So, here they are in all their glory... my Top 10 Insta Pics of 2014.
You will notice very quickly that most of them are after August.
That's because I had like ZERO followers before this school year started.
OK, maybe more like 40. But you get the idea. ;-)
I am not surprised at any of my dog's pictures that made it into my top 10.
He's pretty much the most adorable thing ever! I mean, I know you guys have cute dogs, too.
But this guy takes cute to the next level! ;-)
Yes! My friend Katrina's minion cabinet made it into the top 10! I think my head might explode if the cabinets in my room were this bright--I'm more of a subdued blue girl myself--but even I can admit this cabinet is the bomb.com! She is so creative. :D
Oh, you know, just another picture of the most adorable dog ever.
Watching a sunrise. From inside a tent.
This picture is a throwback to when I worked as an intervention specialist for students labeled emotionally disturbed in Preble County. I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing people over the years, and let's just say I've got MAD LOVE for these ladies! We've all ended up in different schools now... and kinda far apart... but I will cherish the memories I have with these ladies for the years to come. We made such a fantastic team!
Jealous? I am! I want one for my house!
It had been the most dreary day. It was cold and wet and grey.
But then the sun broke through the clouds and lit this tree on fire
like laughter breaks through sadness.
And all was well with my soul.
Seriously.
My husband and I always choose to keep Christmas very simple.
We actually have a tradition of making each other gifts by hand.
We also like to stick to the "3 gifts were good enough for Jesus" motto.
Life got busier than I had planned and time to make his gift ran out.
But I had the most delightful time leafing through the pages of these books
to find him the perfect one. Or two, as the case may be. ;-)
This was one of the prettiest leaves I found on our camping trip with friends this fall. Because it was a state park and very much a "leave it like you found it" kind of place, I opted to take a picture of the leave instead of keep it. But I love collecting beautiful fall leaves and pressing them between wax paper while they still have their colors. I love to see their beauty linger just awhile longer.
I am in a new position this year. I had this kiddo two years ago for Reading and again last year all day. He made so much progress in Reading during his first time in 3rd grade, but because of the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee in Ohio, he didn't quite hit the mark and was required to repeat the grade. Last year, I had him all day, and it was a very hard year for him. Life got a little out of control, and that makes learning VERY hard.
Well, we have both moved on... me to a new, traveling position, and him to a new school! I stop in to see him whenever I can because, well, I LOVE HIM. Always and forever, I will love him. And worry about him. And pray for his future. His new teacher reported the great news to me! I am so very proud of him!!! He has been staying with other family members that give him more stability than he had before. I will keep praying for him that he stays on the right path. He is surrounded by SO MANY obstacles, but I do believe he has the GRIT to persevere and rise above the odds!!!
Not gonna lie. I feel like this one is a little anti-climactic after picture #2.
But I did tell you he was the cutest dog ever. ;-)
I LOVE that book clock...so creative! And I about teared up reading about your little guy....those are the students that we always remember!
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Natalie
Teachery Tidbits
Thanks for hosting! I've been sucked into reading all the posts all night! :D
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