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.

Student Teacher

This is "blast from the past" post...

I had an awesome student teacher in the fall semester.  We got along great and she did such a great job with my first graders.  She was so sweet and will be an awesome teacher.  Below are some pictures from her last day! 

*These pictures are small and will not go in the order they are probably supposed to go...

Sports!

David and I went to two sports events in a week.  First, we went to the Blachhawks game.  I do not really know how hockey is played or anything like that, but I love going to the games!  We had pretty cool seats.  We have sat close before, but you can not see anything and are looking back and forth.  With these seats, you could see everything.  We had fun!

The second game we went to was in this exotic place called Milwaukee.  Have you heard of it?!  I had been wanting to swim in a hotel pool so badly.  I mentioned it frequently.  When I heard that Notre Dame was playing in Milwaukee on a Saturday, I knew it was my opportunity.  We drove up (only takes around an hour and a half!) and got tickets outside.  Then, we went to a bar that got SUPER crowded.  The game was totally awful.  But, then the best part happend, we spent the rest of the day at the hotel!! The next day, we made two pit stops at the cheese castle and Nike outlet.  All in all a good weekend!

Since when did my head get so big?

Can not explain how much I love this popcorn.

David was done taking pictures.  I wanted to show you some of "the castle" though!

Wednesday's Words

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Snow Day!

We had a snow day today.  It is very unusual for this area!  We had 8-10 inches predicted snowfall during the day.  Therefore, most schools called snow days because of the potential build up while the kids were at school.  From where I have been sitting it doesn't seem that bad though...or maybe Chicago winter has tainted me!

I have spent today and yesterday (we had off for Pulaski day) working, working, working.  It has been good to catch up, but would be better to find some time to relax.  These two were able to find plenty of time to relax though...

Now I must return myself to my On Demand movie...Katy Perry: Part of Me.  Don't judge...it was half off!

Plus, I booked a trip to MIAMI today for the 27th!!!!!  I can feel the sunshine already!  Sort of...