teaching so far

three flights of stairs

forty-four students

two different classes

ten math lessons

one mentor

two formal observations

six language art lessons

classroom management never ends

one break to eat & use the restroom

eight hours at the school

six hours of sleep

zero regret

sunday drive

For the first time in forever, Ammon and I went on a Sunday drive. Just the two of us! We drove up Provo Canyon, had ourselves a little picnic, read a conference talk together, and then practiced our modeling skills. I think they turned out pretty good! 

no junk november

I am starting this new thing called No Junk November. I made it up myself.

I thought of it because I ate horribly during all of October. And then I just felt really yucky when Halloween came around. I don't want the same thing to happen when Thanksgiving rolls around.

No junk November is different for everyone but the main rule is to set some goals for yourself that you follow during November up until Thanksgiving. 

My rules are this:

No desserts (candy, cookies, brownies, etc.)

No pizza (unless it's homemade)

No chips unless it's tortilla with a meal

No fast food unless I get a salad

No soda

No popcorn

No cereal that is more than 9 grams of sugar per serving

No white bread when making sandwiches

No red meat

No chocolate

A couple of my classmates are doing it with me. They have each made their own list of goals. If any of us breaks one of our rules, then we owe the other two people a dollar. We are doing it per day. 

I have always struggled with balancing the amount of sugar I consume. Every time I go to Maceys, I grab smarties. Every time I go anywhere that offers free candy, I grab it and eat it. Any time there are free samples, I'm all up on that. Anytime I go to a party and someone offers free treats, I don't hesitate for even a second. Writing this blog post and involving my classmates will hopefully be the key I need in order to reach my goal. I made it a point to hold myself accountable and to tell as many people as I know so they can "catch me in the act" if needed. Ammon is doing it with me too. 

Feel free to join us and wish me luck! 

only the greatest costumes ever

This year's Halloween was the best. It is officially my favorite. 

That's saying a lot because one of my Halloweens was celebrated in China. 

It was my favorite for a few reasons. First of all, look at our costumes:

Me and Ammon in 50 years! 

Second, I am in the elementary program and we know how to party!

Third, I have a best friend and a husband who are willing to take millions of pictures with me:

Brianna and Me

She is from Adventure Time

Best friends :)

This one's my favorite! I'm babbling away, while Ammon's sporting the grumpy old man look

Oh just making some dinner for the grandkids

haha!

 Another reason I loved this Halloween was because of my co-workers. I had to work that night and some of the guests were really rude which is never fun. But my co-workers kept me happy and their costumes rocked!!

banana and candy corn

Evil minion

hahaha! I love this picture!

Calvin & Hobbes. I love this couple

Mary Poppins flew on in

And she's happy as ever!

My boss was the "gingerbread man" haha. Good one, Scott

Adventure time! I love this couple!

The party was getting way too loud for this old bag. haha

Our friends Lauren and Ammon Kenner

There was a costume contest and we won first place!! Los Hermanos baby! (We already cashed it in today.)

Driving home

We were beat after dancing the night away! 

Best. Halloween. Ever. 

I've even got some footage of Ammon dancing. (he doesn't normally dance in public ever) 

It doesn't get much better than that.