Microsoft Intership

David was selected to interview for a Microsoft Internship in December. Microsoft flew him to Seattle, provided food and lodging, and a car. He had to interview with about six different people from their research department and we will find out if he makes the fellowship in February. If so we might get to live in Washington for a summer, which would be really fun.

1st graders.

Every year I apply for a $500 grant for my classroom through a Kid's Foundation. This year I was able to buy books, leapfrogs, and CD's for my students. As a thank you to the organization I always take pictures of my class using the material I purchased with the money. I thought maybe everyone would enjoy seeing the pictures. They are just so darn cute.

Christmas in California

Our Christmas walk

The game Scott gave David and me

Scott Sleeping

Christmas at the Park in San Jose

All the stockings were hung by the bookshelf with care

David's brother Scott came to visit us for Christmas this year. We enjoyed playing games together, eating good food, and watching movies. It was nice to have company over.

Thanksgiving

We flew out to Utah for Thanksgiving this year. We decided that we have become to Californian to do Christmas. Utah is too cold. It was fun to see all my family, but the time went by too fast.

Squirrels Attack Again

In the summer the squirrels ate all my tomatoes and for Halloween they were eating my Monster Pumpkin. Here are some before and after picture.

Halloween 2009

For Halloween this year, I decided to buy a kit to help me carve pictures on our pumpkins. I have no artistic talent so this was very helpful for me and the pumpkins turned out really cute. We also enjoyed roasting the pumpkin seeds and eating them. At school I dressed up as a clown and David came to visit me. He wanted to see all the kids in their costumes.

Lake Tahoe

Over Labor Day, David and I went met his mom and Scott in Reno. We then headed to Lake Tahoe where we relaxed by the lake, ate yummy food and enjoyed each other's company. It is very peaceful and beautiful there.