unpack. I just took a shower, went to bed, and woke up early to go to Craig's family lake house in Holden, Maine. It is WAY up there. Right next to Bangor. His family has a house on Holden Pond. It was beautiful there. Here are my five highlights from our Maine trip
#1 - Pictures on top of Cadillac Mountain - SO PRETTY
#2 - Kayaking on the lake and getting a ticket from the fish and game warden. We were not wearing life preservers. Oops. It was like getting a speeding ticket!
#3 - Beer tasting at the Sea Dog - Yummy
#4 - Napping in the hammock with Craig - AWW
#5 - Going to see the Dark Knight with the townies of Maine - What an experience!
Now I am home and planning the fund raiser. www.2nd5kandplay.page.tl I am scrambling for donations and trying to convince people to come participate. I ordered the t-shirts, got my volunteers, found a dj, got the vb nets and balls. So far, so good.
I started to tutor this week and continue on for the next few weeks. Looks like lots of rain coming my way and that is just no fun. BUT - I can stay indoors and scrapbook pics of my beautiful nephew Aidan, the Cali trip, the Maine trip, or Aruba. Which one first. That is all for now! Happy summer. Love ya!!
Friday, July 18, 2008
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
MobyPicture Post
This is Danielles graduation gift. I engraved LYLAS which stands for love you like a sister. What do u think?
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Vacation of the Past
I just wanted to take time tonight to post two fun pictures from my trip to Aruba a couple years ago. I think this is me and my brother, but it might be Sarah. Snorkle goggles make it hard to tell. My dad likes to call this activity, "Goggling!" He is too funny. Anyway, I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. My brother, Sarah, and little Aidan moved into their new home! I can't wait to visit. I wish the California trip did not fall during the same time that my parents are visiting Mike, but who can pass up California! Craig is in Maine enjoying his lake house. I miss him already and it has only been one night. Sheesh. I am still working on Science curriculum until Thursday and then MY VACATION BEGINS!! I will be in Turners for Danielle's grad party and to dog-sit for Piper and Jackson. Then I am off to Los Angeles with Abbe until the 16th, then I get a turn at the lake house in Maine! Yessah! I will be sure to post many pictures. All the while I have a HUGE fund raiser to plan! Well, that is all for now. Miss you and love you all!! Hugs and Kisses!!!
Friday, June 27, 2008
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