Friday Five!

It's the final Friday of August.  I cannot believe that yet another month has passed us by!  School has been in session for two weeks.  One more week and I should be settled back into my routine for the next eight months. 

I'm looking forward to this long weekend and I am taking the initiative to make sure that it is a restful one for me!  I hope that you all enjoy your weekends. 

Here's my Friday Five...

1.  Still more fresh veggies...

My garden didn't get the memo that I'm back at work.  Tomatoes, green beans, and peppers are still going strong in the garden!  Here's this week's harvest. 

2.  Classroom decor...

Last year, my sweet niece painted this picture for my classroom.  I loved it so much, that I decided to use it again this year.  I found the word art at The Dollar Tree in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Doesn't it look cute with the painting? 

3.  Pranksters...

When I introduce myself to my students each year, I always include a spill about my love affair with all things Auburn.  Needless to say, the 'Bama fans in the room make sure to inform me that I've made a horrible choice and usually find pretty creative ways to leave notes that include their well-known battle cry.  I've given them explicit instructions to refrain from writing on my board.  So, when I returned to my classroom after lunch today, this was on my board.  When I finally noticed it, their response was, "Hey, we didn't write on your board!"  I love my students!

4.  New Bzz Agent Campaigns...

I was super excited to receive free products from Bzz Agent this week!  I absolutely love this Word of Mouth Marketing company that allows me to try free products in exchange for an honest review of the products.  We've gotten some really cool products.  It's always fun to see what we're getting next!  Stay tuned for my upcoming reviews of these products.  (Disclaimer:  The only compensation that I receive from Bzz Agent are the products.  I do not receive financial compensation for my opinions.  All opinions are my own personal, unbiased opinions.)

Football!!!!!!!!

I LOVE football.  Honestly, I think that I love all that comes along with football.  Cheerleaders cheering, bands playing, fans screaming, popcorn popping, friends celebrating. It's just a good time had by all (football fans)!  I'm excited that it's football season again.  It's the only time of year that I can GUARANTEE that I'll see my friends from Auburn University.  I'm anxiously awaiting tomorrow's season opener!!! 

Don't forget...enjoy your weekend.  Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!!

Goodbye July

Look at me, rhyming and such with the title of today's post.  I'm trying to make myself smile in the midst of watching my summer slowly slip away from me.  In just a few short weeks, I'll be back at work with a "to do" list a mile long.  Actually, I have a mile-long "to do" list now, but I've just chosen to forget about it until next week.

As much as I want to complain about summer being almost gone, I will take the high road and be thankful for what July has given me.  I was able to spend time with my family, see friends I haven't seen in years, spend a day with my very first college roommate and her family, enjoy beautiful fireworks, celebrate a new baby coming into the world, encourage my son in his new sports venture, and watch my daughter compete in a national dance competition.  I'd say that July has been pretty good to this busy mom.

So yes, I'm waving bye bye to yesterday, but it's with a smile on my face.  I'm happy for what July brought with her and I'm looking forward to welcoming August in tomorrow!  I can't wait to see what she has in store for me!

How was July for you?