Day 350, Friday, December 16

This Norfolk Pine Tree arrived at school today.  It was sent by the District Office in sympathy of losing my father-in-law this week.  It is a beautiful little tree and I appreciate the thoughts and prayers and mostly the understanding that I have received from my co-workers the past few months.

Day 349, Thursday, December 15

The memorial service for Dad was held at St Joseph Catholic Church this morning.  His ashes were laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Father Tim did an excellant job during the memorial service.  He captured his personality and how much he loved his family.  It is hard to let go of someone who means so much to all of us, but at the same time, Dad was tired at 90.  We love you and will miss you.

Day 348, Wednesday, December 14

This was my tub.  Ryan Bill started my bathroom remodel today.  I am so excited to finally get my bathroom done.  Not looking forward to the mess...or having to take a shower at Parkside for the next few days, but I can't wait to see how everything looks all put together!  I told him I wanted my bathroom to look like a "spa"!

Day 347, Tuesday, December 13

The students in the morning Pre-Kindergarten class got to make gingerbread houses today.  Well, really they were graham crackers glued to milk cartons, but the kids enjoyed creating their own little house with candy canes, froot loops and frosting.  I snapped the picture and got out of there quickly before I got iced, too!

Day 346, Monday, December 12

There seems to always be a Starbucks cup sitting on my kitchen counter.  Not from me...Jim is sooooo addicted! lol

Day 345, Sunday, December 11

Today was one of the hardest days of my life.  Early this morning, my father-in-law, James F. Smith, passed away at the age of 90.  He has been in and out of the hospital since the 14th of October.  We have spent many hours this past few days, by his side trying to let go of a man who was a great husband, father and grandfather.  He will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him.  Rest in Peace until we meet again!

Day 344, Saturday, December 10

This is a close up of our tree this year.  I put the Rolan Johnson ornaments that are dated and the wooden ornaments that Cindy and I have painted on the tree this year.  I have lots of ornaments but my theme was "less is more" this season.  I did put up the little tree upstairs.  It has all the Santa ornaments displayed on it.