MISSION TO THRIVE

SEPT & OCT 2025

10/25/2025

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My mama and I

Pumpkin Patch 2025

Marigold Queen at the Denver Performing Arts Center

My inner-clepto and Literature nerd wanted to steal her (she sells for $200). But I let her rest in her home in the AP Lit classrom.

"Sports Day" theme for Homecoming Week.

My home

Going hard in the paint...the shuffle board paint.

A lunch break oasis

My baby sister came home to visit!

Doing fall things with my boo. ;*

My beautiful boy

Tailgating with the cousins before Zach Top.

A singing gentleman in a black cowboy hat *swoon*

Literature, Empandas, and Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Watching Rosie dominate in flag football at arguably the most picturesque football field in Denver.

Softball Team Photo

Silly Softball Team Photo

Post-Homecoming Game Bonfire

Sun setting over Red Rocks

Bike rides during fall >

We just finished a two week lesson about Frida Kahlo; to summarize our learning we did a self-portrait project so that the kids could practice their writing skills and then their presentation (speaking) skills.

One of my student's work.

My "exemplar" that I shared with the class. My drawing lowkey looks like Michael Jackson....but hey...gotta show kids there is room for error lol

Sunset over the Homecoming Football Game

The Libra Queen & her favorite season

Dia de los Muertos in Downtown Denver

Calabacitas Season: Zucchini from the garden, sweet corn, jalepenos and a generous scoop of butter.

I've always been a DJ

Color coding a math equation to support the Algebra I students.

The softball team made it to state! We got CRUSHED by the number one seed in the state (they went on to win State), but the girls improved so much! Also, we were all gifted matching sunglasses...pretty rad, I'd say.

My favorite salad in Denver

My babies with Mr. Pumpkin

I found the most gorgeous Marigolds!

Rosie Girl and I after a family dinner.

A Masterpiece

My favorite outfit from this Fall.

The shirt I thrifted for 2 dollars and is Van Gogh inspired. However, each time I've worn it someone has thought I was full tatted chick. I'd call it a win.

Had some downtime on a random Sunday. I added this little character to my bathroom. I love her.

My loves and the Halloween "puffs".

T-Pain concert at Red Rocks was LIT.

Gearing up for bball season with some fun advertising.

Halloween 2025: Strawberry Shortcake

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AUGUST 2025

8/31/2025

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Back to school to start my 11th Year Teaching

A biker gang rolled up on our family party.

This little speed demon found a new owner.

The Golf Crew for this year's Arrowhead Outing.

I'm no good at golf, but I am a good time.

Sunrises in my living room

Hit an exhaustion wall during my first week back to school; luckily, that ain't nothing that a 7-11 run can't fix.

Love me a long, solid, wood bar with courtesy plaques.

A colorful Caddy at the low-low show

If you're from Denver, you know where we are.

My mom loves a selfie...and for this one she wanted to capture me in my Softball coach uniform.

Give me the green felt and a dimly lit dive.

Leading some extra math practice for my kids.

My girl has been going crazy. She was due for replant.

Dug-Out Details

Morning hikes with Wes and Ev.

My senior students repping their countries and their high school.

Sunrises and Lesson Planning before the kids get here.

First Friday Night Happy Hour of the School Year. The gracious patrons paid our bill and treated us teachers right after our first full week back with their kids.

Relaxing with the fam as we watched our Rosie Girl dominate on the flag football field.

My current phone screen saver. These cuties love school!

I would argue, that this is the most beautiful tree in Denver. I am open to objections.

Looking up at that beautiful babe in Berkley.

En route to celebrate my Auntie Angie's 7 years of sobriety. It was a joyous celebration accompanied by some rain and gorgeous graffiti.

Coaching softball has brought a lot of playfulness into my life. The girls are so sweet, the head coach is passionate, and the views as we travel the state have been immaculate.

The closest I have ever been to a rainbow.

Views from my bed

The post-book club hang

Beating all the crowds to enjoy the open water and a sunrise over red rocks.

Rolling in my mama's '71 Monte Carlo.

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JULY 2025

7/31/2025

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A post-paddle board session selfie.

I feel like this photo captures my essence: hair unkept, no makeup, and a dress thrown on over my swimsuit while driving my little car down a desolate road.

A glowy peach sunset on my Daytona Beach vacation. I love the reflection that is caught in the mid-beach puddle.

On this day we taught five sticks and no fish. But according to Ev, the highlight was just playing with the worms.

Saint Augustine, Florida was gorgeous. My cousin and I did a quick trip from Dayton to check out the picturesque little city. I would for sure go back...and I've always had a thing for my guy Saint Augustine.

Ponce De Leon Inlet Sunset

Our tour of the 2nd tallest lighthouse in Florida was ten dollars well spent.

Red pairs well with golden brown.

Fourth of July (and the three weeks surrounding it) are lit in my hood.

I am forever a lover of a long walk.

My travel mates a gorgeous boardwalk.

I lived at the airport this month, and I foresee more of that for me this coming year.

We love a festive queen.

My Uncle Chris is the family grill master. And, here he is cooking with his only son. However, I do not foresee a passing of the torch anytime soon.

Highlight of my Daytona Beach vacation, seeing a sea turtle in the flesh!

Book Club antics.

How I felt after 5 days at the all-inclusive resort in Cabo.

Downtown Cabo details.

Cabo Marina Bar Hop

My momma baiting the worm with a fresh manicure.

We met a celebrity at Yogi Bear Campground.

I devoured "Pillars of the Earth" while enjoying my neighborhood pool.

I love my bedroom.

Handsdown, the best Marg of my life.

Pink Party at the All-Inclusive. Best believe, I was standing right under that foam machine.

A Post-Pink Party selfie in Cabo!

The view from my stoop, where i do my evening reading and writing.

We read "Evelyn Hugo's 7 Husbands" for book club this past month. Therefore, we all dressed up in our best Hollywood glamour.

I found this dress at the thrift for seven dollars several years ago....I've been dying to wear it!