Teacher Teresa

Spring

2011-03-15T11:24:00.000-07:00

Spring is just around the corner. The flowers will be blooming and the heat will be returning. I can't wait.

My youngest

2010-12-03T10:06:00.000-08:00

I can't wait until Christmas because Cody is coming home for 2 weeks. Everyone is coming to my house for Christmas eve and Christmas. I could be cooking for 25 Christmas. I can't wait. Only 22 days until Christmas.

Yes I'm still here!!!

2010-11-30T12:14:00.000-08:00

Hello to everyone
Its been so long since I have blogged, but I haven't forgot about it.

Here is an update:
2 dogs with a grand dog (Cody's dog is living with us)
10 mules (yes james bought another one)
Derek is working for the Forest Service full time now
Cody is still working in Oregon for Slaydon Construction
We still have All American Tent and Lamb's Christmas Trees
I'm still teaching at Centennial and coaching field hockey
My Dad ran for Corning Mayor, in November, and won
I cooked my first Thanksgiving turkey on the tree lot this year and it was moist and tasted good

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and i will try my best to do better with blogging.

25 years

2010-03-12T11:37:00.000-08:00

Derek and Cody threw us a party for our 25 th anniversary. Derek's girlfriend's (Kaity) mom made a replica of why cake. That is the orginal cake top. i'm so very lucky to have a wonderful husband and 2 great boys.

25th wedding Anniversary

2010-01-26T10:00:00.000-08:00

I have 2 wonderful boys, Derek and Cody. The threw James and I a party on Saturday. It was a surprise for me but James knew. The boys did a wonderful job of planning and organizing the party. It was great to spend the time with family and friends. We had a tri tip dinner, the cake looked like my orginal cake and they had decorations from the wedding. They knew where my cake top was and my photo albulm and used them. My mom and Derek's girlfriend (Kaity) helped also. Thanks to everyone who attended and I love you Derek and Cody! Pictures will follow.

Papa and 2 of his grand kids

2010-01-09T09:56:00.000-08:00

The Lamb's spent Christmas at Granny and Papa's this year. Everyone had a blast. 29 people and 7 dogs. Papa really enjoyed all the dogs! Cory, Curt, Casey and Cody were heroes. Their was a car wreck in front of the house and the boys did a wonderful job of keeping the 4 people calm and warm. Our EMT Derek was on the hill when this happened but the 4 C's did a great job. No one will give Casey a bad time about his cell phone any more. Happy New Year!

oldest son

2009-11-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

My oldest son is a fire fighter for Tehama County Cal- fire. He is in the red shirt. He will be getting laid off November 9, maybe. Last week he was in Modesto covering stations. After fire season he will run a Christmas tree lot in Dixon.

My youngest

2009-10-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

Field Hockey

2009-10-02T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hello

Some of you may be wondering what is field hockey. It is a wonderful sport. 11 girls play on the field at a time and it is considered a contact sport. I have been coaching field hockey for 23 years. This is my 5 year as varsity.

Love

2009-07-29T15:22:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday my girl friends daughter got married. It was nice helping with the wedding since I have two boys. Although James is happy about that, he says he only has to write the check forthe rehearsel dinner! Ha Ha. I know I will have to do something more. But if I don't at least I helped with Jessica's. James was in a great mood, we danced about 6 times!

Florida Get Away

2009-07-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

I went to Disney World in Orlando with my mom and dad, and my sister and her two boys. It was a vacation but also work. I was the tour guide, I love that job! We went to Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Epcot, Disney World, Taypoon Lagoon, Holloywood Studios, Downtown Disney and Kennedy Space Center. I had them up and out of the room by 7 and usually back by 8 at night. We saw so much and had a lot of fun. I can tell you all the details about how to make the most of your time if you plan to go there. My oldest nephew and I likes Rocking roller caoster the best, we rode it 9 times. The fast passes work great. At Disney World we had 9 major rides ridden by 11:30. You have got to get to the parks early! I'm waiting to be someone's travel agent!

Cabo

2009-07-02T08:46:00.001-07:00

Girls Trip!

Brenda, me, Zena and Debbie. Zena's daughter Brynn went too but she lost 2 days, do to a hang over. We had so much fun laying in the sun, walking, swimming, reading and of course eating way too much! Girl trips are relaxing no guys to make happy and no kids to take care of. I did miss my family. Thsi is a yearly event so if your interested next June!

