Today during second period I had a funny conversation with two boys that made my day. Gregory: “Mrs. S, I can’t believe that you are 41. You don’t look that old.” Me: “Thank you. You get an A today! Chase: “Seriously, I thought you were 29.” Me: You get an A+ for the day! Gregory…
This floral arrangement was so pretty when I made it back in August.It actually looked really pretty until just recently when the Pineapple Lily took a turn for the worst. Last weekend I decided to spruce up this arrangement with dried material that I had on hand: Hydrangea, Garlic, and Sedum. I tried my best…
Last weekend we headed to the Outer Banks for a charity tennis tournament. My friend Elsie came with us to play with me and our friend Keith came to play with Mr. SP. Would you believe that we were at the beach for an entire weekend and didn’t get to eat a bite of seafood? …
The winner of my fall giveaway is Alicia of Titere con Bonete. Congratulations!
The Nester is hosting a fall mantel party and I thought it would be fun to participate.I would have loved to have shot these pictures in natural light, but I took them after work on Monday evening, a dark and rainy night, so they are a bit dark. Oh well!I found the wreath in Williamsburg…
In celebration of fall, I’m hosting a giveaway. I don’t have sponsors and I have never been asked to promote anything on my blog, so when I do a giveaway, it’s a little something I’ve picked out as a thank you to my readers. I couldn’t pass up these cute towels, napkins, and wooden spreader…
I {heart} weekends. This weekend was full of fun. We took advantage of the beautiful weather both Friday and Saturday to enjoy some quality time on the tennis court. Due to the hot, dry summer that we’ve had, our yard was in desperate need of some TLC. Raking, picking up sticks, and grass planting were…
We went back to Morris Orchard this past weekend for more apples. It is such a treat to feast on apples fresh from the orchard. Buying them at the orchard is quite economical, too. I’ve told you before that Mr. SP can’t pass up an opportunity to love on a dog. This fellow was quite…
Have you ever noticed that it is the little things that make you happy? This evening I took a break from lesson plans and paper grading to make cupcakes for my friend’s birthday. We’ve been friends at school for a long time and I know she’ll be very happy with a cupcake surprise to celebrate…
Hello blogging friends! It’s been a busy two weeks in Sweet Pea land and I haven’t had much blogging time. I sure do miss it! I’m teaching a new to me course at school this year and it’s like being a first year teacher. I always work hard, but the time I’m having to spend…
I love trying new recipes. One of my biggest sources for new recipes is Southern Living. I recently tried a lasagna recipe from the September 2010 issue. Did this recipe catch your eye this month? Vanessa’s Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna 12 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 (24-oz.) container 4% small-curd smooth-and-creamy cottage cheese 1 (16-oz.) container…
I’m back….back in the saddle again!! (I’m singing, are you??) I got a good report from the PT on Friday and got the go ahead to resume normal activity. I raced home, got my racket, and spent the evening on the tennis court with Mr. SP. It felt good to take out some frustrations on…