Conjunctivitis and Pink Eye

Last Thursday, I had a sweet little girl in my class, Mallory, come to school with the highly contagious pink eye. She was so sad that she had to go home, and I am sure she was embarrassed . . . was fighting back the tears with her chin whimpering, so I gave her a hug, got her work, and sent her out. I then cleaned her desk and chair and everything she touched. She wasn't at school on Friday becuase it hadn't been 24 hours since her antibiotic. I picked Adam up from the airport after school - - - he is out here on his spring break!! We have had so much fun this past weekend . . . enjoying each others company! Saturday was beautiful, so we went to the mall and got some things then to the outdoor mall to enjoy the weather. We had a lovely time outside in shorts and t-shirts :-) On Sunday, we went to Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, KS and then to shop some more! After shopping, we both felt a little sick in our belly. I went to school Monday and Adam went around town with Uncle Dean. He picked me up from school and then we enjoyed the evening together. At night, we noticed my eye was discharging a little bit of yellow puss (gross, I know) and we put eye drops in it to make it feel better and wash it out. I woke up in the middle of the night (actually, I have no idea what time it was) and my eyes were crusted shut. I laid there for a long time (I wish I could tell you how long, but I couldn't look at a clock!) trying to force them open. Finally, my alarm went off and I felt my way into Adam's room. I opened the door and said, "Adam, wake up, I need your help." He asked with what. . . I replied, "I can't open my eyes!!" What a dummy I sound like!! Anyways, there was about 1/4 of an inch of crust closing my eyes together . .. yep, it hurt really bad when Adam pulled them apart!! So my right eye looks like I went through 13 rounds of a boxing match and my left eye is just red and with lots of puss! I called my teacher and told her I would be there after I went to the doc, if I could. I stopped into my school to tell/show them and then off to WalGreens to the 'Take Care Clinic' (very convienient). I was diagnosed with Conjunctivitis and Pink Eye. At least I have the day off and can enjoy Adam!! Isn't that a good look for me?!

Trip to Kansas

This past weekend, Adam flew out to visit me in KS!! He flew in about 10 pm on Friday night and stayed until Tuesday morning. It was absolutely fabulous having him here and seeing him again - - - it was a long 30 days without him! We had such a wonderful time shopping, eating, and relaxing! I cant wait to see him next!! :-D

Finally...

So, this break, I decided I wanted a nice jewelry box to store all my pretties!! I was looking at Kohls and found a few that I really liked, but each one had a flaw... like a chip, or missing handle!! I tell you... we went to EVERY Kohls, Macy's, any store that MAY have a jewelry box! Part of the reason it was so hard is becuase I knew EXACTLY what I wanted and I wasn't going to settle! It was a joke all break that Adam and I couldnt win in Euchre or Hand in Foot becuase my mind was looking and wishing for a jewelry box... Well, one day, G-Dog comes home with a 3 foot tall, beautiful wood, hand carved, gorgeous jewelry box!! That night - - - Adam and I won!!! Isn't G-Dog the best?! Merry Christmas to me!

G-Dog gave Adam a job to fill it!!! I dont think this 'jewelry walk in closet' will ever be full!! Doesnt hurt to try :-)

Miss Vargo

Well, I absolutely hated saying goodbye to my family, especially Adam, but it is time that I do my student teaching in Lenexa, Kansas. I am sad to be away from home and my family (and Adam, of course), but I am looking forward to my 4 months of teaching these sweet little 5th graders! I am now called 'Miss Vargo' 100000000 times a day as their eager arms stretch to be called on. I have such a sweet class, so adorable and smart!! Teaching them is showing to be such a joy!!

What A Trip

Oh boy... what a trip!! Adam and I started our fun journey to Kansas the day after Christmas at 5:30 in the morning. We had the car packed, but woke up, got ready, and headed out. As soon as we got to East Lansing (an hour into the 12 hour trip), it started to rain... and freeze. We drove on a road completely covered with (literally) 2 inches thick of ice the until 1 hour past Chicago. We realized the roads were so horrible when we were in a stand still and Adam opened the door and put his foot outside and slipped! We absolutely could not believe it! During that 9 hours, our maximum speed was 34 mph. <-- That little trip from Lansing to Chicago is supposed to take 4 hours max! We saw over 100 cars in the ditch, 15 semi-trucks in the ditch, 4 rollovers, and 3 semi trucks that were jack knifed. We stopped at McDonalds for breakfast and a break from our ice and could barely walk to get inside the ice was so thick! I don't know how Adam kept us on the road, but he did a fantastic job! We were SO glad to be out of that horrific driving condition. As soon as we sped up and starting going a normal rate of speed, Adam and I were SO excited, it felt so fast and thrilling!! We drove about 1/2 hour in ideal driving conditions... with our luck, that was short lived. We started driving in the worst and thickest fog. We could not see out of our car 10 feet. There we were, slowing down again! We drove through fog for another 4 hours and FINALLY got into Missouri. The last 4 hours of our trip were good! We didn't want to stop because we finally were going the speed limit! Needless to say, we were pretty thrilled to make our 12 hour trip in 17 hours, alive, in one piece! What a trip!

Tis the Season

I got home from school on Tuesday, December 16th and was so excited about seeing Adam and Christmas!! Adam and I decided that we thought we should have our Christmas right that second, so there we were!! Only 9 days early! I got the most beautiful pair of diamond earrings from Adam that sparkle so pretty! I got Adam an IPod, some jeans, a button up, a sweater, and two belts becuase he needed ones that fit!! Doesn't he look cute?! Then, on Friday, Adam and I were the coat people for mom and dad's small group Christmas party. Sunday, Adams parents had a fancy brunch that we went to, which was delicious. Monday we had our family Christmas and celebrated with Jonathan and Sarah. We were all spoiled rotten!! We had a fabulous meal and enjoyed each others company!! The rest of the week was just going from house to house, party to party celebrating the season! What a wonderful break. . . I am sad it had to come to an end :-(

Turkey Day

This week was a wonderful break from school! I got home on Tuesday and had a nice dinner at Applebee's with Adam and then watched Family Stone. My mom got home from conferences and dad got home and we all just hung out and relaxed! Wednesday, mom and I went shopping and got a lot of Christmas gifts bought! I came back home and hung out with Adam. Then, Thursday morning, Diet Coke 2 Liters were on sale at Meijers, so Adam and I were sent out at 6am to save 70 cents[top left picture]!!! Then, Adam and I left to go to his house for Thanksgiving. My parents headed out shortly after to join us. We had a lovely meal with Adam's parents, G-ma Schlusler, and my family. We stayed and just talked and relaxed for the evening. I spent the night there and then went to Somerset with Adam and his mom. We left after the mad rush and just shopped and 'peope watched'!! After we got home, we finished with the Christmas decorations at his house, then went back to my house for another Thanksgiving meal!! We ate a delicious meal and then hung out!! Saturday, Adam and I hung out and went shopping, yes again, with my parents - - - got more presents!! Then, we drove back to Lapeer to spend the night there. We went to Adam's church (where my parents were married) and then had a nice lunch! We hung out at his house, and then back to mine. Early this morning, Michelle and I headed back out to come back to school :-\ . It was such a wonderful break from school . . . I didnt do ANY of my homework. . . oops! I cant wait til Christmas vacation =) I hope you all enjoyed the holiday as much as I did!!!