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V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!

Last night there was a big snow storm in Indy.  Thank goodness that I no longer live there, because I just can't take looking at snow anymore.  We still have the gross piles leftover from our storm a few weeks ago and I can't stand it.  However, none of that really matters because...I am finally out of here and on to warm weather!  I am heading down to Miami with a friend and can not wait.  We are going with two of her friends and it should be a great adventure.  Isn't it fun when you just know you are about to make memories?!  Ok, that was corny.... I am so excited to be going on a vacation though!

can.not.wait.to.be.here!

House Updates - Carpet and Floors

Despite it's HIGH cost and HIGH tax payment, there are so many things that I want to do to our house to make it exactly what I would like.  The first place we started was the carpet and floors.  The carpet was gross and mismatched.  It had to go for sure.  The hardwood floors needed re sanding and I wanted a darker color.  I was happy with how the two things turned out.  We had this done before we moved in.

"Before" on the wood floors.

"Before" on the carpet.  This does not do it justice though.  It was gross.

Good bye gross carpet!!

Wood floors "after!"  And a sneak peak at paint...

Paige and Chili enjoying the new carpet!

Valentine's Day

Not SO far in the past...just a month ago!

Valentine's Day was nice.  It is always nice to spend time with 6 and 7 year olds that LOVE love.  They make my heart full.  David sent flowers and I got flowers from students.  I felt like my classroom was a flower shop.  I got lots of love from my class and David and I went out in the city.  It was a nice day full of love.

These are actually from my SWEET friend Jeni for my birthday!

Back view of David's flowers...

My loot!  My school does a candy gram where students and teachers can buy valentines.

What other job can you forever get a bag of valentines from?

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DIY Jewelry Rack

I love Pinterest.  It gives me such good ideas.  Most of them are ones that I will eventually get to, or maybe never get to, this one was easy to finish though!  I found the idea and pinned it...I cant find it now though to give the person credit...

I was so proud of myself.  I went to the hardware store, used a drill, and finally figured out how to put screws in the wall.

I did this because I like to SEE my jewelry.  I never wear it when it is sitting in my jewelry box.  The dowels lift up and I can easily get what I want off of it.  I love it!

Holidays

Yet another blast from the past post...

The holidays were pretty good.  It was so nice to take a break from school and grad school.  We had a few parties to go to, including David's Uncle Mike's surprise party.  You may recognize him from the Empire Today commercials.  Yes, I married into a famous family.

David bought himself me a humongous tv for my present.   We have a pretty large bedroom and really couldn't see the tv from our bed.  We got a sofa and ottoman to sit in at the end of the bed, but there is nothing like just sitting in your bed and watching tv.  Therefore, I love it.

We went home for Christmas which was nice.  It was busy, but nice to see my family.  I only took one picture from when I was at my Dad's house.  Once we got to my Mom's (on Christmas) there was a snowstorm predicted.  So, David and John left early because they had traveling.  I stayed for a little bit and then brought Kathy back up north with me.

I love spending time with Kathy.  We did some fun things (no we didn't go ice skating) and ended up getting a flat tire!  I had to drive her to South Bend to meet up with her family because the train she was going to take got cancelled.  I didn't mind, I love doing things for my friends who appreciate them!

I'm 30?

I feel like I should post about my birthday.  It was pretty uneventful though.  I have learned that if I want something eventful, I need to plan it...that's another whole post though!

On Friday, I went out with some friends and went shopping.  Always fun!

On Saturday, we first got bagels in the morning.  A treat for me!  Then, David and I went to Disney on Ice.  This was definitely the highlight of the weekend.  I wish I could say that I am growing up and do not find these things exciting, but I cant.  In fact, I can not wait till we have kids and I can go to these things more!  David on the other hand... That night we went out with my brother and sister in law which was nice also.  I came home to receiving my National Board certificate in the mail and my brother's great present.  He bought "3" of all of my favorite foods. 

On Sunday (my birthday) we pretty much did nothing.  It kind of stunk.  The only thing we really did was go to see "Identify Theft"  It was good, but...sigh.  Oh well!  There's always next year.

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Fun Run?

I am so very much over winter.  I haven't ran for a week and half because I just cant get out there.  We did have a day where it was so nice out and it felt great going for a long run.  I decided to run to the beach.  It was so pretty.  I can not wait for the snow to leave so I can run there in warmth!

MCM - The Crazy Aftermath.

Another blast from the past post...

Getting home from the marathon was insane.  David wanted me to leave the day of the marathon when we heard others were leaving.  He had rented a car the day we got there just in case.  He was able to pick it up that day and thought we should just leave.  My friend Kathy decided to leave that day and we all turned into emotional wrecks.  I just couldn't figure out the best decision.  I could either drive back with David, or wait until I could fly home.  

I decided to drive with David (at least 14 hours) home.  I needed to wait till the day after the race though.  I just couldn't leave that night.  So, we woke up at 5:00 and left.  For anyone who knows me well, they know I do not go on car rides over 5 hours.  So, this was a mentally and emotionally trying time for me.  Surprisingly, I made it though!  My body felt A-W-F-U-L though!!

I decided to stay home one more day of school that Tuesday.  I just was not back emotionally or physically yet and didn't want to go back.  When I did go back, I came into my room to the sweetest signs.  My class was so worried about me.  "High Fives for Mrs. Barnett!"

All in all, the marathon was totally side barred because of the marathon.  I can not wait for a "do-over" with the Chicago marathon in the fall!

Sarah Barnett...Presenter!

On the 28th I presented at a "big conference" for the first time.  It was such a thrill!  It was the "Illinois Computing Educators" conference.  I taught others how I use my iPads in my classroom literacy block, Daily Five.  It was one of those times that I ended the day knowing that I was exactly where I should be.  I love my job.  It made me excited for what the future can bring!

So, I don't know why this is upside down...but this is my name in the booklet!

Again, big head?!

My info on their app!

Testing out the chairs at the expo part.