Hello Again

Hello again, blog! I apologize that it has been way too long. Life does have a way of getting away sometimes.

I just got back from a trip to Gatlinburg with Josh and the extended Kerkhof/Bowman/Jackson/Miller family. It was a good, relaxing time. Most of it anyway. I learned that not all people vacation the way my family did growing up---not nearly as much relaxing/napping/lounging. Also not nearly as much eating out which is good for the whole healthy eating thing... We hiked a four mile trail to Chimney tops in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It was so hot that my hair was dripping sweat onto my shoulders by the time that we were done, but the view at the top was amazing! I posted the hiking pictures on facebook. Other highlights of the trip were Apple Barn, the Old Mill, relaxing in the hot tub, hilly walks, shopping at the Tanger Outlet, although I didn't find too many good deals. putt-putt, Gatlinburg. I also learned  that I really, really, really hate heights, especially when in a big tram going over the mountains. What should have been a beautiful sight, was not. Don't worry though, I was reassured/encouraged by a fifth grader on the way down the mountain, and I am sure that she thought it was funny that I am supposed to be teaching third grade in the fall . . ..

About that, I will be teaching third grade at Evans in the fall. Well, I guess Fall starts on August first, because that is when I will be going back. 11 school days until Back to School time. 11 school days to finish getting my classroom ready. Ahh.. . I know it will all come together, although it is slightly overwhelming.

Well, I wanted to give an update. Off to get ready for Spanish Club tonight. Like I need Mexican food after the day I had today--breakfast on the road at Hardees, a frappe for a snack, and lunch at Culvers--oh my!! It is back to healthy eating tomorrow for sure!!