Love these kids

This group of kids have come so far this ear...and it is only February! I am excited for what is in store over the next few months with them. They surprise me on a daily basis. Below are a few pictures. Enjoy!

The girls!

The boys!

Sight Word Literacy Station

color word matching pocket chart

Firecracker game

Hot Dots!

number writing

Listening Station

They LOVE computer time!

Journal time

A room full of hardworkers!

More hardworkers!

The Life of a Kindergarten Teacher

I will admit...I have it made when it comes to work. I LOVE my job! I love seeing 16 sweet smiling faces each morning and I love all the hugs. These kids are just amazing. We have had a very exciting time over the past several months. We have celebrated Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Space Invaders Day, the 50th day of school, the 100th day of school and most recently Groundhog day. I don't know of any other profession where you celebrate so much and have so much fun doing it! Below are a few shots from our year in Kindergarten so far.

Halloween

Kindergarten Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Indian headband

Kindergarten Christmas

Space Invaders Day

50th Day of School

100th Day of School

100th Day of School

100th Day of School

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Cupcake

New Chapter

I have been a little preoccupied lately getting ready to go back to school...yes school. I am now in graduate school at the University of West Alabama and so far I am enjoying it. I am working towards my Masters degree in School Counseling and taking each course online. This is new to me as when I did my undergrad I only took one course online. I am looking forward to each class and to learning about becoming a school counselor...my goal. 

Hope that January has treated you all well so far.

Kari

Christmas Holiday

This Christmas is a very special Christmas for Barry and I. For one, we are in our new home and are able to host Christmas gatherings at our home. And second, we miscarried our first pregnancy 2 weeks ago so we are not only celebrating the birth of our Savior but also our baby in heaven. The pictures below we took on the day we told my family that we were expecting. Hopefully and prayerfully one day we will be able to welcome a little one into the world. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Merry Christmas!!

I just wanted to share a post of our Christmas decorations at our new house and a few family photos from Thanksgiving.

Grandma and I

My family

Barry and I

Our Christmas Tree

This ornament belonged to my Nonie and Grandpa Dave. They used to 

put up a 12 foot tree and this bird adorned their tree. It is a nice

addition to our tree.

We love having a mantle!

Small tree in the dining room

Santa's Belly (Scentsy)

This wreath belonged to my Nonie. Now that I have a large place to hang it,

she gave it to me. Thanks Nonie!

Fall 2011

The past few weeks have been crazy around our house. Between the fun days at Arab Primary and busy nights with Relay meetings, church and painting we haven't had much free time. I had a few spare minutes on Halloween to snap a few pictures of the dogs and our beautiful trees that line the driveway. Happy Fall Y'all!

Lillie and Maggie relaxing by the fire.

Jack-O-Lantern we carved at school.

Front porch on Halloween

Beautiful  fall sunset at our new house

Fall trees

Fall 2011

Canvas Pictures

 I am preparing for the grand opening of Alabama Toys & Teacups tomorrow and the Weatherly Elementary School Craft Bazaar next weekend. I am painting like crazy and trying to keep up with posting current canvas pictures. Enjoy!

Christmas Tree $30

Auburn $20

Flowers  $45

Christmas Tree $30