TOMS

As an early Christmas present, one of my friends (Heather) gave me a pair of Toms shoes!  They were a few sizes too small.  So, I took them back and got the right size the other day.  I'm a little late on getting a pair of these shoes.  They've been around for awhile now.  But, I'm still excited about them!  "What makes these shoes 'exciting'," you might ask.  Well, several things.  First, they're really comfortable and pretty cute.  Second, they come with a cool, Toms bag/flag and a Toms sticker.  It's the little things.  You know?  And, third, every time you buy a pair, a child in need of shoes gets a pair of nifty, little Toms.  Good idea, right?  

Chocolate canvas.  Thank you very much.

Happy! (I know.  I'm a dork.)

My 2011

I know it's a little late.  But, I still wanted to look back on 2011.  So, here are a few of my favorite memories from the past year.

Jen and I enjoying the snow.  We started the year off right with a snow  day.
It actually snowed on Jan. 10, 2011!

I continued my 1st year of teaching at Arlington High School.
(It was technically an interim.  But, it still counts to me!)

In February, the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl!!!
Go Pack!  Go!

I actually had a valentine on Valentine's Day and
made homemade red-velvet cupcakes!  Ha!

In April, my cousin Matt got married.
 It was a great day, and I got to spend time with family.

At the end of April, my time at AHS ended with 2 dozen roses,
balloons, cards,  a sweet poster, and lots of memories.

Sweet poster from my students!

 

S.O.S. celebrated its 25th anniversary!  It was so great to see sweet friends.

I had a great summer spending time with friends, babysitting, and crafting.
(Emily and I hung out at the spinkler park with some kiddos.)

Fourth of July with family, friends, and fireworks!

At the end of July, my awesome friends and family
threw a surprise going-away party for me!

August thru October, I taught these two, pretty girls in East Asia!

I came home in November and had a fun Thanksgiving with family.
This is my Dad, cousin Mike, and his son Shade. (Left to Right)

In December, I cheered on some friends who ran the St. Jude Half Marathon.
Michael, Kyle, and Tracy did an awesome job! (Left to Right)

I celebrated Christmas with friends and family!
Santa even came to my house! :)