Carson Update!

I know I've been horrible with updating but I feel so guilty blogging instead of spending time with my adorable son!  Right now he's napping so this is going to be mostly a picture post.  (Isn't that the type that we all love anyway?!)

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The last time I updated was Father's Day (awful blogger award right here).  Here are a few pics from Father's Day and a few others to show you what Carson has been up to!

Carson, Grandpa, Daddy

Daddy, Carson, Great Grandpa!

Carson turned 1 month old (June 18th)!

We've been on playdates with Hallie:

We read stories every night:

We practice tummy time...Carson loves being on his tummy but doesn't like to work too long :)

Carson has started to grab at the things on his playmat (and in his bouncer), he loves it!

Carson also likes to grab anything that gets within his reach (like Mommy's hair and Daddy's glasses)!

Carson loves making little bubbles lately :)

Bathtime is his FAVORITE!

We celebrated Carson's first holiday (besides Memorial Day)!

Carson loves his Grammy!

Aunt Shannon is so fun, she's going to be Carson's Godmother!

Carson and Mommy went to a "Meet the Baby" shower with our family!

Don't worry, I didn't forget about Chip & Dixie!  They love Carson and didn't have any problems with being jealous or anything!  Here they are after their haircut last week:

Such great fur siblings :)

Carson has started to coo (adorable) and SMILE within the past couple weeks as well.  So fun :)

I can't believe he'll be 2 months old tomorrow!! 

I'm thankful for.....

The start of our family!  <3  I've been waiting (very impatiently) to announce this to blog world and now that I announced to out of town relatives, I feel it's time to make it official!  Baby P is due May 2012!

Chip and Dixie are very excited!

Tuesday Link Ups!

I'm linking up for a couple different blogs today.  First, CMae over at Happiness Is....





This week we are supposed to post a funny picture of our pet(s).  I couldn't choose just one....enjoy!

Static City!  Dixie is trying to take a nap under our bed...

This picture cracks me up!

Dixie shaking after a bath....fur ball! :)

Rawr.

Chip: "What'chu lookin' at?!"

Look what I can do, touch my nose with my tongue!

I can do it too, look!  hehe

I'm also linking up again over at Blog Hoppin' for Teacher Talk Tuesday.  The button below will take you over so you can join!






Today we're talking about advice for new teachers.  I still consider myself a new teacher so I'll give the best advice I can!  Sidebar: The other day I was chatting with a teacher that I hadn't met yet at one of my new schools.  This is how the convo went....
Her: "So are you a new teacher?
Me: "No, I worked in this district last year, just switching schools this year!"
Her: "So you only worked last year?"
Me: "Well...in this district, yes.  I also subbed before that."
Her: "You're a new teacher.  You haven't even taught 3 years yet.  Ugh."
Me: "............."

Haha, it was awkward!

Anyway, here are some tips from me to you for your first few years of teaching!

• NETWORK!  With education funding being so up in the air, you never know when your job is secure.  I got my job for last year AND this year by networking and keeping in touch with people who have some pull in the district.
• Make friends at work.  Not only is it nice to have some new friends, but teacher friends can be great for collaborating, venting (when appropriate), sharing ideas, and tons of other things! 
• Overplan, but don't stress if you don't get to everything...that's how it is supposed to be!  I always plan extra activities in case things go quicker than expected.  While student teaching, I always got upset when I didn't get to everything I had planned, but then my cooperating teacher helped me to realize that it was better than running out of things to do!
• Be flexible!  There are so many things that change throughout the year and even each day!  You have to be super flexible in this profession! :)
• Become a lifelong learner.  Nothing is worse than a teacher who is stuck in his/her ways!  Make sure you commit yourself to staying on top of new methods and ideas!  Take classes, read blogs, collaborate!

Looking forward to getting some advice of my own since I'm still a "new" teacher! :)

Tail Wagging Tuesday!

I'm so excited to link up with CMae of Happiness Is.... for Tail Wagging Tuesday!



This week we're sharing any (old or new) favorite photos of our pets!  ......Beware for picture overload..........and be prepared for a few not-so-great quality pictures!


2005 Pictures:

Less than a year old <3

cuddly puppies :)

2006 Pictures:

discovering their love for body pillows!

2007 Pictures:

2008 Pictures:

Dixie hiding under our cedar chest after de-stuffing a toy...guilty!

Chip has *always* loved pink stuff!  lol

Cuddle Sack sleeping bags from my mom's co-worker!

2009 Pictures:

before grooming car ride!

after grooming!

2010 Pictures:

watching the birdies

(August) 2011 Pictures:

Cuddly while Mommy reads

What happens when Mommy gets out of bed...they take over!

Dixie taking a "cat" nap on the top of the couch.

Spoiled much!?  :)

those paws! <3

hiding under laundry!

tug of war with an old toy they found!