John Here:

Two weekends in a row and I found time to work on my project.  How did that happen?  Who knows?  All I know is that I was able to make some progress on my project!  I have to remember when I am doing this to enjoy the process and not focus on the outcome.  If I do the little things right and take my time along the way, the finished project turns out much, much better.  I wonder if I’ll have time tomorrow? read more

John Here:

Well my youngest daughter is graduating high school and she asked me, in the way only a youngest daughter can ask, if I was going to make her a graduation present like I did for her 2 older sisters.  Well what would you say?  Of course, I said.  It’s funny how the excitement of a new project can make you forget that you already have what seems like a million things to do.  So here goes.  I’m going to make her a dressing mirror (I hope).  The good thing about being the youngest is that Dad’s woodworking skills are better than they were for the oldest daughter and her present should be better.  Will it be better?  Lets just say it’s a fine line between success and firewood.  I will try to post my progress, and keep all my fingers attached to my hands (my wife hates it when I make jokes like that). read more

Hey Everybody,

We are trying a Rafflecopter raffle for the first time!  The winner will receive a $25 TPT gift certificate.  The raffle starts at Sunday, February 22 and end on Tuesday February 24.  Good Luck and Happy Shopping! read more

Carol Here:

For me teaching is more fun when I can work with a partner teacher. Sharing the craziness that is 6^th grade makes for a much more enjoyable year. My partner teacher is Meghan Lake. Meghan has been teaching for 11 years, and she also comes from a long line of teachers. read more