Day 243 Things that make me smile - One More Day

I love my job and am excited for the new school year.  But tonight, I am thankful for one more day to get some things done and that makes me smile.

Day 242 Things that make me smile. - The Pied Piper of Rice Creek

Tonight I went out to the campsite where friends were camping for the weekend.  While on a normal day, this would my thing that made me smile, but magic happened when Ryan arrived.

From the moment he arrived, until I left, Ryan had a stream of children following him like the Pied Piper.  From the magical lighting of the tiki torches to the snipe hunt.  He had the kids under his spell and that made me smile tonight.

Day 241 Things that make me smile - An Easy Rehearsal

The last couple of weddings I have had have been complicated in different ways.  Tonight it had a really easy rehearsal, so I am hoping it is a sign of an easy wedding - making me smile tonight.

Day 240 Things that make me smile - Celebrating Brittany's Little One

The day is getting close for Brittany's little ones arrival. Today we celebrated  and that made me smile today.

Day 239 Things that make me smile - iPad Rollout

The past two nights we have handed out iPads to Grades 7-12.  While it was some long nights, it was fun seeing the kids get them back and that makes me smile.

Day 238 Things that make me smile - Spring Lake Back to School Kick off

Today was the Back to School Kick Off.  What a fun and inspiring way to start the year.

The auditorium was packed with our great staff!

The dance line performed.

Jan Burda, TOY spoke

Theater camp students sang.

Few other speeches and videos that all ended with an inspirational keynote from Conseulo Castillo Kickbusch.

 It was a great start to the year and it made me smile today. Did I forget to say there was confetti?

Day 237 Things that make me smile - Spring Lake Park Schools

Today marks the beginning of my 15th year in Spring Lake Park.  I love what I do and the district.  The start of another great year makes me smile today!