A dunking booth, face paintings, dance performances, booth and booths of games where you can win cheap, plastic toys, yummy carnival food, a silent auction with a plethora of awesome items, raffles, class gift baskets and art work, and (drum roll please.....) the dreaded BOUNCE HOUSE.
I detest these things more than anything in this world. As soon as the shoeless feet of adolescents touch the inside of one of these vinyl, inflatable contraptions, they become MONSTERS or DEVILS more like it. And trying to man one for the "mandatory teacher one-hour shift" at the Pelican Palooza, was the highlight of my day. (Hence the sarcasm). "I would love to listen to a teacher for a 6th straight day!" - say no child ever. I tried to be upbeat and cheery with my repeated requests to "Watch out for the little kids." "Be careful!" "Don't jump on him/her!" "If you are going to vomit, EXIT NOW!" But that lasted a smooth 3 minutes...
Then the beast came out... At the end of my shift, I was just making sure no one was dead. That was success to me!
Like I said, birth control at it's finest.
But the highlight of the morning was the Teachers vs. Students Relay Race! I love me a competition and especially when it is one between the kids vs. teachers. I am NOT one of those teachers that says.. "Come one ladies. We need to let the kids win!" NEGATIVE!!!!! And luckily all the teachers on the relay, had the same outlook as I did. - OUT FOR BLOOD!
We dominated... And had a ball! The kids did a great job, but not as fast as the "old ladies" (I overheard one kid call us... - That was pure motivation!)
2014 Winners!
2013 Winners!
My Dallas gals and I after our domination of the 5th graders! Gosh I am going to miss the annual 5th graders vs. Teacher Kickball Game. Maybe I can fly back for it:)
My precious Hayden (every teacher's dream!) and sweet Christina.
My class's art work for the auction...
Walking toward the Palooza on the gorgeous lakefront of Lake Pontchartrain.
What a WONDERFUL week this has been! A week full of special birthdays.
(Apparently Lydia and Lindley never manned a bounce house...)
Mister Charlie Tiberius Wright made his debut on Tuesday, April 2th - a whopping 8 weeks EARLY. He was ready to come out and meet the world. I am so happy for Ben and Lydia, I can hardly stand it! Even though Charlie is small, he is a fighter and has the BEST parents.
Sweet Momma Lyd and Charlie
And the other special birthday belongs to Tess Leanne Herring! I love my Lin. She makes me laugh harder than anyone some days. Called her yesterday morning on my way to work and she was as busy as a bee like normal, probably cleaning or doing something productive. She was just ticked to no other that she couldn't have her coffee and peanut butter pop-tart. Only Lin!
And the neat thing is that Cameron, Tess's older sister was born on September 9th and Tess was born April 4th!
9-9 and 4-4! So fun.
Looking good Momma! Cam and Tess are going to be best friends. I just know it!
Makes me sad I wasn't there for these two birthdays, but summer is just around the corner and I feel like a week month long road-trip throughout Texas is already inked in on my calendar.
The hubs leaves tomorrow with my Dad and brothers for the "Ultimate Boy's Trip":
This has been on my Dad's Bucket List for a long time. I am so glad that he is getting to do this lil outing with his two sons and son-in-law.
Don't worry babe... I'll man the house, teach America's youth, complete my grad school assignments, and slave away in LA while you have a great time. Kidding!
I am so glad my Dad, Cody, Slade and Brad get to spend 4 days together bonding over golf. I always hoped and prayed that whoever I married would mesh well with the bros and Dad. And Brad has done just that and more...
I am sure my brothers and father wonder some days, "How does Brad do it?" Well some one has to and I am sure glad God chose Brad to do it!
Have a great weekend everyone...
Love,
~H
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