My friend Amanda had her annual tacky Christmas sweater party last weekend! I think our sweaters this year totally outdid last years!!
I'm teaching my fave unit right now at work: The causes of the American Revolution. 
The kids and I are having a blast. Everyday they put on their colonial hats and turn into colonists. They each get an assigned part for the day, like colonist, British Soldier, or King George, etc. I'
ve been showing them how it feels to be taxed without representation! I gave them them each a bag of m&ms and have been making them pay taxes to me...on their desk, chair, textbooks, bathroom 
usage, paper. Oh, it's sooo funny seeing how upset they get. They played right into my plan again this year and started to boycott my paper and stage little demonstrations!! How cute!
The kids and I are having a blast. Everyday they put on their colonial hats and turn into colonists. They each get an assigned part for the day, like colonist, British Soldier, or King George, etc. I'
ve been showing them how it feels to be taxed without representation! I gave them them each a bag of m&ms and have been making them pay taxes to me...on their desk, chair, textbooks, bathroom 
usage, paper. Oh, it's sooo funny seeing how upset they get. They played right into my plan again this year and started to boycott my paper and stage little demonstrations!! How cute! 
Next, we staged our own Boston Tea Party! 
I flew into California on Saturday...here for 2 glorious weeks!! I'm having a fabulous time!! It was a fun (yeah right) time getting here! My first plane was like a sardine. Two seats on each side! I seriously thought, "OMG...I'm going to die in this thing!!" I was in the very back row....of course! The bathroom was right across the aisle. People watching at the bathroom is HILARIOUS. First, I watched the people trying to get into the bathroom...push...pull...shove. Then apparently most people don't understand the definition of "occupied" or "vacant." So they all knocked or called through the door. "Anyone in there?" Finally, they got in the bathroom, but it was so small, most of them tripped while getting in and out. But the worst thing about the flight was that the bathroom smelled soooo bad everytime it was opened and some people left it open after leaving! Anyways, my flight was half and hour late and I had to sprint across the entire Houston airport to catch the next flight. Very annoying! I ran past some super cute stores on the way too!
My sis has andorable new kitten. He's three months old. Too cute!
My girfriend
s and I decided to out to a nice dinner together instead of exchanging gifts. We had such a wondeful time last night. I've known all of them since junior high!! They're more like my sisters than friends. We went to The Odyssey, about 20 minutes away from Santa Clarita. It had a spetacular view of the valley!
s and I decided to out to a nice dinner together instead of exchanging gifts. We had such a wondeful time last night. I've known all of them since junior high!! They're more like my sisters than friends. We went to The Odyssey, about 20 minutes away from Santa Clarita. It had a spetacular view of the valley! I'm having a little get together at my dad's tomorrow night. Making a roast and friends are bringing sides. I'll post pics soon! xoxo, Jill
