I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

More tomorrow...a contest perhaps with a little something that gobbles...

Kindergarten!

Hey all! Well, school officially started today with Kindergarten orientation! I met my students and they seem nice and excited to be in school. The parents were great too. As with any group of students I can foresee some issues that will need some dealing with, but I am excited to start the year. Tomorrow the kiddos are there all day with us for the first time! Wish me well - and if you have a little one (or growing one) starting back, support your teachers!

G'nite,
Mrs. Conn

Pictures ~ FINALLY

Hi all! I wanted to share a few pictures from my trip with my mom to the Quilt Odyssey at the Hershey Convention Center. The pictures are scanned so they might not be the best quality. This was her birthday present from me. It's so hard to shop for her since she buys everything she wants. I figured this would be a neat surprise and chance to get away! We took a class on paper piecing a Compass Star with Carol Doak. Here's a picture of mom and I sewing.

Here's a pic of us with her (her being Carol Doak) and our blocks. I only got 1/2 done (green and brown) and even though I had to straighten out mom on the how to's (she even had to start over once) she got her whole block (black and pastels) done because she's such a fast sewer!
We weren't the only mother daughter pair there. I was definitely the youngest, but not the least experienced...I had to actually get my mom back on track a few times...the actual quilt show was pretty impressive. We took a lot of pictures of interesting quilts. Check this one out, it's one of my favorites...can you guess why?

It says: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I am a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh. There's so little hope for advancement."

We had a nice mother daughter weekend and went shopping in Lancaster too! This is a picture of the sign for probably the biggest fabric shop around...it's a bolt of fabric, cute huh? One last pic before leaving the show...

That's all for today...it may be a little while till I post again. I have 3 days (starting tomorrow) to get a classroom ready for next week!

Where's your babble? Post it!

Later Taters,

Becky

Everybody's Workin for the Weekend!

Yeah! It's finally Friday! I am so excited, tomorrow I am going to the Grove City Outlets with Amanda to go shopping...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I will be the big 27 tomorrow...wow I am getting old! The guys will be at BeaveRun racing Saturday and Sunday, so Amanda and I decided what a great day to shop till we drop! I love those outlets, I always find great buys and I really need some new clothes for fall (for teaching those Kindergarteners!).

What are YOU doing this weekend? Post a comment and let me know, most importantly ~~ Have a fun weekend!
Becky

Back to Kindergarten

Well, looks like I'll be back in the Kindergarten saddle at least to start the school year. Conemaugh Township called today and asked if I was interested in a long-term sub position in Kdg. for a few weeks. The length is TBA due to the teacher's recovery from surgery. I met with the principal today and he is very nice. I even ran into an old friend, and cheering coach, who teaches there which was very comforting to me! I get the final approval next Tuesday evening and then from Wednesday on life is crazy! School starts Monday, August 25th with teacher inservices on the 25th and 26th. Kindergarten orientation is Wednesday, August 27th and then Thursday, August 28th starts the full day for those little kiddos. Keep prayin' for me (not to go crazy now...lol).

Later taters,
Mrs. Conn

New UL Website!

Hi all! Just wanted to quickly share my new Uppercase Living website with you. Check it out, but don't make fun of my mugshot! Also, check out the products and let me know if you would like to get some for FREE!

http://rconn.uppercaseliving.net/Home.m

g'nite,
Becky

SCS - I Spy - Inspiration

Hey all, I'm so excited...I have 19 players on my Halloween swap on Splitcoast Stampers. I CONNvinced Babbie to join...it must be a gift acquired in my last name. Just a reminder to the rest of you that there's still plenty of time to join us...it's a Haunting Halloween STAMPED ATC swap...check it out. There are only 5 spots left, but don't fret, more spots can always be added! The ladies on SCS are so very talented and it's so neat to see how different everyone thinks when you get these swaps back! Let me know if you have any questions...

I hoping to get that "I Spy" picture posted tonight...DH is the one that took it, he is excited for me to post it...lol...he makes fun of the blog but secretly I think he loves it!

Keep praying for a call for a job/interview for me, summer is almost over!

Check back for the "I Spy", more updates, and more inspirational quotes!

Later Taters,
Becky