jetlag like a boss

I am back from Europe.... but my brain is not.

In fact, i have no idea where my brain is. It has probably run away after realizing that I have to handle several things before June including...

Artsplosion - April 16-20 (while jet-lagged)
Sawyer's Ear Tube surgery - April 23
Keihin Scholarship judging and interviews - April 27
Accreditation Team Visit - April 30- May 2
Relay for Life - May 4
Gold Key Ceremony - May 14
Retirement Banquet - June 5.

I am just overwhelmed. Therefore my recap of my amazing trip will have to wait until next week (sorry yall). There is plenty to tell including sketchy adventures on the night train to Paris, weed-smoking on the Metro (not us, or our kids) and wearing this lovely contraption around Europe:

See ya'll soon.

He is Risen!

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2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 "And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into galille; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you." Matthew 28:2-7

I thank the Lord every day that I serve a risen savior.

I hope you and yours have a wonderful Easter Sunday and remember that while we do enjoy bunnies and eggs, the real reason behind this holiday is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ.

I am about to be boarding a plane to Rome, so please be in praying for traveling mercy for me, my mother-in-law and our 11 students. And also that my ankle holds out for the entire trip. See ya'll in a week!

The Nail Files & Gettin' down on the farm

First off, I am linkin up with Tara @ Fabulous but Evil for The Nail Files

I had a little indecisive moment about my nails on Monday (when I was laid up with my stupid ankle and had nothing else to do). 

First I painted my nails like this:

I used Pure Ice "First Love" and "Spit Fire" - only $1.99 from Walmart!

but I felt like they looked a little too "pretty, pretty princess" for me (and for Europe) so I changed it up a little. 

my favorite "Fearless Fog" by Sally Hansen with the Pure Ice "Spit Fire" on the tips

 I think it's a little edgier and I like the way the pink sparkles bring out the purple hues of the "fog".

Now, on to fun pictures from our day at the farm, you know before I tried to ruin my trip. 

We visited Rest-A-Bit Farm Sunday afternoon for a picnic with Josh's family's church and their sister church. Sawyer LOVED it, the place has tons of activities including a basketball court, soccer field, zip-line, Putt-Putt and play ground. It was a great time (for the small amount of time I was there thanks to my lovely injury).

lovely lake

yep, that's a little Putt Putt area

Sawyer was obsessed with this fountain and waterfall area

he kept pointing...

...and pointing

then trying to get down and go to it

...then spazzing out when we wouldn't let him get in the water

but he got happy again when he found all the balls

future baller ;)

a bunch of the older church members took the tram to look at the property

so of course Sawyer climbed up with Josh's grandparents to ride too

the younger folks and Coda, the white lab road in a hay bale truck.

and of course Josh couldn't let his son show him up with his basketball skills

 

Also, please be praying for me as I board the plane to Europe on Sunday, and for all of my fellow travelers.