the ZOO!

We survived the trip to the zoo and everyone made it home safe...and tired. Here are some pictures that don't show any faces but still show how much fun we had.

Looking at the black bear. The three girls on the left side of the picture are the three goofballs I had for the day.

Making tracks in the sand.

The polar bear. This bear looks like I currently feel after going through the WHOLE zoo in 3.5 hours.

The star we made. This shows some of the diversity in the class and shows just how adorable these girls are.

Possibly the Penguins. Or the Otters...or the fish...honestly don't remember.

The Sea Lions. They LOVED these. They kept swimming right by the girls' faces it was fantastic to watch.

Super bees and ipads

I am currently playing on an iPad! It is amazing!!!! In other news qi get to go see th super bees tomorrow!! I am beyond excited. We are taking a field trip to the zoo! Which just happens to be one of my favorite things to do, and the weather is supposed to be nice too! I have missed all of their smiling faces and hugs so so much!!!!
I started a new less than part time job at my local animal shelter for the summer. A love it! The people are so nice and I love working with the animals. I also applied for two different teaching positions this week. Hope to hear something about them in the next two weeks.
Thats about all at the moment. Stay tuned for zoo pictures soon.
And in writing this post I have decided that I definitely need to get myself ones of these iPads!!!!!

a productive day

Today I have baked 2 cakes (so far...a third to come) a batch of chocolate chip cookies and a batch of cupcakes. Its the end of the school year and there are parties to be had a school. But that is all I have gotten done. I needed to get laundry done, clean and just get organized. Well I have tomorrow morning and all weekend. I also needed to get the dogs out to the beach...
In other news I got my official teaching certificate in the mail yesterday! Hooray for being officially official!!!
Definitely looking forward to the paycheck at the end of the month.

Time to go check the cake.

last week of school...

It's the last week of school here and I spent the afternoon in a 6th grade class. Can you say CHAOS! Wow. They have definietly checked out of school for the summer. Luckily we did have a little break with the HS band coming to perform.

It was a much needed break for the kids and for me.

Can't wait to go to the zoo with the super bees next week!

More later.

tried a new recipe.

I tried a new cupcake recipe. Strawberry Lime. They are very yummy!

TOday. I start Subbing! I have my first job this afternoon. And I already have two other opportunities later this week! I am so excited but nervous at the same time. At least they are little ones today.

Today...

I have completed all of the requirements to get my degree and y teaching certificate. Now I wait for two things. 1. Graduation-not until the 14th. 2.My Certificate to be effective-MONDAY!
So today I turned in my application to be a substitute teacher. I know that the district has needed more subs recently so I am hopeful that I will be kept busy. But in the process that means I have two full week days with NOTHING going on. I have discovered recently that I am TERRIBLE at having nothing to do. I can't sit around and twiddle my thumbs. Today, I watched the dog sleep. It has been a LONG day. I have read a LOT of blogs. I think tomorrow I will bake. There are so many cupcake recipes that I want to try. At least that will keep me busy in the morning.
Until then here is a not very clear picture of my pup Napili and my moms dog Fiona who turns 6 today!
Happy Birthday Fiona!

Harvey Wallbanger Cupcakes!

Here is the recipe for my very favorite cupcakes. I don't have a picture at the moment but I promise they will be a hit. I take them to all sorts of things and they always disappear. I usually make them in Mini form because it's just easier.

Ingredients:
1 Box Yellow Cake mix
1 Small box instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1/2 Cup oil
3/4 Cup Orange Juice (I use no pulp)
1/4 Cup Vodka
1/4 Cup Galliano

Heat Oven to 350
(or if you have one-a mini cupcake maker thats what I use)
Mix all ingredients together in Large Bowl until there are no more lumps
Fill cupcake tins and bake until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

On top-Mix some powdered sugar, orange juice and if you would like a tiny bit of vodka to a thin consistency and put a little on top of the cupcakes when they are still warm-it will work like a glaze.

This batter can also be used as a cake in a bundt pan in which you should grease and flower the pan then bake for 35-40 minutes. Depending on the oven. Then pour the glaze over the top and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

This cake will be moist and melt in your mouth. ENJOY!


Updated (12/20/11): This cake is traditionally made in a Bundt pan and covered with a glaze of Orange juice and powdered sugar (and I usually add a little bit of Vodka to it-just a tiny bit) It is ALWAYS a hit! I linked up here also.