Five for Fri-SATURDAY!

Happy Happy Saturday Y'all! I can not express what an amazing week this has been for me. I hope you all have had great weeks as well! 

I am going to jump right into this Five for Friday hosted by Doodle Bugs Teaching!

So, first, I experienced my first NFL game this past Sunday! My boyfriend is a DIEHARD.. I mean D.I.E.H.A.R.D New England sports fan. I will be totally honest with y'all, until I met him, I would wear certain team colors proudly and I would buy all the cute bows but, I didn't know squat about the game itself and before him, I didn't care. This changed because of the amount of passion J has for his teams. J goes out of his way to make a conscious effort to teach me about different plays, players, and parts of the game and I love it. I love the look he gets when I understand what he is saying and I really am beginning to enjoy it as well. 

Anyways, I bought us tickets to see the first Patriots game of the season! The Pats took on the Dolphins in Miami and although we didn't win, we had a blast! 

Second...holy baby fever! So no, we are not even close to thinking about having children but I have a serious case of the baby fever after this weekend. Ladies, I think we can all agree that seeing our men with babies/children is just heart melting. Well, this weekend, we spent a lot of time babysitting-most of the families I babysit for are super close to me and are invite J to come with. He typically does and it is so adorable.- hello photo montage:

 

These five children are all very near and dear to my heart and I am so happy/thankful/overjoyed that J takes an interest in them and their families as they all do for us. 

WHOOP WHOOP for small victories! A huge thank you to Miss Lindsey Johns- the soon to be Mrs. Lindsey Paull over at Thriving in Third for featuring me on her "Featured Teacher Friday"I now have 20 followers on Bloglovin and Blogger! 

Everyone has to start somewhere, right?

 My classroom is full of six little rock stars! This month, we are focusing on community helpers and the past week, we specifically focused on firemen and police officers. I could not be more happy with the children and parents I have this year! 

Because, it isn't a five for friday...saturday without these two. 

Oh! and to throw in a number six... I got my first cold of the year last weekend..yeah, I went to the Patriots/Dolphins game in 111* weather for four hours with a fever, sniffles, and sore throat..oh hi there best girlfriend ever! 

Dayquil, Antibiotics and lots of cough drops! 

Five for Friday!

Hey Y'all! I am linking up with the fabulous Kacey from Doodle Bugs Teaching for another Five for Friday!

So, this week was weird. July 31st, an 18 and a 16 year old arrived at my house. Sadly, on the 12th, they left. These boys are two of the sweetest, most helpful and polite teenagers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and, they happen to be my boyfriends brothers. I took off from work last Wednesday-Friday to spend some extra time with them because they live in Massachusetts and we don't get to see them as often as we'd like. O, the 18 year old will also be leaving on September 9th to join the United States Air Force. I know that I haven't known him for that long but, I have developed a certain fondness for him. I could not be anymore proud of him but, I am also very sad/worried/excited/nervous/etc. (it's the motherly side of me) BUT anyways, here goes my five for Friday! 

So, I got was gifted a Nikon D5000. I have always loved the art of photography and, I have always wanted to buy a nice camera to take pictures with however, I'm a fan of the $800+ price tag that comes with a DSLR. My sweet, sweet sister is a photography minor and had an extra DSLR "laying around" that she gifted to me! I am IN LOVE! The quality that this camera puts out is incredible! 

My first two pictures with my new tech-baby. Princess Chloe and Mr. Yoda

Naturally, these northern boys that were staying at our house wanted to see the number one beach in America while they were here so, here it is for you folks as well (again, courtesy of the Nikon D5000) Siesta Key Beach-Sarasota,Florida. It's funny how much of a reality check I get every time I go to Siesta. Living here, I try to stay as far away from the beach as possible because of the tourists, traffic and... tourists but, when I do get down there, I realize how lucky I am and that I truly do live in a beautiful city! 

There is nothing that fills my heart like some good ol' family time! I decided that we would have everyone over for dinner since the boys were in town and of course, that called for a photo shoot! Here are a few after dinner shots!

my beautiful momma&I

the brothers and one set of grandparents

 birthday selfie&&birthday kisses from my chlobug

Oh, hey! I am also 23 now! Yep, yep that is right..the big 2-3! 

My birthday actually started on Wednesday night. J told me to pick any restaurant I wanted and he would pick up take out. I ended up picking Chili's because I was craving crispers and I also ended up meeting him there because, they have one of our favorite desserts that is best served hot! But I was still very impressed with the thoughtfulness and sweet gesture.
Margaritas, Chicken Crispers and a Skillet Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie.

The lovely ladies at work surprised me with teaching my kids to sing "Happy Birthday" to me upon my arrival, cupcakes and a sweet card. 

My adorable boyfriend also WAY out did himself and shocked and spoiled me with two cookbooks-one being from Chopped, which is our favorite tv show, Pandora charms and rings, roses delivered to my school, 10 cards, a sweet note, and he says there is more to come!

how perfect is this wrapping paper?!?

We went to dinner with my family at my favorite Thai restaurant in the next city over from us. My parents/sister also way out did themselves with a brand new Stainless Steel pot and pan set, pandora beads, mixing bowls and cookware, a coffee mug, 14 cards, agenda, and the most amazing German Chocolate cake I have ever tasted!

This little guy and I happen to be birthday twins! He turns 5 years old today! 

Are you in love with his birthday bandana as much as I am?!

Yoda will be treated to a Wendy's cheeseburger  and a "Pupcake"-dog friendly cupcake- on Saturday after spending the day with some other furfriends and perusing the downtown Farmers Market. (we may both be a little...a LOT spoiled) 

J and I have decided that starting tomorrow (Saturday) we will try to go vegetarian. We are not necessarily committing to a total lifestyle change but we both want to start eating better and although we don't eat terribly bad now, we want to be a lot more cautious of what we are putting into our bodies. I plan to keep track of how we do via here and my Instagram. I think this will be fun and excited especially since we are doing it together! 

