CC! and Stingrays

Our school mascot is a stringray and we are doing Character Counts.  The first pillar we are doing is Responsibility.  The Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade class wearing the most green to school on spirit day get to have a stingray and the same goes for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.

School Begins

School is back in session!  I make up these bags for birthdays.  I borrowed the idea from the teacher next door.  Don't you just love those next door neighbors with great ideas!

School is getting more and more stressful for students and teachers alike--and I'm speaking of elementary school.  The district has decided we have to give tests three times this year that are comparable to the state tests and in addition to them (that equates to a minimum of five weeks of testing).  The amount of time left for teaching is steadily decreasing.  I could easily keep a secretary busy with all the paper that is now required and none of the additional paperwork is related to classwork the students do.

Glenwood Canyon Drive

This summer I had the opportunity to drive through Glenwood Canyon on I-70. If you have never driven it, it is a beautiful drive. This is the Colorado River near Greezly Creek in the
canyon. The highway litterly hangs out over the river in some areas. There is also a great biking path below the freeway, along the river. If I were in shape, I would be very tempted to bike along the river.

This is Greezly Creek feeding into the Colorado. I just love the sound of the rushing water. I did take the opportunity to go wading in the Colorado on the beach just below here.

FLOWER

There is a flower here in Nebraska that looks like a hot air balloon before it opens.

Stormy Night

I am visiting family in North Platte. The past few nights we have had thunder and lightening. Last night we got the rain to go with it and some hail. I made a short clip of it last night. You can see the sky light up and hear the rain.

Little Wallets

Here is a fun little item that takes about 30 minutes and two fat quarters, interfacing, and a snap. It has three pockets on the inside. They are good for business cards, $ gift cards, coupons, etc. Bills would fit in the pockets, but change would fall out unless you devise a way to make one of the pockets close.

Memorial Day

Let's see, it is my understanding that Memorial Day is to honor those who died fighting for our freedoms and Veterans Day is reserved for those who are currently protecting our freedoms. Even the President seems to be confused on this one.

Thank you Dad!