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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Great Weekend!

I've had a restful weekend.
Good food,
great company,
and a little
time to
reflect on
God's blessings.


I spent time this afternoon getting to know my camera,
and trying to be creative. :0)

I did miss one of my children, but am proud of how well he is doing living in the big "L".
We will all be together soon.
XOXO
Theresa

Saturday, November 20, 2010

A Month in Review

I can't believe a month has gone since my last post.
Obviously, I have been a little distracted! :0)
We raised almost $200.00 for Breast Cancer Research.
These young people worked diligently on this project.

For a donation, I agreed to face painting.
I am so proud of all the hard work.


The first weekend in November found me in Washington, D. C.
I have never been so you can imagine how thrilled I was for this adventure.



For the past 3 summers, I have attended the TN State Jump$tart Personal Finance Conference. This past summer I discovered there would be a National Jump$tart Conference in November. I immediately contacted Central Office and asked if I could attend. With their support I made the journey from Northeast TN to Washington, D. C. It was amazing! Truly, one of the best conferences, I always enjoy going to conferences, but this one was especially informative and educational.

We stopped at Monticello, on the way home on Sunday. I remember doing a report on Thomas Jefferson in elementary school, and it was awesome to visit such a historical home.

They provided entertainment after dinner on Saturday night.
These guys were very comical and educational.

The formal dinner was so artistically prepared I had to take photos.


The butter was molded into the shape of our nation's capital building.


I have never tasted spaghetti squash before,
and I am now looking for recipes.
This was caramelized spaghetti squash and it was delicious!
Salmon is on the left, beef on the right, asparagus and mashed potatoes.
YUM!
Inside this small chocolate cake was a warm fudge cream.
With that warm vanilla sauce, strawberry and whipped cream, words are almost impossible to use.

We had our November meeting this past week.


It has taken me a few years to get the hang of coordinating fun meetings, student participation and academics, but I am pleased of how things are going this year.

I allow the leadership team to plan the menu, prepare the food with other members and then each member drops by during their lunch period and has lunch, finds out what is happening in FCCLA and basically enjoys spending time with each other.
I am blessed!
Two days this week and then the day our nation celebrates, 'Thanksgiving".
I am thankful for:
God
Salvation
Hubby
Son & DIL
Son
Daughter
MIL
Dad & P
Sisters and Families
Niece & Family
G. Nephew
Church
Church Family
Job
Students
The list could go on, but I will end with -
I AM BLESSED!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
XOXO
THERESA