May hunting in Oregon

2009-06-04T15:40:00.000-07:00

Cody and James enjoyed hunting in Oregon.

Late Mother's Day Present

2009-05-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

Cody came home and brought me a turkey, 3 geese and 6 chickens. Did I want chickens no but sometimes a kid knows more than a mom. I'm so glad I have them. Derek was Cody's assistant on saturday when they built the coop. It turned out wonderful and James was impressed when he got home sunday. I was spectucular but boy was I wrong, I'm enjoying them. They have survived my lab and James's border collie. The dogs don't care about the geese, its the chickens they would love to catch. Derek's dog, Mai, the neighbors chickens but she didn't mess with them yesterday. I can't wait for eggs. I think I will go get 4 more chicks wednesday. Thanks Cody!

3 generations

2009-05-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

Mule Days last weekend. Happy Mothers Day!!!!!!

Jumped at school

2009-05-10T16:02:00.001-07:00

Its been an interesting week. I usually don't talk about my job but I thought I would share a story. I love teaching at a continuation school and well continue to do so. On Wednesday my class and I were , at the park across from the school doing community service, work for Corning Little League and my class got jumped by a 19 and 17 year old. Both young men were high on crank or PCP. My class was fanstastic. The two boys and I got into a yelling match about them leaving but that didn't happen. I called on my radio for help and our counselor was making his way across the street when everything turned ugly. The 19 told me where to go and then attacked one of my students by hitting him in the nose twice and busting it. Mean while the other starts going after another student but he was able to run to the counselor. The 19 year old comes around and grabs another student and did a little choke hold and then I stepped in. He hit me in the upper right chest area, I was off balance, but came right back at him and he finally turned and ran. The police showed up and then the 17 year ran with the 19 year. They did end up catching both of them hiding in a trailer by the park. It took 3 officers and they had to taz them. They took them to the hospital and they had to call in 2 more officers because they were so volient. I went to the doctor and have a deep tissue bruise with a knot. My intenstics kicked in, I was not going to let them hurt the girls or any other student. A day in the life of a teacher!

Travel guide for hire!

2009-04-07T19:48:00.000-07:00

I love to travel so if anyone needs a travel guide i'm the person for you. I'm already booked to Disney World in July for 8 days,. If you need help booking a vacation I can also do that or recommend a good one. I'm also cheap. The one down side is I don't like cold weather or plane rides that are longer than 7 hours! Now I'm getting picky! Just wanted to make everyones day.

Mule riding

2009-03-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

Yesterday James, Derek, Katie(Derek's girlfriend) and myself went riding at Black Butte Lake. The weather was great, 80 and no wind. Katie rode horses when she was young but this was the first time on a mule. Hopefully we switched her over! Thanks Cody for sharing Daisy with Katie. Kaite also works for Cal Fire, they have been dating for about 5 monthes and she is from Susanville. Both of them will be going back to work soon.

Disneyland

2009-03-15T12:46:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I went to Disneyland for 4 days with my friend Toni. Yes you heard me right just 2 ladies conquering Disneyland. She has 3 girls ages 25, 23, 21. My boys are 23 and 20. We always hoped some love connection would happen between our kids but thats another story. We had some much fun and laughed so hard. Yes we wished our kids were there but moms need to have fun too!

We were at Disneyland at 7:00 or 8:00 every morning. We did everything you could see or ride. We rode Big Thundar Railroad (rooler coaster) 5 times, Splash Mountain , Indiana Jones 3 and Space Mountain 3. We also conquered California Adventure Park. They even have wine tasting there!

Sea Turtles

2009-03-03T16:30:00.001-08:00

In Maui I swam with this mama turtle and her baby will snorkling. The baby was quick!

Hawaii

2009-02-28T18:21:00.000-08:00

Had a blast in Hawaii. Our first stop was Kaui. Kaui is green and it rains everyday. We stayed in a condo on Poipu Beach at the Kiahuna Plantation. It was on the beach, our condo was the building the farthest from the beach but it was very nice. James and Dave relaxed and sleep on the beach in the shade, they were the bartenders! We drove around the island, went kayacking, hiked, snorkling, sunset cruise and went tubing down the sugar cane irriagation ditches. We also saw about 7 whales!Tubing was fun because it was through caves and we had to wear hard hats with mining lights! Kayacking was interesting. I had fun but James didn't like my paddling and he thought it was a race and we had to be first and I wanted to enjoy it. Needless to say on the return trip it was better.

