On This Date in History...

My friend Anne sent me this link. You can look up any date and find out what the number one song was that day! On the day I was born, the number one song in America was "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes. Check it out to find significant songs on your special days!!

https://home.comcast.net/~josh.hosler/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm

A Valentine's Day To Remember...

So if any of you know me at all, you know that I have boycotted Valentine's Day since I can remember...I'd like to think it's because I refuse to be superficial but I know the truth is because I've never actually had a Valentine of my own. Well, this year was to be different because I have the most wonderful man in my life, Mr. Adam Frazier.
Well many of you know that Adam got pretty sick over the last couple weeks and we made two trips to the ER and the days in between and after were just not much fun at all. In fact, Adam bought me tickets to see the opera "La Boheme" for Valentine's Day the Sunday before and that was during one of our trips to the ER. I do have to say that I was the best dressed person in the hospital thanks to my new opera outfit I purchased! Anyhow, my Valentine's Day was spent at the doctor's office and at home taking care of my sweet Adam. I guess it was pretty perfect even though we both felt horrible and I didn't actually get to enjoy my present.
But that's not all...today one week after Valentine's Day, Adam had a bouquet of 30+ roses sent to my school!!! How wonderful is he?? Thanks Adam for being the sweetest guy I know!! I'd post a picture but I don't own a digital camera! HA! I guess I need to work on that! Have a wonderful week everyone...I know I will!

How Do You Really Feel?

So Tamra sent me this fun little thing and I just had to make one for myself. Click on http://kevan.org/johari?name=AprilHS81 and see what it is then make one of your own if you wish!

Humble Pie for Miss Stephens

So Adam, my sweet boyfriend, and I were running late Sunday morning (actually Adam was running late but don't tell him I said that) and we missed class. Well, we actually walked into worship late as well. OOPS! (sorry Mom and Dad! I promise it's not a habit of ours to be late) Well when we came in, we just sat at the first open seat we found which just so happened to be next to four of my CHS high schoolers. One of my choir kids, looks at me like I'm the biggest dissappointment ever and looks at his watch as we take our seats. We go on with church when I hear my name "Miss Stephens" whispered and it's Jono (not his real name of course) and he hands me a pink encouragement card, you know the kind that you write notes to people on and then turn in and they get delivered to said person. Well here's what it says,

"Ms. Stephens, I would like to encourage you to come to Bible class next week and to be on time to worship. I'm sure there are a lot of people who missed you in Bible class. I hope you have a great week. I'll see you tomorrow, I can't wait til choir. P.S. Hi Adam"

That's right, I got called out on the carpet by one of my high school boys! It was so funny! You can bet I'll never be late to church again...and I definitely won't be sitting by Jono anytime soon!

What Teachers Make...

This was sent to me this morning and I think it's a great response to anyone who thinks teachers are glorified babysitters. This morning has been a great morning and feel thankful for my choice of becoming a teacher! Have a blessed day!

"The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. Oneman, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued,"What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best optionin life was to become a teacher?" He reminded the other dinner guestswhat they say about teachers "Those who can, do. Those who can't,teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Susan. Be honest. What do you make?" Susan, whohad a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, You want to know what I make?I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.I make a C+ feel like the winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor.I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence."You want to know what I make?I make kids wonder.I make them question I make them criticize.I make them apologize and mean it.I make them write.I make them read, read, read.I make them show all their work in math and perfect their final draftsin English. I make them understand that if you have the brains, and follow yourheart, and if someone ever tries to judge you by what you make, mustpay no attention because they just didn't learn. Susan paused and then continued. "You want to know what I make?I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make?

"Teachers make every other profession possible!"

New Baby Pictures!

Look at my sweet nephew Noah! I can't believe how beautiful he is!!
Feel free to "ooooh" and "ahhh" as much as necessary!