ORA Conference

Look at those amazing blue eyes!
I took many pictures of Ella over the weekend and she is smiling and laughing in almost every single one!

I LOVE hanging out with my auntie Katie

Yay! We love auntie Kristin!!!!

The first weekend in February I had the great privilege of attending the Oregon Reading Association's annual conference. I know the pictures above don't look like I attended a professional conference, but I swear to you, I did! Ella was also in attendance. She came with me, strapped in the ergo carrier. She learned a lot about literacy instruction! It was a good conference. A little different from years past in that I was in and out of sessions with my fiesty little mama. Fortunately, Kristin came for an afternoon session and entertained Ella with her mad auntie skills! Thank you Kristin!!! We got up to Portland Thursday night for an 8pm board meeting and stayed the night with Katie, who was such a gracious host. Who else puts up with a screaming infant at 4:30 in the morning??? We were just paying back the neighbors who have children learning to play various instruments. It all evens out in the end, doesn't it? I had a great time getting to see my teaching buddies from the past and catching up with my friends. It was a great weekend!