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.

One last look at Thanksgiving!

The kiddos enjoyed learning about Thanksgiving. Although they liked the Indian unit, they really enjoyed learning about pilgrims. I think the kids felt bad for the pilgrims because it seemed like every book we read talked about them dying.  Since we talked about the first Thanksgiving was all about giving thanks, the children wrote about the things they were thankful for.

Thanks Ms. Jumps for the cute craft idea!

Also, on Friday, Veterans came to visit the first grade classes and brought flags to hand out.

Thank you Veterans for your sacrifice!!

On a personal note, our youth group spend two days of their Thanksgiving break feeding the homeless. I am so proud that they are learning to go out and serve at an early age.

That's my son in the middle...The one that needs a haircut!

Well, it's back to the real world tomorrow. Ready or not, here we come!

Liebster Award ...x 3... :)

I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving!! Today my outlaws in-laws had their Thanksgiving lunch. I am one stuffed ole girl!
I've been nominated for my 2nd award. Yay! I have been nominated for the Liebster Award!!! This award helps bloggers find new blogs that have less than 200 followers. I am thrilled and honored. Thank you Mrs. Thigpen's Kindergarten, Thirsty Firsties, and 2 Super Teachers. 

The rules:

- You must post 11 random things about yourself.

- Answer the questions that the nominator set for you.

- Create 11 questions for the people you nominate.

- Choose 11 blogs you love (with less than 200 followers) and link them in your post.

- No tag back (but please leave me a comment on this post with the URL to your Liebster post so I can learn more about you)!

 11 Things about Me:

1. I am a Christian!

2. I am ADDICTED to Diet Coke!!

3. My son recently pulled a door handle off of my car. UGH!

4. I like to put mayo in my mashed potatoes. (Don't knock it until you try it.)

5. Yesterday my kids knocked over our Christmas tree...Can you say MAD!!

6. I went to school with Eli Whiteside who played for the Giants. He will be a Yankee next year!

7. I STILL go to my parent's house on Christmas morning because Santa still brings my gifts there...Sounds like I have issues...

8. All of the dirty clothes have to be washed before I go to sleep.

9. My class room is the same room that I student taught in.

10. My husband has a suit for every day of the month....He's a little OCD!

11. I LOVE stalking reading everyone's blogs. I have gotten SO many ideas from you guys!!

 Mrs. Thigpen's Questions:

 1. How long have you been teaching? 10 years

2. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas-Happy Birthday Jesus!

3. Do you have any siblings? 2 brothers-I'm the middle. UGH!

4. If you weren't teaching, what would you do instead? QCV Hostess

5. Do you have a favorite sport to watch or play? Nah! Not a sporty person.

6. What do you do in your spare time? Pinterest & Blog Hopping

7. Where is the farthest place you have traveled? Florida

8. What is your favorite movie? The Notebook

9. How long have you been blogging? 9 months

10. What made you begin blogging? It looked like fun! :)

11. Favorite food? Mexican-Yummy!!!

Thirsty Firsties:

1. What's your favorite thing about blogging?-Getting new followers!
2. What's your favorite blog? Deanna Jumps-She's so creating!
3. How long have you been teaching? 10 years
4. What is your favorite vacation spot? Beach!!
5. What is your favorite thing to cook? Anything with chicken
6. What is your favorite store? Target
7. What was been your best TPT purchase? Deanna Jumps "Common Core"
8. Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke
9. What's your favorite Christmas movie? It's A Wonderful Life
10. What's your favorite TV show? Duck Dynasty-They are so silly!
11. What's been the hardest thing about blogging? Hoping no one thinks my post are boring.

 2 Super Teachers:

 1. How long have you been teaching? 10 years
2. How long have you been blogging? 9 months
3. What do you love to teach the most? Writing
4. What book are you reading right now for enjoyment...not school related? I'm studying Genesis. I had no idea that Abraham and Sarah had the same dad! 
5. What is your favorite food? Mexican-Yummy!!
6. Do you have any pets? No :( We had 2 precious rag doll cats but my husband was allergic to all of the hair so we gave them away. I miss those beautiful babies!!!!
7. What are your hobbies? Pinterest stuff
8. Do you have your own children? 3 precious little boys!
9. What grades have you taught? Pre-k Sped, 4th Inclusion, K/1 Looping
10. Where was your last vacation? Memphis
11. Have you always been a teacher? I worked retail while I was in college. Glad I'm through with that!!

Here are our 11 questions for the blogs I am nominating:

1. Have you bought ALL of your Christmas gifts?

2. Do you have a Teacher Pay Teacher Store?

3. Who is your favorite actor/actress?

4. Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?

5. What's your favorite adult or kid book?

6. What's your favorite color?

7. What color Christmas lights do you prefer: Multi Color or Clear?

8. Sneakers or flip flops?

9. Are you afraid of heights?

10. Did you go shopping on Black Friday?

11. What food do you hate?

Here are the blogs I am nominating:

1. Computer Craziness

2. The New Teacher Noggin 

3. Teaching in Turtlepond 

4. Owl Righty Then 

5. Homemade First Grade 

6. The (mis)adventures of First Grade 

7. Polka Dot Firsties

8. Teacher in Training

9. Mis Red Head & Her Rambling First Graders

10. Mrs. Russell's Class

11.  How Cute is This!

Don't forget to comment here and leave me a link when you've answered!

 

Enjoy the weekend!