I've Dropped off the Face of the Earth...

Or have just been on vacation for the last two weeks and I haven't done anything exciting or worth blogging about.  But "people" have complained that I have been slacking so I will try my best to be somewhat entertaining.

This picture of Cinder pretty much sums up my vacation.  Stu graduated and walked but is taking one more summer of French before he is actually done.  So we haven't had a chance to do anything fun, like go on a trip.  So I have pretty much just been sitting around and reading and being lazy.  I have managed to finish four seasons of Desperate Housewives in two weeks and I am very proud of my accomplishment.  

Random picture of Stu after his graduation.  I love that you have to look over his uncle and aunt to see him.  I know that Stu is probably not going to like that I added this picture...

One of the more exciting things that happened over our break is that Stu bought a new TV.  Well, actually his Grandmother bought it for him for a graduation present.  Stu has wanted a new one for a while.  His old TV wasn't 1080p and it would cut off some of the picture edge on some video games that he owned and consequently wasn't able to play.  So...it was probably time for an upgrade.  Plus, the old one was a projection screen which made it HUGE.  Here is a picture of the old TV:

I feel like this is a bad picture of the new TV but its the best one that I have.  We had to build the stand and everything and each leg segment weighed like a million pounds!  I am super proud of myself that I was able to help Stu build it and lift the TV onto it afterwards.  Stu was a little skeptical but I came through.  What can I say?  I'm totally awesome.  Now we just need some friends to come over and watch a movie or some Sopranos with us...*hint *hint

Stu and I also went and watched WALL-E with Noah this week.  It was soooo good!  It totally made me cry like three times.  But not in a sad way.  In an, I'm-Jacque-and-totally-pathetic way.  You should go and see it though.  It was great!  And it made me feel really skinny and healthy!

Here is a picture of the courtyard at Noah's condo where the party was held.  It isn't very exciting but I really liked the atmosphere on the place and the lighting in this picture.

Last Saturday, Noah hosted an Obama House Party.  It is part of Obama's campaign to help people become more aware of the issues by bringing together groups of people in the community.  A woman came and talked to us a little bit about Obama and asked some of the people attending what there reason was for joining in.  It was cool because we had an age range from 20-73 and it was interesting to hear what the older generation had to say.  Also, Noah's parents bought a bunch of food and beer for the party and since the majority of the people attending were elderly, that left us youngsters with a whole cooler of booze.  Thanks Glusmans!  And thanks for Ta Ra Rin too!

One of the more fun days that I had this week was yesterday.  The "guys" (Stu, Kenton, and Jesse) went up to Washington for a Heroscape tournament so the "girls" (Me, Katrina, and Carolyn) spent the afternoon together with Finley.  Actually, he was asleep when I got to Katrina's house so we watched an episode of Tell Me You Love Me.  When Finn woke up we decided to eat dinner at Laughing Planet.  Afterwards we got dessert at Sweet Life and took it to the park so Finn could play.  It was a pretty fun evening.  There were a ton of kids running around in the water fountain and I think Finn had a good time.

My war scar from the freaking slide!  It was out of control.  I'm surprised that Finn and I made it out alive.  You are so much more brave than I am Finn!

After the park we went back to the Henry's house and watched a movie until the guys got home.  It was really fun to hang out and it was nice to get to know Carolyn since I've heard stories and stuff about her and never was able to meet her.

Today I met Stu on Campus and we walked around trying to get a glimpse of the Olympic Trials.  No such luck.  But...we got to go to breakfast at the Glenwood.  Also, Stu got back this paper he had written for his French class that was supposed to be a letter to his girl friend.  The teacher's comment, "You do know that 'Jacque' is a boy's name right?"

Happy Birthday Stu.

The Last week of School

So today, Monday, marks the beginning of the last week of school for our Preschoolers.  It's pretty exciting because that means three weeks of break is coming up soon but it is also a little sad.  We have a five week summer program that starts in July and most of the kids are coming back for that but there are a few who are going to Kindergarten in the fall who aren't and it's a little sad that we have three more days with them.  At least these last three days should be fun!

What a busy week we have!  Tomorrow one of our supervisors is coming to videotape our classroom because apparently they say it is the model classroom for EEP and they want the other teachers to see it.  I'm a little stressed because I just found this out on Saturday at a Teacher Appreciation BBQ (the parents are amazing and we are so grateful!).  I'm sure that it will be fine but still!  I hate being videotaped!

Wednesday is Stu's 25th birthday.  Not that I'm allowed to do anything for it or to get him anything.  I took care of that already when I bought him the BBQ and told him that it was a combined anniversary/birthday gift.  But it is still his birthday and I'm excited for him.  You are officially an adult at 25 right??

Wednesday is also the last day of school for the preschoolers so we are having a little carnival for them that day.  Most of the day will be normal class but towards the end we will have a lot of fun activities and prizes and snow cones!  I'm way excited!

And Saturday is the day that Stu graduates!  His entire family will be coming so around 8:30-9am, you will be able to find me in the EMU Ballroom staking out about 12 seats with Stu's sister and aunt.  I'm sure that the ceremony will be long and boring; he is a history major after all ;-).  But when it is over, we all get to drive up to Portland for his graduation BBQ.  Don't worry.  I will be taking pictures of the event!

Through this all I am hoping that I don't get sick!  I haven't been feeling that great lately (on Friday I was asleep at 8:30.  Not even exaggerating) and I am hoping that I will be able to shake it off.  Today I'm all hopped up on Sudafed so here we go!

Tonight Stu and I are going to hang out with Katrina and Kenton.  Probably the least stressful part about the week.  Although, I did have a dream last night where I hit Finn with a closet door...I'm not sure exactly why dream-katrina had him taking a nap in the closet but apparently it was still my fault.  We'll see if Finn makes it out of our visit unscathed.  

Randomness going on in Our Week

On Sunday, Stu had a lot of studying/paper-writing to do.  But before he spent the entire day in the library and I spent the entire day sitting at home alone, we went out to breakfast.  We usually go the Glenwood but we decided to mix it up and go to that one breakfast place down West 11th.  You know the one...Ron Jeremy's Pancake House!  

***Disclaimer--DO NOT Google Ron Jeremy***

Yumm!  Pork taco omelete!

I did not get the pork taco omelete but what I did get was pretty good.  I also discovered that the restaurant wasn't actually a Ron Jeremy Pancake house but rather the picture on the sign is of the owner.  He was our host and although a little gray, definitely could be Ron Jeremy's brother.

Today, to my great happiness, Stu and I discovered that PARTY CITY was open next to Market of Choice!!  Becca and I are really excited about this store because it is the ultimate in party decorations/supplies.  We were anxious for it to open and have planned on going together but I really needed star stickers and have been having a hard time finding them so I decided to look there.  Sorry...but I really only looked at the candy isle and the sticker isle so we still have plenty to explore.  I'm so excited!

Look what we found in the candy isle!!  I had to have

Stu stand next to it for a size comparison!

Afterwards Stu and I walked over to Market of Choice and realized that we had forgotten our environmentally friendly grocery bags at home.  When we told the sales assistant that she kind of laughed and told us that we could carry out our groceries so that the next time we would remember to bring the bags.  We laughed (you know, thinking that she was trying to be witty and to make conversation) and then a minute later, awkwardly carried our groceries out to the car in our hands...