Must Be Rough

Okay, I remember going to Water World and coming back exhausted too, but never came back asking for a spa treatment?  The worst part about this idea, is that I would be the last person on this earth who would know the first thing about spa treatments.  Wait a minute; I should back up for you.  So this is how it started, Jessie and Missy came back from a long day at Water World (must be rough) and Jessie turned to me and said, "Mom, I'm just dieing for a spa treatment."  Missy quickly agreed.  The word massage sounds like torture to me, but Jess and Missy love getting their feet rubbed and being pampered--must of gotten this from Daddy.  Not knowing a lot about massages, I knew I had to pretend a little.  My response of course was, "Sure."  I quickly turned our living room into a home spa.  I turned on some soft jazz music, cut up some cucumbers, grabbed Rob to help with the feet, whipped together a few mud masks, and ...off to work we went.  The evening turned out to be one that made us laugh for hours.  Between Rob's foot rubs and my singing the girls enjoyed the pampering and the howling of the dogs.  What seemed to be a ridiculous request turned into a night filled with laughter!  Kids...gotta love them. 

Keystone Training

       The conference lodge

                                                      The view from my room.

                                                                                               I worked...promise!

As many of you know, last year my school was chosen to be the first elementary school in Adams 12 to start the IB program; this is a three year process before receiving accreditation—we are starting year two.  Being on the Core Team (leadership) for my school, I have traveled to Florida (last year for a week) and now Keystone for various trainings.  My job is to soak up as much information as possible and bring that information back to our staff.  This year I went up with several other people who are specializing in different areas, and they too will share the responsibility of teaching the staff new information.  The best part about both trainings, was the wealth of knowledge that I received...okay, the traveling wasn't that bad either (except for being away from Rob and the kids.)  Both places that I have visited have their own unique beauty, but, I have to admit that I am a little partial to my home state.  While up in Keystone, I was reminded of how beautiful we have it here in Colorado.  Rob and I have a condo up in this area, so I have seen these mountain sides numerous times; however, I find myself breathless each time I visit!