Christmas Tree Video

Baby Room Tree

Field Trip Day

Today I took seven students to the Food Innovation Center in downtown Portland. It is a joint agency with OSU and the USDA that does product innovation and research, market research, and all kinds of really cool stuff.

The coolest part of the day was when they showed up technology that may become used to "label" foods. One of the professors showed us this laser that he used to engrave the OSU logo on the side of hazelnut! It was SO cool. I felt like I was at a modern day Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory.

I definitely think I had the most fun out of anyone on the field trip. It made me miss my nutrition/dietetics days and being on the academic side of new trends and research. I guess I am just kinda a food nerd.

That may have possibly been my last field trip for a while. A long while. Unless I throw one more in before the baby comes.

Speaking of the baby, Himer (him/her - thanks for that name to Kellie), is doing all sorts of crazy acrobatics and tumbling routines. Holy guacamole! I thought Himer was just going to jump out of me last night! Really getting strong and big in there.

Family Outing to a Hockey Game

Tonight we went to a hockey game.

Jason, Me, Mom & Dad Friend, Mom & Dad Wuertz, and the #2's (Eric & Cathy).

I think this was like my 2nd hockey game ever.

Pretty cool, kinda different event for all of us to attend, but still fun.

And they won! 3-2.

A sad story about coffee

I have been a teacher now for a little bit. Pretty much from Day 1 I told kids that I love coffee and if they ever wanted to bring me some (on their own accord) that we would probably be great friends!

Very few have actually taken me up on the offer. But today of all days, 2 students that I have had all through my student teaching up till now...brought me an iced kicker!!! And I was SOOO bummed. I've not had a lick of coffee since May 22nd and Jason would kill me if I had any.

Baby Beaver....I hope you are never addicted to caffeine like your mommy.

Update of B's

Blazers

Win on Friday over the San Antonio Spurs, 96-84.
I think this was my first Blazers game? Anybody know?
Our seats were in the very, very, very back row, up against the wall.

Baby's room

Pics of my sewing projects.
A crib skirt and some pillows.
Looking pretty cute if I do say so myself.

Beav's

Of course, the Beavs won this weekend, beating Cal.
Baby Beaver (Jason doesn't really like the name Baby Butt Cheeks) is a fan for sure.
Just can't wear the cute outfit yet.

Budget Reduction Days

I have Monday & Tuesday off due to budget reductions in our district.
I'm not too sad.
But thought it went along with my update of B's. :)