Yesterday was an adventure my friends. First, I met Laral from
Little Miss Kindergarten where I live. We had a great lunch at Cracker Barrel.
I was kinda bummed that they were out of oatmeal so I ate mashed potatoes and
baked apples, lol. Oh well. Of course I had to explain that I have lap band and
blah blah blah. I am sure she thought I was a nut. Then, we dropped her car at
my house and headed towards Austin. Laral and I have chatted online throughout
the last year but it was funny because we were nervous. We didn’t know if we
should be all “stanger danger” or what. Luckily she wasn’t crazy and I already knew
I wasn’t scary crazy so we hit it off.
Little Miss Kindergarten where I live. We had a great lunch at Cracker Barrel.
I was kinda bummed that they were out of oatmeal so I ate mashed potatoes and
baked apples, lol. Oh well. Of course I had to explain that I have lap band and
blah blah blah. I am sure she thought I was a nut. Then, we dropped her car at
my house and headed towards Austin. Laral and I have chatted online throughout
the last year but it was funny because we were nervous. We didn’t know if we
should be all “stanger danger” or what. Luckily she wasn’t crazy and I already knew
I wasn’t scary crazy so we hit it off.
We made our way to Austin where we went to dun..dun..dun…Lakeshore
Learning. I know, you were thinking something more exciting like a bar or strip
club but nope, we headed to the huge fantastic colorful expensive teacher
store. I found an amazing magnet set on clearance that I just HAD to buy. We
also both bought two different types of dice in dice sets and split them. It
was total excitement! Who get’s excited about dice? Um, we do!! I also bought
these alphabet pointers because they were on major sale. Man, I am a sucker for
the clearance rack. Don’t judge..you know you are too!
Learning. I know, you were thinking something more exciting like a bar or strip
club but nope, we headed to the huge fantastic colorful expensive teacher
store. I found an amazing magnet set on clearance that I just HAD to buy. We
also both bought two different types of dice in dice sets and split them. It
was total excitement! Who get’s excited about dice? Um, we do!! I also bought
these alphabet pointers because they were on major sale. Man, I am a sucker for
the clearance rack. Don’t judge..you know you are too!
Then, back in Pearl we go. We got to Greune, where the meet up
was. Who knew that this little town was so stinking cute? Not me! And the bikers…man they
were everywhere. I really wanted to ask if I could ride in one of those bikes
in the side cart thingy but refrained. Anywho…
was. Who knew that this little town was so stinking cute? Not me! And the bikers…man they
were everywhere. I really wanted to ask if I could ride in one of those bikes
in the side cart thingy but refrained. Anywho…
We walked down to the hostess at the restaurant. Um, we never
discussed how we would know where to find anyone. Crap! I just said that we
were meeting people (original I know) and she said Reagan..YES! Bingo. So she
said table 940 or something like that. Well, she was not kidding people. We
went up and down stairs and I swear walked a mile to get to our table. I have
never been to the Gristmill before and man oh man is it BIG! So we get to the
table and there are several ladies sitting there. We introduced ourselves and
Laral and I had a seat (of course we sat on the side that was leaning back,
dang).
discussed how we would know where to find anyone. Crap! I just said that we
were meeting people (original I know) and she said Reagan..YES! Bingo. So she
said table 940 or something like that. Well, she was not kidding people. We
went up and down stairs and I swear walked a mile to get to our table. I have
never been to the Gristmill before and man oh man is it BIG! So we get to the
table and there are several ladies sitting there. We introduced ourselves and
Laral and I had a seat (of course we sat on the side that was leaning back,
dang).
We had so much fun! We laughed. We ate (I had a spinach chicken
mushroom quesadilla). And most importantly, we MELTED!! I am not sure who’s
idea it was to eat outside Reagan but man oh man was it H.O.T. hot!
J We looked like dripping faucets.
Ok, I am a tad dramatic. It was worth it though. Farley brought us fun mustache
tattoos that we put on our fingers and some melted off. Okay. They didn’t
really melt off. Reagan let me fan myself with the plastic case the mustaches
came in but I kept hitting my face. I know it was a clear case, but who does
that? Haha. Seriously, scratched my face. Hot mess!
mushroom quesadilla). And most importantly, we MELTED!! I am not sure who’s
idea it was to eat outside Reagan but man oh man was it H.O.T. hot!
J We looked like dripping faucets.
Ok, I am a tad dramatic. It was worth it though. Farley brought us fun mustache
tattoos that we put on our fingers and some melted off. Okay. They didn’t
really melt off. Reagan let me fan myself with the plastic case the mustaches
came in but I kept hitting my face. I know it was a clear case, but who does
that? Haha. Seriously, scratched my face. Hot mess!
After dinner we took pictures. Lorraine’s son (who had the coolest
shoes ever) took them for us. It looks like Squirrels is flipping someone off
in my picture. She isn’t though..I don’t think..haha! We walked over to the
little store (sounds country huh..it was!). I had lost everyone at one point
and where did I find them? In the book section. Dang teachers. Can’t take them
anywhere. Well, I say that but I was the only one to buy a book but in my
defense I had never seen this version before and I LOVED it!
shoes ever) took them for us. It looks like Squirrels is flipping someone off
in my picture. She isn’t though..I don’t think..haha! We walked over to the
little store (sounds country huh..it was!). I had lost everyone at one point
and where did I find them? In the book section. Dang teachers. Can’t take them
anywhere. Well, I say that but I was the only one to buy a book but in my
defense I had never seen this version before and I LOVED it!
We gathered back outside and realized we had lost Sprinkles
(Erica). Who loses an adult on a field trip? Not a group of teachers!! We were
looking around hollering…blogger down, blogger down! Bikers kept backing up
and leaving from the road in front of us and I was up and down on the side
walk. All this stress forced me to get a snow cone! No worries. We found
sprinkles and next time we get together we will have the buddy system and wear
name tags! Sheesh!
