Sunday, September 11, 2011

September 11...I Remember.

I remember that day as if it were yesterday. 
I remember exactly what I was doing and how I felt when our great nation came under attack. 

I was at home, taking care of my little one when I turned on my TV and saw Katie Couric trying to explain the events unfolding in NYC. 
I remember being confused, in shock...not fully realizing what had happened. 

Then, I saw the 2nd plane hit the South Tower of the WTC. 
That image will stay with me forever. 
I felt terrified, sad, and heartbroken. 
How could this be happening? 
Who could possibly do this?

The sadness was overwhelming and for a long time afterwards I was fearful of what would happen next. 

On that infamous day...
September 11, 2001 
life as we knew it changed forever. 
Lives were lost, heroes were born, and our tenacious spirit triumphed. 

Our beautiful country united...Americans came together stronger than I had ever seen before. 
On this day there was a sense of unity in our broken spirits. 
And a feeling of hope in our broken hearts. 

There was solidarity, there was strength...and the American spirit prevailed. 
One nation, under God, Indivisible. 

In memory of those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy our freedom. 
Thank you. 

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Top Ten...Wow!

Oh bloggie friends...ya'll are too sweet and you definitely fill my bucket!
I absolutely LOVE blogging...and it's an honor to receive a Top 10 Award.
Top 10 TBA
Thank you, Liz and Janine...you made my day!!

Please go and visit their fabulous blogs... First Grade Frenzy and Faithful in First...these ladies are super sweet and creative!

As you all probably know...I follow too many blogs...and to tell the truth I couldn't possibly choose only 10 to receive this award...so please if you are a teacher and a blogger...then you are AWESOME...and should be awarded a Top 10 award! Thanks for being so inspiring!!

Toodles!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

High Heels at office

My newest pair of high heels - brown full-grain leather 5 inch heels. They have a nearly one inch platform - which actually makes them to just 4 and bit inch high heels ;) - but i love them! And looking at them from behind just makes awsome long legs. They are so comfortable - i was wearing them for more than 8 hours now - and still my feet feel good. I bought them for my new dress (maybe you'll see some photos of it too) - the dress with these pumps looks really very hot.
Well, maybe I shouldn't have been wearing them at my first day at office (working now for one month during my holidays) - I really was an eyecatcher, as I was the only one wearing really high heels!!!!! But it was a successful first day ;) - and it looks like (at least the male colleagues) want me to come to office in 5 inch heels every day.
High heeled greetings and office kisses
- Vivian

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday, y'all!
Here is what I'm loving on this gorgeous day...
I'm loving that I will be having a 3 day weekend soon...wooohooo for Labor Day!

I'm loving that September is here...and I'm hoping with all my heart that we will get some relief from this heat soon! You Texans out there know what I'm talking about, right?!

I'm loving the sweet hugs I get from my little one when I get home. Sweet, sweet girl!

I'm loving these great Pinterest finds...



So...what are you loving today?
Don't forget to link up with Jamie for WILW!

Toodles...and enjoy your evening!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Classroom Pics...Finally!

Hey y'all! I know I have been a little MIA lately...but it has all been due to the 1st week of school...you know how that goes! Anywho...the 1st week is behind us now...and it was a great one at that...love my new batch of kiddos! They are sweet and polite, and oh so cute! Hope it continues throughout the year!
So...remember when I said I would only have 15 kids...yeah, well it didn't turn out that way during registration...not quite. Our school is experiencing growing pains..and I now have 23 students...I'm actually the one with the smallest class, the other 2 first grade teachers are both at 25 students! Yikes! Hopefully we will get a new teacher soon...this way I'll go back to my original 15...so keep your fingers crossed please!
Due to having this many kiddos...I had to make some small changes in my classroom...here it is for your enjoyment!
Library area...the bulletin board will be my Spanish Word Wall.
Love my little tree...and the Good Readers sign from Christie.
Word Work area...and my little owl painting my lovely daughter made for me.
Another owl painting.
The chunk wall is located in the Word Work area.
Computer area.
Poetry and Fluency area.

Student cubbies, Social Studies, Math, and Science WW, and classroom rules.
Word Center pocket chart...easel. and whole group area. Love my new brown rug! 
Calendar on white board.
Pocket charts for guided reading groups and class schedule. Yea...I need labels.
Love the Dr. Seuss quote...and my little Diet Coke sign...found somewhere on blogland. 
If it's yours please let me know so that I can give you credit.
Listening center and my little fabric banner inspired by Abby over at The Inspired Apple...click here for her no-sew tutorial.
Writing center and Focus Wall. 
Baskets where students will turn in their work.
Crayon wreath...found on Pinterest.
My bulletin board outside classroom.
1st grade bulletin board in main hallway. 
Pheeewww...that was a bunch of pictures! 
I'll be linking up at 

Happy Sunday...toodles!