What Spirit Week would be complete without a Disney Day? I am glad I was able to find a shirt that is quintessentially Disney... M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!!!
Today is Hero Day...I've seen some great outfits...super heroes from Captain America to Superman. Capes adorn the backs of teachers and students alike. Perhaps some of the greatest representations of heroes come from those who dressed in camouflaged attire. My own father is a veteran and his military service to this country has always been something I appreciated very much.
I told my PTSA students that my heroes are my mom and dad. I mentioned that it might sound cliche but it's true. They love and support me unconditionally and encourage me and express their pride in what I do. I look up to them and love them more than I could ever express and though I've only scratched the surface in listing a couple of the things I love about my parents, I could list many more reasons they are my heroes.
We're kicking off Spirit Week here at SJMS with Hawaiian Day. Part of our festivities this week include a mini-olympics and some great lessons for our teacher advisory time. I was unprepared for today until Saturday when a trip to Walmart ended in success. I found a Hawaiian shirt for $3. Awesome!
Dear Family and Friends, It's been a full year and as I pause to reflect on this year, I feel overwhelmed by the many rich blessings I have been given.
In August, I entered my 8th year at South Jordan Middle School. It is a challenging job. I love it and am grateful to have steady employment.
I have 14 nieces and nephews with 2 more on the way this summer. They are growing so fast! The eldest of the bunch is 13 and the youngest is one. I love when we can be together.
I've also been blessed to be Gospel Doctrine teacher in my ward. Even what a ward boundary change came, it wasn't long before my prayers were answered and I was pulled back in as a Gospel Doctrine teacher. I can wait to teach the "Old Testament" and I'm betting there aren't many people out there w ho can say that.
I have the most amazing friends and family members. I thank each of them for their love, support, and appreciation. I wouldn't be much without them. Truly they are the best of Heavenly Father's children.
I just read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for the first time. It didn't take me much time to complete. The book isn't very long. I have seen several film versions of A Christmas Carol, my favorite being the version starring George C. Scott. As I read the book, I wished I had read it long ago. If you like the movie versions, you'll love the book. If you love the book, the movie version you like will depend upon your own tastes.
I recommend the book. You won't regret taking a little time to read it.
A couple days ago I was driving to work. While at a stop light, I saw an interesting sight in the sky. I'd like to think of it as a divine hug and kiss.