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Tomorrow is our baby's due date! We don't think he will come tomorrow, but one never knows. Here are some pics from this week. School is going pretty well for me, though I transition to writing/reading from doing math for the past two weeks so I am a little nervous about that.

The view from the bus just before I get off and start teaching for the day.
Usually I am barely awake at this point. 

Awesome panorama of our classroom. It has taken a lot of work to get all this stuff up, but it could still use lots more!

Here is a view of the front of the classroom, along with our
space ship behavior chart and so forth. 

I decided to see what would happen if I didn't shave during the week
This was the result. 

Kas is feeling quite big, and ready for the man child to come out!

This week Kas learned how to make homemade yogurt -
or at least how to extend the yogurt you already have. 

The latest creative masterpiece from Kassie is this little
elephant. I think it is pretty cool.

After testing and the 4th of July break I really only have about 5-6 more days of teaching. It is hard to believe but I am happy about it. We are still hoping I will be able to make it back to CO for when the baby decides to officially enter the world. We are so grateful for all the prayers and support, this has been a tough summer but one we are very grateful for.

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  1. DeniseJune 30, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    this is great! Thanks for the visuals and the updates!

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  2. David WilliamsJune 30, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Yes! Nothing like some photos to make it all real, including that growth on your face! Wish we could watch through remote control video as you teach. I bet you're amazing with the kids! I'm sure you'll do as well or better with reading and writing as you did with math. We're pulling for you and Kas as the baby makes his arrival soon!

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  3. DahrlJune 30, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Good job Grey!! I like your classroom. Did you do all the decoration? Brings memories back for me. You will love it!! When will you get your own class? September? Do you know what grade you will teach? Will you be in Oklahoma City? Good luck with your baby. Excited for you!! Love ya.

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    1. GregJuly 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

      Thanks :) My co-teacher and I did lots of the decoration, and some of it was already there. I will be teaching 2nd grade in Tulsa starting in the middle of August. Pretty exciting!

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  4. Rachael SpencerJune 30, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Love the facial hair g! Love the elephant Kas! And you don't look at all big. You look perfect, in fact.

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