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Show & Tell: Happy January!

     It is not 2016.  This can’t be a thing, right?  I’m not all that old, but I distinctly remember the Y2K hoopla and was so sure that by now we would be living in the age of the Jetsons.  How many paragraphs and drawings did we do in school about what life would be like in the “future”?  I was so sure we would be like Zenon.  Oh well…life goes on.  I’m linking up with Momfessionals Blog for a little reintroduction.

Show and Tell Tuesday 2016

     First things first, I’m Allyson.  Wife to Keith.  Momma to Davis.  Teacher of third graders.  Those are a few of my hats.  I’ve been blogging here for a few years (somewhat intermittently), and every time I log back in, I remember why I love it…because I like talking.  I’ve been married to husbo (Marriage Tip #1: Call your husband “husbo";” he will love it.) for two and a half years.  He is the actual best.  I’ve been Davis’ mom for seven months.  He is also the actual best.  I’ve been teaching third grade for a year and a half (this is my third year of teaching).  Third graders are not always the actual best.

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     If you hang out here for awhile, expect me to talk about my baby, our new house, and my job.  I may occasionally even preach.  I blog sporadically even though I really love it.  I keep thinking I should be better about that.  That brings me around to those obligatory resolutions.  Every year I say I won’t make any and that I hate them…and then, in secret, I make some.  Let me preface my list by saying that I will not be crazy about these, and I will not beat myself up over them.  They’ll probably be broken in a week.

1. I have a read the Bible through in a year plan that I really want to do.  I started it last year and totally fell off the wagon, but I’m really going to try to do better this time.

2.  I have also forsaken my first love – reading.  I go and go and go all day long, and when I get home I just want to turn my brain off, but I love to read and have several books that I want to start (and several to finish).

3.  I’d like to blog more.  This kind of goes along with the whole turning my brain off thing.

4.  I have some house projects I’d like to tackle.  I need to make a list.

     I am so excited for this year!  Keith and I will have been married for three years!  Our sweet baby will turn ONE!  We’re going back to the beach!  There is so much to look forward to, and I’m crossing my fingers that I can document it better…

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Show Us Your Singles

      Hey ladies! I'm Allyson's sister and biggest fan, Natalie! She was so sweet to let me hijack her blog today for Kelly's Korner Show Us Your Singles link up. I have read Kelly's blog for a while now and always thought this link up was such a good idea. Now that my sweet little sister has a blog (because I'm strictly a lurker and too lazy to have my own) it's the perfect time to tell y'all about my single friend, Ben!

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      I have known Ben for 7 years. We met when we were both working at my church's after school program. We got along really well and he made me laugh and my boyfriend (now husband) hated him. That only lasted for a little while until the very first time they hung out and realized they are basically the same person. Now they're best friends.
Ben is seriously one of my favorite people in the world. He is a part of our family. My little girl calls him Uncle Ben, and he's one of her favorite people in the world too. 
     Here are the basics. He's 28 years old, is a Christian, and has a good job. He has great parents that raised him really well. He was born and raised in Jackson, TN, moved to Nashville for a few years for work, and about a year ago took a transfer to Memphis, TN. He graduated from Lambuth University, where he also played football, with a degree in history. He is really laid back and funny and a little bit sarcastic. He's a little shy at first, but he's one of those people that is just easy to be around. He loves watching football (Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers) and basketball (Memphis Grizzlies), playing golf, listening to music (blues, rock, country), and being outside.

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      If anybody's interested, the guy is a catch! Leave a comment or if it's more your style to send an email, you can email Allyson at cupcakescandycanes@hotmail.com and she'll put us in touch!
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Um…Seriously?

     Y’all…today is a red letter day!  A little background – I don’t win things (ever), but since I’ve been blogging I have won three, that’s right – three, giveaways.  The first you may remember from a few months ago.  I haven’t gotten a chance to use my unit yet, but I student teach next semester, and I foresee many opportunities to use it in the near future.
     I haven’t told you about the second (because I just found out about it).  I won a little prize pack from Kelsey Bang.  Not only do I love her blog, but her store has some of the cutest things you will ever see!  The package has arrived, but since it’s at home (and I’m at school), I’ll have to wait two weeks to see it.  I am so excited, and I know it’s going to be so great!
     I hit the jackpot today…I have been reading Hello! Happiness for awhile now, and I jumped on her giveaway a few weeks ago.  Honestly, I totally forgot that I even entered.  Cut to this morning when I checked my email, and had the sweetest note from Natasha informing me that I won this totally adorable GiGi New York clutch (with free personalization).  I almost fell out of my seat; I so did not expect to win because there were about a million entries.  Now for the tough part…I have no idea what color to get!  I love the orange and pink, but I want something I can carry for most of the year, so I’m leaning toward taupe or black (obviously monogrammed).
     I am just so excited about this!  I cannot wait to use my  unit, get home and see my package, and get my fancy new clutch.  I want to thank Erin from Creating and Teaching again.  If you haven’t checked out her site or her TpT or TN stores, you definitely should.  Also, she’s doing site designs now – worth a look.  Another big, big thank you to Kelsey Bang – love her blog and her shop!  And finally, thank you so much to Natasha at Hello! Happiness and GiGi New York. 
     Happy Hump Day to all of you.  We’re having lovely weather here, so I may get out and enjoy it for a little bit.  I’ll be back in a few days for another I Know and I Don’t.

