So I think that my camera knew that I would be abandoning it in a few weeks when Santa brings me a new one, because it up and left me. I have looked everywhere for it so that I could blog. I am sure that it is in the most obvious place but nonetheless I have ended my search. Sorry there are no pictures, but here is my life in a nutshell since Halloween.

Thanksgiving: I got to spend Thanksgiving up in Ogden again this year with my AWESOME family. I am so lucky that I have extended family that not only lives close, but treats me not like a cousin and niece, but like part of the family. It was yummy food, great company and some serious black Friday strategy planning.

Black Friday: For the third year in a row, we braved the crowds so that we could experience black Friday. While this year it was more for the experience (who doesn't want to get up at 2:30 in the morning to go shopping?) than actually buying stuff, it was still fun.

School: I am about to finish the second to last semester of my masters next week. It has definitely kept me busy this past month (and few years). It seems that when I am not doing stuff for work, I am doing stuff for school. While I have been frustrated with all the hard work and money that it has taken, I am REALLY glad that I have done it. I have learned a lot and definitely think that I am a better teacher and person because of the things that I have learned.

Work: Work has been as busy as ever, but I am finally on track break!!! While I love my job more than anything, it is really nice to have a break for a few weeks. The excitement of Christmas and track break has been building in my classroom all month long. I love that I get to spend my days with these kids who make me smile, and find such joy in little things like magic reindeer food and writing letters to Santa!

It's been a busy, crazy and fun month. I am looking forward to my favorite time of year and hopefully will have some pictures for you soon (please Santa)!