Thanksgiving

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and a restful day. We sure did. Christie is home from the University of Utah and we enjoyed a hike at Mt. Madonna before dinner and then a movie later. I always have a hard time on Thanksgiving when all my kids are scattered around the state and country! I missed Michael but knew he was having a good time with Heidi, Darin, and the kids. Franz and Serena are in Utah with her folks and they are having a good time from all reports! We went to see Australia last night and enjoyed it very much! Of course Hugh Jackman was outstanding and beautiful as usual, Nicole Kidman is another outstanding and beautiful person, but I was totally captivated by the little boy who starred and narrated the movie. Unfortunately I can't remember his name but I hear that this was his first time acting. I thought he was the most beautiful child actor I have ever seen and recommend this movie highly. I don't think I will be able to see Twilight after this! ( I better not get started on that one!)

Today we are off to Trader Joe's in Monterey then to sit on the beach and have a picnic! Hope your day is great!

a new look

hey mom,

I decided to update your blog. If you want any changes let me know!

Heidi

Teacher of the Year!

Today I received a phone call from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce announcing that I have been selected as Teacher of the Year for 2008! I am speechless! She said a lot of nice things and that on Feb. 7, 2009 there will be a dinner in honor of the recipients. I am very honored!!

This has been a very hard Fall for me - getting squared away with the District and all, but tomorrow I'm going to sign a new Contract that is much better than I anticipated. SOOOOO, things are certainly looking up! Sometimes I question if what I do matters, but today I feel as if it really does!

Family

 There is nothing better than being with family! This morning the Potters went home after spending the week end and Monday with us. It was a lot of fun! First of all, just to be together is worth more than money can buy, but doing fun things is more fun with them! We went to San Jose where we went to the Leonardo De Vince exhibit at the Tech Museum. It was awesome, mind boggling and unbelievable. We all enjoyed it. For dinner we had the Missionaries over and then all of us played Apples to Apples together. It was a crack-up! All in all it was a wonderful weekend. MaCall, Eloise, Cassie and I played some music. I sent home Christmas music and hope we can play together at Christmas. Mike even showed up with Corinne, his girlfriend, and that was wonderful as well. I LOVE my family soooooo much!!! It will be wonderful when all 5 of our children and all 6 grandchildren are together!!! I love you all!