Summer

My favorite time of year is the summer.  I love the sun being so bright and the hot it brings.  The one thing I did miss this summer was going to the beach.  I love the beach, only Joe likes the mountains. This year we went to the mountains.  I can't believe that there is only 17 days until I go back to work.  I have enjoyed being home this summer. 

fitness

So today I started my fitness plan.  Went to the gym for 1 hour and worked out. I am using myfitnesspal.com on my cell phone to track my calories and exercise.  I do hope it works and I start dropping those pounds.

Others Blogs

I just looked at others blogs.  I enjoyed reading and seeing the products of the other teachers.  I do wonder if anyone is even looking at the items I have posted.  I have tried to keep up with the challenges and publish them as I finish. 
I have been having problems getting items embedded in the blog.  I finally figured out how to get my voki in the blog.  How to get the Prezi on Songs of the Civil War posted (it is not complete but a start)  I created a scrap book from Google docs. and with creative commons using my own pictures from flicker I fixed a photo group from Atlantis in the Bahamas.  The Amomoto was created last year for my son and his bride.  I also create a book for Little Bird Tales.  The last thing I have left to do is edit a wikepedia article.  I know there are alot of people in the challenge but it would be nice if Jerry would at least make a comment on what I have completed and if I am on the right track.  I do not like tweeter, I did join a group on tweeter for christian mothers.  Only since I do not have small children I stoped following the site.  This challenge has been a great way to show me how I can use technology with a deeper understanding of how the sites are created.  Thanks

Prezi

Songs of the Civil War on Prezi

Link to Prezi

http://prezi.com/cywoui5st5op/songs-of-the-civil-war/

My Prezi

Just created a Prezi,  I liked being able to have the movement of the presentation.  I didn't like not being able to delete when I made mistakes or didn't like something in the presentation.  The graphics were kinda limited.  Had trouble finding pictures of the civil war. 
I think this would be frustrating for my students to use. 

befunky_artwork_Cartoonizer_2Sadie

befunky_artwork_Cartoonizer_2Sadie, a photo by rev1mom on Flickr.

befunky_artwork_Sketcher_1sadie

befunky_artwork_Sketcher_1sadie, a photo by rev1mom on Flickr.

befunky_artwork_PopArt_11

befunky_artwork_PopArt_11, a photo by rev1mom on Flickr.

befunky_artwork_UnitedColors_1

befunky_artwork_UnitedColors_1, a photo by rev1mom on Flickr.

befunky_artwork_Instant_1

befunky_artwork_Instant_1, a photo by rev1mom on Flickr.

Sadie

Exploring BeFunky.com

I enjoy exploring different web sites.  I just explored BeFunky.com, and used photos to show different effects.  It was fun seeing the photos change for each feature.  I was taking a picture and had it look like a cartoon, different colors and shadows a sketch and black and white.  I think my students would like using this site to change their photos.  They can use this site for projects.  I am already thinking how to use this site.  I will post some of my results.

Scrapbook

I just created a scrapbook using Google Documents.  I sent the scrapbook to my blog on it did not show up.  Creating the scrapbook was easy only I did not really care for the background of the book.  I would have liked to have changed it and added more pages.  I think my students would like this link using pictures they could do a presentation of a novel or activity.  Now I need to learn how to embedd items to my page.

Atlantis

Atlantis, a set on Flickr.

Searching for Atlantis

Sunday afternoon

This weekend we had Amanda come home for a visit. She brought Roscoe, Matthew's puppy to visit also.  Roscoe is as close to a grandchild I will get for a while.  It is amazing that while that puppy is here this house is alive again.  Molly, our pitbull mix, loves playing with Roscoe, they will run and chase each other for hours.  As for Amanda, we ate lunch with her on Saturday and that was really the last I saw of her.  She spent her time at the pool and with her friends.  She left to go back to Greenville this afternoon and two hours later Matthew came to pick up Roscoe, he was in and out I barley had time to kiss him goodbye.  When he left, Joe stated that was disappointing!!  Now, the house is quiet, the dogs are asleep.  Funny how the quiet just settles in and the house goes to sleep until the next visit. 
Our house has been an Empty Nest for 4 years.  It is nice at times other times I just would like to see and be with my children.  Now I wait until the next time they come home.

Little Bird Tales - Cindy's Home

Little Bird Tales - Cindy's Home: "Create a TaleCindy's Tale
By: Cindy"

my voki

I am still unable to post to my blog.  But here is the link to my voki.

Today

Today, I went to Little Bird Tales and created a two page book.  I drew the pages.  It was fun.  I know my kids would love this site. 
I am stumped with the 4th challenge.  I have been to the site only I am not sure what I am suppose to navigate too.  Still exploring. 
My favorite app on my cell phone is the places app.  I used it and the google maps while we were in the mountains it gave great information.  I have android marketplace not iphone still waiting until I can get an iphone.  On my nook I like angry birds and of course I love reading the books I have purchased which I have read about 5 so far this summer. 
I went through the set up phase and updated my comments so I hope this will enable me to make comments and post them to others blogs. 

Happy Birthday America

4th of July, what does this mean to people? Independance for our Country. Many people do not realize the true sacrifice men and women have made to make this Country what it is today. I truly did not realize how much I loved America until I went to England. I loved my trip the history, the sites, the buildings were amazing. While sitting in a church and the chorus was singing America, I realized what a great country I have! Even serving in the miltary did not affect me the way this song did that day! I am more than proud to be an American.
Today we celebrate with hotdogs, fireworks, and family time. This year means a little more as my nephew is serving in Iraq, praying that he is kept safe and comes home alive and well.
What does the 4th of July mean to you?