Monday, September 14, 2009

Mystery Reader

Emma had to put on the shiny crown...but look at the smile!!!

Libby from Emma's Kindergarten Class in her beautiful crown

Mrs. Christensen's Kindergarten Class

Reading the Princess Pig

September 14, 2009 - It really is the simple things in life that make me stop and think how lucky I am to have the life that I do. Today I didn't do anything earth shattering, or save a life, or really anything that most would take a second look at. But what I noticed in the eyes of my child and others is that "showing up" in life is most important.

Today I was the mystery reader at Ezra Elementary which is where Emma goes to kindergarten. When I walked into the surprised class you would have thought Emma just saw Hannah Montana or Santa Claus. But no - it was just me. She didn't care that I had my Mrs. Nebraska crown and banner on, she just cared that I came to class today to read her and her classmates.

I came equipped to class with crowns donated by Burger King for all the kids and two books all about being a princess or king - thanks to my special friends who came up with that brilliant idea. I read "The Princess Pig" and "When I Have my Crown" to the class. Both are perfect books to show that we can do anything in life and, most importantly, that we are loved for who we are rather than the crown on our head.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Nebraska Football Starts

We had great seats thanks to my hubby Colin...
50 yard line and about 20 rows up!
With Cindy Mowery and Julie Radil before the game


Sept. 5, 2009- Tonight was the first home game of the season for the Nebraska Huskers football team. We always make it a point to get out to some games during the season. Colin and I had a great time with some of our friends tailgating before the game. If you haven't been to a Husker game you should consider attending because the atmosphere and excitement in the air is truly unique. There is a reason they say, "There is No Place Like Nebraska" and this is obvious at a football game. You don't even have to be a fan to enjoy yourself!