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We had tons of fun while Andrew visited. I told you about a few things in the last post so here is the rest. The rest of our Saturday consisted of some serious arts and crafts. Michael and Andrew made Napkin Origami. We also made origami stars from a kit I've been having for who knows how long. Here is a rocket and some stars.
We decided on Emeril's root beer glazed pork chops to accompany our farmers' market purchases.
I made vanilla cupcakes with a whipped cream frosting topped with fresh strawberries and lime jello glaze. They tasted like strawberry shortcake. yum! Another hit from my 500 cupcakes book. Saturday evening continued with my second viewing of Tartuffe at Live Arts. On Sunday we went to Michie Tavern to have midday fare at The Ordinary.

Michael had this weekend off and on Saturday we decided to take Theo to the dog park for the first time. He was extremely well behaved and had a blast. There were only a few dogs when we got there but by the time we left there were at least 10 other dogs. He was so filthy so we decided to take him down to the river. There were a few dogs there swimming after a ball and Theo jumped in without a second thought. I didn't get many pictures because we let him off leash and I was paranoid that he would run away. After realizing that the other dogs didn't want to play with him he did decide to do a little exploring so we put him back on the leash and headed home to bathe him and do some intense spring cleaning.
I also worked on a cupcake collage which I made using scrapbook paper and the pattern I made for Christmas ornaments. I'm going to put it in the kitchen above the sink. I'm very pleased with how it came out.
My last day at the high school and the elementary school was this past Monday. Last week the ESL teacher at the elementary school was out so I went to school and basically subbed for her. The two third graders wrote me thank you notes on Monday. If I had a scanner I would scan the one that said that I am the best teacher ever. How cute. The ESL teacher gave me some Lindt chocolates and a magnetic notepad which reads "You are an angel of a teacher." The students in the high school ESL class signed a card for me. They are so appreciative. I really had a great time with them.

Michael left for Nassawadox yesterday. His lodgings are pretty crusty. Upon entering he found a dead mouse and lots of crickets. He acquired a vacuum today and things are a bit better.

Tomorrow will be my last day volunteering at the upper elementary. I start training for summer camp on Monday.