So we suck. Yes, we realize this, but as the holiday season approached we were just so busy! And, we were all together which was awesome! This will be a mostly picture based entry but here goes the run down.
In the past month things have been busy. All the Wiesewoman were together for Thanksgiving which was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. We all remembered (it didn't take long) how much we love being together. I just wish we could be all together more often! We had a great Thanksgiving, great food, and TONS of leftovers. The girls were nice enough to come visit me at school and help me host "Turkey Tuesday" in my classroom. Every year I do a full Thanksgiving meal in my classroom with the help of the kids. There were about 50 people give or take that stopped in and everyone had plenty of food. I even sent a lot of staff home with left overs. Oh how I love me some arroz con gandules Puerto Rican style! (I love my students' parents and their willingness to cook!)
Then classes were coming to an end so I had lots of work to get done and very little time to do it. I luckily finished up all my work just in time for the crazy that is the weeks before winter vacation! Classes went pretty well but I will NEVER take two classes while teaching full time again. What was I thinking?
Next came the crazy crazy weekend of the 20th. On top of the 21st being my birthday, we also got a noreaster on Thursday night into Friday and no school Friday. Then although it was supposed to stop, the snow kept coming! Tim and I had to hop in the car on Saturday after a brief stop off in Bristol (doggie daycare of course!) and make our slippery way down to New Jersey for the rehearsal dinner for Cali's wedding. We made it just in time to put on our coats and hurry up and wait!
Back to Meme and Papi's we went, snuggled up nice and warm and watched the rainy snow come down. The next morning was quick breakfast, and then off to get ready for the 12 o'clock wedding! Meanwhile I was so excited! Why you ask? Well, I will tell you, all of the photos posted below were taken with my very new very loved Cannon Rebel DSLR Xsi!!!! Yippee! You guys rock! Thank you all for the birthday present. I thought it was so cool that you all came together and super extra thanks to Tim for getting this all planned. I am a happy happy girl! I am so excited to learn all about my new toy!
And, an even better birthday present.....What? How could there be a better birthday present than that you ask? Cousin Ann!! Yes indeed. We got a chance to spend some quality time with Cousin Ann and see pictures of Simon and the boys. Who by the way are 17 and 14 and look so grown up. "Buddy" (hehe anyone remember this?) or Alexander is finishing up his last classes and preparing to take the Advanced testing. I believe Ann said he is really into history. Maybe Ann and the boys can post some of the pictures here for everyone to see. Ann, Papi and I took a little detour on our way home from the rehearsal dinner to make a short video of the lovely American decorations near Meme and Papi's house. The house I took her to was sooo funny. They had all sorts of light, reflective gingerbread men and houses and to top it all off, they were piping Silent Night into the front yard! Um, yeah, holiday spirit much? Hopefully they don't read this blog entry and get offended! Or better yet, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!! Ann, where are you? We need to post that video!
Cali and Anthony's wedding was wonderful and very Cali! The two of them looked great and very happy. Tim and I had to take off early because even though the sun had begun to shine in Jersey, it was STILL SNOWING in Connecticut. Yuck-o! We made it home safely and even in time for Tim and I to go out for a nice, quiet, birthday dinner. Finally time to sit and enjoy the birthday evening and some alone time.
But, alas, no rest for the weary! Off to sleep we went because it was back to work the next morning. (although I did get a delayed opening! woohoo) So, that is the month long update. I promise to be better about getting information up there and I will whip, I mean gently remind the seeestas to do the same! Ladies, you heard? You are officially on notice! Get your booties over here and update! Pictures to follow!
