Seriously Neglected

So after hearing so many of my students and coworkers discuss the Twilight Series I decided to pick up the first book. Well, it only took me two days to read and I was hooked. I ordered the other three books in the series from Amazon.com and in only two short weeks I have now read 3 of the 4 books. So I haven't spent much time online and I have seriously neglected my blog! I convinced Rick to go with me to see the movie opening weekend! It was a little strange knowing everything that was going to happen but the scenery was amazing! This pic is Gabi's interpretation of the cover!

Well, I am currently blogging from the comfort of my couch on my new laptop so I have no excuses not to check in more often. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I was thankful Rick did not have to work this year and we were able to spend the day with his family. My brother didn't have plans this year and suprised me too by coming for lunch with Landon. It was so nice to see them! Gabi and I hit the sales Black Friday which turned out to be more exhausting than fun. It is definitely not worth getting up early. Next year we will sleep in and hit the stores later in the afternoon after the rush. We did get our laptop though and a few other good deals! We had a nice 5 day break from school but unfortunately with family dinners, shopping, and putting up our tree it went way too fast! Gabi was excited this morning when she woke up, looked out and discovered we got a second dusting of snow last night. It is always difficult heading back to school after the long break and I have to admit I was secretly wishing for a snow day! Gabi was equally excited that it is December 1 which means the beginning of our Christmas Countdown! I made a magnetic cookie sheet calendar several years ago and it has become a holiday favorite!