WeightWatchers

For those of you who don't know, I have started weightwatchers, and weigh in every Monday. I really like the easy way that WW helps you, and teaches you about eating. I found out I was not eating the right foods... uh I know... big surprise, but some of the things I thought might be better, weren't always.
Anyway, since I started WW I have lost 8 1\2 pounds and since I started losing weight, 28 1/2 pounds. I have much more to go, but I feel so much better since I have started this, and I wanted to share in hopes that you would support my efforts (I truly appreciate it)! For those who already know, you have been more helpful and supportive that you know! Thank you soo much!

I found a really great, EASY recipe on WW, and thought you might like to try it!

Blueberry Squares

Points Value 2
Servings 24
Prp 5 min
Cook 30

Ingrediants
1 Package angel food cake mix, about 14 1/2 oz.
22 oz light fruit pie filling, blueberry (or you could try others)

1. Preheat
2. Combine cake mix with filling (do not add any other ingrediants)
3. Pour batter into an ungreased 9 X 13 in pan
4. Bake for 30 min
5. Cool and cut into 24 pieces

THIS IS SOOOO GOOD!!

Back to School!

Well, what a week of ups and downs this has been. Back to school and in full swing already! Monday was full of meetings, and presentations, as if getting back to school wasn't enough, I had to present too! That was a little nerve-wracking!
Tuesday was more meetings, but some time to work. Wednesday the kiddies arrived and I met them fist thing during recess duty. After a whirlwind day, I was a bit frazzled and wasn't too sure how this year was going to go! As always, my dearest friends had guidance and reassurance for me. Especially Monica, who is always encouraging, reminded me that God would not have put me in that situation if I couldn't handle it, and that He is there helping me along the way! Thank you Monica! You are such a blessing! Hannah also picked out a bouquet of flowers that Monica delivered! They are so pretty Hannah!!! They brighten up my room so much! It means so much to me to know that I have family here that is so comforting when I need it most! Thursday and Friday were wonderful and I had a great first week with my students!

This weekend was busy, rainy, and relaxing too! Hope everyone had a get one too!

Biking for Hannah's Birthday!

I had super time this past Saturday celebrating Hannah's birthday! We (Monica, Allen, Hannah, Emily, Joseph, Sandy, Bob, and Clarence) all rode on Grant's trail! It was so much fun! It was a bit hot at the end though! Afterward we went to get a new bike seat! woooohooo!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I can't wait to ride again! After that we came back to Clarence and Jane's for Hannah's birthday and the best lasagna!!! It's the kind with spinach and Monica also made it with turkey meat. It was so yummy!
Emily and Hannah were too cute late playing with their new trucks in the gravel, and Emily giggled and giggled when the rocks got poured out of the scoop! Joseph is getting so big too, and sitting up so well! It is hard to believe he has changed so much in 3 months!

Last Friday!

It's the last Friday before school starts.... wow! I am ready, but not. My room is done, and I am excited, but I don't know about that getting up early thing! :)

Busy day today at school, kids came in to get packets organized and had a bit of a panic... thought we were short on packets only to realize they were in the wrong room! Whew!

It was the last Friday before school starts so I thought it was fitting that I got to get a nap in! :)

The relaxation was short lived when I got my utility bill today. I am sure that there is something wrong with my air conditioner to have made it go up so much. God is good though, he provided a great laugh later this evening when I was trying to tell Mom about my blog. I am sure anyone listening to the conversation would have thought we were speaking Spanish and Japanese to one another. The phone was slightly muffly and so telling Mom the address atduvallsdoor.blogspot.com was quite interesting and took about what seemed like forever! What... no d not b.... no p not b!! hehehehehe! Love you Mom! :)

I don't have to many pics to post yet, so I thought I would put on a couple of pictures that I took over the summer!

I love technology!

I can't believe I haven't published a blog sooner! I love working on computers and have yet to do this! Thanks Monica and Sandy for getting me to do this! Hopefully I will be able to keep up with everyone better!
I had a great day today. I got so much done with filing away papers at school (sounds boring and it is...), but it's a great feeling to have so much of it done, and to be organized for the year to start. As it gets closer to school it's always exciting and a little nerve wracking with meeting the new kiddos! I am looking forward to it, we start on this Monday, but the kids start on Wednesday!
I also went to Pam's Stamping party with Monica! I loved the notecard holder thingymabobber we made... oh yeah... I loved it so much I left it in Monica's van! No really it is one of my favorites! I love stamping! I could just buy and buy and buy... (whoa gotta watch that habit! hehe :) Jenny always has great ideas and does a great job putting up with me and showing us how to do it. I get so distracted talking to everyone! :) I can't believe the changes in Tammy's Audrey already, she's so cute!
Well, that's all for now, and hope this works and everyone can see it!