Making the Most of the End! Five for Friday

Happy Friday!

 I can't believe how fast this week went for me. 

I'm down to only next week and then my long maternity leave/ summer break is officially coming to an end. 

I am feeling so many emotions..... 

but I'm trying to make the most of each day that I have left. 

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday again today! 

It's been a fun week. Make sure to make it to the end of my post to watch a cool video!

ZOO DAY! 

On Monday I met up with some old teaching friends at the Milwaukee Zoo.

Hudson did great, and slept through most of it....

However it was great to spend the day with old friends!

I have been really enjoying our beautiful weather this week. 

We've been spending a lot of family time on walks around the neighborhood.

Hudson was a little crabby one night so I put him in the carrier instead of the stroller. 

He loved it!

Our baby selfie!!!  

I spent some time at school this week. 

Sad, but true... it can never all be done when you start back.

I finally got some things accomplished. Here is my favorite spot right now.

It's not finished, but I'm loving the polka dots. 

I played a new game with some friends this week. 

It's called "Word on the Street." 

I actually think it would be a great addition to my classroom. 

Have any of you played it? 

I was nominated for the ALS Ice Water Challenge this week. 

By a 5 year old.  The cutest 5 year old on the planet.

Of course I couldn't say no. 

Now I know there has been some controversy with this whole ice water challenge. 

Some people think it's great to raise awareness...others think you should skip the challenge and donate the money you would spend on the ice instead. 

I can see both sides.  

We did both.

My husband and I donated, and accepted the challenge. 

Did you hear that no matter what people think...that it's working? 

It has been reported that the ALS foundation has shown a considerable increase in donations since this started earlier this summer? Whatever works, right??? 

Point. Click. Shoot.! Saturday Snapshots 7.26.14

Loving me some Saturday!! :) 

I'm linking up with Miss Nelson for Saturday Snapshots!  

This week I got out a bit to enjoy some of the nice weather here in Wisconsin. 

I took Hudson to the beach for the first time. It was a lot of work dragging him out but so beautiful!

We also went to eat at this awesome new diner in Lake Geneva.  

I love how it looks inside and out!

My first diner experience....

We spent an early morning walking around Lake Geneva, and people watching. 

It always amazes me that I live here.... It's so beautiful!!!

Love. Love. Love

Of course I can't have a Saturday Snapshot post without a picture of Hudson.

He was baptized last weekend.

Here's Mr. Serious in his cute little white suit. This is the biggest smile we got out of him all day! 

Oh well...There's even a pocket square on his outfit!  Swoon!

Go check out Miss Nelson's Blog, and see what others have linked up for their Saturday Snapshots!

Happy Saturday!

Saturday Snapshots {7.12.14}

Happy Saturday.... the hours are winding down on Saturday.. I'm a little late to the party today. We had a great family gathering today at my Grandmother's house.  After Grandpa passed away in December she decided she wanted to sell the house.  Well it happened, and next week she moves... so we had one last big crazy gathering.  I'm exhausted both emotionally and physically from the day, and Hudson wasn't exactly in the best mood.  There were a lot of people around (my dad is one of 8, so when we all get together and the kids come, I have over 25 first cousins on that side, it gets a bit crazy) and it was very humid.  He is much better now and ready for bed, so I thought I would share a few of my snapshots from the week.  I'm linking up with Miss Nelson for her weekly linky Saturday Snapshots.  Be sure to check it out!  Hope everyone had a great weekend!

We had a lot of family time this week.  Jeremy's family from Michigan came to visit and meet Hudson.  We were able to take him swimming for the first time at the hotel they were staying at.  He loves the bath so we thought he would love the water too....

He didn't hate the water but was a little confused.

Just look at that sweet face staring at his dad!!!

I had a great moment with him too! Thanks to my mother-in-law for this picture!

A few weeks ago I posted a few pictures from our flower garden.  I am just in love with how pretty everything is looking.  Well more have begun to bloom and I had some fun taking a few pictures this week of my favorites. 

Lastly I leave you with my favorite picture from this week of my sweet boy.  I have seen on pinterest a decorating idea for the bathroom of using pictures of your kids during bath time.  I would love to get this one on a canvas in black and white.  Those eyes just tell such a great picture!!!

Have a great week ahead all!  :)

Saturday Snapshots 4.5.14

Oh I'm loving these summer days and nights! I'm so excited to share with you my week in snapshots. I'm linking up for the second week in a row now with Miss Nelson from 'Run, Miss Nelson's Got The Camera' for her Saturday Snapshots Linky!  She is an amazing photographer! Be sure to check out her blog, along with all of the others that link up.  I am inspired to get out and take more pictures because of them!

I took Hudson to the park for the first time this week.  We enjoyed a very nice day in the shade watching the other kids play.  The sky was beautiful and the sounds of the kids playing were great!!

Happy 4th of July!!  Hudson's first 4th...and the first year in I can't remember how long that we haven't really had a million plans (which is fine by me!)  We really look forward to spending time with family and friends, and hope you had a great 4th as well!

Our whole family!!! Ellie, our furbaby didn't want to look at the camera though!

A fun homemade tiki torch!

My fruit creation for the evening!

Enjoying the beautiful weather.

Our friend's dog, Willis

Ahhhhh Sunset awesomeness!!!

Five for Friday {4.4.14}

It has been FOREVER since I've linked up for a 'Five for Friday' post with Doodle Bugs Teaching! I'm so excited to be linking up with the fun and randomness of summer! Happy 4th of July Everyone!!! :)

I am super excited to be signed up for a postcard exchange for next year.  I have never heard about one before, until I read this post from Pinkadots Elementary. The short version of the story is that you sign up along with teachers from all of the other states in the U.S. (and even some out of the country) to send postcards to each other during the school year.  You either create or get a postcard that can highlight what is special about your state so others can read and learn about it.  I'm super excited to be doing this.  If you think that it's something you might be interested in, there are still several spots available in the exchange that I'm doing.  Please click here!  How fun! :)

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Tuesday was Hudson's first day out at the park. Granted he doesn't enjoy the park yet, but it was so nice to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.  Hello breezy 80 degree weather and goodbye 99% humidity and air conditioning.  

With the cooler weather we enjoyed a nice walk in Lake Geneva.  We try to get out and enjoy our town as much as we can, but in the summer it can be soooo busy that it's hard to get around.  If we go during the week it's much more tolerable. 

I did some work at school this week with some other colleagues.  We are working in our school's book room.  We spend some summer hours putting new books into the system and organizing what is already there.  I really love working in the book room because I always find a title or two that I didn't know we had!

Happy 4th of July!!!  It's hard to believe that last 4th of July my hubby and I were running free with plans plans plans.  I swear we had like 4 parties to go to in one day.  This year we didn't really have plans....just relaxing and enjoying the babe.  It feels nice not to be running all over the place, but still enjoying some time together.  

I hope you all had a wonderful week.  Happy 4th of July!!