My 1st Award!!!

       I am so excited, my blog has earned its first award!!!  Thank you so much to Doris Young over at Third Grade Thinkers for awarded my blog with the Sunshine Award.  If you don't know about Doris's blog you should definitely check it out.  She has great ideas and I LOVE the Sunday's Words for the Week-they always start my week off right!

 

        So here are my answers to the questions:

Favorite color...purple, but pink if we are talking about clothes : )
Favorite animal....my classroom is FILLED with frogs, but I also like giraffes and love my dog!
Favorite number...17-not really sure why though
Favorite drink...Grande White Mocha from Starbucks (this is my EVERY Friday treat to myself)
Facebook or Twitter....Neither, never got into it
Passion....learning (I was/am that kid)
Favorite Day...the first and last day of school (I am always ready for both by the time they arrive)
Giving or Getting Presents....yes!!!
Favorite Flowers....daisies, I totally agree with Meg Ryan's character in You've Got Mail, they are just so friendly

        Now I would like to nominate the following blogs for the Sunshine Award:

Ashleigh's Education Journey http://ashleigh-educationjourney.blogspot.com/ Ashleigh is great about sharing themed activities each month, as well as lots of other great stuff!!!

Pitner's Potpourri http://pitnerm.blogspot.com/  Mary has TONS of freebies!!!

Third Grade Thinkers http://thirdgradethinkers8.blogspot.com/2011/12/editing-for-spelling-using-brain.html I want to pass back the love because I really enjoy your blog!!!

Mandy's Tips for Teachers http://mandys-tips-4-teachers.blogspot.com/ I loved Many's guided reading stuff!!!

        Keep up the great work everyone!  I always enjoy checking out your blogs!  And apparently I am in love with exclamation points this evening : )