game night by candlelight

We had a quiet little storm roll through here and left us without power for about 30 minutes. 

So what do you do when the lights go out?

Gather up a few candles and a standby flashlight and play Rummikub!

It's back to school tomorrow.  This time next week I'll be trying to go to bed... but probably won't sleep much...or have crazy school related dreams... because the next day will be the first day back to school for 2011-2012!  Eeeeeek! 

Teachers get nervous too ya know?!

20 dollar bill

What can you buy for 20 bucks?

A Kingsford charcoal grill!

Kirby made a deal with our neighbor and got this "like-new" (after Kirby took it all apart and painted it) charcoal grill.  We already have a gas grill and use it pretty frequently, but we recently have been talking about trying a charcoal grill out.  Ironically, this situation popped up and we gave it a try.

Well, after watching a few briquets light slowly, one.. by one... by one, we decided we'd stick with the gas grill. 

it feels like Tuesday

Our first week of school is over....phew!  Since we started back on Thursday, today seems like a Tuesday.  Which is kinda nice, because it's actually FRIDAY!  Yesterday, Kirby and I both worked in our classrooms and today we went to some staff developments.  I've got so much school stuff on my brain already, I'll probably dream about it tonight!

So... since I'm on overload (which I may be like this next week too,), I leave you with some pictures of me trying to take a good, self-timer picture before dinner the other night. 
I love that my husband accepts my love for taking pictures!

Back to School

So today was the first official day back to school for teachers. 

So... yesterday, we did some of this.

However, this was after giving 6 hours worth of surf lessons.

Poor guy was worn-out!!

happiness

Kirby and I had a wonderful anniversary together! 

It didn't go exactly as we planned, but it was still perfect. 

Our plans were to go to Wild, Water, and Wheels Monday and dinner Tuesday. We drove all the way to Wild, Water, and Wheels, but didn't go into the park because they were getting ready to close in about an hour (three hours sooner than we thought).  So once we got back home, we headed to the beach for a bit and then had dinner at Miyabi. 

Yesterday was our official anniversary...Yay!

Kirby started the day by making me breakfast in bed.  We hung out and relaxed throughout the afternoon and then went to dinner at Carrabba's.  ...Another great dinner!

The big 0-3

Yes, you read that right...

Today we are celebrating the big 3rd anniversary! 

On August 9, 2008 we became Mr. and Mrs. Kirby King.

Kirby is the first person I go to when I'm sad, excited, nervous, scared, frustrated... when I want to vent, cry, scream, laugh. 
I've learned so much about myself because of him.  

He's been my rock through some of the hardest times in my life and he's been a part of some of the best memories I'll ever have. 

The past 3 years have been the beginning of my fairytale and answers to my prayers.

  I love you sweetie and I look forward to what the future has in store for us.

 {Our first dance as husband and wife was to this song... I never knew it was written for her dog.  Too funny!}

Mr. Turtle

Kirby is trying to get into the turtle saving business. He's saved 2 turtles in the middle of the road lately but this one was pretty feisty... I guess he didn't want any help crossing the road.