Motivation

The Things Kids Say

by Melissa
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Every since my kids were little they have always looked ahead to what the next activity, gift, birthday, Christmas, event, meal etc. will be.  If we are at the zoo having a great time, they want to know when we will get home so they can go outside and play with their friends.  If we [...]

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Good Things Do Come From Blogging

by Melissa
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Good things do come from blogging and the proof is sitting in my kitchen. I recently posted about my measuring cup and it’s giant crack, which got me lots of comments, a phone call from my mother-in-law, AND a new measuring cup from a good friend of mine. WOW! If I had known that things [...]

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Choosing a New Logo

by Ryan
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We need your help!  Please tell us which logo you like best. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Watermark This isn’t really a choice – we’re planning to use it to add a watermark to our images.

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Hello

by Melissa

Anybody still there? Yes. Great! Where have I been you ask? Taking a break from my blog.  I didn’t want to, but I hit a wall.  With all the stuff that has been going on with our house, I have been wondering just what should I be blogging about.   We are in limbo.  Are we [...]

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Life is ___

by Melissa
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We took this pic while hiking up Angel’s Landing at Zion.  A narrow trail with sheer cliffs on either side leads to the 5,790 foot peak.  We think they should add this Helen Keller quote to the sign.

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What Our Kids Think About Traveling the World

by Melissa
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Here you have it, in their own words.

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Giving Thanks

by Melissa
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As I stood in the very hot shower this morning letting the water run for an excessive amount of time, I suddenly had a thought. “Man I had better enjoy these hot showers now because who knows what I am going to be getting when I travel.” Which led to – “What exactly will I [...]

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November To Do List

by Melissa
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I have a friend who posts monthly to do lists on her blog. I like the idea so I am stealing it.  Work Grade 150 tests tonight so I can go over them with my students tomorrow. Start a new unit. Get students who did not pass to come and do test corrections. Get my [...]

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Welcome to 4 backpacks!

by Melissa

That’s right baby! 4 backpacks and 4 people taking on the world! Stay tuned…..

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