Happy Easter!
Love,
Amanda and Tucker
The Boswells
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Double Trouble
The title says it all- we have two little eggs in our nest now! I'm not sure when they will hatch. I'll have to research that when I find the time. Maybe I will this weekend, since I don't have to go to school on Monday. Yes, that's right. No school on Monday! Not only is there no school on Monday, but today was a teacher a workday. It was wonderful being able to get work done in my classroom without 17 little mouths shouting "Mrs. Boswell, Mrs. Boswell, hey Mrs. Boswell!".
I actually got a lot accomplished today. I was in cleaning out mode. This usually happens to me this time of year. It is especially bad this year, because this summer I plan to change the theme of my classroom . I have had a jungle theme for the past 3 years now, and it's time for a change. I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. I'm thinking something in the area of sports though. I was a woman on a mission-organizing every last cranny of my classroom!
We went to lunch today at the Irish Bread Pub! It was delicious as always! It is such a treat when we teachers can go out to eat during the day like normal people. After lunch, I received the most beautiful vase of spring flowers. At first, I thought my husband had out done himself. Leslie even commented that her husband was going to be in trouble after she told him I received flowers from my husband and he didn't send her anything. As it turned out, one of my sweet students, Jackson, sent them to me. The card said "Happy Easter Jackson". He even wrote his name in cursive perfectly! It warmed my heart so! It made me remember why I love my job. It's nice to feel appreciated every now and then.
I actually got a lot accomplished today. I was in cleaning out mode. This usually happens to me this time of year. It is especially bad this year, because this summer I plan to change the theme of my classroom . I have had a jungle theme for the past 3 years now, and it's time for a change. I'm not sure what I'm going for yet. I'm thinking something in the area of sports though. I was a woman on a mission-organizing every last cranny of my classroom!
We went to lunch today at the Irish Bread Pub! It was delicious as always! It is such a treat when we teachers can go out to eat during the day like normal people. After lunch, I received the most beautiful vase of spring flowers. At first, I thought my husband had out done himself. Leslie even commented that her husband was going to be in trouble after she told him I received flowers from my husband and he didn't send her anything. As it turned out, one of my sweet students, Jackson, sent them to me. The card said "Happy Easter Jackson". He even wrote his name in cursive perfectly! It warmed my heart so! It made me remember why I love my job. It's nice to feel appreciated every now and then.
Tomorrow, Tucker and I are going to the lake. We have plans to get the boat cleaned up and ready to go for this upcoming summer. We will be in our Easter best on Sunday for church. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend with family and friends. Please remember the meaning of this Sunday. It's not about the Easter bunny, dying eggs, or what you'll be wearing to church, it's about what Jesus did on the cross for us. He died for our sins so that we may have eternal life.
Happy Easter!
Amanda
Friday, April 15, 2011
Spring Time
Tucker and I discovered this week that we have some new tenants living in our fern on the back porch. We may have to start charging rent!
After some investigating (Thanks, Mrs. Mirarchi), I was told that this momma is a mourning bird. She is beautiful, and I can't wait until her egg hatches. My students at school are thrilled, and we are all anxiously awaiting the baby bird's arrival.
This was a very exciting week full of bird news! Today the AU Raptor Center came and showed the 3rd grade students and teachers different kinds of birds of prey. We saw a variety of owls, a red tail hawk, and my personal favorite "Spirit" the bald eagle!!! "Spirit" is one of three eagles that soar around the stadium before football games. It is one of my most favorite Auburn traditions. So of course, when the man brought "Spirit" out my eyes welled up with tears. I truly do bleed orange and blue! I learned that "Spirit" is 13 years old, and the reason he is with the raptor center is because he damaged his beak when he was younger. All birds of prey have curved, hook like beaks, and "Spirit's" beak is not curved due to the damage. Out in the wild, he would most likely starve to death.
After some investigating (Thanks, Mrs. Mirarchi), I was told that this momma is a mourning bird. She is beautiful, and I can't wait until her egg hatches. My students at school are thrilled, and we are all anxiously awaiting the baby bird's arrival.
This was a very exciting week full of bird news! Today the AU Raptor Center came and showed the 3rd grade students and teachers different kinds of birds of prey. We saw a variety of owls, a red tail hawk, and my personal favorite "Spirit" the bald eagle!!! "Spirit" is one of three eagles that soar around the stadium before football games. It is one of my most favorite Auburn traditions. So of course, when the man brought "Spirit" out my eyes welled up with tears. I truly do bleed orange and blue! I learned that "Spirit" is 13 years old, and the reason he is with the raptor center is because he damaged his beak when he was younger. All birds of prey have curved, hook like beaks, and "Spirit's" beak is not curved due to the damage. Out in the wild, he would most likely starve to death.
"Spirit" the bald eagle
I hope everyone is being especially safe this stormy night. It has stormed on and off all afternoon. Once we even had some small hail. Bandit and I were scared to death! I was especially upset since we have no garage and my car was out in the open with nothing to shield it. Thankfully everything has calmed down!
The white you see in the flower beds are tiny pieces of hail.
