Shopping Lists & A Lot of Random!

I have the craziest shopping lists - they go something like this:

1. fruit
2. yogurt
3. whole milk
4. Day Quil/Cold & Cough medicine
5. wheat tortillas
6. bleach
7. Q-tips
8. food coloring
9. paper plates
10. 2" binders
11. page dividers
12. popsicle sticks
13. fly swatter
14. yellow shirt
15. make-up

Where does one go for such randomness?  Well, mostly Wal-Mart {but honestly, I don't like the place!}  I'd much rather go to Target, but they have a certain Dollar Spot that gets me into trouble...EVERY TIME!

This list is just for this upcoming week, for groceries, various school projects, and science experiments.  I am also on the lookout for a cute yellow shirt, Monday is Yellow Day and I have to dress the part!

Is it just me, or does any one else's lists contain such unrelated items?  PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one!

Just like my list, my mind is wandering...so excited to use my sticker making machine:

Hope it's as easy as the box says,

Kristan

A Training to Remember

I try to use my blog for me & family - keeping "teacher talk" to my teacher blog: Crayon Confessions.  However, my life is my job - I mean I pour into my classroom kiddos & they enrich my life so much!  I love teaching, it is more than my "JOB" - it is who I am...a calling, if you will!

Today I attended an amazing training - Capturing Kids Hearts.  I am learning so much about my colleagues - who they are, their life experiences, why they became a teacher, the things they're dealing with, & really what AMAZING people God has placed in my life as co-workers.  Learning about the hardships & things my friends have endured is truly opening my eyes to how REMARKABLE they are!!

I have been blessed to be surrounded by GREAT people & this CKH training is allowing our site to bond in a way I've never imagined {& it's only been 1 day - we have 2 more to go!}

I am beginning to see just how much of a support system & family we have at RVES - I can't wait to meet my parents/families on Wed. & welcome them to our united RVES family.  Then I get the privilege of being the teacher to 22 Kinders - who I know will help me learn & grow as a teacher and person.  So grateful to be entrusted to teach these kiddos & excited for what will happen in 2013-14 school year,

Kristan

Very Close to Home!

So this is a picture of the road I travel EVERY Sunday on my way to/from church (Black Forrest Road) - Colorado Springs is on fire again!  FBCBF is safe at this time, no deaths reported, but still a very unstable situation.

Pray for the 155+ firefighters, the 80+ homes that have been destroyed, 0% containment, & the 8,000+ acres that are affected by this mass firestorm.  Many of my friends/family are in evacuation or pre-evacuation status.

I have my car packed {housesitting for my parents} ready to take their valuables & head out - I can be out in 15 mins. or less...depending on if the animals cooperate.  So much of this house/area feels like my home, even though I live elsewhere.

The winds are strong, the fire is spotty, & the air is DRY - all not good circumstances for fires.  Please keep prayers coming for the AMAZING first responders & the families who are evacuated, worrying over their homes/businesses being burnt to the ground.

Kristan King

Hug a Teacher!

So, chances are you have your job because you had a teacher...teachers make it possible for everyone to have the careers/jobs they have.

It was Teacher Appreciation Day on 5/7 this year & did you hug a teacher...or thank a teacher?  I hope so -  I'm a product of the American public school system & I'm proud to be a public educator.  Here are the teachers I'm so grateful for:

1. Mrs. Barnett - K
2. Mrs. Allen - 1st
3. Mrs. Valdez - 2nd
4. Mrs. Becker - 3rd
5. Mrs. Hanson - 4th
6. Mrs. Amoriello - 5th
7. Dr. Heath - 6th
8. Mrs. Hawker - Science (7th)
9. Mrs. Sword - English/Home Ec. (8th)
10. Mr. Havens - Biology (9th)
11. Sr. Tamooka - Spanish (10th)
12. Mrs. Roca - English & Mr. Stoddard - Algebra II (11th)
13. Mr. Clark - Chemistry (12th)

I may not have "liked" everyone one of them, but they all helped shape me into the adult/teacher I am today - for that I am THANKFUL for you!  Mrs. Becker I still have the mug that was given as my 3rd grade Christmas present, I had lunch with Mrs. Hawker a year ago (that was surreal), & Mr. Havens I still remember the gestures for the 4 stages of mitosis, LOL!

Now that I'm a teacher too, I can say that a hug or card - even a pat on the back or "thanks" REALLY can brighten our days!

I got this on Friday:

So show some love to a teacher - they invested in YOU!

Kristan

Easter FUN!

So I have been in AZ, playing with Addi all week - well, except on Wed. & Th. when I went to work with my sis & helped out in her room.

We have been up to all kinds of fun...

This is what Spring Break is all about...tonight is Friday Fish Fry.  Can't wait to see Stewart, Wendy, Aunt Dee Dee, & Zayne!!

XOXO,

Kristan

The BEST Family

So much about our world seems to be spiraling out of control...but this is a HAPPY post {so I won't go there, much} except to say that God has blessed me with a family with values.  Values it seems that exist from another era.

This is what I was up to over my 1st Spring Break weekend {helping Juan's Mom}:

Her new cinnamon spice accent wall - I LOVE the color!

Should have gotten one of Rudy's new outlets & switches....those little touches make such a difference!

Her new textured walls & freshly painted hallway.

Starting to add some of the accessories back.

Where her old microwave/pantry was.

New counter tops & over the stove microwave that Rudy hung.

One last pic of that LOVELY accent wall!

Shawn, Juan, Rudy, Albert, & Lisa have been hard at work painting, repairing, & updating Rosa's living room, hallway, & kitchen...I was just there to help when asked & pitch in when needed.  It is cool to be apart of such a LOVING & CARING family - who take care of each other and are GENEROUS with their time and talents!

I know Rosa is so GRATEFUL,

Kristan

Personal Blog...I'm a Slacker!

Sorry, haven't posted in a bit...well not here anyway!

I'm attempting to weekly post {minimum} on my teacher blog - parents love seeing the pics & they give me such positive feedback about all the pictures.

See I have been busy...such a fun Seuss Day!

Looking forward to some great things:

• March 8th - Oz the Great and Powerful - can I get a woo-hoo?  EXCITED does not begin to describe it!!!
• Spring Break - going to see my sis 
• George Straight didn't work out...kinda bummed, but man concerts are expensive!
• A few new sewing projects to work on (once my sewing machine is back from the "hospital" getting serviced/repaired)...from the Denver Quilt show my mom & I went to a few weeks ago - it was a BLAST {I love my mom/daughter, daddy/daughter days}!

Fabric chosen for a "posy" bullseye variation of a lap quilt.

•  Moving into the 21st Century with a Smart iPhone...I know - I'm "one of those people" now!!  LOL!
• Bachelor PARTY!!  On March 4th The Women Tell All is going to go down & my teacher peeps are coming over for some Mexican food, Bachelor, & we will DISH people.  Who could miss a gossip about "the Tiara-ist"???  It's gonna be a blast...with a side of margaritas, O.L.E!!

Just enjoying family & friends - living the dream.  What have you been up to?

Kristan