Student Teaching Finale, Part Deux

Although my last week in second grade ended last Friday, this week (as the final component of student teaching) I had the chance to observe other teachers in action. This has been lots of fun. Candice and the Highland Park staff threw me a 'teacher shower' on Wednesday with lots of great gifts, treats, and good company. What a great crew to work with!

The second graders' top secret project revealed:

A few of the HP staffers.

Me and a new treasure chest for my secret chocolate stash!

Student Teaching Finale!

My (Anna's) last day of student teaching in second grade was on Thursday! What a bittersweet day. Candice brought a cake for the staff during morning recess and gave me a tote bag and art smock with my name embroidered on them. The kids made me the sweetest album with their pictures and notes that nearly brought me to tears. I threw a party in the afternoon with tie-dye cupcakes that were an incredible hit, some fun games, and treat bags full of goodies. I got countless hugs and lots of sweet "I love you"'s and "I'll miss you"'s.

Although I finished my Master in Elementary Ed courses last spring, student teaching was the final step to earning my degree. Hooray!

Mrs. Kelly and and Mrs. Matthews :)

Easter Blessings

The Mills crew has left us for now. We had a wonderful visit. Mom (Nana) took care of Anna when she was sick. Jackson was spoiled sweet by Nana, Granddaddy, and Uncle Bret. The Twinkies and Sweet Tea have left the house. We miss them :( But, we will see them again soon (in June)!

Mama and Baby coloring Easter Eggs!

The Easter Bunny was good to Jackson :)

Mills Family

At Church

Easter Dinner


Thank you Jesus for your enduring, unconditional love. Thank you for our many blessings, at Easter and throughout the year!

Mills in Montana

The Mills family (Barry, Beth and Bret) have made another trip from Virginia to Montana! We have loved every minute of their visit. Jackson loves having his Granddaddy, Nana and Uncle Bret here to spoil him. We will all miss them when they go!

Welcome to Miles City!

Jackson on a golf cart ride with Daddy and Granddaddy

Wagon ride with Nana

Checking out the Murdochs chicks with Mama and Daddy


We love our family to Virginia and back :)