Sights, Sounds and Smells of Summer

Things I am thankful since my last post..

For the Farenwald Family for being my Frederick family.  I could not thank them enough for welcoming me into their home for 9 weeks.  I don't think I would have been as happy if I found a random person on craigslist to take me in for such a short period of time.  Plus, it made my commute much shorter ;)

For the Lefever Family for being my other Frederick family.  I thank them greatly for dinners, campfires, frisbee golf and coffee anytime I needed.

For Kerri and Greg keeping my room in their home and welcoming me back after my Frederick fun.  It is so nice to be back in my own bed.  I am thankful to have great friends nearby too!

For beautiful sights, sounds and smells of summer.  The smell of campfire, especially with burgers or chicken cooking away on it - amazing!  The sound of waves crashing on the beach or the river rushing on the side of a moving boat or jet ski.  The view from the top of The Pinnacle, even when it is foggy from intense humidity.

Beautiful place to climb and camp

 

For beer.  

For reunions with old friends, especially in celebration of LOVE. Congratulations Courtney and Andrew. It was also great to catch up with Matt and Kristen in Lancaster City to spontaneously celebrate Lancaster for being...Lancaster, I guess.

For Sean spending a whole weekend with me... I know it was a challenge ;)

For friends who have boats :)  We were just joking when we called it "Taking Advantage of Mike Day," but it was so nice to go out on the boat, grill on an island and hang out with Mike and Michelle all day.
For friendly other boaters who rescued us when our motor decided to quit on us.

For a summer job!  I cannot wait to spread the joy of ultimate to more Philly kids this summer!  PADA YO!

For music:

Fun. "Some Nights"

There Goes Another School Year

Things I am thankful for since my last post...

It is inexcusable that I have not updated my blog since May 7.  So much has happened since then that I am grateful for...and now I cannot remember.  Tisk tisk.

Weekends: plenty of ultimate and plenty of sun.  I am thankful for being able to travel around, see friends and family, play ultimate and have great weather.  Memorial Day with the whole fam was great!  Camping by the beautiful Chesapeake Bay between awesome ultimate-filled days was perfect, despite getting second to some college friends.  I actually spent a weekend in Frederick for once, which was pretty cool.  I love the downtown and I hope to have some more fun downtown this summer. 


American Hyperbole


My talented friends: Joanna can sew a mean purse, or beach bag, or yoga bag, or anything!  We have started spotting Quinne's ultimate jersey designs on people we don't know, and they were sold at the Savage tent at the Bellcrack tournament!  I got to witness the preparation and designing of the jerseys while living with Q.  Brandon is doing some sweet directing and acting in northern NJ and NYC.  My friends are almost famous!

Awesome 4th Grade Team

 The amazing teachers and staff at NF:  I could not have have such and successful experience in my long-term substitute position if it had not been for these lovely ladies and gentlemen.  When I was not sure what was on the schedule for the week, the fourth grade teachers did not hesitate to help me plan.  When I had some students screaming in the classroom, after one phone call I had the support necessary  When I needed advice on how to deal with problem behaviors, I was given the guidance I needed. 

The kiddos: I am thankful for what they have taught me and all of the funny things that they said.  They were so sweet to bring me presents on the last day of school. I am thankful that we had a successful "Compliment Party" where ALL of the kids said something kind about another.  It was great.  I will miss them (most of them).

Music lately:

Passion Pit - The Reeling

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition

The Grouplove album Never Trust A Happy Song