Next stop Maui. Beautiful island. We stayed at the Kaanapali Alli, excellent condo, right on the beach. James and Dave went to Molikia for 3 days to go axis dear hunting, they were very sucessful, they killed 5, but choose to leave 2 for the people they were staying with. That was a good idea! On friday they joined us in Maui. Maui was for relaxing. I snorkled; while snorkling I swam with sea turtles. We also saw whales and we went to a luau.

I love to travel so if anyone wants a traveling partner or a tour guide I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just talking

2009-02-12T09:01:00.000-08:00

This last weekend we went to Sublimity and had a wonderful visit. It was the anniversary of my brother in laws death. It was great to be with family! I feel it was a healing process and a time to share our memories.

Cody is doing well at his job and loves living in Oregon. He had a pickup issue; he can't decide whether to fix his or buy a new one. I'm proud to say he is like his mother; wants to save his money. However attitude wise he is just like his father.

Now Derek is building a fence around his property and is more like his dad. If you have money lets spend it. Derek is more laid back and easy going just like his mother!

James and I will be leaving tomorrow for a vacation in Hawaii. We will be going to Kaui and Maui. James will also be going hunting on Molokai for axis deer. Axis deer have the white spots.
This will be our first long vacation together since the boys were in preschool, their is another couple that is also going with us. I can't wait! I love the warm weather and why we are gone it is suppose to be cold and raining here.

Aloha

Number 1 female

2009-02-10T16:26:00.000-08:00

I just moved down in the Lamb house. Rachel has come home from the trainer and is starving for James's attention. At least I know that she weighs more than I do!

New Years Eve

2009-01-18T18:26:00.000-08:00

My friends Lea and Tony. Cody loves his mom!

Christmas

2009-01-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

Movie previews

2009-01-10T19:06:00.000-08:00

This never happens but I have been to the movies 3 times in the last 2 weeks. Heres my take. Four Christmas's is funny and a love story. Grade B Marley and Me is funny and sad. Its a story about a family growing up with a yellow lab. Pet lovers would enjoy this but be prepared. Grade B Clint Eastwood in Grand Torino recieves an A. It is a great story line maybe his best storyone movie of all time. The movie keeps you entertained and engaged. It reminded me of the students I work with. You definitently need to see this and your spouse would also enjoy it, mine did. Enjoy!

Blessed holiday season

2009-01-05T10:46:00.000-08:00

Blessings! On December 15, I had surgery. They removed a cyst and I was worried about the out come but never shared it with anyone (except my close friend Lea) due to the fact that it is a busy stressful time of the year for us. It is also a fun time of the year! I can now say that the cyst was healthy and normal. The only problems I had was the anesthesia, I just wanted to sleep for a day. James did come home to surprise me after my surgery.

The next blessing was Cody coming home for Christmas. The house was full again with family and friends. I love cooking for everyone. We are also building a barn and the boys were busy playing on the equipment. Derek in the dump truck, Cody on the esavater and James on the tractor. It was work but also play time. Cody is really smoothe and fast on equipment.

The holidays are over and the everyone has returned home and I'm back to work. The house is quiet once again. I miss everyone!

Here's to a happy healthy 2009!

Yet another red head

2008-12-04T12:41:00.001-08:00

RTR that is the name of the lastest mule, James brought home. I forgot to announce her arrival about 3 weeks ago. I'm suppose to call her Rusty but she hasn't earned that name. Before james left for christmas trees he got on her and that was ugly. I'm sorry but he isn't as young as he use to be! RTR went over backwards and landed on him. I had to push her off of him. I thought he broke his ankle and he thought he broke his leg. He hobbled around for about a week. he told me that RTR was just trying to get the saddle off not him. I was scared and told him to sell her but that was a bad idea. He says she is a lovable mule and that it won't ahppen again. Well see!
I'm beginning to think I need to dye my hair red! We now have 11 mules and 1 horse. Anyone want a good horse?

Christmas Tree Season

2008-11-18T12:18:00.000-08:00

Its in full swing! We have been gearing for this the last month. Everything is going smoothe and we are quite organized. It helped that James didn't go to Colorado hunting this year. Instead he was able to go visit Cody and visit with Pam. He needed that time and it helped that he was able to work with the trees at Pam's. He wishes he could do more but is so proud at how organized and how hard Pam and Stacy are working. James, Derek and the boys are setting up the 2 lots this week and we get our first load of trees Monday. I have next week so I will be down there getting into the spirit! I love Christmas. The kids at school call me Ms. Christmas. I'll try and figure out how to post pictures soon.

