Andy and I celebrated our first Valentine's as a married couple this past weekend and boy did he ever set the bar high! Saturday morning he came home with a card and stuffed animal lion and claimed that he had something else for me, but it hadn't arrived yet. I really thought nothing of it as we had both decided we weren't going to go crazy for Valentine's and that going out to dinner with friends would be our treat.
My best friend from high school, Molly and her boyfriend Ashley came over for Milwaukee to join us for the evening. We were getting ready to head out and enjoy an evening together when Molly asked me what Andy had given me for Valentine's. I was in the middle of telling her what he had told me earlier in the day, when he jumped in and said, your gift came today....but I hid it! He told me to go look in his jacket pocket in the hallway closet. In the pocket I found an itinerary for 4 to NYC over my spring break in April! I was so shocked and didn't know what it was at first. When I walked back into the kitchen Andy, Molly and Ashley were all laughing! The 3 of them knew the whole time and have been planning a trip for the 4 of us to New York City for the past month!!! I am so excited and couldn't believe he tricked me! He had found a fantastic deal online and said he couldn't pass it up. Molly and I are starting to plan all of the things we want to see! Luckily, Ashley has been out there many times and is familiar with the city, so we have our own little tour guide! The Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero are my top two spots to visit!
A bunch of friends and my mom were asking, "How will he top that gift in the future?"
Andy's response: "Now, I don't have to buy a Valentine gift for the rest of our lives!"
Other than that, we had a great weekend with friends and cleaned our house! I have been really busy with school. Report cards were due last week, and this week and next I have parent teacher conferences. I am also taking another technology class through my district and recently got 3 mini laptops in my classroom. I started using a wiki with my students and we've all been trying to figure out the new computers and wiki together. So far it's going great! I am presenting on a book called Why Gender Matters for my class tomorrow. It's one of the best professional books I've read in a long time! Every teacher and parent should read it...it's very interesting to learn about the scientific proof in gender differences. I've been trying some gender guided reading groups and seating arrangements. I have noticed a difference, especially with the boys. If you have a chance, read this book, it's very worthwhile!
Ok, I know my younger sister is going to rip on me for talking school, so that's all for now! I'll add pictures this weekend!
Awww....I'll be here in April! Can't wait!!!
The cute little lion that Andy got me! It roars and purrs! Ellie and I have matching Valentine lions! :)
8 comments:
Hey Shannon and Andy, What a nice surprise for you. Andy won't be able to top that one for sure.(well he could)It sounds as though you have been really busy,so your vacation will be well deserved. Have a great time.
Love,
Aunt Sandy
I love your wedding pictures! They are great!! I wish I could've been there... at least I got to eat some cake!! :)
you always just assume! well you know what assuming gets you....yea ok your right! But I will hold off on the ripping and just say congrats (?) like I said I still don't really know what to say when someone says (ALL NIGHT LONG...til 2:30 am to be exact) I GOT A TRIP TO NYC besides see you next tuesday! hehehehehe pssshttt whatever see if me and Joe invite you to Epoufette.
awesome V-day present! wow Andy, you are doing a great job!! I'll have to read that book, sounds interesting :)
Que bien!! Un viaje a Nueva York! Que cariñoso es el Andy. Voy a hablar en español para ver si me entiendes...!!UN beso sitaaa
you know I don't speak spanish
sita.. still waiting for a new hair color picture!! hurry it up would ya!! Besos
Hey Andy and Shannon,
Loved your Thank you cards. Get going on your blogging. You are slacking. We will keep in touch from Florida. Way to go on your cookie sales. You guys did a great job. Next year , who knows, maybe double that amount.
I will even help.
Love,
Aunt Sandy
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