Steven Curtis Chapman Concert

A few of us went to a Steven Curtis Chapman Concert in Virginia on Saturday night. Bethany Dillon and Sanctus Real were also there.

Before we got there, we stopped for food. The man behind the counter almost didn't sell me this kids' meal. Seriously. It was one of the only things on the menu that was dairy free. Silly man.


The concert was great! I was especially blessed by the Chapman family's focus on adoption and desire to help orphans.


Sanctus Real - The Face of Love from kaylaj on Vimeo.



Steven Curtis Chapman and his daughters from kaylaj on Vimeo.


Steven Curtis Chapman - Miracle of the Moment from kaylaj on Vimeo.

Renaissance Festival

Here I am preparing myself for the merriment...

Here is Julia preparing herself (hehe!).

We watched the jousting, which was fun.

There was a lot of really weird food....

Too bad I didn't have some of my naughty students with me -
I could have left them unattended....(just kidding!)

Julia and I enjoying the show...

Macbeth, A Parody, in 20 minutes or less...

BODIES: The Exhibition

Today Beth and I went to BODIES. It was extremely interesting and informative! Real human bodies have been specially preserved in order that we might see the actual bones, muscles, organs, and nerves that make our bodies so wonderful.

Though this experience, I was once again reminded of my belief in Creation. Our bodies could not have just "happened" to be made so amazingly! Anyway, though some parts were slightly creepy (like a human skin all laid out in a display case) it was tastefully done and presented in an educational and informative manner. It was a unique experience!

Labor Day Weekend

A visit from Mom and Dad and time to relax!! Just what I needed!

Dad and I at the Aquarium in Baltimore.

Dancing Dolphins from kaylaj and Vimeo.

Julia and I at the National Zoo

By the bamboo...at the zoo :)



Snacktime for Panda Bears from kaylaj and Vimeo.

Firsts

First days. First names. First experiences.

Here are my first "I made these for you, teacher," creations.

They make all the hard times worth it.

Before and After

A couple of weeks ago, this was one of my classrooms.
The other one was so full of stuff, I could barely walk in it.

As of today...........Room A - Activity Area

And Room B - Academic Area

Follow the paw prints to my class!!

I'm so tired! And in a month, when my permanent classroom (building) is moved onto the premises, I get to do this all over again :) Someone have mercy!

Only 1 more day until school! Wish me luck!

Howard County Fair

What a great way to break up the monotony of pre-school week!

We had funnel cake. (and lemonade and french fries!)

We petted FARM ANIMALS!!! Yes, it's true! :)
It was AWESOME! *Sigh* I miss the Midwest!

Baby chicks!!

The view from the ferris wheel.....

But most awesome of all - we watched the PIG RACES!! Yee-haw!
Evidently, the pigs run so fast because they are given Oreos
at the end of the race. Who knew?



Pig Races! from kaylaj and Vimeo.