Chili Cook Off/First Of Many

Well I went to my first Chili Cook Off today. It was pretty fun! There were a total of 8 chilies to try. Then we had to vote for our two favorite chilies. And it turns out my best friend Michelle WON!!!

Then the fireball came out....

And it all went down hill from there. In a great way! We seriously had a blast. I mean we were super goofy...a few of us a bit drunk, some not so much. But a good time was had by all that's for sure

And on a work note, got a few deliveries from hatch today. Its just the first of many and I can't wait to open them. I added the bookshelf and a block area shelf already but a few pieces need assembly so I think those will wait a few days. But I seriously can't wait to get the rest of my furniture! Some new shelves and such are going to be GREAT for the classroom. 

All the boxes... Or most that is!

My new bookshelf! Love it!!!

He new block area shelf. Love all the baskets and that it fits under my white board!

And this is only the beginning......

Birthday Lovin!

Well work was a pretty good day. Thank goodness for that!!! I walked into the classroom to find these super cute balloons on my desk. Needless to say my assistant is super sweet!

She also gave me a Starbucks card! She really gets me!!! ❤☕

Then during our small group the kids all made me bracelets. It was so sweet. 

And I even got a necklace...turned into a headband (guess who has a big head)

Then at the end of the day when I was giving hugs out to all my kids one of the uncles decided to give me a hug too...bit strange but it was kind of sweet in light of it being my birthday!

When I got home today I walked excitedly got to open a gift from myself. Some super cute booties!!! I was so excited. Couldn't believe they came today. 

Then I was surprised by my neighbor who I call Grandma(because she raised her granddaughter who was 2 years older than me and we grew up together, she'll always be grandma to me) with a card and as always on my birthday something that is a cow. A while (probably over 10 years) ago grandma found out I liked cows and now EVERY year for my birthday she gets me something cow. This year was this adorable coin wallet.

Mom and dad took me out to dinner. It took a while to decide what I wanted but I chose Kyoto a Japanese Steakhouse. It has a hibatchi grill which is always so fun and the food was delicious!!! Loved the noodles and the rice. Plus the salad and soup are always great. They also would fling a broccoli in the air to catch with your mouth and it was pretty cool too. Dad almost caught his, I didn't even try. I knew there was no way I could catch it. I'm realistic. 

But the best part of today was by far my present from mom and dad. I CAN'T WAIT to watch the alternate ending!!! 

Speaking of, think I'll go watch that now. 

Night y'all!