Happy New Year and a linky

Downtime- PINTEREST!!
Fitness- I recently downloaded a couch to 10k app and dusted off my running shoes. I'm ready! For real, I have to get ready! I have a 5K memorial to run in March. I.Think.I.Can....I really don't have an excuse. In our gym at school, we were awarded a grant that supplied lots of workout stuff for the kids AND teachers. We have 8 treadmills, 4 ellipticals, 3 bow flexes, 4 exercise bikes. Like I said, I have no excuse...besides laziness..Someone needs to begin a Fitness Linky Party!

My husband asked me today if I have a New Year's resolution. I usually don't because so I surprised him when I said yes. I said, "I am going to buy me stuff this year. You know,  put me first." He said, "Mine is to save money." WELL, I guess both resolutions crossed each other off.....

Tammy at Forever in first is having a Saturday Sayings link up. Hop over there and sign up for a Saturday to share a quote on her blog. 

It will soon be 12:00 here. I need to go snuggle up next to my hubby. Happy New Year friends!!

Linky Party and a Freebie

I am a couple of days late on this Linky Party.  I guess it's better to be late than never. :)
Technology-My mimio board. How did we ever live with out smart boards??
Organization- Dropbox-It's an easy way for our 1st grade team to share ideas. We simply upload links to dropbox and click share.
Prof Growth-Honestly, I learn more from stalking reading teacher blogs than I learn at our annual professional developments!

Freebie time...I hope you can use these!

12 in 12 Linky Party

I know I have already posted today but I had to join in on the fun!!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher  is hosting this party. Here's my 12 in 12!
12. Favorite Movie: Breaking Dawn Part 2...Love me some Jacob!
11. Favorite TV Series:  Duck Dynasty! Si is full of wisdom. I love to hear the family talk!

10. Favorite Restaurant- Newk's. I could eat there every day!!

9. Favorite New Thing You Tried- BLOGGING! Still don't think I've got it all figured out!!

8. Favorite Gift You Received- Amazing Grace body wash by Philosophy. I smell so good!!!!

7. Favorite Thing You Pinned- This stuff is SO good!!  I couldn't stop eating it!!! You can get the recipe here.

6. Favorite Blog Post- My "I Think I Can" post. I had been trying to make things to put on TPT and use is my classroom. I had been using Microsoft word and didn't like it. I  posted that I needed help. I felt very ignorant at the time. I had the nicest comments on that post. Someone actually helped me out.  Now I spend a lot of time on this MacBook making things to share...Of course I still may not be doing it correctly but I try...

5. Favorite Accomplishment- I have 80 followers. It absolutely amazes me!!

4. Favorite Picture- Our fall family picture. 

3. Favorite Memory- My 5 year old asked me "When Jesus comes back to take the people to Heaven who believes in him, how will we get there? Does Jesus gots a car?" Too cute!!!

2. Goal for 2013- I hope to get really good at this blogging thing...

1. One Little Word- ThAnKfUl!! It would be nice to have a nicer car, bigger house, better clothes, fuller wallet, smaller figure, etc.....As I walk thru this life, I have come to realize that I have been blessed. Some body some where out there would love to be in my shoes. Someone would love to have a house to come home to every day, a healthy family at home, a steady income, a welcoming church family, food. Each and every one of us are very fortunate!!

You can link up here to tell your 12 in 12!

Winter Freebie!

I posted a Winter Freebie on TPT. It's got all kinds of different activities in it. If you are interested, click here to check it out. I hope you enjoy!! ..I was working on the freebie with two little boys playing/whining/fighting around me. So if you see any mistakes, please let me know. :)

Oh.My.Word. I have a new favorite thing!!! Sweet Jessica has created a Teachers-PIN-Teachers on Pinterest. LOVE IT!!! If you have not linked up with her, click on her name and it will take you to her blog. You will love it too!!

I noticed today that I have 80 followers. Wow!!! I appreciate each of you!!

Hope you are enjoying this WoNdErFuL Christmas Break!!!

Christy

TPT App!

I hope your family had a Merry Christmas!! My house is tore up!! My kids have legos spread all over this place! Even though I have to be careful where I walk, I am still thankful!!... Here in the south, we don't get much snow. We saw a few snow flakes today. It was a perfect ending to Christmas!!

I have AWESOME news!! Teacher Pay Teacher has an app!! My friend at fun and fearless in first posted this! Yay!!!

I am working on a new winter freebie. Hope to post it soon!!  Here is a link if you want to check out my Christmas freebies! My Teacher Pay Teacher Store link.

All I want for Christmas Linky Party..

Oh my goodness! Two more days until Christmas break. The kids are tired. I am tired. The parents are tired. We need a break!! There are approximately 1200 students in our K-5 elementary school. We had 120 out today with the flu!!! I think it's time we take a break to let the germ die!

My friend over at Learning With Mrs. Leeby is hosting a Christmas linky party. Hop on over and join the fun!!

What would be the perfect gift from. . . 

1. Students

2. Kiddies

3. Husband/boyfriend

4. Parents/Family

5. BFF

6. Santa

?????????

1. Students-Christmas ornaments. My tree at home is filled with ornaments that my former students have given me. Each year I love looking at them!

2. Kiddies- Pandora charm.

3. Husband-shoes..shoes..shoes..

4. Parents-Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume-That stuff smells SO good!!!!

5. BFF-Girl Time!!

6. Santa-$$$$$$

Tomorrow is our class Christmas party. My kids get a little rowdy when parents are there. Wish me luck!!

Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary

From Farley's blog:

 Please join me in a day of silence for teacher bloggers on
Sunday, December 16, 2012,
by only posting the picture below on your blog
and titling your post as "Silence for Sandy Hook Elementary" .

I can't quit thinking about this tragedy. This hits home to all of us.  It could have happened to you. It could have happened to me. It could have been our school babies who were harmed.. I am so proud of those teachers who gave their lives to protect those babies. What heroes!!!!....As I think about this senseless act, I can't help but remember how the devil picked on children and babies in the Bible. The devil is a punk. I've read the end of The Book and it says he will go down!!...Praying for those families who can't  give their kids a kiss good night. 

Laura Story-"Blessings"

Praying for those babies families...

Matthew 5:4 

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.