Dec. 2009

here are some pics of the recent BLIZZARD (22.9") and what's happening so far for the holidays.
Love to everyone!

Kegger did a great job wearing that Santa hat!!

Kyra and her doggies

ACGI holiday party at the Capital Grille in Baltimore

Hanukkah celebration with Rachel, Max and Lily22.9" of snow- BLIZZARD of 2009!

Kyra had a great time at Mom's- she had the front yard all to herself

Kyra's new best friend- Mom's new dog Maggie

I can't remember when I LIKED being cold and wet from the snow!

Our 10th anniversary trip to NYC

We celebrated our 10th anniversary Aug 15/16 by taking Kyra to NYC for her first visit. We had a great time. We ate pizza at John's on 45th Ave; went up to the top of the ESB; visited the American Girl store, saw the outside of the TODAY show, had dinner at Heartland Brewery in Times Square, went to Cold Stone and finished the night off at Chevy's. We stayed at the Times Square Hilton, so we were right in the middle of everything. It was so much fun!

O's game 7/29/09

Mandy, Linda and me

Fun times w/Robb & Carla- we always have a blast!

Linda & Rod

the newlyweds!

Rain delay

Mandy & Soren's Wedding

The view of the site of the wedding- overlooking Lake Pipen, the widest part of the Mississippi River.

The bride arrives and the flower girls run to her- Kyra and Noelani.

Soren and Mandy- with Shai looking on

"Best Canine"- Shai Eustis :)

I think this is my favorite picture that we took.... can't wait to see the photographer's pictures!

Kyra was a great flower girl!

Amy, Mandy, Kelly & Kyra

Kelly and Kyra dancing the night away!

So happy- Dr. & Mrs. Soren Eustis!

Me and Soren's brother- Oskar Eustis. Everyone was so wonderful, and we are so happy to be part of the Eustis/Frankel extended family!

We had so much fun at the reception!

Another one of my favorite pictures of me and Mandy!
Justin, Heather (Mandy's best friend) and Kelly- this was hilarious!

Mandy and Kyra dancing the night awayJustin, Kelly and Mandy

Mandy's bridal shower

We had a great time yesterday at Mandy's bridal shower. It was a great day! Lots of food, friends, family and fun!















Mandy and Kyra with the "rehearsal" bouquet!












Jenny, Kyra and Mandy- the contestants in the "dress the toilet paper bride" game!
















Kyra shows Mandy the board from the "question game".























All of us (clockwise from far left- Eera is in the blue v-neck shirt)- Eera, Kyra, Linda, Mandy, Heather, Belinda, me, Jill, Jenny, Jill, Doe, Amber and Laurie

My new role- I'm a teacher!

I will be teaching Financial Literacy (pg 34 of the PDF link) at Francis Scott Key High School in Carroll County starting in August! It's a full time position- I'll be teaching for 2 quarters, and as of now, will only teach there through the end of January. The principal there is great, and I know if something comes up that I can teach, he'll find something for me to keep me for the remainder of the year. If nothing else, I'll get another contract for 1/2 the school year next August. If I don't get to stay, then I'll go back to subbing in Howard County, and will be able to do any long-term subbing if there's anything available.

I've always said that I'll end up next year where I am supposed to be- and I believe that. I know I'm going where I am supposed to go.

I'm very excited, and although it's a long drive, it's a great opportunity for me to get teaching experience, have my OWN classes and learn some great material that I can use in the future, no matter where I go.

Guess the singer

Today we were in the van and "Dancing in the Dark" was on the radio. I asked her who was singing.

1st guess- U2.
2nd guess- Prince.
3rd guess- Jimmy (Buffett).
4th and final guess- Bruce.

She knows who our faves are (Prince belongs to Uncle Todd). Pretty funny!

Heart & Sole Stroll- Red Devil walk 6/14/09

the last dance recital- 6/13/09

I think this is the last dance recital for Kyra- she decided to do soccer from now on. It was sad knowing that she won't be dancing anymore, but she didn't look forward to dance like she did to soccer. I think this is the right decision, but I'll miss her in her little outfits!

Soccer

Kyra will play on the Select "A" team next year- she tried out last month and made it!! She's very excited for the new season to start. Unfortunately, she'll be playing against some of her teammates from the Comets! But she is still looking forward to making new friends and seeing her old ones on the field.