Field Trip

Walgreens Success

So, I'm looking for a little shall we say- MOTIVATION for my kids at school.

Today, after refreshing their memories (so much time to forget over a weekend), I let the students loose with 20 minutes in class to complete their assignment. They choose to socialize. Today, I let it go. I recognized and praised the two students that did their work. I reminded everyone to turn in their work tomorrow first thing when they enter the room. But, I did so knowing that only two will have it done. What to do? I'm bringing in the big guns! And, thanks to Walgreens, it only cost me $3.57!!

What is it you say?? A variety of full-sized chocolate bars. Not into Snickers or Dove candy bars? Well, how about Peep's chocolate covered marshmallows? Haven't suited them yet? Well, how about Hershey's Hugs or Hershey's assortment of mini chocolate bars. Guess how they get it tomorrow???

They have to have their homework DONE (when they walk in the door!) Bet they'll think twice next time I give them class time to complete their work!! Also, they totally get to eat it in front of everyone else and are ABSOLUTELY NOT allowed to share with their slacker classmates!

Sunday Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday to Michael and Stephanie born just one week (and nearly a year) apart!

Babysitting the Cunningham twins...

I got to play with Troy and "Sam" tonight. Or at least, I'm naming the twin Sam because I really just watched one cute little boy that enjoyed some fabulous mirror time.

Aging

Ben Birthday Boy

Well, my brother went and did it... he made me feel old for the first time. He turned 25 today and I just can't accept it because I am 25 right???

We celebrated at O'Charley's! What a delicious way to ring in the quarter of a century celebration!!


Ben's "sisters" ring in the celebration
Left to Right: Christina, Mara (sister-like figure) Teresa

Bridal Shower #1 of 4

The Reinhart Family


Bride to be


Beautiful arrangement of cake and punch


Hayden (Lexi's 1 year old) and her great aunt Barb

This year I am in four weddings! Lexi's Wedding is right around the corner... May 21st. Here are some pictures from her shower April 10th 2011. (Exactly two years after my bridal shower)

Happy Birthday Jim!

Ringing in the birthday with a dinner at Montana Mikes with all the Painter clan! Then, Rose watched the kiddos while we enjoyed some amazing Cold Stone! Thanks Michael!!!