Five for Friday and a Blog Design Giveaway

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday.  This is the 2nd week of summer and it's been incredibly lazy and a little bit productive.

My parents were in town briefly and we finally got to give my grandma a final farewell {totally illegal I'm sure}.  She was a sassy lady who sure loved the heck out of her grandkids.  She bailed me out of a Mexican jail last year and didn't tell my mom.  The shock in her voice when I called her later that week.  She was confused and acting strange and I was confused thinking grandma might have opened up a bottle of vino.  Poor grandma was scammed and wired 2,000 to the Philippines to rescue me.   But that's the kind of lady she was.  She used her savings to help me.  In the end she was happy I wasn't really in jail and I was happy that she didn't let me rot!

I spent the weekend in San Diego {the Mr. lives there} and we headed to Balboa Park for some dog walking, a little hill running, and lots of people watching.

There were lily pads planted in planters beneath the water.  It was gorgeous!

I was so honored and super nervous to be a guest on Sheila's blog radio show.  

We talked about Go Noodle, teaching a combo, layoffs, and teaching in Hawaii.  I can't wait to meet her in real life and have some wine.  Plus, this interview really impressed my parents.  They had no idea I was so smart {thanks mom, I think?}!  If you haven't listened yet, you can here.

I also got an awesome blog make over thanks to Courtney at Blogs Fit For a Queen!!!

She was incredibly easy to work with and listened to what I truly wanted.  My blog was ready in 3 days and only cost 50 bucks.  Yep, just 50.  INCREDIBLE!!!She's incredibly humble and she's only 18!!!  When I was 18, I was definitely not designing blogs.  This girl has serious TALENT!  In honor of my new blog and Courtney's insane skills, we're holding a giveaway.  a Rafflecopter giveaway  

Now that I'm able to workout again, I'm trying to be healthier.  I am a carbmaniac and don't feel full unless I've had some sort of bread.  Don't judge!!!

I had plain Greek yogurt from Trader Joes, sprinkled it with a little trivia because plain yogurt is gross.  I added organic strawberries, blueberries, and a banana.  I've also been loving fruit-infused water the last few weeks.  I just cut up whatever fruit I have and throw it in a pitcher.  I haven't figured out if you're suppose to eat the fruit in the pitcher once the water is gone, or toss it.  Anyone know?

I also subjected little Marley to my runs again and he was loving it.  Anytime he walks by people they smile. Bu yesterday, even the other runners were smiling watching his little feet keep up as his tongue hung out of his mouth and a huge pile of drool hung from his lips.  He was quite the sight to see and by the time we got home, we both struggled walking up the steps.  I'm going to take him more often if he stops yapping at every dog we come in contact with!

Shoot, now that I look at it, my week was more productive than I thought.  Maybe it's because I keep seeing everyone getting crafty and creating things for the class.  Come on people, I'm all for it but we deserve a break too.  This tired teacher will no longer feel guilty for catching up on TV and some couch time!  It's summer and I deserve a break, dangit!