GNO Group

Once a month I get together with a group of fellow FACS teachers for dinner. These women have become dear friends over the years. They are a great support system. I love so many things about each one of them, they are all so talented-kind-humorous-and fun to be with. Starting from the left then circling around the table: Susan, Rachel, Me, Diane, Pam, Holly, Anne, Becky, Lora and Rosemary. Thanks GNO: Girls Night Out! Love you all.

Summer Reading

This series of books was recommended to me by a friend at work. The Luxe includes 4 books, each about 450 pages. I was under the impression that is was a historical fiction, coming of age novel. Well, it was a coming of age, fiction minus the history. Yes, it was set at the turn of the century (1900) in New York, Manhattan society, but that was about all the history it contained. They were mildly entertaining and very easy to read. So overall I'd give it 1.5 stars out of 5. And I'm sort of embarrased to admit that I read all of them.

An Oprah pick from long ago: A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons. Well, I'm not sure why Oprah picked it. I found it rather dull and confusing as the husband and wife take turns narrating each chapter. It only took me half the book to figure that out. When it was over I honestly yelled out-loud WHAT?!? Ended very abruptly. I'd only give it a half star. Lame.

Then a surprising BEST! My friend Holly loaned me Escape by Carolyn Jessop at the beginning of the Summer. I put it at the bottom of my stack and coincidentally happened to be reading it the same week Warren Jeffs was on trial in Texas. It's the compelling story of a woman who was born and raised in the FLDS culture. The book was filled with fascinating insight into this bizzare world, suspense (will she get out) and shocking moments (does that really happen). I highly recommend this book. There are now plans to turn it into a movie starring Katherine Heigl, that should be interesting. I give it 4.5 stars!

And the Word was good...

So this year, I am jumping in...finally, to learn how to use Microsoft Word. I might be the last person on the planet. I've been using Word Perfect for the last 17 years and it's taken a change in technology that has made me finally accept the futility of hanging onto my Word Perfect. I've been spending hours both at school and home learning how to use Word 2007 and 2010. I've got a new computer that should be set up in the next week or two. Surprisingly, I've enjoyed learning new things and it's a JOY when I get it to work the way I want it to. I'm struggling with columns and hope this is easier in the 2010 version. But for now..WORD...not nearly as terrible as I had thought it would be. It's good, by the end of the year I hope it's great!

PLC's & Little Piggies

Well, school's back in session! We've been doing lots and lots of work as a PLC (professional learning community). Here you can see us at work: Diane at the computer, Holly in deep thought, Camille writing it all down, and Cindy the student-teacher that's joined us for a bit. We all work really good together and each have different talents and strengths that add to the group.Our first PLC meeting was at the pedicure/nail salon. To celebrate being back in school we all got PHS green and white pedicures. Check out the detail on the flowers...so spirited! What cute little piggies we have!

Travelling Sisterhood Week #9

The Black Hole

Best part of Las Vegas: Tahiti Village Pool & Lazy River. So relaxing. So refreshing.

The rest of Vegas: A Black Hole.

Travelling Sisterhood Week #8

We went to the Splash Pad in Highland, UT. It's right by the city offices. What a great place for the community to gather and play. It was crowded and the kids had a blast playing in the water.

Afterwards we dried off and went to lunch at Winger's. Great popcorn, great salads, great time! I hate to think of Summer coming to a close. I want days like this to go on forever!

Travelling Sisterhood Week #7

Travelling Sisterhood Week #6

This week took us to the Quilt Show at the Springville Art Museum. We've been going there for years with Mom. She came along this week which is always fun. I remember going to the quilt show with mom and grandma, now it's a 3rd generation outing. We all picked our favorites then headed to the Spaghetti Factory for lunch with the munchkins.