I actually baked a cake over the weekend. And not just any cake, this is a blackberry wine cake. It's not bad. I think Liz stated the flavor best, it kind of tastes like a cobbler.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
August 30, 2011
What you see here is the ultimate in laziness, and I'm talking about my own laziness. If you look carefully, you'll see that the computer on the left looks a little like the computer on the right. I've been setting up the machine on the left to go into a classroom, and just when I think it's ready, more updates pop up that need to be installed. Rather than move my chair over the two feet to do this, I decided to remote in and complete the install. Isn't technology grand?
Monday, August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011
Some days I feel like I just can't win. I try so hard to bring these teachers into the 21st century, and they still want to use old technology like the overhead projector. What makes this so frustrating is the fully interactive cart right behind it. The document camera would do exactly the same job as the overhead.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
August 28, 2011
Donald and I took a trip to the Farmer's Market this morning, with the sole purpose of buying tomatoes. Several farmers had rows and rows of peppers, in all shapes, sizes and colors.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
August 27, 2011
Liz came home for the weekend and brought Tommy back with her. It didn't take long for him to find a box to sit in.
Friday, August 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
We're bracing for Irene. The outer bands reached Raleigh this afternoon. Unfortunately, I had to stop at the grocery store, along with everyone else in town. These clouds were over the parking lot.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
August 26, 2011
It seems like everywhere I look, mushrooms are popping up everywhere. This one happens to be in our backyard.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
Some of you remember the one year I taught in Wake County after Donald and I got married. And you may also remember how perfectly miserable I was for the entire school year. However, one good thing did come out of that year: a recipe for chicken enchiladas. The PTA had given us a luncheon, and one of my parents made these and gave me the recipe. The original recipe has about a gazillion ingredients, including cooking your own chicken. I have perfected the recipe to include rotisserie chicken from Harris Teeter. All you do is mix the chicken with sour cream, green onions, green chilies, fresh cilantro, cheese, and anything else you want. You roll it in flour tortillas, cover it with enchilada sauce and more cheese, then bake it. These freeze really well, and tonight we just pulled some out of the freezer and baked. They are quite yummy.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
August 23, 2011
I stopped at the grocery store on the way home today and noticed this sign, proudly proclaiming you will save 1 cent when you purchase this product. What will we do with the savings?
Monday, August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011
You may have seen this before, and if so, I apologize for the repeat. After so many years of a photo a day, ideas are slow in coming. Anyway, I've always wanted a bird bath. A couple of years ago, I decided I could make my own, so here is my creation, an inverted flower pot. I've never seen any birds in it until this weekend. I started to notice a lot of bird activity in the backyard, so I paid attention and little birds were splashing around, then preening themselves on the deck posts. So much fun to watch!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
August 21, 2011
Liz left to go back to school today, and took Tommy with her. She'll be back next weekend to get the rest of her things, and Tangles. In the meantime, Tangles is an only cat for a whole week. Do you think she minds?
Saturday, August 20, 2011
August 20, 2011
Donald and I took a trip to see Dottie and Jon today. We spent yesterday afternoon cooking and packaged them so ready-to-heat meals to make their life a little easier after the baby comes. Jon took us on post at Ft. Bragg and showed us where the hospital is so we'll know when the time comes. He also gave us a mini-tour of it, and we went to the PX and Commissary. I felt like a tourist.
They've both been working on the baby's room. It's still in progress, but is almost ready for baby Patrick!
Friday, August 19, 2011
August 19, 2011
Today was my last day for summer hours. I've noticed the sun is coming up later in the mornings, and that means I got to see a beautiful sunrise on my way to work. This picture doesn't do it justice because the sun was a big, orange ball.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
August 18, 2011
Here is a description of my day: teachers came back, worked at two schools, met with school nurses, central office got put on lock down because of an escaped convict, came home, sat on deck, dog looked pitiful.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
August 17, 2011
This very strange bee was flying around the deck this afternoon. Wish I knew what it was.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
August 16, 2011
Donald has a way with animals. He gave Thug a bath today, which means a good brushing afterward. Tommy, who has never enjoyed a brushing, has discovered he likes Donald's way of doing it. He's patiently waiting his turn.
Monday, August 15, 2011
August 15, 2011
We've had some pretty bad storms around here lately. Luckily for us, this branch didn't hit the house when it fell.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
August 14, 2011
We did a little furniture re-arranging in our den today. I had some end tables that came from my grandmother, and we decided they would work in that room. It's kind of nice to have something she owned near me now while I'm home.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
August 13, 2011
September 4, 2010 at 11:55 pm. This was the moment Dottie proclaimed that she and Jon were going to wait at least 10 years before having children, they were having too much fun being young adults and newly married. Jon documented this statement above their door. Surprises happen, the baby is due September 7, 2011. Wouldn't it be funny if the baby decides to come on the 4th?
For the record, it's a very happy and welcome surprise.
Friday, August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
About six months ago, Donald and I noticed they were starting to do some construction work just up from where we live. We were worried that they were building another neighborhood, which would only add to the traffic. A few weeks ago, there was an article in the paper about the area. The original land owner left it in her will to the City of Raleigh to be used as a nature conservation park. The ribbon cutting ceremony was yesterday, so we drove down in there today. We're going back when we have time to hike the trails.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
August 11, 2011
"When this old world starts getting me down, and people are just too much for me to face. I climb way up to the top of the stair, and all my cares just drift right into space. On the roof it's peaceful as can be, and there the world below can't bother me."
I thought the lyrics to "On The Roof" would be appropriate for this photo today. I found some hidden stairs at the new high school and was delighted to see I could climb out on the roof. It really was peaceful up there, and you get a birds eye view.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011
Liz has ordered a new pair of shoes, and they arrived today. If you know Liz, you know that these fit her personality to a T.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
August 9, 2011
We're opening a new high school in our district this year. It's exciting, and tiring, to be part of the process of getting it all ready.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
August 7, 2011
Liz has taken up making jewelry, specifically chain mail. She's actually sold a couple of pieces, earrings, bracelets and a necklace. It amazes how artistic she is, and how she can see things in her mind and actually create them.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
August 6, 2011
We had a baby shower for Dottie today. My friend Sinclaire came, and had a ball helping opening presents.
Friday, August 5, 2011
August 5, 2011
Tommy has an obsession with bags. He has played with this bag for weeks. Today, he finally busted through.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
August 4, 2011
The art teacher surprised me with a gift today! Is the fact that I love okra a sign that I'm southern?
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
August 3, 2011
The gift Donald and I are giving Dottie and Jon is the crib for baby Patrick. This is how it was delivered by UPS. Sure hope it's OK on the inside.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August 2, 2011
Today we had some teachers come in for a SMART table staff development session. We're slowly getting some of these tables in our district, and it's a completely different way of thinking when you create content for them.
Monday, August 1, 2011
August 1, 2011
Donald has been riding his bike for exercise lately. I've been really proud of him because he goes anywhere from 7-15 miles three times a week. When he rode on Saturday, he got a tiny sliver of glass in his tire, enough to make it go flat. He has taken that opportunity to do a thorough cleaning of the wheels.
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