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Saying Goodbye and HELLO!!!

Hello bloggy friends!!......I am sooo excited to start my blog journey.  I truly don't know what I would have done this year without ALL the A...MAZ...ING teacher bloggers out there.  You guys helped me survive my year of cscope implementation. ugh!  My sweet friend, Michelle, over at smittenwithfirst.blogspot.com has been so inspiring and encouraged me to start blogging........eeek!-still a little nervous, though. Oh well, here I go!


So today was the last day for the kiddos.  It's always so bitter sweet.  I'm gonna miss those guys.  One of the kids asked for my phone number :O before he left, ummmm.....I love you dear BUT I don't want you calling me.  I gave him my email address and told him to write me and I would love to write him back. (plus we could work on letter writing skills, right?!)

This was my end of year gift for my kids and their families.  I put them all in frames and attempted to make a ribbon on each.  They turned out sweet! I knew mommas would <3 them but the kids LOVED them!!  They melted my heart with all their thank-yous and hugs.

Well.....I am sure that I have broken some blogging rule out there for rambling too much, I'm sorry, I'll learn.

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  1. Heather's HeartJune 1, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Welcome to blogging Shannon! I hope you love it as much as I do. It has been so inspirational! =)

    I am your first follower! Wahoo! =)

    If you ever have any questions or need help just let me know. =)

    I would love for you to come and visit me when you get the chance.

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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  2. The Gillaspie FamilyJune 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Shannon!!!! You have no idea how happy I am to see that you have joined the blog world! I will be sure to share your site with all of the new teachers that I meet when I move on from Fort!

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  3. Lisa R.June 1, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I just found your blog through Michelle & I am your newest follower!! I love those gifts that you created for your students & parents! They look adorable. I look forward to reading more from you! :)

    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  4. Lyndsey (A Year of Many Firsts)June 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    What sweet pictures! Welcome to the bloggy world. You will love it. Althought, I warn you, it is quite addicting!

    Stop by and visit me at my blog sometime. I can't wait to read more about your classroom adventures!

    Lyndsey
    A Year of Many Firsts

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  5. Michelle HudgeonsJune 1, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Eeeek!!!!! I am so stinkin' excited you have joined this addiction!!!
    :) Michelle
    Smitten With First

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  6. Shannon KirbyJune 2, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    WOW, girls!! I'm a little excited to have someone (all of you) following me and Heather I wish I had a prize for you for being first but I don't :( Once I work out how to get activities up and together on this thing, you will definitely be 1st to have it. I think I just LOVE all of you!!

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  7. R, C, and J's MommyJune 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Welcome, Shannon to the blogging world! I am RIGHT HERE with you! I started my blog in April, but have only discovered linkies and other things this June. Following you, Sassy! Come join me at "Puttin' On My Big Girl Pants!"

    - Christi

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