It's funny-when I get forwards from friends it's usually about friendship...maybe recipes. When Walker gets them, it's about boobs. There's something not right about this.
Walker and I are trying to move into current times. We both joined facebook, though we have no clue what we're doing and aren't sure if we want our business out there. We'll see how long it lasts. So far we found a girl Walker and Vin both know very well-and she lives in Hattiesburg, about an hour away from us!
Have you ever had a job you really liked, with a culture you didn't think you'd find anywhere else, but then a new boss is hired and everything changes? You go from doing your best and feeling great about it with rave reviews from bosses to totally questioning what you're doing and receiving lower scores than you've ever gotten on reviews. I know Andrea and I have talked about this some. It's what's going on at my school-32 year veterans all the way down to rookies. Sad, really. I just keep telling myself it's not about me, it's for the kids that deserve the best I can offer.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Our first party!
Walker and I hosted our first party last night. We had a few people over to hand out candy, then we had a fire in the back and made s'mores. It was definitely a good time, though we have way too many leftovers!
The joys in our life right now are coming after work and on weekends...if you catch my drift. I still love the kids at school and am having fun with the cheerleaders, but I'm definitely ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. There's not much for Walker to say about his job at this point.
Lisa and Sean have a new healthy baby girl, Maggie and Craig have a healthy baby boy, and Carmen and Jason have their second baby boy! It's truly a blessing to become aunt and uncle again! Hopefully we'll meet all the new babies soon!
The joys in our life right now are coming after work and on weekends...if you catch my drift. I still love the kids at school and am having fun with the cheerleaders, but I'm definitely ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. There's not much for Walker to say about his job at this point.
Lisa and Sean have a new healthy baby girl, Maggie and Craig have a healthy baby boy, and Carmen and Jason have their second baby boy! It's truly a blessing to become aunt and uncle again! Hopefully we'll meet all the new babies soon!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Another month goes by...
And I missed several of my very best friends' birthdays! I love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I've tried to talk and text since I'm not the best at keeping up with the blog. Things are different at school lately. My students are awesome...it's all the extra stuff that's difficult. This is stuff I'd rather talk or email about privately-call me paranoid, but I don't want to overdo the publicizing of school drama. Walker is staying busy with work and is looking forward to a training trip to Wisconsin.
Football season has begun! Not only are we doing all the AU games, but we ordered NFL Sunday ticket, too. Not much gets done around our house on weekends! Luckily Stew, Sue and Ellie came to tailgate with us for the first game. It was nice to finally meet sweet Ellie! This weekend will be my first trip to Starkville to see the Auburn Tigers defeat the MSU Bulldogs-I can't wait!
I've tried to talk and text since I'm not the best at keeping up with the blog. Things are different at school lately. My students are awesome...it's all the extra stuff that's difficult. This is stuff I'd rather talk or email about privately-call me paranoid, but I don't want to overdo the publicizing of school drama. Walker is staying busy with work and is looking forward to a training trip to Wisconsin.
Football season has begun! Not only are we doing all the AU games, but we ordered NFL Sunday ticket, too. Not much gets done around our house on weekends! Luckily Stew, Sue and Ellie came to tailgate with us for the first game. It was nice to finally meet sweet Ellie! This weekend will be my first trip to Starkville to see the Auburn Tigers defeat the MSU Bulldogs-I can't wait!
Monday, August 4, 2008
AU Fan Day
We went to Auburn for practice Saturday morning, then Fan Day that afternoon. It was our rookie attempt, so we were somewhat ill prepared. We ended up waiting about 3.5 hours to meet Tubby and I will post the pic after they send it to me and I scan it. Walker will tell you that Chris Todd looked pretty sharp, and that he may end up getting more reps than Burns.
The 4 wheeler was one of Walkie's customer's and we got it stuck in the mud the night of the pic on the last post. THANK GOODNESS we pulled it out just before dark. We were all coated in dark mud, which didn't really show up on Reese.
I started school last week with a new administration. They've given the principal 2 years to bring us up to a level 5 (superior) school. We're level 3 with a 20% special ed population...among other issues. It'll be interesting.
Walker has broken into the commercial market some, which is great! There are rumors that Jimmy Buffet is pulling out of the casino down here, and that's not great. The question of our future in Gulfport comes up every so often and has arisen again lately. I will definitely do this school year...then we debate again!
The 4 wheeler was one of Walkie's customer's and we got it stuck in the mud the night of the pic on the last post. THANK GOODNESS we pulled it out just before dark. We were all coated in dark mud, which didn't really show up on Reese.
