Hi everyone!  It's been a while!  I'm excited to be back and in the swing of things again.  Just let me tell you... I've been a bizzay girl.  I  was on vacation for almost 3 WEEKS and it was amazing.  My sister got married, we had a ton of family in, there may have been a traumatizing spray tan incident, and I got some precious time in with the crazy nephews and some friends.  

Also, on a more career-related note:  I applied to grad school.  Yikes.  I found this awesome program (at my alma mater... UK!) a week before I left and scrambled to get all of my stuff together.... and study for/take the GRE.  Yes.  Two weeks of studying=no blogging.  I think most normal people take time to think about these kinds of decisions and plan for plenty of time to study, write essays, etc.  Didn't work out that way.   It's an online program and would be perfect to do while I'm over here.  I'd like to be a little more efficient and try to get the bulk of my Masters out of the way during our last year here.  Anyone have experience with online programs?  Like it?  Hate it?  Should I start drinking now? 

Anyway, home for us is Kentucky, so it was H.O.T.  We lived in Phoenix for three years (still have our house there) and it was much worse than anything Phoenix ever threw at us.  Terrible.  I forgot that it was possible for my knees and elbows to sweat.  Gross.  Hope the heat wave is over for any of you experiencing it!  B

Onto some blogging things.  Omiword (as Babbling Abby would say).  I'm blown away you all.  Katie, from Queen of the FIrst Grade Jungle, did a little Sunday Safari over here on The School Supply Addict and I got a ton of hits, emails, messages, followers, etc.  Thank you so much Katie!   I think we might have to meet up when I move back... she's a Kentucky girl too!  :)  Also, I've gotten an overwhelming amount of hits from some Pinterest link... anyone know how to find out which one!?  I've only pinned a few things from my own site, so that means someone else did it.  That's awesome!  Thanks to whoever you are!  It's a link that's directing people to my 'Room Setup' page.  It's a good little collection of links and ideas for setting up your room, which many of you are already doing or are having nightmares about right now.  Check it Out for some great ideas!

Anyway, just thought I'd drop a little post and let you know I'm still around!   I have a long list of things I'm working on right now, but I did just post something that I'm totally in love with... 

Maree Truelove is one of my absolute favorite graphic artists, so I snagged a TON (like 21 sets) from her sale she had going on.  I think it ends today.  These little popsicles were one.  Aren't they precious!?  My previous classrooms were beach themed.  Even though I don't have a big ole classroom to decorate now, I'm saving these puppies for when we move back home.  :)  The 28-page pack includes three sets (lowercase, uppercase, and both).  I also made a cute little matching sign to go with.  Some previews are above.  You can grab it from my TPT shop for 2 bucks, but....

I'll pick 1 winner... leave a comment for doing each of the following (each is one entry):  

• Follow my TPT shop
• Like The School Supply Addict of Facebook
• Follow on Twitter
• Comment and tell me what your favorite flavor of popsicle is... mine are those 'Real Fruit' bars... strawberry.  Oh, Yum!

Entries close on Sunday, the 15th, at midnight.  I'll announce the winner on Monday morning!  :)  

My blog reading list is out of control.  I've got to check in on all of you lovely ladies (and guys)!   I've seen some posts that mention a trip to VEGAS?!?!?  Sounds amazing.  I am so excited about moving back next year, not only because we'll be closer to family, but because I'll be closer to some of you and be able to shop at Target, Michael's, and Hobby Lobby.  Trust me, I still managed to do some damage on this recent trip.  The hubby had to fly back to Geneva early, so I loaded him up with cardstock, laminating pouches, and some other goodies.  I'm a nut.  

Thanks for all of the amazing support.  It makes me just love doing this all the more.  I'll be doing some serious blog-stalking tomorrow and linking up more amazing resources on here!