National FCCLA Conference- Orlando

In July I went to FCCLA National Conference with one of my students. He is a State Officer. This was my first National Conference. It was amazing!!!

L (my student) and another state officer at a Leadership Training workshop. L and two other students I spent lots of time with during the 8 days.
The young lady in the red t-shirt won top gold in the nation for her entrepeneurship project.
The hotel we stayed at.
I had an opportunity to hold an aliigator. It was really cool.
These are two ladies I worked with in Washington. They are wonderful ladies and taught me a great deal about being a great teacher. It was so nice to catch up on what is going on with so many people that I care about and miss.
Colorado students at the Dance . They had a lot of fun. I love spending time with students, they are so amazing. FCCLA is an amazing student organization. It is amazing how much a student grows through their involvement in it. Opportunities like these remind me of why I love doing what I do. It also validates what I do. :)
After the dance, students are having a "tea" (really it was coffee) party in the hallway.

It was a great time! I look forward to this school year starting soon. So many opportunities to help students become the best they can be. :)

Random House Pictures

My LoftMy living room
My dining Room

My beautiful Ceiling Fan!!!

Thanks Mom!!! I love you!!!

Student Teacher

I will be working with a student teacher this fall and I met with her one afternoon. She left with a couple of my binders. As I was making sure that they were in order I took some pictures. You are looking a half of the last five years of work that I have created. Wow... it is crazy to think about all this work.

The Drive Home...

It was really hard to leave the Kittitas Valley. I felt very anxious, probably because I was leaving Sai, Family and Friends. I miss them very much, and had a wonderful visit. I had to stop and capture this sunset. :)

Max made himself very comfy during our drive home.

He had the whole back seat to himself.

Walk along the River

While in Ellensburg we went for a walk along the river, that led to a lake. It was very enjoyable. S kept collecting feathers.
Can you guess what C is proud of??? :)
I posing for the camera.
Sisters!!!

Max even joined us for our walk.
Checking out some insects...
This was a really fun time.

I really enjoy my nieces and nephew.

It was great to visit with them, and REALLY hard to leave.

Pictures from Cooper Lake

Here are the pictures from Copper Lake...


These are my favorites.