The Hokansons

11.15.2009

11.01.2009

W to the I to the TT, WITT!

Happy belated birthday to my favorite little man!

10.31.2009

1/4 of the way finished already!

I am in complete amazement that this school year is already 1/4 completed! This job that I wanted so much and yet feared so much has become my routine and continuously a consuming portion of my life.

Through the paper cuts while grading 8 million papers to the tearful revelations of my students' lives and the joyous laughs we've shared together, I could not have fathomed what this year would truly look like. I have been pleasantly surprised and continue to be so. I am in full understanding that this is where God has placed me and although some days I ask why, I know that this is His will for me and am delighted to be His follower.

I now wonder (from the other side :)) how many of my teachers were believers. How many of them secretly whispered prayers for strength throughout the day? Prayers of patience?

It has been an astounding journey so far and I can't wait to see what comes next. Please keep me and my students in your prayers as we trudge through the last two months before our deserved and much needed break. Thanks!

Two of my sweet girls!

Ms. Cooper eating some pie.

The countdown to the silent auction winners.

My principal, completely pie-ed in the face by his son.

10.14.2009

Autumn's UP!

Those of you who really know me know that I love the rain the most!

Well, Autumn in Houston, yes I do know I'm stretching that words' meaning, is also my favorite season. I think mostly because it reminds me of only good things...

Thanksgiving

when Chris and I met

my wedding

rainy days and scarves

super cute rain boots

pumpkin bread

cinnamon sticks

family together

and delicious food.

Here is our house all spruced up for Autumn!

9.20.2009

Date Night!

Last night, Chris and I went to go see Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and splurged a little to see it in IMAX 3D and it was AWESOME!

I will admit that Chris was a little embarrassing to sit next to because he was laughing and clapping throughout however, I understood because the movie was wonderful and hilarious. And who doesn't look embarrassingly goofy in those glasses anyway?

I think everyone is aware of my love for books and so I will say that although this movie adaption is quite different than the book, it had to be and was just so so good.

9.13.2009

Did someone say free... I'm there!

So a few weeks ago, at some teacher expo thing, Half-Price Books had a booth were they were signing up teachers for their discount card. Of course, being me, queen of the coupons, I already had one but they did say something while I was getting my free bag that intrigued me. "If you need any books for your classroom, just let us know." YES! YES! YES! I called them up and 1 dolly and 5 boxes later...

organized by grade level...