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Celebration in Pictures!

Thank you to Ruth Ayres for the opportunity to focus on celebrations every week! September 19 will mark our 100th celebration! Please join us!



Today begins a new month. August. This week I celebrate...

quiet mornings

school supply sales

laughter

ice cream

sparkly lights

reflecting

looking

planning


Hope this post finds you in a happy place! 
What are you celebrating today?



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  1. Linda BAugust 1, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    I love them all, Michelle, but that first one, the light, is wonderful. I do love the light and shadows that mornings and evenings show. Have a wonderful next week, too!

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  2. Amy RuddAugust 1, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Your pictorial celebration looks sweet and special. You captured many special moments. Thanks for showing us the pics! Your dog is so cute!

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  3. Anne@HeadFullofBooksAugust 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    I celebrate with you today. For dogs, and fun, and school supplies, and ice cream with children.

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  4. L GrayAugust 1, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Oh my, the school supply sales! Years ago when I worked in a pharmacy, my coworkers used to laugh at me because I would be circling all the sales in our flyer. There's really nothing quite like stocking up for the coming year. I'm not sure what room I will have this year, so I am abstaining from purchasing too much. Ah, the drama.

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  5. JulieanneAugust 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Every picture made me smile, especially those of Bella! Hugs to you. Excited for your new classroom blog!

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  6. CarolAugust 1, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Looks like it was a good week!

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  7. Margaret SimonAugust 1, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    I like the way you plan...with color! Happy August!

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  8. BernadetteAugust 2, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Great photos and accompanying captions, I particularly like the ice cream photo. Looks like you had a wonderful summer week.

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  9. RamonaAugust 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    What a fun week - glad to share in your happy place. Sparkly lights, school supplies, and pics of Bella. I went shopping with my niece (4th grade teacher) when i was in OK. My brother laughed when I bought two new composition books! He said, "I thought you were retired." My reply, "Retired, but still writing."

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  10. Carol VarsalonaAugust 2, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Michelle, a happy place indeed-your post is always filled with such joy, even your wallpaper background speaks of that emotion. Your notebook collection is looking grand and I can't wait to see the one you will show your students on Day 1. Keep on smiling. Life is good.

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