Gardening, but...

Mother's Day weekend was the perfect time to get some plants/shrubs for the backyard. It was perfect timing because Mom was here. After doing some rummage sale browsing (OK - we did buy a few items), we did the plant shopping and then the plant planting. Aaron was pleased to have a gardening partner. Working into the evening made it difficult to get additional pictures - but you can clearly see that Mom and Aaron did much of the work. (Thank you both for the beautiful backyard!)

*I also want to thank Mom for coming to spend some time with me while Aaron was in Mesa Verde for a week with his students. We did a lot of hanging out and visiting. I am so glad she could be here! (Thank you for making the trip Mom! It meant the world to me!)

Friday Fun

Last night (Friday, May 18) found Aaron and I up at Malley Drive with some of my colleagues and 34 students. It was a reading reward party - a sleep over! No, we didn't spend the night, but we helped out with the evening program. Aaron is so wonderful that he showed up to help and was put to work leading outside games - something at which he is awesome. You wouldn't believe the plates at "snack" time. As one 5th grader put it, "I'm going to get sick after I eat all this, but it will be worth it!" I imagine there will be stories of tummy aches and late night trips to the restroom.

*Notice the construction taking place at our school? We've been a construction zone since we returned from Winter Break. This picture is a few weeks old, so it is starting to look a little more complete from the front. It will be exciting to see the finished product next fall!*

Be on the watch for upcoming photos of:

• Mom helping us with landscaping
• photos of the house
• summer adventures
• and of course -- more dog activities

=)