I started school last week with a new administration. They've given the principal 2 years to bring us up to a level 5 (superior) school. We're level 3 with a 20% special ed population...among other issues. It'll be interesting.
Walker has broken into the commercial market some, which is great! There are rumors that Jimmy Buffet is pulling out of the casino down here, and that's not great. The question of our future in Gulfport comes up every so often and has arisen again lately. I will definitely do this school year...then we debate again!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
If that ain't country...
After mowing last week I just rode that puppy down to the pool and hopped in!
Walker's out at Chandeleur Islands fishing this weekend. I haven't heard from him since Friday night, so I'm hoping it's a good sign that he's having fun. In the meantime, one of his customers brought a 4 wheeler over for me to try out this weekend. I'm telling you...custom black-out rims...the works! I took it out yesterday know now that I NEED one!
Maggie and Whitney came to see me last week! It was awesome to have some friends come down. We spent most of the time sitting around and talking-sorry, we forgot to get a pic!
School starts next Friday for me. I was asked to mentor a new teacher, I will be the liason between my school's science dept and the other middle school and I have cheerleading. I'm excited, but nervous!
Walker's out at Chandeleur Islands fishing this weekend. I haven't heard from him since Friday night, so I'm hoping it's a good sign that he's having fun. In the meantime, one of his customers brought a 4 wheeler over for me to try out this weekend. I'm telling you...custom black-out rims...the works! I took it out yesterday know now that I NEED one!
Maggie and Whitney came to see me last week! It was awesome to have some friends come down. We spent most of the time sitting around and talking-sorry, we forgot to get a pic!
School starts next Friday for me. I was asked to mentor a new teacher, I will be the liason between my school's science dept and the other middle school and I have cheerleading. I'm excited, but nervous!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
While the dogs are away...
the bunnies will play! This guy was in our backyard last night munching away. Mom has had the girls for a few weeks while we travel, and I'm going back to get them Monday. We saw some good sized lizards, too, but luckily no snakes. Reese will have plenty to chase next week!My ocean studies course was AWESOME! We went to a couple of the islands, ran trawls for specimen (and ate the leftover shrimp), and hiked a few times in addition to clasroom lecture and activities. When I left that one, I met up with a similar class in Ohio and spent a day with those teachers. A couple days later Joy took us to a wildlife rehabilitation place, where we saw 
some really cool animals (like this bald eagle). So I'm being educated a ton this summer, and it's getting me excited about next school year.
some really cool animals (like this bald eagle). So I'm being educated a ton this summer, and it's getting me excited about next school year.Before our trip to Ohio, Walker had his state tennis tournament. His team didn't quite make finals, but they were very impressive. Walker's the #1 singles guy on the team and his last opponent ended up spending the night in the hospital because of the heat (and intense competition.)
Last night we went to our favorite bbq place-they opened one near the house. Julie was the bartender. I'm telling you the looks, bubbly personality and VOICE (not sure about mouth size :) )were all there. The girl said I could take a pic with her next time we go.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
I'm the worst blogger, I know. Life is good...busy. My sister had her third child, Dashiell Edward, and he looks EXACTLY like Jason. Julie had Riley Elizabeth, Christa had Paige Katherine, Susan had Ellie...none of whom we've met, but we're DYING to see them!
I went to cheer camp with our squad, took an ocean studies course, visited my sister in VA, my mom in TX and now Walker and I are in OH. More soon.
I went to cheer camp with our squad, took an ocean studies course, visited my sister in VA, my mom in TX and now Walker and I are in OH. More soon.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
8 days and counting...
Can we get some free food for this advertisement?!
Busted! 
Dixie still hasn't found a burying spot that Reese doesn't find later.
She works hard...reallyI have a two month break coming really soon...and I'm thrilled about it. I had my first tennis match this week and have plenty to work on this summer. I'd like to get to a level where I can play in some of the tournaments and maybe pick up some mixed doubles matches with Walker. It's ambitious for sure, but a goal nonetheless.
Walker went to the lake with Reese this weekend to do some yard work. It's the first time the girls have been apart this long. I kept Dixie here to keep me company since I had to do a coach safety course. Last weekend we went to the Hard Rock-they opened a country bar inside that we wanted to try. It was a blast!
Walker was slammed with work this week! It's a great thing in a time when the building market is slow. Hopefully it will continue into the summer.
Walker watching TransformersTuesday, May 6, 2008
Good Morning!
