Friday Favorites

A Quote that I love:

(along with the one in my sidebar)

To the world, you may be just one person.

But to one person, you may be the whole world!

Happy Friday!

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**First thanks for all the support yesterday!! It was NEEDED and appreciated! My troubled student is back in Alternative School until the 22nd, and then going to a camp for troubled youth. This is great news b/c it will provide him individual counseling as well as family counseling!

Because I don't like to focus on the negative for too long, my Friday Favorite this week is....

Favorite Classroom Story of the week!

hee-hee! I thought this was too funny! I got this email on Monday from a "parent" that I stay in regular contact with through e-mail...

hi Ms.J ,can you E_ mail me about how Talk _alot is going to do this week at any time.

Now I didn't think it was odd that she referred to her daughter as Talk_alot b/c we have nicknamed her "Ms. Talk-a-lot". I did think to myself - man she must have been in a hurry when she typed this (she doesn't normally make typo's in her emails).

I got this email from the REAL parent this morning:

Hey I found out that Mrs. Smarty pants has been checking my e-mails. She figured out my pass code. The e-mail below was sent by her, not me. I just happened to look at my sent mail and realize that I had not e-mailed you on Monday and she was at home. I tell you I don't know what we're going to do with her. Anyway I think she knows better than to do that again, but can you believe that, I said boy what is she going to be doing by the time she gets to high school. : ) Ichanged my password so I don't think that she can get into it anymore, but just in case if you see any e-mails from me that look suspicious, please let meknow.

HA!!! Now how funny is that!! I love it!!! What a good laugh after the day I had just the day before!!!

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FAVORITE FAST FOOD

Hands down - it's Sonic! Hello! They have the best drinks and ice!!! And, you can get something different to eat there every night! And, banana splits - yum! Slushes in the summer - double yum! Love it! :-)

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Favorite Smells

(b/c Lindsay over at My Splatter Painted Life posted about smells that bring back memories)

I have several favorite smells:

*Grandma's quilts - the best is when they still smell like Grandma's house. I tried not to wash mine for as long as I could!! I have 2 of my great-grandmother's and one of my Granny C's. I cherish them all & for a long time they held the scent of their houses, and just a sniff could take me back!

*Country Feed Stores - weird, I know! But, I love going in a feed store! The smell just makes me feel peaceful and makes me want to slow down! I guess it's country life vs. the fast-paced city life.

*puppy breath - all that needs to be said! I wish I could bottle that smell! LOL!

*Anyone grilling - oh yum! The taste buds start going!! and yet, it never inspires me to actually grill for myself! I am just envious of whoever is receiving the yummy grillin' I smell! :-)

*Last - a freshly mowed yard - even better if someone else did the work!

Happy Friday!!!!!

(Spring Break officially begins at 2:35 this afternoon!!)

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A Recent Favorite Memory...
It was just a regular weeknight in December. Kevin & I
put on our PJ bottoms and headed to Starbucks for
coffee. (If I could spell what I get, I'd put it in here! ha!
I know it includes carmel though! YUM!) Then...we were
set to drive around and look at Christmas lights!! We laughed,
talked, compared the houses, talked about what we liked
about each house, and giggled. You know how I love to giggle.
Looking at Christmas lights is one of my favorite parts of the
holiday season. It was a simple night, but the best part of it
was realizing I had a partner in my life that also enjoyed doing the
goofy or simple things. It wasn't a chore for him to
spend time with me driving around looking at
Christmas lights. And I'm sure exactly what it is about this night that stands out in my mind. I just know that when I look back on that night, I
smile!

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My Favorite CD (at the moment!)

I love Sugarland!! They are right up there with The Dixie Chicks for me. Right now, they have even managed to bump the Dixie's to the #2 slot. I have both Sugarland CD's, and love every song on them. This CD can get you pumped up and ready for the day. I blare it (so I can sing and not hear myself - ha!) all the way to work. By the way, thanks Mom! Great Christmas present!!!!

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My Favorite Family PhotosThis one is our 5 generation picture from when I was a baby. I've always loved it because it has history. (and Granny's hair-do!)
This one is from before Bubby came along & my parents look like hippies! My Mom reminds me of Cher with the hair & I think she's beautiful! This one is from my Mom's surprise 50th birthday party last year. I hope I look that young at 50! (Pictured is me, Mom, Dad, and Bubby)

And last, this is one is actually in my header template. I love it b/c it's fun! We noticed my niece was posing for all the pictures, so we all decided to pose with her! Even Jax and Kevin got in this one! :-)