(Erica). Who loses an adult on a field trip? Not a group of teachers!! We were
looking around hollering…blogger down, blogger down! Bikers kept backing up
and leaving from the road in front of us and I was up and down on the side
walk. All this stress forced me to get a snow cone! No worries. We found
sprinkles and next time we get together we will have the buddy system and wear
name tags! Sheesh!
It was a ton of fun and I can’t wait to do it again (inside
somewhere)! Now I don’t have to say that they are my real fake friends
because I have really met them so they are really real and from the looks of it
all pretty sane. That makes me feel better. You never know if someone is coo
coo for cocoa puffs! No worries, I am completely normal. I think. J
somewhere)! Now I don’t have to say that they are my real fake friends
because I have really met them so they are really real and from the looks of it
all pretty sane. That makes me feel better. You never know if someone is coo
coo for cocoa puffs! No worries, I am completely normal. I think. J
Squirrels form Going Nutty
Lorraine from Fabulous 4th grade Froggies
Jessica from Glitzy in 1st Grade
Heather from Heather’s Heart
Farley from Oh Boy 4th Grade
We also had two others join us. Crystal (who is a sweet blog stalker) and one of Heather’s sweet teacher friends. Thanks for a great meet up ladies!
Don’t forget to come back often this week and see posts about
literacy centers. J Next stop…vaca with
the fam. I will be blog hopping from the lake. Gotta work on this tan! Seriously,
look at me. It’s like staring at powder with glasses! Check out my blogger meet
up friends’ blogs. They are great!
literacy centers. J Next stop…vaca with
the fam. I will be blog hopping from the lake. Gotta work on this tan! Seriously,
look at me. It’s like staring at powder with glasses! Check out my blogger meet
up friends’ blogs. They are great!
Erica says
I had a lot of fun! It was lovely to meet all of you and would love to meet again. 🙂 Thanks for posting about our fun!
Enjoy your vacation!
Erica
Deborah says
I would of loved to have joined you all, but I had to spend the day in Australia.
Re: going to a teacher store. I can't laugh though because I KNOW it would of been me as well.
Lori Rosenberg says
Sounds like you had a ton of fun! Good for you!
Lori (luvyorkies@gmail.com)
Teaching With Love and Laughter
Jennifer K. says
Sounds like a ton of fun! Next time you have to do it closer to Oklahoma though so I can come too! Actually, we're going to have a little meet-up in OKC in July but I don't think many bloggers actually live in OK – which might actually be good because it'll be harder to lose people lol! By the way, I have that book and love it! I use it in my cowboy unit 🙂
Jennifer @ Herding Kats In Kindergarten
Jen says
It sounds like you ladies had a blast!I wish we could have an NC meet up!
~Jen
Jen's Kinder Kids
Fran Kramer says
Crystal,
I was laughing my head off reading this post. I am dying to meet you. I know I will love you with all my heart. You are such a "hot mess" of a gal. When I need a laugh I come over here for a dose of you and I am never disappointed! You are the B*E*S*T.
Fran
Nicole says
ummm so are you just trying to make us all jealous?! jk! So glad you guys all had a good time!! Hopefully next time I can join ya!
Nicole
Rowdy in Room 300
Mrs. Cupcake says
Looks like you had a great time!!
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Jeannie says
Oh my gosh – I almost didn't stop laughing. Girl – you are F-U-N-N-Y!! I am so jealous I couldn't make it! …….next time :0)
jeannie
Kindergarten Lifestyle
oh' boy says
it was great to meet you and it was a WONDERFUL meet-up and YES next time we will plan an inside place to meet and greet 🙂
KinderKarla says
Sounds like a great time! Get a bunch of teachers together and it's always crazy times!
Swersty says
I was cracking up at the picture with Squirrels flipping off the camera. Who knew that squirrels could give the bird!
Swersty’s Swap Shop
Mrs. Parker says
Sounds like a perfect day…great company, good food and shopping the clearance aisles. 🙂
Mrs. Shelton says
You are so funny. I was seriously cracking up as I read this! Glad y'all had fun…sad I live so far away!
Sarah
Kindergarten Korner
The Teachers Backpack says
Sounds like you had a fun time. Lakeshore is dangerous! I'm happy we don't have one near us. I'm getting ready to go to Tennessee on Friday and will be hitting up The Schoolbox while I'm there. My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I have to see if they have anything different.
Cara
The Teacher's Backpack
Glitzy In First Grade says
Your HILARIOUS!!! Great post 🙂
Miss N says
Hi Crystal!
I found you through Mrs. Stansford's Class's Facebook page! Your class theme sets look adorable!
Shanyn
coffeekidsandcompulsivelists.blogspot.com.au
Crystal says
I had a great time… Loved meeting all you bloggers… Great to put a face to a blog… Can't wait to do it again…
Crayons and Curls says
So glad y'all had fun! Can't wait until y'all do it again so I can join you next time! 🙂
Cheryl
Heather's Heart says
You are a hoot! I love you oodles and am so glad I got to meet you!
Blessings,
Heather
Heather's Heart
Tessa says
"You never know when someone is coo coo for Cocoa Puffs" Bahahhahah!
Tessa
Kathryn says
I'm so sad I missed this…I live in Austin! I would love to joing you if you do it again–it sounds like you had so much fun!
Susan says
Where in Texas do you live? I a very new to the blogger world and am currenly just a blog stalker. I plan to start a new blog sometime in the near future. Wish I would of started stalking sooner because I could of met up with you. I love the gristmill, but haven't been there in forever. Also the whole resturant is outside. Love your blog! Thanks for sharing so many ideas.
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