Beautiful Weather, Zaxby's, and a Double Feature...

The weather is absolutely beautiful today. It is hard to believe that just a few days ago we were all housebound due to an ice storm. Don't you just love Arkansas weather!! Well I decided that since it was so beautiful outside today I was not going to sit at home all day. I had enough of that this week. There is a new restaurant that opened up in Van Buren so I thought I would try it out. I have been to one in Georgia before so I knew it was good. It is called Zaxby's and it was very delicious!! If you ever get a chance to go you should definitely try it.

I also went to a double feature at the Malco Cinema in Van Buren. It has been a long time since I have been to the movies much less two in the same day. I really enjoyed it though. I went to see New in Town. It is the movie with Renee Zellweger (sp?) and Harry Connick Jr. It was very cute. I also went to see Taken with Liam Neeson it was really suspenseful and very entertaining. I would recommend both of these movies to anyone. I hope everyone else had a wonderful Saturday too.

Whitney Caroline Designs

There is a blogger out there who designs adorable personalized gift ideas. She is having a giveaway. I do not know how to link to another site so if you would like to find the website Hill has a link on her blog. Here is a picture of what they are giving away. The last day to enter is January 29.

Inauguration and Junie B. What a Combination...

Well the day started off with my students being completely obsessed with the inauguration. This kind of surprised me. I teach 2nd graders. Usually that means if a situation doesn't directly involve them they are not that interested in it. Well the kids thought it was totally awesome that Pres. Obama used the Lincoln Bible for his swearing in ceremony. Quentin was thrilled because Pres. Lincoln is his favorite president. I feel that some of us present company included take days like these for granted. History was made today and I for one am so glad I was able to witness it with my students. It is so amazing watching major events like this through the eyes of children. Their thirst for knowledge and excitement for the occasion is incredible. There is nothing like. I love my job!!!!!

On a completely separate note:

The town I was living in was sponsoring the play Junie B. the musical. If any of you out there are teachers or parents of school age children then you know who Junie B. is. The musical was very cute and hysterical!!! If you ever get a chance to see it I highly recomment it.

Please Pray for Harper!!!

Update:
Harper was actually flown to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She is stable at the moment. They checked her heart and it is fine. She has fluid in her lungs though. Please continue to pray for Harper. If you want to know all the details Kelly has been updating her blog periodically. You can access it from this blog. Kelly's Korner is her blog.

Harper Brown Stamps was born this evening to Scott and Kelly Stamps. She weighed in at 9 lb. 12 oz. She had difficulty breathing when she was born. Later this evening she had to be airlifted to Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Please lift this family up in your prayers. Kelly was one of Hillary's bridesmaids in her wedding. She has been a wonderful friend and influence on Hill. We have all been anxiously awaiting Harper's arrival. This precious little one and her family need our prayers. Please Pray for her!!!

Christmas Break, Puzzles, and New Camera...

I had a wonderful Christmas break. One of the many blessings of being a teacher is a two week Christmas break. It was wonderful getting to see the family that I do not get to see as often as I would like. We had Christmas lunch at my Aunt Ruby's it was delicious!!! I went to my parent's house for the remainder of my vacation. My mom and I hung around the house most days and worked puzzles. When I was younger I like to start working puzzles but I would soon get bored and leave them unfinished. My sister however loves to work puzzles and will stick it through to the end. Well I sort of got hooked the last couple of weeks. We worked five different puzzles as you can see from above. I have to admit my mom really makes it easy for us. She sorts out all of the pieces which makes it easier for us to work them.

My new camera came in this week and I have already started breaking it in. The kids really love it. It is purple and they can see the picture better. I purchased my new camera with Christmas money from my Nanny and Pop R. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Nanny and Pop R. I hope to be taking a ton of pictures with my new camera.

I'm back........

I am so excited to report that I am back among the blog world. Santa was very good to me this year and brought me a computer so I will be able to update more frequently. I also purchased a new digital camera with my Christmas money( Thanks! Nanny and Pop R.) so I am eager and ready to start blogging. I ordered my camera over the internet and it is not in. I will be posting soon with pictures but I wanted to write a short update for now.