MIA

Yes I am still alive and well if you were wondering about my recent disappearance. After returning from my wonderful cruise I spent my precious last two weeks of summer working on things around the house. I almost can't believe it as I type this but I am in my 5th week of school! The kids have been really great and are making excellent work for our Original Works PTA fundraiser.

I have a very full schedule this year with 29 classes every week. Its always nice when the schedule allows me a few extra "free" classes to hang artwork in the halls, prepare materials for class, plan lessons, and other daily duties. I guess I will just be taking on less this year as I refuse to stay all night like I did as a first and second year teacher. (Another thing I can't believe... I'm starting my 5th year!)

I also took a short break from cardmaking due to a very messy studio. It isn't much better now but I have birthdays approaching so I had no choice Monday evening. I am very pleased with the cute bird cards I made. It was also nice to do something other than lesson planning in the evening! I think I will post my new cards in my Etsy shop this weekend. I'll make sure to post the pictures here as well!

If you haven't signed up for Birthday Alarm yet I highly recommend it! Not only do they save and organize my friends and family's birthdays but they even email me to remind me! The first email reminder sends me to the studio to make the card and the next reminds me to stick the card in the mail! I know I would forget a lot of people without them!