fall break

every fall in my profession, i get a few days off from teaching in order to attend UEA meetings. i have never been, nor will i. i believe my teaching is rather much improved by relaxing and playing. so this is what i did this year:

the view from my bike ride. i just love where i live so much. just beautiful.




fall break included plenty of crafting. just what i was in the mood for. i quilled a few cards, waxed fall leaves, and sewed an apron.


learned karate from my nephew while wearing said apron.


my dearest friend cassie spent a romantic evening with me in a cozy cabin in the snowy woods. we ate carmel apples.


slept under 10 blankets.


found a dead mouse. not pictured: adventures peeing in the forest.


jesse, in the meantime, was fishing the madison. he caught me a delicious bass. actually a trout.

loved watching conference in the rain, by the fire, while drinking hot chocolate. wish that was church every week. other tidbits from conference: hmmm. andy snuck behind the couch to periodically deliver candy to me. bryce sat on me and i poked a pen up his bum. i experimented with various styles of handwriting while taking notes. and i received spiritual enlightenment and strength to face the future!