05.30.14

Yard Work

Managed to finally get some things done in the yard...summer is officially on its' way now that the veggies are in the Earthboxes! I still have to find some zucchini and an artichoke, along with some shade plants for my pots.

Tomatoes

Jalapenos & Green Chilies

Herbs

05.29.14

The Trail

wildflowers

This is one time of the year that I realize how lucky were are to work where we do. The trail system just behind our school is great! I'm surprised that it doesn't get used more by the teachers and students...it would be an amazing classroom! I decided to post three pictures from my walk.

just a fun random rock pile

baby tent caterpillars

05.28.14

Hot!
We can officially say it was HOT today! I was disappointed that I just missed getting the Thunderbirds in this shot...they were just off to the left. Also disappointed that I didn't see the bear that was around the golf course and near our school this morning.

05.27.14

New CSE Students
As of today there are 12 new additions to CSE...and they are cute!! I was in the science room when the 1st/2nd combo class came in and got to see them for the first time. So many "Ohhhs & Ahhhs"...they loved them!

05.26.14

Memorial Day
It was great out at Bear Dance today...they had American flags on each hole. We had SUNSHINE and beautiful weather today. It was so nice we decided to go out for another 18 after we stopped for lunch.

05.25.14

Oh Hail!
We were keeping our eye on radar and we getting lucky with the storms...luck finally ran out! We tried to ride it out, but that wasn't going to happen. LOTS of rain and LOTS of hail!

We headed over to the Kenyon's for ribs that Dave fixed on the Green Egg. Had to post this pick of Ryan's watermelon. He enjoyed just taking one big bite out of each piece.

05.24.14

Fuel
Had to repost from Instagram & Facebook...
Piece of advice guys...when you see a lady trying to pry open the flap to the fuel tank, don't say, "Doesn't it open from inside the car?" Go with something like, "Is there a chance you're having trouble with your power locking system? Try the emergency opening mechanism inside the back trip panel. "Now this would actually be helpful!!

05.23.14

Our Turn
All this week we've managed to miss out on the severe weather. Today we had a little more around Castle Rock. It arrived quickly and left quickly. We ended up with almost an inch of rain, some hail and a few close lightning strikes. Nothing as severe what some areas had earlier in the week...thank goodness! Everything on the fairway and green is hail.

05.22.14

The Fog Clears
Well, I've been anxious to try out the Michron time lapse. A few weeks ago we had some amazing fog...didn't think about using it. Today I did remember...just about 30 minutes too late. I was still happy with how it turned out.



At the end of the day I had to take some time and celebrate National Chardonnay Day!

05.21.14

Wednesday Storms
It seems to be the running joke for Wednesday night golf league...if there's going to be crappy weather during the week, it's going to be on Wednesday. Tonight looked to be the same, but we waited it out long enough and the evening was beautiful! Actually played a decent round which helped! :)

05.20.14

Thank You!
We recently had Teacher Appreciation Week with several local businesses donating either breakfast or lunch. Here's the cute "Thank You!" card that the kindergarten students created for the Waffle House. Each letter is covering up a cute saying and drawings.

05.19.14

Wildflowers
It's finally good to see the wildflowers starting to bloom along the trail up behind the school.

My parents brought my flower pots up on Sunday. I was going to put them out back today, but decided against it due to the fact they are calling for bad weather the next few days. I will keep them protected on the front porch a little while longer.

05.18.14

Lunch Refreshment
Had a great day of golf with a friend from my Red Hawk golf league. Enjoyed some fish tacos and a "Volcan Margarita." I was disappointed that it wasn't spicier. I will have to stick with the Norteno Margs that I make with my green chilies in the summer.

05.17.14

Saturday
I actually spent the majority of today at school teaching an iPad/Chrome App class. I felt it went very well...enjoyed the small group of teachers. After coming home I checked out the backyard. Surprising how last week's storm put everything on hold for leafing out. Did find the tulips that seem to be pretty hardy! Ended the evening spending time with coworkers at a "Celebration of Life" event for the husband of my dear friend Carolynn. It was such a great event! I didn't have the chance to meet Gary, but I can tell that he was an amazing husband, father, and friend. May his family find peace as they move forward in his absence. 

05.16.14

Locker
Not a big deal to probably anyone but me...I got a locker at the golf course! Still deciding what to keep in it, but excited to have it.

05.15.14

Is it Friday!?!?
OMG...this week needs to have an end. Considering the state of my thyroid and the "Seriously??? That's what you chose to have your students do? That wasn't in the plan!" I think I made it out of this week fairly well. I have officially decided to make Thursday the new Friday...who's with me!?!?

I had great plans to take and post a photo of my TAC, but I forgot. I did manage to get a pic of my crime/dog fighting cat...yea right!! If you haven't seen the video of the cat chasing off the neighbor dog, you HAVE to watch it here! 



I had a pic that I didn't get to post yesterday. My swallows survived the crazy storm this week...yea!

05.14.14

Golf...On!
There were still several patches of snow...many of which I managed to find, but we were able to get in a round. I just love how perfect the snow wrapped around my ball.

05.13.14

The Sun
After a couple days of crappy weather, we enjoyed the sun today! It's amazing how much snow melted today...I'm hopeful that it will get the rest melted for league tomorrow night.

05.12.14

No Snow Day

I know that many teachers had some hopes that Teacher Appreciation Week would continue with a snow dat, but that wasn't the case. I would say we ended up with about 10 inches...everything should be nice and green in another week. Anxious to see if we'll get golf in on Wednesday.

05.11.14

May Snow
Well, as a farm girl I should never complain about moisture...but I should also be golfing in mid-May!! We managed to get in 18 holes yesterday before the front moved in. Of course there was WIND...and of course I was cold. Today's tee time was cancelled due to several inches of white stuff. :( We are actually under a Winter Storm Warning through tomorrow morning!

I know...everything will be GREENER in about a week! I'm sure that in a few months I will be wishing for "sweater weather!" :)