A Couple of Parties

Just wanted to join the fun and go to a couple of parties--linky that is :)  First up, I am joining Amy from Literacy and Laughter with her Love Notes Link Up.  Just a  few tidbits about me...

"Lovely List"
Name: April
Grade: I taught third for five years and second for 6 years; now I'm at home with a not-so-new baby; BUT I'm teaching reading and math to a preschooler
State: Texas
Birthday: April 13th
Favorite Colors: blue, white



Lucky Number: ...hmmm...I have a couple :)
Favorite Subject to Teach: Reading
Go-to Snack: anything sweet (but not candy)
TV Show: Shark Tank
Last Movie You Watched: Chicken Little
Music you are lovin right now: Mumford and Sons
Always shopping at: Target and Hobby Lobby
Word of the day: Inspired

"Love Links":
Blog that I'm Lovin' Right Now:
I heartorganizing (wait--I've been obsessed with that blog for awhile now)
OK.... House of Smiths

A Product that I adore:
I haven't bought anything in awhile :(

"We'd all love to know..."
1. What are your favorite hobbies?  I love to pin, read, and craft.
2. What is your favorite vacation destination?  hmmm...this is a hard one for me...I can't decide...ok...close to home with my family...Port Aransas, Texas...far away in my single days...Mallorca, Spain
3. Most rewarding part of teaching?  Seeing it 'click' for a kid....hearing them say thank you....after many years....them remembering me and what made me special and how that impacted them
4. What are you known for?  ??
5. 2 random facts:
I'm a scuba diver.  I'm the oldest of 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
6. The loves of my life:

I'm sorry I don't have too many pictures to add here.  This computer is newer and I can't get my hands on much.  ugh :(


I'm also
joining Blog Hoppin's Show Us What You Bought Party

I bought some clip art from the super creative Ashley from The School Supply Addict.