IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

* My "Running Wild" club was once again very FUN yesterday afternoon! We played a crazy game of follow the leader and then did some running around during an intense game of indoor soccer. I am happy to report that I scored a goal......but unhappy to admit that I let TWO in my team's net when I was goalie! (Graeme - how in the world do you handle having things flying towards you at high speeds? I screamed and made myself as miniature as possible in these instances....)

* This week there were student council elections in the highschool. Just like last year, the event was UNREAL and prizes of great nature were up for grabs. Phil did his darnedest to win us a trip to Dubai, but lost in the three-pointer finals to our good friend Alex! Since that upsetting moment, Phil has referred to her as "MJ" and has threatened to resign and give her his PE position.

* We have spent lots of time this week thinking of what we should do on our upcoming November break. Italy, Portugal, Ethiopia, Maldives, and Kenya have all come to mind. What to do, what to do? NO IDEA! But we will inform you once the decision has been made!

* There have been a ridiculous number of accidents on the highway this week. It seems like every night we have run to the window after hearing a "errrrrrrrrr, BOOM". Traffic has been blocked, cars have been demolished, and even a bus station was taken out. Gah. It gives me so much fear being on the roads at night. I wish people would slow down and follow the rules!

* Private Practice is available for viewing TODAY! We were disappointed with last week's viewing of Glee and Grey's Anatomy. Hopefully Private Practice will restore our faith in shows we've watched for many seasons. (Speaking of shows, we began to watch "Pretty Little Liars" based on Emily's recommendation. I CANNOT believe how scary it is! Doesn't this air on the Family Channel??)

* Rumour is the Lions have been playing well and winning games. I'm hoping there's little correlation between this truth and Phil's fantastic mood, as I foresee some Detroit losses in the near future.

* This morning we are off to the mall to enjoy some kiddy rides with our friend's two children. I really hope I'll be able to handle these "rides for children", as I have bad (and embarrassing!) memories of Hanna-Barbera Land back home! Ah well, I will put on my "I'm brave" face and try my best!

Wishing all of you a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

XOXO

You know what's weird?

When Google isn't working and you have to use Yahoo. I don't like it.

HELLO OUT THERE!

Can you believe that, in addition to being the last day of the work week, today is also the last work day of this month?! HOLY MOLY! Where does the time go?! My lesson plans for next week say October!!!

Sorry for the lack of blogging this week! It was a crazy one and I was still fighting that darn cold from last week. I promise to catch you up this weekend.

Until then.....X-factor, Subway, and good company :)

I LOVE THURSDAYS!!!!

Our Saturday.

- dishes from last night
- tea party with emily and phil
- mark papers / do laundry
- study break: "Something Borrowed"
- mark more papers / check sports
- tutor / Survivor re-run
- talk to my daddy (GREAT PART OF MY DAY)
- bake (blueberry muffins, banana loaf)
- make dinner (steak / vegetarian chili)
- dishes round two
- talk to my sister Dana (ANOTHER GREAT PART OF MY DAY!)
- relax and watch "Bad Teacher"

Let's hope the last item of the day is a "really good sleep"!!!

Have a great weekend, CANADA!

IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

* This morning we made some "Pillsbury tea biscuits" to go with our 10 a.m. tea! Not only were they delicious with butter and jam, but that sweet popping sound that goes along with all Pillsbury products just NEVER gets old! Ah - memories of home :)

* The dog that I wanted to adopt (remember Cutie?!) got adopted. Sadly, so did her two sisters. I suppose I can leave Phil alone until another adorable puppy catches my eye....

* Speaking of pets, Emily and I may become volunteers at a local animal shelter! They have a training session next Saturday and if we're feeling up for it, it may become another item on the calendar! Once you're a volunteer, you can participate as you like in cool events like "dog and cat socializing" or "photographing animals up for adoption". Sounds like fun, don't you think?!

* I have been sick with a bad cold all week long. It has been incredibly stubborn and refuses to leave me alone. Luckily, I get to spend the entire day on the couch, watching new tv shows and movies that we purchased from the movie man last night!

* Where did the old Simon Cowell go? We have only watched one episode of The X Factor but it appears like he's grown a little softer in his old age! I like it. It's nice to see a different, more encouraging side of him :)

* HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL!!!! I bet it is beginning to look pretty at home and I hope you get to enjoy many walks outside before the snow comes. Oh - and with Thanksgiving approaching us, you will be happy to hear that I found pumpkin pie filling at the grocery store last weekend! I purchased two cans, just in case I didn't see it again in October!

* Phil is doing an amazing job as the club coordinator at school. Organization is his specialty and the first session ran beautifully! (Congratulations my LOVE!) I had a lot of fun during my "Running Wild" club - 13 students from grades 5 and 6 were in attendance! I hope they can learn to enjoy running through the activities I plan in the next 8 weeks!

* Stolen pencil cases are the worst. I had three students close to tears yesterday afternoon. Indirectly, they had one teacher close to tears too! :)

* Phil finally picked out a birthday present! He was extremely stubborn (sound like him?!) for his REAL birthday, which he only referred to as his "un-birthday". But, with his un-birthday far behind him, he selected something special at the store last weekend. What, you ask? A George Foreman. I don't really see the excitement in it, but the neighbours are jealous and Phil seems pumped for show and tell with each and every knock on the door. Haha. He's cute.

Well...that's all for now! Grey's Anatomy is the next show on the agenda today. Glee, Survivor, Parenthood and the X- Factor are also booked into the itinerary.

Another Boost to the Reality Tally.

We just finished watching the very first episode with Emily, Ian, and Alex! In Kuwait, we get "The X Factor" on Thursday and Friday nights....which is precisely why we CANNOT be social outside of our building for WEEKS and WEEKS to come. (Haha - does this sound snobbish??? Or just plain lame?). Anyways, the show was FANTASTIC and I can't wait to see what tomorrow's episode will bring :)

As for the rest of the evening, the Huffho's treated us to a special "appreciation dinner"! They claim we deserve it for feeding them snacks, giving them internet, and showing them around, all of which was a pure delight for us!!!

THANK YOU IAN AND ALEX!!!! Dinner was DELISH.....and your company during X-Factor was SUPERB!

Happy weekend everyone!!!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE!!!

(Yes, this is our classroom creation!)

American Magic???

I received this as a gift today from a fellow colleague. She claims the stuff is MAGIC! <----- which is definitely something I believe in ;)

Come on VOICE, come on NOSE, come on HEAD!!! I need to be in top condition for the first session of "RUNNING WILD" (my after school club)!!!!!

I LOVE GRADE SIX!!!

In fact, I even enjoy MARKING grade 6 work!!! Check out the lovely artwork I found on the back of today's quiz:

THANK YOU, MEGAN!!!

Today I was having a "blah" sort of day, but it was turned right around when I received this LOVELY piece of snail mail from CANADA:

She knows us so well. I want to get this card FRAMED!

Such kind words. (Tear).

Sending you big hugs and an oh-so-splendid tea party!

Love,
Linds and Phil
XOXO