Tucker and I are planning a nice relaxing weekend. In the morning, he has plans to go play golf with his dad, and then his dad, his Uncle Dan and he are going to the A day game. This means I'll have the house to myself to clean and hopefully finish up some school work. I also have a Target trip planned!
Happy Friday!
Amanda
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Oh Happy Day!
Finally, we have stainless steel appliances! I have been wanting these for so very long. Tucker had no problem with the other appliances, but just because they still work does not mean they should still be in this house! It took some convincing to make him see things my way ;)
Of course, as with everything we try to do lately, there were a few problems. Number one the delivery guys were over two hours late. When they finally arrived, we noticed that the handle on the oven door was broken. BAD news!!! The delivery man (with a mullet, I might add) said we could just take the handle back to Lowe's to get a replacement. He lied!!!! Imagine that! The idiots at Lowe's said they didn't carry parts, and no, they could not give us the handle off the display. They could order us a handle, but we could get a new stove sooner than we could get the handle. The only problem with that idea was that the delivery men don't deliver past 2 during the week. That did not bode well with our schedule. I mean we actually work for a living, and we work past 2.
I was bound and determined to get a working stove today! I want what I want when I want it, and I wanted a perfect working stove today NOT tomorrow! (I have no clue where I get this trait! Ha!) So Tucker and I went back home, loaded up the broken stove and took it back to the store to exchange it. After what seems like an hour with the idiot at the return counter with an associate and a person who called himself a "manager", we finally got a stove that works!
We also had to buy and adapter for the ice maker on the refridgerator. The valve we had was too large and the water line going to the freezer was smaller. Again, one of Lowe's "helpful" employees helped us, and yes we had to return that part as well! After all of this, Tucker and I both sit here very pleased with ourselves. It's another checkmark to put on the "Home Improvements" list. Without further ado.....
Our next project will be getting a new roof! Hopefully there will be no surprises! Have a wonderful week!
Amanda
Of course, as with everything we try to do lately, there were a few problems. Number one the delivery guys were over two hours late. When they finally arrived, we noticed that the handle on the oven door was broken. BAD news!!! The delivery man (with a mullet, I might add) said we could just take the handle back to Lowe's to get a replacement. He lied!!!! Imagine that! The idiots at Lowe's said they didn't carry parts, and no, they could not give us the handle off the display. They could order us a handle, but we could get a new stove sooner than we could get the handle. The only problem with that idea was that the delivery men don't deliver past 2 during the week. That did not bode well with our schedule. I mean we actually work for a living, and we work past 2.
I was bound and determined to get a working stove today! I want what I want when I want it, and I wanted a perfect working stove today NOT tomorrow! (I have no clue where I get this trait! Ha!) So Tucker and I went back home, loaded up the broken stove and took it back to the store to exchange it. After what seems like an hour with the idiot at the return counter with an associate and a person who called himself a "manager", we finally got a stove that works!
We also had to buy and adapter for the ice maker on the refridgerator. The valve we had was too large and the water line going to the freezer was smaller. Again, one of Lowe's "helpful" employees helped us, and yes we had to return that part as well! After all of this, Tucker and I both sit here very pleased with ourselves. It's another checkmark to put on the "Home Improvements" list. Without further ado.....
Our next project will be getting a new roof! Hopefully there will be no surprises! Have a wonderful week!
Amanda
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Adventures in Scuba Diving Part II
Today our adventure continued to Morrison Springs. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking! Vortex Springs paled in comparison to this one!
The water was so clear!
As promised, I have pictures of Tucker and his scuba buddy, Michael. They had such a great time together!
Michael and Tucker
Grant, Michael, and Tucker getting ready for their fist dive.
As you can see from the above picture, Michael was a real character. Tucker saved his life on many occasions over the course of the weekend. Saturday, he jumped in the water without his air tank being on, and today, he nearly lost his air tank because he didn't have it strapped properly. Under water, Tucker strapped his air tank before it fell. He was so funny though, and Tucker really enjoyed meeting him and having him as a scuba buddy.
We had such a wonderful weekend! I am so very proud of the hubs for accomplishing his goal. He is finally officially scuba certified!
Tucker before the dive.
Have a great week!
Amanda
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Adventures in Scuba Diving Part I
This weekend Tucker and I are in Ponce De Leon, Florida at Vortex Springs in order for him to receive his scuba diving certification. We left Auburn very early this morning and made it here before noon. We enjoyed our scenic ride through many picturesque small towns. Once in Ponce De Leon, we stopped at one of two places to eat for lunch. We opted for Subway; the other option was a BBQ hut- I repeat BBQ hut.
Carbing up before the big dive!
The entrance to Vortex Spring.
Vortex Spring
Tucker got to dive twice today! He has one more dive tomorrow around 10 at a different spot that is still close to the spring. Tucker's scuba buddy, Michael, was a blast and took very good care of Tucker under the water. They will be dive buddies again tomorrow, and I intend on getting a picture no matter who I embarrass!
All suited up!
Tucker, Michael, and Andrew getting ready to go in! The water was freezing!
Getting ready to go under!
While Tucker was having a blast, I was in the back of the Tahoe studying away for the two classes I'm taking this session. I did finish an English lesson plan for my thematic unit, and I got a lot of reading done. I plan on getting even more reading done tomorrow!
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