I hope you all have amazing weekends! 

-Sarah

Meet Miss Sarah!

While doing my nightly blogger stalking creeping researching, I came across another super fun linky hosted by Stephanie at Falling Into First! Here we go:

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am a 23 year old girlfriend, fur momma and teacher. I am in my second year of teaching toddlers at a preschool ten minutes from the beach in sunny Sarasota, FL. I was originally born in Memphis, Tennessee but moved oceanside when I was 6 years old. I have a great passion for children (obviously) but, when I am not in the classroom, you can find me in the kitchen concocting a new pinterest recipes, scouting out new local eateries, lounging with J or shopping!

This is my lovely boyfriend. He definitely brings out the best and silliest side of me. J and I started dating in June of 2013. We have had some interesting times since the first night we met but I truly wouldn't have wanted anyone else by my side during them. He is a die hard Boston sports fan and seeing the passion he has for his teams has made me become an avid cheerleader for the Red Sox and Bruins (we are still working on the Patriots). 

Our first Bruins game together-we are able to take normal pictures but really, what fun is that?

Meet Chloe (6 year old Shiba Inu) and Yoda (4 year old Boston Terrier). These are our precious fur babies. I adopted Chloe from a shelter in 2011 and J raised Yoda from a puppy. These two are best pals and are frequently found running errands and taking car trips with us! We are certainly a dog family. 

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...

Tumblers&Straws~Ink Joy Pens~Binge watching Chopped&Cutthroat Kitchen with J~Seeing the kids in my classroom tackle a new skill~Sushi~Erin Condren Planners~ Coffee...lots of coffee~ Chloe&Yoda~Snow~J's Sweatshirts~Tennessee~Target~Traveling

 IF YOU WEREN'T A TEACHER, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?

I would love to be a personal shopper/assistant because..well, do you really even need a reason? OR, I'd like to join the Peace Corps and help under privileged children in various countries.

THREE LITTLE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU.

Determined(Stubborn)~Compassionate~Loyal

 

FINISH THE SENTENCE, "________,  SAID NO TEACHER EVER!!"

"I'd really love to bring home assessments and anecdotal notes this weekend, said no teacher ever!"
 

Q: IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY AND YOU CAN INVITE ANYONE {DEAD OR ALIVE} TO THE PARTY. WHO ARE YOU INVITING?

Oprah Winfrey. I mean maybe I would be gifted a new house or something insane!  

Q: IF SOMEONE WROTE A BOOK ABOUT YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD BE THE TITLE?

The Fifty Shades of Sarcasm and Ratchetry

 Q:YOU GET TO PICK ONE SUPERPOWER. WHAT IS IT?

 

 I'd definitely say invisibility!...or time travel..or teleportation-It's hard to pick just one!

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?

"Always shoot for the moon because even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars!"
 

Q: IF YOU HAD TO SING ONE SONG ON AMERICAN IDOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? 

 "Let It Go"-Frozen (don't judge!)

 

 Q: ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT OWL?

I am honestly both. I can stay up all night binge watching shows, making lesson plans, blogging. Crash for a few hours then wake up by 7 (with a hot cup of coffee) and start cleaning, getting ready, playing with the furchildren-it truly is strange. 

 

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE RESOURCE THAT YOU'VE CREATED IN YOUR TPT SHOP?

I have yet to create anything for TPT but, I do create all of my own teacher forms, word wall flash cards and anecdotal note forms. 

Q: SHARE SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU! 

I moved away to Ohio the day after I graduated high school in Florida (circa 2009) because "I hated Florida. I was so over this state. I was 18 and could do whatever I wanted" Well, that lasted a whopping two years (with many MANY spur of the moment trips home).-I really showed them...

Leaving here taught me a lot of things and forced me to learn a lot of lessons-first being that home definitely is where the heart is and my heart is in Florida, for now! 

Hopefully, you enjoyed reading this! Link up with Stephanie here and meet some other great teachers! 

-Sarah

And on Sundays...

We Veg!

At our house, Sunday is really the only day that J and I have to fully veg and do absolutely nothing as his job requires him to work six days a week and I typically spend my Saturdays babysitting for the parents at the preschool or close family friends.

Today, we took full advantage of resting! We  J, slept in while I took selfies and worked on my blog and gorged myself in Orange is the New Black with Yoda, we went to breakfast at this delicious place by our house, picked up some amazing cupcakes from Gigi's, and slept some more.

We finished the night off by meeting my parents for dinner at an Italian retaurant where my father and boyfriend continued their bromance over cars. 

This weekend, I also scored some Vera Bradley bags at a serious discount-I mean, what teacher or any female for that matter, can resist a Vera sale? 5 bags for $85...uh, yes please! 

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable weekend! 

-Sarah

Happy Birthday, America!

So you will quickly come to learn that holidays are probably one of my favorite things like ever! The classroom I currently teach in only has six children which is much smaller than I’m used to but, it definitely has some major perks such as allowing for some cute and detailed projects.

To celebrate Americas birthday, my toddlers and I created handprint flag shirts, firework art, red-white-blue collages, their interpretation of a flag, and candle holders which are not pictured. On Thursday, we all wore our shirts and marched around the school in a ‘parade’. After seeing the smiles on their faces and the overwhelming compliments on the shirts, I’d say this 4th was a success!

As for the time spent outside of the classroom, our night consisted of great food, bonding time with family and friends, and fireworks in a microwave-although not the safest or most traditional, it was a perfect night!

I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th! 

-Sarah