Busy Weekend

It was a busy weekend. My brother and his family came to Arizona to watch Spring training. It was fun we went to see the Giants and Mariners play. The girls got lots of autographs. The Giants lost but oh well it's only Spring Training. Then we went to Dave and Busters for dinner. The girls had a blast playing with their cousin Michelle. I can't believe how grown up my niece and nephew are. I blinked and one is in college and the other one is looking at colleges.

The vet called me on Friday they had a gift for me from BJ. BJ is my dog I had to put down last May. I got there and it was a paw print in clay. I walked out crying. Here her death was almost a year ago and I walked out crying hard at getting that gift. Then I picked up the mail and there was a reminder (from another vet) that BJ needed to go in for her yearly check up. I really miss her. I have never lost my own dog until BJ and it has been hard. I miss her and still tear up when I think about it all. Now I have a beautiful clay paw print to remember my dear B by.

I had my evaluation from my boss on Friday. I got 7 commendables (the highest marks you can get). He said I am an awesome dedicated teacher. It is nice to hear the compliments from my boss. Sometimes it is hard to be "professional" completely with my boss because we have become such good friends. I love working for him and we have a good time at work. The school I teach at has become my home. I was asked this weekend if there was a chance of me losing my job. Arizona is making huge cuts in Education and eventually it is going to hurt the children. I am not at a risk this year, but you never know next year. One thing though usually enough teachers leave and retire that really I should be ok no matter what. I just might not get to stay at Stevenson. I know one thing though Aaron would fight to keep me. One thing he wants me to get and use a smart board. That is alittle imitating. I think it would be cool but again I said it is intimidating.

Well that is what has been going on in my life. One more thing we celebrate my youngest daughter's 6th birthday. I can't believe my baby is going to be 6. Her birthday is Thursday and she is so excited because she shares it with her Papa. We are having her birthday on Saturday at Chuck E. Cheese. It should be fun.

Well that's it take care.
God Bless.
Laurie