Summer Class

So I am taking a class this summer through Montana State University and it is about learning how to use web tools in your classroom. I'm really excited about the things that I am learning and I think it is interesting the way the class is run. It is all online and we have readings and videos to watch and then we respond by posting on our blogs which are all connected in a group. I've never been in a classs like this before where I am assessed on my written responses to things. It's kind of fun! This last week we looked at using blogs and wikis in the classroom and now we are setting up our own personal learning networks. pretty fun stuff...reminded me that I have this blog and so I am once again motivated to try to keep up on it!

Rachel Engaged!

My best friend from all of life...Rachel Robinson is engaged! She will soon be married to Mike Marlatt...September 6th to be exact and I am so blessed to be a part of the wedding! We always joke around about being friends from the womb...even though rach was born 7 months after me! From packwood trips where we traded candy and stashed it in our drawers...hung upside down with red hots in our mouths...eavesdropped on leah and her friends talking about farts that smell like petunias...to trips to the mall, hanging out in the backyard, games of settlers of catan, and now living near each other in greenlake with walks, coffee, and boot camp! The memories go on and on and there are so many more we are dreaming about! I can't wait to celebrate with her and Mike on their special day...and in all the planning this summer! Thanks for your love and friendship Rach!

25th Birthday

25 here I come! A quarter of a century old! Wow! I have to say that this birthday was definitely one of the best so far! I was showered with love at school by my students from balloons, to cards, candy, songs, and hanging lanterns! I have never felt so loved in my life...and then...it just kept getting better! I invited friends and family to golden gardens for a bbq...actually it was called Bekah's Birthday Bonfire Bonanza and here were the top ten reasons to make an appearance...

10. babes and boys

9. burgers and brats

8. sandy beach

7. beautiful sunset

6. scorching bonfire

5. badmitten, bocce ball, and monster tennis

4. sticky smores

3. lots of laughter

2. famous ice cream cake (thanks Rachel!)

1. and the number one reason...seeing my smiling face on my birthday! ...priceless

I have to say...those that came experienced all of the above and more! The weather was perfect, the burgers well done and the ice cream cake delicious! I am so blessed to have such amazing family and friends to celebrate life with and a birthday is a great excuse to party! Thank you making it such a fun and special day! See more beautiful pics here!