Hunting season

2008-10-16T12:07:00.000-07:00

Yes it's hunting season and I seem to be alone alot. Derek and James are in Wyoming right now with 2 of Derek's friends. Derek killed a nice deer yesterday. He also killed a nice big black tail 2 weeks ago west of town. It was the biggest black tail anyone has seen and yes he is getting it mounted. James' hunting and packing trip to the Marble Mountains got cut short. His hunting buddy, Dave, fell off of his mule so they had to bring him home. He is fine, just bruised but you know how men are when their pride is hurt. James is going to Colorado to met Cody in 2 weeks.
My field hockey season is coming to an end, I only have 2 weeks left. I enoy bounding with the girls and enjoy coaching so much, I have coached hockey for 22 years. We had a successful season and will end up 2nd or 3rd. I have decided not to caoch soccer this year. It will be different because I have coached that for 9 years and no one will be at home. James and Derek will be on the tree lots and Cody is in Oregon. I will go to the tree lot on fridays.
I hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!

Time, where does it go?

2008-08-28T13:53:00.000-07:00

Where does time go? It seems like I just got out of school and now I'm already back in school. This summer was so different. Maybe that was a good thing, I didn't have time to realize just how much I miss not having Cody at home. I took my Mexico trip with my girlfriends and then went right into fire camps. At one time James and I had 6 camps open! We didn't get to see much of each other, but we were blessed with some great friends Don and Lea that helped us. Also Jose, Oscar, Juan, Manuel, sometimes I get frustrated with them but we couldn't run the tents without them. By being at the fire camps we were able to see Derek. James was even able to eat breakfast with him a few times. Derek bought a 3 bedroom house on 6 acres and is moving in this weekend. His first house, can you remember yours? I can, it was a trailer. I'm busy with teaching, coaching field hockey and we still have 2 fire camps. (I only have to worry about them on the weekend.) I can see myself riding my mule (Patty), visiting Cody and everyone in Oregon and I also see myself lieing on a beach just RELAXING! I just wanted to catch eveyone up and say HI! Time is still moving.

Hello

2008-07-09T09:02:00.000-07:00

It's been so long since I have blogged. I miss all of you. I went to La Paz Mexico with 5 other woman and had a blast. Cody came for a visit this past weekend, it was nice to see him. Derek has been working since May 31 on fires. We finally got to see him yesterday for 20 minutes. His captain told him he wouldn't have a day offf until August. James and I have been running between 4 fires. We haven't had time to ride our mules, I miss that. Well just wanted to give everyone an up date. Its been hot here 105-115. Don't you wish you were here!
Love Teresa

Cody's visit

2008-06-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

I had a great weekend! My youngest son came home and brought my nephew. We didn't do a whole lot. He and Casey had to help me Saturday morning on the fire and then they hung out with friends. Saturday night we had a beer taste for them. Believe it or not Hamms was liked by all present. The visit was too short, they had to go home sunday afternoon. Cody didn't get to visit with James to much because he was on a fire and he didn't get to see Derek at all for the same reason. Cody and Casey are so much like their fathers. Both talk, have the same gestures and body language and love to tell stories. Next time we are going to go mule riding, a new wxperience for Casey.

Fire Season

2008-06-13T07:21:00.000-07:00

Fire season has arrived in California. Its early this year and close. About 40 miles away their is a fire that has burned 20,500 acres and threathened Butte College last night. James is driving the water truck, filling up the fire trucks. Derek is also fighting it. Derek is hopping from one fire to another. This is his 3rd fire in 5 days. They usually fight the fire for 24 hours and then go sleep for 24, but this fire is burning houses and is dangerous so he is working longer. The wind has finally slowed to a breeze. The other fire has started in the national forest to the west of us. I think we will be getting a call to go set up a tent city for their command center. Its hard work setting up the tent city but it is interesting to watch a command center come to life and to watch all the fire agencies work together. Well watch the news we are making the national news if you hear the towns Chico, Paradise or Butte County. Have a great day.

