01.31.09

January's last bit of light...

When I originally took this picture I just wanted to capture the cloud. While creating the title for my post I then realized what day it was - the last day of January. I felt a photo capturing the end of today would be the perfect photo for the end of the month. When I began photographing the sunset, I had included the horizon. I then decided to focus on just the cloud because I loved the shape. (This is what had drawn me to it in the first place.)

As I reflect back on my first month of photos, I am proud to say that I made everyday! There were a couple that were close. They say that it takes doing something at least 30 times before it becomes a habit. I'm not sure how accurate this theory is...I have actually proven it wrong on several occassions. I will have to say that I have enjoyed the challenge. It seems that I've caputured images of things that before I wouldn't have taken the time to photograph. I'm looking forward to going to some other locations. My commute is so short that there's not much variety.

01.30.09

Base Ten Blocks...

Something I love about my school is that we provide our students with a 30-minute intervention block at the end of each day. During this block, all non-classroom teachers work with a small group of students on either reading or writing. I truly enjoy this opportunity to work with students. I have watched their self confidence grow over the months.

Thinking back to my time in elementary school, I don't remember having Base Ten Blocks. I'm sure we probably did, I just don't remember them. (I wish they would have had something like this for me in my high school geometry class!)

01.29.09

Well, the wait is over...here is my amaryllis. Not really as exciting as you thought it might be? I decided I had better get a pre-bloom photo up soon since it seems like it may be getting close. (The paperwhites will probably bloom this weekend...they love the southern sun during the day and haven't gotten as tall as they usually do.)

01.28.09

Our lights have lights!

Work on the basement is starting to come to and end...at least we think. We've been told things will be done next Friday and we can start moving things in the following Monday. We had hoped for a Super Bowl Party, but that won't be happening. I guess we'll have to wait until next year...maybe the Bronco's new coach will get them to the big game!

The photo is of one of our bar pendants...there are five in all. Chad picked them out and we've been very excited to get them installed. They went in last week but just got light bulbs yesterday. We are looking forward to seeing the "magma" lights and black granite counter tops...they get finished tomorrow.

01.27.09

Well, I'm hopeful that no one is disappointed tonight...I didn't post a photo of my amaryllis.  (At least I have a back-up plan for tomorrow if necessary.)

To honor my father on his XXth birthday, today's photo is for him.  I was taught to respect my elders...so I  couldn't reveal his age.  :o)  With my candle, I have created more of a problem than a gift - he has to figure out how to blow it out!

I owe you a German Chocolate Cake...and I think some golf & beer from last year's birthday!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY papa...love you!

01.26.09

About a week ago I started some Paperwhite bulbs. I love these delicate, little flowers and they always add a fun touch to my office as I look outside past them, at the snow and brown grass.

I was excited when I found the bulbs at Home Depot after Christmas...on sale! I also purchased an Amaryllis. I don't think it's going to get as tall as most do, but I'm looking forward to it blooming. (Maybe I will post a photo of it tomorrow.)

01.25.09

A perfect weekend breakfast...chocolate chip and pecan pancakes.

It's not the best photo, but I wanted to meet this month's photo challenge of posting a photo of my breakfast. Yummy!