Back to School

School is back in session my friends - yes it's true. Back to early alarm wake-up calls, budding readers, and I can't believe I'm saying it - a welcome routine. Wish me luck on my first day back in the classroom teaching after a restful and relaxing summer.

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Giant Bubbles

I thought on the first day of school, it was appropriate to provide you with a clip to inspire awe and child-like wonder. Enjoy these giant bubbles, I know I'm amazed!n" via/marvelous kiddo

Snapshots of Hiroshima

A-Bomb Dome (The bomb exploded directly above this building. It was the only structure left standing in a 3-mile radius after the blast)

Paper cranes are a symbol of peace and can be found throughout the city.

Peace Memorial Park (overlooking the A-Bomb Dome)

Happy Friday

This is the last weekend of summer vacation...School starts bright and early Monday morning. How did it fly by so fast? Spending today tying up loose ends, making sure kids names are on their cubbies, mailboxes, folders, etc. and then enjoying the weekend with my boyfriend and our families. Have a good one!

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The Birds Go Marching 2 by 2...Hurrah! Hurrah!

Bringing back the juice box! If this is a way to get kids (or adults) to drink more juice, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I would totally make my juice boxes march in a line...just for fun.

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Weekend Visit

My boyfriend's parents are visiting this weekend from Michigan! They arrive tonight around 9 and will be staying through Sunday evening. My boyfriend is pleased as punch as his parents busy schedules do not often allow them time off to head out West.

Not exactly sure what's on the agenda yet, I'm assuming some touristy things, although they've seen the quintessential Seattle sights. We may for fun Ride the Duck - a land-to-water tour of Seattle. While I'm usually great at planning, but I think with back to school starting next week my brain's in a mental freeze. Any ideas of unusual places to visit for an out-of-towner?

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App Happy

Hello all - did I ever tell you I did end up converting to the iphone? I can't remember...but yes, after my return from Japan I purchased an iphone 4 and left the world of blackberries to joint he ranks of the iphoners. I'm still getting used to how everything works.

As of now, I'm dazzled by the apps, (however, I've been told this will fade as the novelty of the phone wears off). But I have to admit, as much as I love the apps, I miss the blackberry as a "phone." I think it comes down to the fact that the blackberry was just more comfortable as a talking device.

For any iphone users out there - any insight to any MUST-HAVE apps I must investigate and potentially download?