Spring Break 2011

Our spring break '11 started in Atlanta, where we floated down the river on that giant tube.

Then onto a cruise ship. We were never without diet coke. Carnival lost money on us.

Paige: "What if I fall through the bar in my sleep? I bet I could fit through it."

Port at Cozumel

Paige and performed our best rendition yet of Total Eclipse of the Heart. It was so touching and powerful that the audience begged for multiple encores. You're welcome, Carnival Cruise Lines.

Living it up on our private island in Belize.

Roatan, Honduras. The sand flies became my enemies.

It was so windy up on the deck.

Captain's dinner

Back in Atlanta we visited the aquarium. Zach was an enthusiastic participant.

The happiest place on earth. I may or may not now be the proud owner of Diet Coke pajamas.

The Lockwood Manor from Vamp Diaries.

The Game Ranch was the highlight of spring break. Best white trash zoo ever.

Riding the deer.

"And remember, the midnight train always stops at Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles!"

Chick-fil-a Dwarf House. They put bacon in their dishes.

So happy in the mini door.

Scott was kind enough to give me a makeover. He was a skilled artist.

Weekend Trip to the Vegas

On our trip to the Vegas we saw the new Justin Bieber movie opening night. Beliebers 4eva

We watched Andrew's rugby game. I may not know all (any?) of the rules, but Andrew's gorgeous aqua blue shoes looked great out there.

Walked around the strip for a little bit.

Saw the lions at the MGM and ate at a jungle themed classy eating establishment.

Saw Le Reve at the Wynn. It was full of crazy acrobatic stunts in water.

Andrew proposed...

and I said yes.

Long (and much needed) Christmas Break

The day after I got home we decorated sugar cookies. Needless to say, it was real messy, and I've never seen so many sprinkles on one cookie.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....

Chooooooooo!

We all went to Zoolights.

My stister.

Kids with their fav aunt.

Nativity on Christmas Eve. Look closely and you can see the metallic thread in Mary's head shawl.

(Big) baby Jesus.

After Christmas I flew over to DC to spend visit Andrew.

Andrew's niece and nephew, my biggest fans. And no, I did not mean to match with them for church, it was just m2b.

Two weeks to go before I go back to school. I can't decide if that's a good or a bad thing.

Reptile Show

We had a reptile show in class. If you're wondering, this snake is NOT the same snake, although it is the same kind, that Britney Spears used in her show. I asked, and was disappointed by the answer.

Giant snake that seemed to find me wherever I was in the room and wrapped herself around my leg. That snake is strong.

Lizard that is apparently a "good pet." Pssh.

Tortoise.

Tarantula. I stayed far far away from it.

Just for you, Mom!

Holiday Hoopla

Eating Thanksgiving cupcakes that Paige and I made for our classrooms. They were incredibly intense but also incredibly cute.

While at home for Thanksgiving we went to Omsi and built a block castle in the toddler room.

Kids toys are fun for everyone.

Thomas loves me. (Duh.)

This is Lucy's way of telling me I hurt her feelings. Whoops.

We also went to an embarrassing Blazers game.

Freshman friends, or rather, some of the freshman friends right before Thanksgiving.

Harry Potter numero 7. This was like a holiday. It was real cold that night.

Christmas crafts create chaos in the classroom. Alliteration intended.

Christmas lights at Temple Square. Due to crowds we did not stay long.

Is that the only costume you could fit in?

Halloween party at school. I was a lovely strawberry. Although half the school thought I was tomato.

One of the games at the party. Notice Rita Skeeter front and center.

Vampire and, to the right, a scientist. He carried around a flashlight and a microscope.

Cookie decorating.

Best strawberry costume ever. Thanks mom!

Witches Night Out

Witches Night Out. All girls. All dressed as witches. In a craft village. In other words, the perfect event for Mare, Jenna, Paige, and me. Why wouldn't our witch costumes include rhinestones, sequins, and giant tulle bows?

I now know what Disney characters feel like at Disney World. Little children at Paradise wanted both to come up and say hi to us but were too scared to be too close at the same time. Things I didn't mind: the constant winks coming from the employees.

Photo ops galore.

Scones are always a good choice. As are corn dogs at 10 pm.

Sassiest witches at Gardner Village.