Ladies and Gentleman

We've been practicing being ladies and gentleman in 5th grade. 

It's time for the latest edition of "funny childisms!" This year's class is full of them :-)

"Ms. W. if that shirt were white, you'd look just like an angel." "Yeah, you're beautiful!"- my boys

"I'm NOT a lady, I'm a YOUNG lady....oh. Well I'm a lady in training."

"Dude, just admit you crashed into her to get to the pillows first and apologize. She's a lady."

"Guys, we have (table) points right now. Let's be men and not lose them by doing...well you know."

"Be like Bridget everyone, we can be Saints now, DUH....I mean, why of course!"
(I'm going to be telling Bridget's story soon- she's my Godsister who earned her wings in October. You may have seen her mentioned in the news with the "Manti Te'o Letter" article.)

"That was NOT me, that was a girl, gentleman don't let it rip."

Morrow's Nuts

Morrow's Nuts is Back and Better than Ever!

Recently my dad became partners with the owner of the Morrow's Nuts Franchise. Morrow's has been around since 1866, at one point with stores across the US. Maybe you or a relative remember the delicious smells of Freshly Roasted Nuts and Hand Made Chocolates? If that makes your mouth water as much as mine, you're in luck! Morrow's has just opened a brand new online store at www.morrowsnuts.com! Find them on Facebook here.

Check.it.out. Seriously, you'll thank me. Morrow's has amazing specials and gifts for the upcoming Holiday Season. I love that almost everything you purchase can be customized directly to your tastes. You can build your own gift baskets, tins, boxes, and more and have them wrapped and shipped anywhere. The website is easy-to-navigate, with software to "drag and drop" whatever treat you want into your box, basket, or tin. They have awesome retro tins and candies as well.





Hungry yet?

Morrows is offering a special discount code to the readers of Grace Falls Like Rain. Enter the code "Grace12" at checkout for 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER. Hurry and check it out fast, this code is good through December 3rd. Enjoy your treats,


Kathleen

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday!
To celebrate re-igniting my blog (and to postpone grading papers), I'm participating in a link-up: Sunday Social @ Some Days are a Complete Waste of Makeup! Enjoy the randomness...

1. Name 4 jobs you’ve had in your life:
Teacher
Choreographer
Camp Counselor/Recreation Director
Office Assistant

2. Name 4 movies you would watch over and over:
Only 4? Well here are 4 of my favs...

Life as We Know It
A League of Their Own
Sound of Music
The Blind Side

3. Name 4 places you have lived:
Michigan
Illinois
Virginia
Canada...for a summer dance camp

4. Name 4 of your favorite foods:
Ice Cream
Diet Coke
Great Harvest Bread's Irish Soda Bread
Mashed Potatoes

Clearly...I'm a health nut.

5. Name 4 things you always carry with you:
Cell Phone
Credit Card
ID/License
Remote (I'll keep you guessing on that one :-)

6. Name 4 places you have been on vacation:
Europe- Amazing Backpacking Trip in College (Maybe I need to do a post on it)
Caribbean Cruise
NYC- to see friends in Broadway shows
Honduras- mission work is my kinda vacation

Want to Link Up Next Week? Here are the "We are getting into the Holiday Spirit" Questions: 

1. What is your favorite Holiday season tradition?

2. Do you have a certain Holiday movie you watch more than others? If so what is it?

3. Show us your favorite decoration or pinterest decoration you wish you could have

4. Favorite Holiday song?

5. Favorite Holiday dessert?

6. What is on your wish list this year?

Have a Great Week,
Kathleen

Happy Thanksgiving!

I decided to resurrect my blog after my...14 month hiatus! I've been actively following all my favorite blogs in the realms of teaching, adoption, DIY, etc, however, I've missed having my own little corner. Last year was my first year teaching in an Inner City school and I had a tough group of kiddos. I dropped the blog and a few other things in order to have more time to focus on my career and service. I made it and came out smiling at the end :-).

I am so thankful for last year. While it was an incredible challenge, it prepared me so well to work with a special group of kids at a great school. It has made this year run so peacefully, and even seem, gasp! easy at times. Stay tuned for some posts on what we've been up to in Room 306!

To close, I leave you with my top 10 list of what I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving:

1. My Lord who always provides and showers me with grace and mercy

2. My Family- amazing Parents, 3 talented Sibs, and yes, even the Furry Sibs

3. My friends- especially those I don't see often when when I do it's like we've never been separated

4. My faith community- Word of Life

5. My career- Inner City Performing Arts School- perfect!

6. Adoption- I have been personally blessed through adoption and can't wait to adopt my own babies

7. Our Freedom- thankful for my cousin Max who returned from a successful tour of duty

8.  The Arts- our world needs it. I've been so blessed to get back into dancing/choreographing lately

9. Good Health- I've been surgery free for 2.5 years wow!

10. Bridget Smith- my hero and Godsister who is now a Saint in Heaven. Love you baby girl!
http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/manti-teo-notre-dame-comforts-parents-of-dying-girl-with-letter-grief-cancer-102512

Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day!
I'm Back,