Breezy and Green

I love this weather.  I love the energy, the breezes, the colors, the festivals and pumpkins, the food and fall wardrobes.

I'd like to live in this climate all year 'round.

Since it isn't possible, I appreciate the season even more.

Callahan wool hat; T.J. Maxx

Since Tiffany is visiting, I've had to play mad catch up with my homework/reading. By next Monday, I will have three large papers due and of course volumes of reading.  

My class had their first test of the semester and its quite time consuming to grade 27 tests!  I'm happy to be done with it and to say that out of 27 students, 9 achieved a 90 or better and 12 achieved 80 or better.  There was 1 F. I was very disappointed, but not surprised because this student arrived 15 minutes late to take the test and was the second to finish.  Grading her test I had the feeling that she rushed through it and just guessed, didn't even read the questions.  I gave a study guide and we spent a full class period doing a review session.  For the first test I included only questions regarding lecture topics.  I don't expect students to achieve their highest test grade on the first test, but I don't expect anyone to fail considering the opportunities given. 

I know I should not take this personally, but that is something I struggle with.  Not everyone who's there has a high level of passion for education.

Scarf, Nordstrom (thrifted); Ponte' knit pants, New York and Co.

Yesterday the air was breezy but not obnoxiously windy.  I love the way my scarf is blowing in this picture!

Mugging for the camera...another breezy shot....

Cute button detail on sleeves; Sweater, Dress Barn

Necklaces; pendant necklace, my beloved Lia Sophia (won at an event); pearls and gold chain necklace, John Wind

I've been reading and studying in the time in between family time.  Last night I babysat my Brady while my two oldest sons and daughter-in-law took my visiting niece bowling (my 1 year old grandson).  Brady just did not want to lay down or sleep.  So I cuddled him while sneaking in some research journal reading and finally at 1:30 a.m. he fell asleep.  Bad grandma.  I love that adorable little guy.

I've been up at the reading since 7 a.m. and I think I'm ready for a brain break.  I NEED to get out into this beautiful weather and do something fall-like.  I still have more reading to do and a research article memo review to write.

I'm going to grab my DSLR camera (I usually take post photos with a point and shoot, except for dance  photos) and try to capture the essence of this beautiful season.  Maybe have some pumpkin doughnuts.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend...enjoy the rest of the day!  Hugs and Kisses,

Lisa