Just a quick blurb before I run off to school...Walker's tennis team is in the state finals this summer! The captain of his team told him that Walker beat the best player in Hattiesburg last night.
In an effort to impress my husband, I have taken up tennis as well. I'll never win player of the year, but it's a start. I had a few group lessons and my league starts this week.
Less than 3 weeks of school left!! After that I'm headed to Jo's to watch Liam play soccer and (hopefully) watch the kids while she gives birth.
In an effort to impress my husband, I have taken up tennis as well. I'll never win player of the year, but it's a start. I had a few group lessons and my league starts this week.
Less than 3 weeks of school left!! After that I'm headed to Jo's to watch Liam play soccer and (hopefully) watch the kids while she gives birth.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Middle School is Never Boring!
It's the week before spring break and all should be calm...
We had 2 girls smoking weed in the bathroom, I was reemed by a mother that happens to work in the superintendent's office, boys were caught buying things with counterfeit money, and our pricipal (who I really like) announced that he is leaving at the end of the year...AND IT'S ONLY WEDNESDAY!
Here's a kicker-the cheerleading coach asked me to be asst coach next year! Should be tons of fun...once I learn something about cheerleading. Hurkey-double hurkey-banana won't get me far!
We had 2 girls smoking weed in the bathroom, I was reemed by a mother that happens to work in the superintendent's office, boys were caught buying things with counterfeit money, and our pricipal (who I really like) announced that he is leaving at the end of the year...AND IT'S ONLY WEDNESDAY!
Here's a kicker-the cheerleading coach asked me to be asst coach next year! Should be tons of fun...once I learn something about cheerleading. Hurkey-double hurkey-banana won't get me far!
Monday, March 17, 2008
A Pretty Good Little Saturday!
When I find the camera cord, I'll post the pic...Walker sitting at the edge of his La-Z-Boy, mouth open. What enthralling film, you ask? Transformers.
Saturday we had a leisurely breakfast at Cracker Barrel, then a long walk in the woods with the girls. We saw a big snake at the end, but it didn't deter us. We spent an hour or so cleaning out flower beds (thanks to the previous owners for having low-maint plants!) It was time for lunch, but we weren't especially hungry, so we made smoothies...then added rum. We laid in the sun and went to dinner fairly early so we could sit out by the water and watch the sunset. I would say we were home and asleep by 10. May not be exciting to you, but life moves a little slower down here by the ocean.
Walker has a big week with his OS gone for 2 days, 2 tennis matches and the prez of the company coming Wednesday for a tour and dinner. I have Friday off, so we're going to the lake to do some work. Speaking of days...my students could not be more entertaining these days. I have 80 13-15 year olds, all trying to do as little as possible, some trying to learn something in the process. As you would expect, they are so honest in telling me how I look (oooh Mrs. Roth has on her big hoop earrings OR Mrs. Roth, you look a mess today!), and how I say dorky little things a lot (it's funny, Mrs. Roth.) I will say they repeat a lot of my little sayings (waiting on you, Christmas...Eeeaassssy there, cowboy...DUDE!...some of the faves.) All in all so sweet and funny. You're catching me on a good day-who knows what tomorrow will bring. That's what I love about middle school! Take a sec to think about how you were back in those days!
Saturday we had a leisurely breakfast at Cracker Barrel, then a long walk in the woods with the girls. We saw a big snake at the end, but it didn't deter us. We spent an hour or so cleaning out flower beds (thanks to the previous owners for having low-maint plants!) It was time for lunch, but we weren't especially hungry, so we made smoothies...then added rum. We laid in the sun and went to dinner fairly early so we could sit out by the water and watch the sunset. I would say we were home and asleep by 10. May not be exciting to you, but life moves a little slower down here by the ocean.
Walker has a big week with his OS gone for 2 days, 2 tennis matches and the prez of the company coming Wednesday for a tour and dinner. I have Friday off, so we're going to the lake to do some work. Speaking of days...my students could not be more entertaining these days. I have 80 13-15 year olds, all trying to do as little as possible, some trying to learn something in the process. As you would expect, they are so honest in telling me how I look (oooh Mrs. Roth has on her big hoop earrings OR Mrs. Roth, you look a mess today!), and how I say dorky little things a lot (it's funny, Mrs. Roth.) I will say they repeat a lot of my little sayings (waiting on you, Christmas...Eeeaassssy there, cowboy...DUDE!...some of the faves.) All in all so sweet and funny. You're catching me on a good day-who knows what tomorrow will bring. That's what I love about middle school! Take a sec to think about how you were back in those days!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
S-E-X-Y you ain't got no alibi...
