History Vacation

   My first big trip of the year was to Colonial Williamsburg, VA. I enjoyed the week and then found out I would be using it even more than I thought because I will now be teaching 8th grade U.S. History. Before my trip I had never enjoyed what historians call micro-history, when you study the lives of everyday individuals in a certain time period. This trip changed all that! I found out that the original Colonial Williamsburg was entirely created through the accounts of micro-history found in journals, letters, gazettes, and ledgers. Meeting the "characters" brought history to life in a way I had never experienced before. I am so excited to take my experiences back to the classroom next week!

California, here we come . . .

My adorable Godson and me :)

 I took a few great trips this summer. By far my favorite was my first ever trip to California. My best friend, her husband, and their handsome little boy moved there earlier this year. She and I are very much used to seeing each other multiple times a year so I had been missing her lots and had to get out there to see them. It was a trip of a lifetime!! We saw the oldest wharf in California, the famous Cannery Row, and Carmel Beach. It was amazing, complete with some of the best food I've ever eaten in my life. Best of all was getting to spend time with them and their awesome baby. Absolutely can not wait to see them again!! Here are just a few of the fantastic pictures I got from the trip :)

Sea Lions at Fisherman's Wharf

Crepes from France in Monterey. By far one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life

Fisherman's Wharf

Toes in the sand with my bestie at Carmel Beach

FREEZING Pacific Ocean

Gorgeous California Views

One of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen

Love this cutie!! Had so much fun with him!