Allyson
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Tag! I’m It!

    I’m not sure if it’s part of the year just getting started or if this is a whole new part of the blog world that I’m just now seeing, but I am loving all of these “tags” and awards that are floating around! 
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    Sweet Sheri at 1st Grade Rocks!!! tagged me, and I’m so thankful for the encouragement.  Every time I see a comment or a link, it gives me all kinds of warm fuzzies to think people are actually reading and following along.  Thank you Sheri!
    Recently I’ve found a ton of teaching blogs, and they are so inspiring and really making me ready to jump into my first classroom!
    Here we go!
        1.  You must post the rules.
        2.  Post 12 fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
        3.  Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create 12 new questions for the people you tagged.
        4.  Tag 12 people and link them on your post.
        5.  Let them know you’ve tagged them!

12 Fun Facts About Moi!

1.  I’m graduating college in the fall (one semester early) WooHoo!
2.  I’ll be getting married sometime next summer!
3.  I love love love love love the beach…Love.  I can’t wait for this summer.
4.  I mostly watch sitcoms, and I laugh out loud almost every time.
5.  Favorite food? Tomatoes.
6.  I’m so excited to be a teacher; I would love pre-k or kindergarten.
7.  My first major was secondary English education…I still may go back there someday.
8.  I love history.  It was always my favorite subject…I thought about teaching that too.
9.  I don’t have a “fancy” phone…and I kind of don’t want one.
10.  I want a black lab puppy.  Actually, I just want a little black puppy that looks like a lab. (I’m not desperate for a purebred dog with papers; rescue dogs are just as sweet!)
11.  Sometimes I think I overuse parentheses, ellipses, and exclamation marks.
12.  I laugh – a lot.

Sheri’s Questions

1.  Were you excited to be tagged?  I really was! Anytime somebody recognizes my little slice of the blogosphere I am really really thrilled!
2.  What are you doing right now while trying to write this post?  I’m watching TV…8 Simple Rules.  Old sitcoms are the only thing worth watching during the day.
3.  What subject do you feel like you rock at teaching and why?  Even though I’m not a full blown teacher yet, I really love teaching social studies.  I know it’s not a very big deal in schools anymore, but I think it has some really important implications for life outside of school.
4.  What grades have you taught? Again, still working in the confines of college, but I’ve taught classes in pre-k, 1st grade, and 2nd grade.
5.  Who is the person you go to for help when you need support at school?  The first person I (and any student) should ask is my CT (cooperating teacher); that’s what they’re there for. 
6.  Do you have a lot of after school meetings?  Well…I have class.
7.  What do you do for reading interventions? I just had a workshop about this yesterday!  I love the idea of working with word families through playing concentration or there are some really cute ideas about forming words with paint chips.  Also, we talk about repeat, clap, snap, whisper.  With any (or every) word (sight words are great too)  say it together, clap it out, snap it out, and then whisper it.  This way, students can say the words and practice breaking them up into phonemes. Check out my Pinterest!
8.  What is your favorite blog post?  Of my own…I’ve never thought about that!  I really like Did I Ever Tell You and Pre-Beach Craftiness (bet you can’t guess why)!
9.  Do you like comments on your blog posts?  Who doesn’t?! I really love reading them and getting to know all of you sweet bloggers!
10.  Are you a coffee person?  Let me tell you a little story – when I was two, my Jerry used to let me drink his coffee (because he drank coffee all day long)…and I never stopped.
11.  What is your favorite show to watch on television?  I really like Big Bang Theory.  As for the oldies but goodies, I love Friends, My Wife and Kids, reruns of Law and Order: SVU…I like a ton of stuff really.
12.  What great book have you read lately?  Like everyone else, I loved The Help, but fairly recently, I’ve also read Room, by Emma Donoghue, and I’m finally reading Gone With the Wind.

My Questions

1.  What is your favorite blog…or blogs?
2.  What do you really look for in a friend?
3.  What is your word of the year?
4.  What is your favorite part of blogging?
5.  What do you look for in a great blog?
6.  Do you have a favorite quote or a life verse?
7.  What is your favorite movie and why?
8.  Do you have a favorite or go-to outfit (casual, dressy, or otherwise)?
9.  Who is your celebrity crush?
10.  Who in your family inspires you and why?
11.  What is your preferred pet?
12.  Are you a late-sleeper or an early-riser?

Lucky Tag-ees
  
    Woooo…that was a long post!  I’m so excited to see what these lovely ladies come up with.  Thanks again, Sheri; I love your blog, and I’m so looking forward to continuing to read!

Allyson
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