Snow Day!

Yea! A Snow Day for all! Actually it is more of an Ice Day since there is about an inch of ice on the snow. Needless to say, the kids didn't mind one bit. In fact, they actually enjoyed finding icicles and sliding down the driveway. Today was set up for a teacher inservice day, but because of the poor conditions, teachers had the day off as well. That means that tomorrow the kids get another day off so that us teachers can spend the day at school alone! :) Winter has finally hit Maryland!

Becky's First Violin Concert

This has been Becky's first year in playing the violin. She begged to play last year as a third grader, but I felt that it might be too much. Well this year, she pleaded to play and so she did. Boy, is she good! We were truly entertained by her violin playing and are looking forward to seeing her grow musically.

Terrapin Time

Introducing Speedy and Bubbles! As part of my Chesapeake Connections class that I took this summer, my fourth graders were selected to help raise two diamondback terrapins. During the school year, my kids are able to watch, feed and measure these two amazing animals. During the long holiday breaks (Thanksgiving and Christmas), I was able to bring the terrapins home to look after. Our kids really enjoy having them here and the cats were equally happy to see them. At the moment, these two terrapins are roughly 20 grams a piece and about the size of a sticky note. Watching them grow and play in the water is a lot of fun!

Happy New Year 2009

As a resolution to myself, I have finally taken the plunge and started a blog spot. This is primarily to keep me up to date with family and friends across the world, and also to use my new digital camera Jack bought me for Christmas.

We are excited to start posting pictures of our family and furry cats soon. Love to hear from you all as you visit our blog. Here's to a wonderful start of a new year!