Do you like owls?

My students (and any that walk by or into my classroom) ask this question all the time! The truth is, I think they're adorable! When I started decorating my 1st classroom in 2011, I eagerly went into the local teacher supply store and fell in love with everything I saw. The polka dots, the cute letters, the borders, the possibilities! I had never really thought twice about owls but when I saw them in the store that day, it was love at first sight!

And as everyone says, the rest is history!

I have been teaching 1st grade since I graduated college in 2011. As I start my 3rd year I feel more comfortable as I teach each day. I am still learning, still finding my footing, and still loving every day! There are challenges that continue to rise, as with all teachers and school systems, yet I find myself unable to walk away.

I am a wife to my best friend, Alex. We will be married 5 years in December. He loves the crazy things the students say and thinks that my job has to be hilarious at all times. He is, of course, confused as to how I do it day-in and day-out yet is supportive at all turns.

I am  mother to our 4 year-old daughter Audree. She just started Pre-K this year and is convinced that she is going to be in my 1st grade class when she is old enough. She is wonderful and motivates me to teach each day just by being herself. I want her to have a teacher that works as hard as they can while enjoying what they do. I want her to have someone compassionate and loving. Knowing that I want that for her is what I thin about each day as I walk into my room.

We are expecting our 2nd bundle of joy in January. We are having a little boy and are naming him Eliott. Audree is very excited to be a big sister (like her mommy) and Alex is thrilled to have his little boy! We are very excited that our family is growing and that we will have one of each!

As this blog develops I plan on sharing things from my TPT store, meeting new blog friends, and continue to grow as a teacher. I hope that you will follow and share what you like! I am always up for advice and ideas! See you soon!