Happy first birthday, Maggie Roy!
Happy first birthday to our spunky, wild, energetic baby girl! We love you, Maggie Moo! Our carpets will never be clean again and our socks will always be chewed into pieces ... but we love you more...
View ArticleHome improvement-- hardwood floors!
We removed our disgusting carpet that has been ruined by MaggieMoo and Riggs. (Good thing they're cute! They're definitely not easy on the home!) I've been wanting to do this for a long, long time...
View ArticleFall yard work day
It's feeling like Fall around here!These pictures were taken the other day.......And these were taken today ... a beautiful day for yard work! First mums of the season... as well as the first pumpkin...
View ArticleFall 2014 is HERE!
Happy first day of FALL!! It was cool today, the sunset was gorgeous, and I ate potato soup for dinner. I'd say it was a great first day of a new season!I found these two great bucket lists online...
View ArticlePotato broccoli casserole
Potato broccoli casseroleIf you're looking for an easy, one-dish, inexpensive, veggie filled dish for dinner... check this out!Ingredients:A medium/large bag of frozen chopped broccoli4 large potatoes,...
View ArticleCatching up...
September and October have flown by! School year 2014-2015 is off to a great (and very, very busy) start. I have 20 precious, sweet, loving students and they make my job as teacher a great one. They...
View Articlebehind on my blogging!
I'm behind on my blogging. These past few months have been wonderful, busy, relaxing, and awesome. Here are some iPhone photos that I took to document some of the many great things I've done the past...
View ArticleNov. 14 and 15
Yesterday, the 4th graders at TES went on a field trip to Jamestown, VA. It was a cold but sunny trip ... and we had a great time! Here are some pictures from the day... I took LOTS with my precious...
View ArticleThankful
As I reflect on the blessings in my life, I realize (yet again!!!) that I have a lot to be thankful for. In a world where we always seem to want more and more, where we often think the grass is always...
View ArticleRecent pictures
Baldwin/Dunn/Roy Thanksgiving celebrationAlexandria, VANovember 2014Matthew kissing WinstonWinston Palmer Baldwin Happy 1 year as a Roy, MaggieMoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!Maggie meeting Mom B ... one year agoVet...
View ArticleThis weekend
We had a busy, fun weekend!Maggie was doing a little light reading Friday night...Ashley and I ran/walked the Jingle Bell 5k at Stony PointWe celebrated my grandmother's 93 birthday! She'll turn 93...
View ArticleChristmas fun and my 31st birthday
This has been a fun, busy week! I've celebrated Christmas and my birthday with my friends, family, and students. On Thursday, my class and I celebrated Christmas with a fun class party. They ate...
View ArticleThe close of 2014
It's been a great Christmas vacation! The Roys came to town from the 23rd to the 26th and we had a really, really fun time with them. Me, Kristen, Sophie, and Ella at WEPC on Christmas Eve Merry...
View ArticleMy 2015 RVA Bucket List
2015 Bucket ListRichmond and the surrounding areas have so much to offer! Although we've visited many of the places on this list before, I’ve put them on there again because they are worth it! Some...
View ArticleSnow day
Today was a snow day ... and such a wonderful gift! I got a lot done AND got to relax. Drank my coffee and relaxed with the Today show Watching their daddy leave for work ... and wishing he had a...
View ArticleJanuary pictures
I'm behind on my January blogging! Here are some pictures from this month... the first month of 2015!We spent NYE with the Mailloux family... and didn't take any pictures! Here's our first pic of...
View ArticleBucket List: Go ice-skating at RVA on Ice
During winter break, Kevin and I went on a date night to The Tavern before heading to the outdoor ice-skating rink downtown called RVA on Ice. Who knew ice-skating was hard? I mean, I watch the...
View ArticleHe fought the good fight, he finished his course, and he kept the faith.
My grandfather (Dad B) passed away on Feb. 3, 2015. He was born Sept. 6, 1919 and lived a good, long life! He impacted many and pointed numerous people to the Lord. His body is gone but his memories...
View ArticleSunday walk at UR
Last Sunday, Whitney and I took a walk at the University of Richmond ... it was 70+ degrees in February! It was a gorgeous day for a walk with one of my besties!!!!
View ArticleSnow days ... a whole week's worth!
Snow week in RVA...Monday- teacher staff development/no kidsTuesday - snow dayWednesday - snow dayThursday - 2 hour delay for teachersFriday - 2 hour delay for teachers preparing for the snow ... with...
View ArticleBucket list ... so far!
Pick berries or pumpkins at the Ashland Berry FarmCheer on the Richmond Spiders at a home game Go to the Metro Richmond ZooHike the Buttermilk TrailTake a Segway tour of RichmondGo on a Canal cruiseGo...
View ArticleBenefits of drinking grape juice and ACV
I've started incorporating apple cider vinegar into my daily diet. Google the benefits of it ... it is so good for you in SO many ways. Anyone who knows me knows that I'll do a lot to keep from getting...
View ArticleJune 2015 happenings...
On June 12, 2015, I said "See you later" to a special chapter of my life... and it was HARD. I refused to say "goodbye!" I love TES, the community, the friends I've made, my coworkers who have become...
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