Back To Reality

So, I inadvertently took a summer vacation from blogging.  Opps.  I had a great summer and was pretty busy.... I have plenty of bloggy material stored up.  I went back to school work today.

My last week of vacation was, unexpectedly, eventful.  First, there was the earthquake.  We are fine, no damage.  I was home, so Chester and I crotched in the hallway together.  He didn't leave my side for the rest of the day.  John was evacuated from his building and spent 3 hours trying to catch a metro train. Then a few days later there was a late night aftershock.  Finally, the week ended with a hurricane.  Again, we were very lucky to have no damage.  Although Buffett Day was rescheduled (to a weeknight- boo!). Even though the best day of the year (aka Buffett Day) was moved, my good friend still came up for the weekend. We had a great time shopping, eating, chilling.

Since we weren't enjoying "island time" with Buffett....we Chelsea complete a puzzel during the hurricane.

PS- This took 7 hours and I hate puzzels- so you should be super impressed.

How was your weekend?

Welcome to the Carnival

Happy Buffett Day 2010! I'm in Margaritaville!

Have a great and safe holiday weekend.

Cheeseburger in Paradise (without Heinz 57)

                          

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This dress, while odd and something I would never (ever, ever) wear, makes me excited for summer and for one of my favorite events of the whole year- Buffett Day!

Chels- I hope you are studying up!

So Long Summer

Well, summer is officially over. But luckily, I have it all documented in my free Shutterfly Photo Book. Take a look!

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In the past week there have been three big signals that the season is changing.

First,I went back to work. I know I’m very lucky to have 2 months off in the summer (although I, like most decent teachers, take part in professional development over the summer- without compensation of course), but the transition back is always rough. Not only is there a great deal of stress and long hours (12 hr+ four days this week), but I have to see this each morning as a I pull out of the driveway.

Secondly, we have enjoyed great fall weather this week. It has been in the 70’s-80’s all week and 60’s at night. I love having the AC off, and being able to hear the crickets at night.

Lastly, we celebrated Buffett Day over the weekend. As always, it was a fun day- how could it not be?! Even my mom flew 500 miles to join the party (oh and work in my classroom). And a good party it was!

The first day with kids is tomorrow- holding my breath and crossing my fingers.

Happy Buffett Day!

Happy Buffett Day
This weekend we celebrated one of the best holidays of the year…actually one of best days of the year period! Buffett Day!!! What is there not to love about this day- lots of food, yummy drinks, fun music, crazy outfits on people and cars alike. Even the heat and long lines for the Porto potty can be tolerated on Buffett Day. After all, everything seems a little better after a Boat Drink.

It is the best party of the year (even better than JMU homecoming- shocking I know). If you’ve never been at a concert where thousands of people put their hands above their heads to wave their “fins to the left, fins to the right”, well then you are missing something important in your life….Buffett!

Here are some pictures from my own personal Coconut Telegraph: (remember “if you don’t want it printed in the Coconut Telegraph- don’t do it”)
Please take note of the special Buffett Day sunglasses I sported! Sadly I don’t have my Hawaiian shirt on in any of the photos.

As always, it was a great day. In addition to all the classics, he played some songs I’ve never or rarely heard at a concert: fruitcakes (in honor of the election year), and pencil thin mustache.

I’m already dreaming of next year’s Buffett day- how to make it bigger, better and a little more tropical.