One more thought for now

I read this article in "Delicious Living" and it said the things I feel better than I can! So please read this.



I think it is our responsibility as children of God to be stewards of the things he gives us and the things he has created for us. And I am so glad someone has said it in a natural health foods forum.



When we were climbing last week I looked up at these cliffs in this valley and thought about what a perfect composition it was. Everything was perfectly balanced. And I thought that it seems that God must have really enjoyed creating this beautiful earth. Just like I love to make something for someone I love. It is a small thought, but a new one to me.




The more I experience God, and his love for someone like me, the more I am floored.

Spring break!

We had the most wonderful time!!! Spring break is almost officially over as I write this and it feels a little hard to head on back, but what a great two weeks we had!

We spent ten days down in southern Utah outside of canyon lands in this spectacular place called Indian Creek. It has the most beautiful crack climbing outside of Yosemite that I have ever seen!!! Cracks after cracks after cracks! So fun. We had friends join us and we met new friends. It was really fun. Our kids were so enjoyable too. So many times we just sat back and watched them play together or explore the area. And all three of them climbed so well! It was great!

The desert was spectacular too! Everything was in bloom and green. This is a must see!

Dear Friends,

Well I haven't touched this in a while so a good update is in order!

My project is going really well! I have gotten over my embarrassing nerves and have really had a good time with these H.S. Kids! I first had them trace or draw a picture from one of the Spanish masters they had already studied, (Velasquez, Goya, Gaudi, Dali, Picasso, and Miro) and we started to talk about how each piece would work to translate it into a tile mosaic. The next week we ripped construction paper and started gluing it onto the image, this was to get them used to thinking in terms of shape instead of lines. The did great! Last week we smashed plates, bowls, and vases. and now they are working on putting the pieces together. There was some freak out! But over all it seems to be going well. We will pour cement on Wednesday and put them together! Should be really fun... and a little terrifying!

Today is a rainy/snowy day we had about a week and a half of this balmy gorgeous weather and it was wonderful! We are back to cold now though. And I feel really tired of the snow!

This is our last week until spring break! We have two weeks of pure fun! Yeah! We are going to go to Zion national park and then on to Moab!!! Which I still haven't seen even though I have dreamed about it since I read Desert Solitaire in college! Very exciting!

That is all have a great day!
Lucia

Lessons in Teaching

Yesterday I was that guest teacher in High School...remember that one? The one that sweated (profusely), rambled on, and forgot to tell you significant things about what was going on? I remember being in HS and thinking..."What is this person's problem, why are they so nervous?"

I am teaching an art unit in a Spanish Four class. We are taking a Spanish masters work and translating into a tile mosaic stepping stone. Pretty fun, but I was a wreck trying to explain this to them. I can't really remember what I said to them. they were great though, although I think it was more that they love their teacher who is a good friend of mine, so I will take what I can get!

Anyway, I better step it up, take a DEEP breath, or else I am screwed!

Pray for me, I really hope this goes well, I love doing these projects.

In other news at the Hart residence, Climbing season is here for the moment and we are ready to be outside in some moderate temperatures. That means ski season is over which is weird for here. Who knows we could easily get a lot more snow!

Hope all are well, drop a comment if you have any funny teaching stories. I would love to commiserate!

Adios,

Lucia

Little inspirations

I love my half-time job! I work in a first and second grade classroom as a Paraprofessional, which means I help teach reading groups. I am always inspired and constantly amused at these little guys and their personalities. It is so fun.

So one of my little second grade boys always says, "Well, I am an artist you know."

This makes me laugh every time to hear his high little voice in my head saying this with such child like conviction.

I have been repeating this over and over this week as my mantra.

I have always been in the closet about my artiness. I can hide no longer!

I used to look at artsy girls (see bellaartgirl for examples of beautiful, cool, artsy types) and I was sure they were too smart, creative, and self assured for me. I was so intimidated.

People have often asked me, "Oh, are you an artist?" and my reply is always, "Well, I enjoy art." So, I will just keep repeating my mantra to myself, until I can easily say "Yes", without sweating too much, when someone asks me that question. =)

Letting Go

How do you let go? When do you step in? and when do you step aside? These are questions I am wrestling with.

Am I doing my best? Am I working as hard as I can to be a good mom? Doubts are the hardest for me. They run through my mind over and over.

They are so precious to me and I feel so blessed to be a part of their life...Being a mom is hard!

Good Morning

Good morning friends!

Happy first day of March! My sister in P-Town said her crocusses where blooming! That means spring. Here, well, I have cut tulips on the kitchen table that I bought at the grocery store! The only other sign of spring is it is above zero! Yeah!


We are all doing great here. Today B is going snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park for school. When I get home sick I will think of that!



I took some pictures of my kitchen and the view from the upstairs window. We aren't fortuneate enought o see the grand from our house, but we have some pretty hills to look at, so it will do!

My parents came to visit for a few days and that is always fun. It does still get lonley here in the middle of the country, So we love it when people from Oregon come! Start planning that trip Heather T!

I was thinking again about God's grace and the ripples it has caused in our lives. We are finally really plugged into a church that we love and making some really great friends.

I keep wondering where I and my family would be if I hadn't said yes, hesitently, to Jesus way back in 8th grade? All the amazing blessings I wouldn't have seen, or I would have said it was by chance or fate!

Knowing me and my propensity to want to try EVERYTHING I can tell you for sure I would have many deep regrets (more than already exsist) and many experiences I don't need.

Just some thoughts on the power of God's mercy.

Lucia