30th anniversary

This past weekend was our 30th anniversary.  We didn't have time to do much, but we did the thing we love to do most - camp.  We went to Artisian Springs for a night. 

We rented a little cabin.  I went out early and set it up so it would be more like home.

It was a nice relaxing time and we enjoyed it.  We plan on going back again.

Breakfast cooked outside.  Is there anything better?

Bacon

I bought this three pound package of bacon pieces.  It is a good price and I get to use it for several different things.

I divide it into three different bowls.  One bowl is used for bacon, one is fat used in beans and peas, the other is pieces of ham.  I have used it in breakfast burritos, cabbage, and with hashbrowns.  We ate the bacon for breakfast a couple of times.  It goes a long way.

Eating what we have

I hav decided for the next month I am going to try and only eat the food we have here in the house. To not go to the grocery store except for milk, fresh fruits and vegatables and maybe bread. I have gone throught my freezer and written down the meat I have and other things.  I should be able to do it with out having to go to the grocery, but I may have to get very creative.

Summer days are gone

Well, summer has passed and we are back in school.  I have some very good classes and I am excited to be teaching more Home Ec. classes this year.  We have a new class called Family and Community Services.  The main point in the class is teaching the students to get involved in the community through community service projects and volunteering.  It is a real challenge for me because I am not exactly sure what all we will do.  the fiirst thing we did was look at things through the eyes of our student in a wheelchair.  We went around the school trying to see things from his perspective.  After doing this we sent a letter to the principal making suggestions on what should be done to make a difference for our student.  He told me some of these would be considered.  I know my students will be excited and I hope motivated to do more when they see things changing that they have suggested.
I have learned something about myself.  One of the first things I am going to teach are leadership skills and qualities.  Through my studying I have learned I am not a leader.  Really, I have known this for a long time.  I would much rather follow than lead.  What I have learned though is that I need to be a leader in more areas of my life.  So, not only will my students be learning; I will, too.
Tonight, is our first football game.  We are playing Kirbyville.  It has been three years since Newton beat Kirbyville sooooo we are hoping we win.