going once, going twice

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Last Saturday night was my school's annual Gala.  This is our largest fundraiser and a huge contribution to materials for our school.  Every year parents get all fancied up as well as the teachers, eat some delicious food, drink, and partake in silent and live auctions.  Each teacher is "auctioned" off for a student to spend the day with them.  In the past, we have had to actually go on stage and be auctioned off right in front of everyone.  Umm...can you say embarrassing?!?  So, this year we were very fortunate because our days were part of the silent auction.  Daniel ended up having to work so I took my two favorites: my mom and Andrea!

She pulled a "Daniel" and snuck in a self-portrait when I wasn't looking. 

I'm so blessed to be close with my fellow teachers and love where I work.  Not many can say their coworkers are like family, but I have created such close bonds and I am very lucky!

The following day we celebrated my mom's birthday!  Woot woot!  The day started off with a tea for her Soroptmist organization.  The tea was a celebration for all of their scholarship and award winners, and members brought their families.  This organization is truly amazing.  It is completely centered around women helping others, serving their community, and working on greater needs initiatives.  My mother is amazing and has seemed to balance work and her participation for the past years, selflessly helping other women who have nothing, and showing me what amazing things women are capable of. 

After the Tea we celebrated with a mini-surprise birthday BBQ.  We kept it nice and small, but my brother and Jenn showed up which was a complete surprise to my mom.  He's so busy with work we rarely get to see him :(  I grilled salmon and fresh veggies with the help of my step-dad, made roasted potatoes, salad, and bread.  It was the perfect dinner to celebrate my wonderful mother. 

 

Happy Birthday Mom!!!