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Longing for a Lesley Weekend

So, it's Friday night......I'm missing our monthly Friday night dinner to Noodles. Anyone else in the same boat? As much as it was tolling to go to class on the weekends, I'm REALLY missing our time together to connect and pursue the arts. I'm feeling a little art deprived. I just looked back through the blog and all the pictures...I sure do miss you all!

Back to School

I hope this finds all of you back at school and getting settled in for another exciting school year.  Kelli and I are slowly getting back into the early mornings and earlier evenings.  I call it getting into 'teacher shape' as I worked all summer, but nothing prepares you for the classroom.

I am managing with my left hand in the classroom.  Kelli claims my writing is neater, but only because I have to write slower.  I see my doctor next week, so we will see what he says.  This coming Saturday marks 4 weeks.  

Speaking of four weeks, who is hosting our next gathering?  

Good luck to you all as you strive integrate the arts and invigorate your classrooms!

Lesley Party Estacada Style...

This one was all about the dogs.  By my count there were eight dogs that had a fun afternoon romping about as did Walter the cat who was not the least bit bemused by the whole affair.

We were also treated to a mural unveiling on a wood shed which also should get an award for being a 'green' building with the heavy use of recycled materials.  

It was a great afternoon of food and camaraderie with my Lesley friends catching up on family vacations and house projects.  Thankfully there was not too much talk of the impending end of summer that is coming a few short weeks.  

Finally some advice from Linda-Claire, next time I go to Estacada I will remember my double underwear as it can get pretty wild in the woods!

Randy

Pics from Hawaii

I am learning more and more about blogging and all the cool things. The trading card is one such cooli-o thing.

Wild Lesley Party

Well, it took me until almost Wednesday to post regarding the Lesley party at Toni's this weekend.  First, according to the official Catan Almanac I am the reigning Lord of Catan, until dethroned.  Secondly, I did not see Toni wearing a lamp shade, but her dining room table made its maiden voyage into the living room.  This naturally led to some after hours dancing on the new dance floor.  I am not making this up, Nehemiah has some wicked moves, some of which I am sure came via osmosis from Lesley classes.  Also, if you are playing Fascination, make sure you pay your damn dollar for the '12 games for a dollar' special because even the old guy with the lucky poodle in his arm won't bail you out.  Thanks again Toni and Erin for having us, looking forward to the next happening at Margie and Dante's.  

Beach Trip

Thank you Toni and Erin for hosting this month! We had a great time and you were so hospitable. We'll definitely have to have another slumber party and play another game of Settlers of Catan. Randy CAN NOT be the reigning champion. Here are some pics. Those of you that couldn't make it, we all talked about how we miss you and can't wait to see you at another upcoming event.