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How was your weekend? Ours was wonderful...but super busy! We had a wedding which was fab (and included late night karaoke... HOLLA & bust-a-move!), but meant that most of my Saturday and Sunday vanished into thin air! #wheredoesthetimego
#payingnowforhavingfun Tonight I'm linking up for the first time ever with The Teaching Trio for Sunday Scoop! This linky looks fun & fits right in with my never-ending to-do list! |
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I'm joining the one-and-only, super fab, Stephanie Stewart from Falling into First for the "Meet the Teacher Blogger" linky party! First off, let me tell you how wonderful Stephanie is in person. Amidst 700 other crazed teachers in Vegas, she was beyond kind, patient, and friendly when I asked if I could take a photo with her (swoon!). Not only that, but she doesn't take herself too seriously....and was even willing to take a goofy photo with me (and the amazingly fabulous Cara Carroll from First Grade Parade....who is also unbelievable in person). Take a peek below from our meet-up in Vegas!
![]() // Cliff's Notes on Lindsey //
I grew up in a small rural town in Southern Illinois, spending my days making mud pies in the back yard and telling my parents "I wanted to sweat" doing work out in the back yard (NOT kidding--What was I thinking?!?!). I loved volleyball, cheerleading, and track and student council was my favorite club in high school. I graduated from the University of Illinois, and got my first teaching job at the school I student taught in, as a full day Kindergarten teacher and high school cheerleading coach. Since then, I've taught EVERY GRADE Kg. through 4th and have loved them all. Sandwiched in between some of those years, I worked as an educational coach and consultant for ETA/Cuisenaire and created custom wedding invitations for two years. Currently, I teach 4th grade at an amazing school in a northern suburb of Chicago. I love my teammates, colleagues, principal, students, and their families and feel very blessed to be here!
// My Best Friend //
I met my husband, Frank at U of I, and he is my best friend and teacher-husband extraordinaire (meaning, he puts up with my teacher craziness, countless trips to Dollar Tree & Hobby Lobby, and helps out relentlessly!!). We will have our 10 year wedding anniversary, and celebrated with a trip to Mexico this summer (photos above taken there).
// Our Little Munchkin {& Miracle} //
Meet Grayson! Two and a half years ago we lovingly adopted Gray at birth. We were so blessed to have been chosen by his birthmother and are forever grateful for being given the gift of becoming parents. This sweet little buddy has changed our lives forever for the better and we enjoy every moment (even the crazy ones--haha). Gray is curious, funny, athletic, sweet, and loving. We can't wait to see what the future holds with this little man!
// Q & A Session with Lindsey //
// photography // calligraphy // Boden USA // statement necklaces // Pinterest // Flair felt tip pens //
// Starbucks shaken iced green tea - no H20, no sweetener // cupcakes & glitter {'nuf said} // travel// // Hobby Lobby // Target // Dollar Tree // bargain hunting // teacher bloggers // yoga & fitness // // If you weren't a teacher, what would you be? //
1) Headmistress of Hogwarts 2) Graphic Designer 3) Party Planner 4) Photographer
// Three Little Words that Describe You //
creative // driven // down-to-earth (counts as 1 word...right??)
// What Super Power Would YOU Choose? //
I would choose FLYING, of course! Who doesn't want to fly?
Those are THE BEST dreams!! // Morning Person -or- Night Owl? //
I am TOTALLY and completely a night owl. It's not that I'm grumpy in the morning or anything like that, I just get sudden bursts of energy, creative thoughts, and the need to do a million things when I really should be going to bed! I'm going to call it genius...
...but maybe it's just a bad habit?!?! // What's Something We Might Not Know About You? //
Hmmmm....That's a tough one, because I'm pretty much WYSIWIG (what you see is what you get). Close friends & colleagues know this, but others may not:
I have a STANGE aversion to most candy, but ESPECIALLY to ANY candy with some sort of crunchy outer shell. {CRINGE} I don't know what it is...the way the shell sticks in your teeth...the way the crunchiness reminds me of bug shells....who knows!?!?! // Said No Teacher Ever //
I LOVE these from Someecards:
// Who would you invite to your birthday? //
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I'm linking up with Miss DeCarbo @ Sugar & Spice for my 1st ever Wordless Wednesday! I LOVE photographs, so this seems like a perfect fit for a weekly link-up! Check out the linky rules & other pic posts to join in on the fun!
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// HELP! I can't Choose! //
I'm taking a poll below, but also want to hear your reasoning. You can vote for your top THREE binders below. Then, leave a comment telling why you love them as much as I do! Have fun & happy voting!
This weekend one of my friend & former colleagues was in Chi-town after moving to Texas a year ago....good timing on her part, considering that we had the most horrific winter
E-V-E-R this year! It was so wonderful seeing her & was a great reason to get together other work friends that I haven't seen since the end of the school year. Take a peek at some snapshots from our outing to the beautiful Perennial Virant, where we feasted on sweet & savory treats from their locally sourced menu. My order? PV Omelet: house smoked pork loin, prairie fruits farm chevre, pesto, shaved vegetables, homefries with cheese curds, toast & homemade preserves with Fresh Green Kukicha hot tea. Words CANNOT describe how delicious every single bite was...and everyone's order looked just as delightful! Y-U-M.

// Style & Stationery //

// Can't Wait 'Til Next Week!! //
Even better...is the excitement bubbling over because I get to meet so many fabulous Chicago area bloggers! If you're attending, give a shout out in the comments so we can connect before & after the event. More details about a special surprise for those attending to come soon.....SO FUN!
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