You sexy, what what, you sexy!
This was my cheer to Keith Urban from miles away...and how I entertained new friends at a girls' night last weekend. If you've been out with me, it's a familiar scene.
Sssoooooo life is rolling right along in South Mississippi! Walker has been here over a year now-can you believe it? He's still looking for happiness with his job and we are considering options, so nothing major to report at the moment. His tennis leagues have started, so he's staying busy.
I'm enjoying 8th grade science and hope to teach with the same team next year. The lack of desire to learn and frequent disprespect is a challenge, but it wouldn't be middle school without some of that. The burn out rate is high at our school, so who knows what next year will actually bring.
The drywall is hung and finished in the basement of the lake house. It'll be a while before it's ready for guests, but we're excited about it. We are going to paint walls, then stain the concrete. Before that, though, we have to pressure wash the deck and stain it, then do other work in flower beds and in the upstairs. That's half the fun, I guess!
My nephew, Liam, is starting soccer this spring! It's hard to believe he's old enough! I'm going at the end of May to see some practices and a game. I'm loud at my students' games, so you can imagine how hilarious it will be with me out there yelling at 4 year olds! Cecily is absolutely fearless and getting around well. She's a very agreeable child, so it'll be interesting to see what happens when the new little one gets here!
Dre and Jim, Lisa and Sean, and Maggie and Craig are pregnant! Congrats to the new parents-to-be! No, it does not make me any more ready to have my own. Walker and I have briefly talked about fostering rather than having our own. We'll see...in a few years.
We love and miss you!
This was my cheer to Keith Urban from miles away...and how I entertained new friends at a girls' night last weekend. If you've been out with me, it's a familiar scene.
Sssoooooo life is rolling right along in South Mississippi! Walker has been here over a year now-can you believe it? He's still looking for happiness with his job and we are considering options, so nothing major to report at the moment. His tennis leagues have started, so he's staying busy.
I'm enjoying 8th grade science and hope to teach with the same team next year. The lack of desire to learn and frequent disprespect is a challenge, but it wouldn't be middle school without some of that. The burn out rate is high at our school, so who knows what next year will actually bring.
The drywall is hung and finished in the basement of the lake house. It'll be a while before it's ready for guests, but we're excited about it. We are going to paint walls, then stain the concrete. Before that, though, we have to pressure wash the deck and stain it, then do other work in flower beds and in the upstairs. That's half the fun, I guess!
My nephew, Liam, is starting soccer this spring! It's hard to believe he's old enough! I'm going at the end of May to see some practices and a game. I'm loud at my students' games, so you can imagine how hilarious it will be with me out there yelling at 4 year olds! Cecily is absolutely fearless and getting around well. She's a very agreeable child, so it'll be interesting to see what happens when the new little one gets here!
Dre and Jim, Lisa and Sean, and Maggie and Craig are pregnant! Congrats to the new parents-to-be! No, it does not make me any more ready to have my own. Walker and I have briefly talked about fostering rather than having our own. We'll see...in a few years.
We love and miss you!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Eventful Times!
Happy New Year!
We went to Atlanta to spend Christmas with Walker's family, including our new niece, Piper Grace. New Year's Eve we set up dinner at a table in the living room so we could watch the Auburn game. I pounded out some chicken...cut up bread...chopped herbs...and turned my back for 2 seconds. Reese ate everything-4 raw chicken breasts and all. Luckily I had more in the freezer.
Walker has joined a tennis club and I joined a local gym, so we are getting more involved and active. We went to the Mississippi Sea Wolves hockey game Friday night, which was actually a lot of fun. Saturday night we did a late dinner at TGI Fridays and watched the wild card playoff game. Things are looking up at the moment!
We went to Atlanta to spend Christmas with Walker's family, including our new niece, Piper Grace. New Year's Eve we set up dinner at a table in the living room so we could watch the Auburn game. I pounded out some chicken...cut up bread...chopped herbs...and turned my back for 2 seconds. Reese ate everything-4 raw chicken breasts and all. Luckily I had more in the freezer.
Walker has joined a tennis club and I joined a local gym, so we are getting more involved and active. We went to the Mississippi Sea Wolves hockey game Friday night, which was actually a lot of fun. Saturday night we did a late dinner at TGI Fridays and watched the wild card playoff game. Things are looking up at the moment!
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