Another Red Head

2008-05-29T20:58:00.000-07:00

My husband bought home another female red head this weekend. She is tall and slender, her name is Lisa, I bet your thinking girlfriend. Well you are right and wrong. He bought another mule! We now have 13. He tells me he is going to weed them out but I get too attacked. I think I need to be jealous! Besides Lisa we have Ester, Patty, Rider, Goose, Daisey, Chester, Abby, Jeb, Rachel, Ruby Rachel and Lucy. Now thats a mouth fool.

Graduation Quote

2008-05-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Aristotle

Empty Nest

2008-05-13T11:38:00.000-07:00

What can I say! First Cody moved to Oregon. Great job opportunity and I knew he had to grow up, but I truely do miss him. Then I took my baby mule(Ester) to the trainer. I've raised her and she is just like a spoiled kid. I miss her waiting for me at the gate when I get home. She will return a mature adult female in a few months. And now Derek is going back to work. I enjoyed talking and doing things with him these last few weeks. Now I will only be able to see or talk to him 2 or 3 days a week. The changes have happened in moderation so I've adjusted. During this time friendships have grown and James and I have strengthened our relationship. We were both worried about what we were going to do with all our time. What time? We have been able to visit, ride mules and of course work more. James has been helping cook and doing the dishes, its great. He loves his new treager BBQ. I did ask where he was the first 23 years? prepare yourself for empty nest. Well until next time. I will try to write more often with all this new time! have a great day.

Quote

2008-04-12T14:47:00.000-07:00

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Happiest place on Earth

2008-03-31T07:01:00.000-07:00

I just spent 5 days at Disneyland. I had a blast. It was the first time on a plane for my nephews and their first visit to Disneyland. They even recieved a 1st time button from Disneyland. The boys were the perfect age 8 and 11. The weather was between 80 and 85 and the people were friendly; even the other tourist. We rode about 67 rides. My favorite is Splash Mountain. The boys liked Indiana Jones, Space Mountain and Pirates of teh Caribeean. We rode all those rides at least 3 times each. We also visited Universal Studies. We enjoyed the Mummy Return, it is an intense ride that lasts about 4 minutes and makes Space Mountain look like nothing. They also have a water ride that drops 84 feet, that was fun. We got my mom on these rides once each and she said that was enough. She was a trooper. Dad, Kyle (11) and I rode everything! California Adventure Park is smaller than Disneyland. They have the best 3-D movie, A Bugs Life. They have two rides Soaring over California and a water ride that everyone gets wet. Helpful hints if you plan to travel to Disneyland. Don't go on Spring break! On monday their was 61,000 people and it got worse each day. I did figure out how to work the system. Go early, the park opens two days a 7. Use the fast passes, go back to the motel from 2-6 and then back to the park for the evening. I watched my first electic light parade. It was awesome. Also don't take kids until they are about 8. No one will have fun! I would love to go again so I volunteer to be anyones tour guide. I have references!

Budget cuts

2008-03-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

California's Governor is cutting the money to Eduarion and March 15 was a big day. All California schools had to hand out pink slips(lay off notices) to their teachers. I'm a lucky one, I didn't get one and I was so excited! Teachers that have been in the Corning district for 17 years received notices because they are having to cut some programs. Class sizes will be going up in science, math and english classes. I feel so fortunate to have a job I enjoy. The next big layoff day is May 15. Maybe our Governor should go back t acting!

Survivor Fan

2008-03-14T12:23:00.000-07:00

I'm a big Survivor fan. Thursdays at eight you will find me in front of the tv. I don't watch that much tv but this show. Last night I was afraid Ozzy was going to get kicked off, but thank goodness it was Chet. I wanted James to try out for the show, it still may happen. He doesn't watch it except when he is bored. Any Survivor fans?

2008-03-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

Family is so important and sometimes we forget that. My boys have grown up so fast, it makes me want to have more. Well maybe, when they are independent but then they think they know it all. I just want them to need me! About four years ago I started making them take a family vacation with their dad and myself. The first two years they complained until we got to Mexico then they enjoyed it. The last two years have been wonderful, we really enjoy the quality time we have together. We usually travel during Christmas when Everyone has it off, mainly my teaching schedule. Well Cody informed me last week that we will be spending Christmas with the Lamb side of the family and we can take our vacation during February. Sounds great! And it may even work because I'm the one that makes my school's calendar. February vacation here we come! Sometimes those extra duties we take on pay off.