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WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS . . . GETS POSTED ON YOUR BLOG

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Hello blog land!  What a trip . . . what a TRIP!  From spending quality time with the hubby to meeting the most amazing crew of ladies on the planet at the Blogger Meet-Up, this is a vacay I will never forget.  I promised lots of pictures so here it goes . . . 

This is how our Sin City trip started.  My husband loves to mess with me in the car.  I mean we are talkin’ poking, tickling, bad singing, wet willies, gross boy stuff, and something I like to call the “Camera Attack . . . “

KNOCK IT OFF, TRAVIS!!!

We arrived and we had a ball messing around at the Mirage and the Venetian. We ate too much (my guts are officially on strike), sweated 1/2 our body weight out at the pool, and snuck in a little shopping.  It was so nice to get away with my honey – we laughed until our bellies hurt.  I heart my man πŸ™‚  

After sleeping in (there was not a cat to jump on me at 5:30), we played around out and about on the strip until 4-ish.  Then, it was time to get ready to match up with two of my favorite ladies before the meet-up.  Susan from TGIF (Thank God It’s First Grade) and Stephanie from Falling into First.  

It’s funny . . . this whole cyber land thing.  Both of these gals were just as I imagined – sweet as all get out!  During our “pre-game” chat it was as if we had known each other for years. 

Then, it was on to the MAIN EVENT . . . the BIG OLE BLOGGER MEET-UP.  Steph, Susan, and I finally found our way to the conference room and were greeted by a line of ladies that would make any teacher’s heart stop – Michelle, Hope, Rachelle, Anna, and Cheryl.  (As the famous Fran from Kindergarten Crayons said, “It was like attending the Oscars.”)  Then we walked inside and found  Kathleen, Deanna, Deedee, Kim, Fran, Crystal, Natalie, and Melissa waiting to chat it up with us.  It was amazing.  These ladies were so open and “real.”  Some of them even knew who I was . . . little old me πŸ™‚  I was honored and grinnin’ ear to ear! 

Just take a look at this crew . . . take a moment . . . catch your breath.  I had to πŸ™‚

In addition to the lovely women above, I also met Michelle from Apples & ABC’s, Cindy from For the Love of Kindergarten, and Alessia from Mrs. Albanese’s Kindergarten Class.  These gals were so much fun!

There were lots of prizes given away at this thing too – we all won something πŸ™‚ Check out some of the action and group shots I captured throughout the night.

WOW!!  It’s Kim Adsit from Kinder Gals and Kathleen Pedersen from Growing Kinders πŸ™‚
OMG . . . It’s Cheryl from Primary Graffiti!  I heart this girl πŸ™‚ 
Gettin’ crazy! 
It’s Allie and Megan – be sure to check out Miss Murray’s Kinder Monkeys! 
It’s my hero . . . Anna Brantley in the flesh.  I have died and gone to teacher heaven.
Oh look . . . MORE heroes.  Michelle Oakes, Anna Brantley, Hope King, and Melissa Kozerski!

Susan was a big winner!!!  
Well, that’s my vacay in a nutshell (other than going on a huge Blackjack run with the hubs after the meet up — ended up paying for our trip)!  Attending a meet up was the best decision I have made since I started blogging.  It was such an inspiration.  To all of you bloggers out there (big or small) . . . put on your big girl panties and GO to one of these!  It will change your life πŸ™‚
I am sure that you already follow all of these amazing ladies, but just in case you have missed out on one of them, I have made it super easy for you down below.  Just click on their button to pay ’em a little visit.  You’ll be glad you did!



      

    

Alright y’all.  I am off to work on my Fantastic Football packet.  ESPN is starting to talk fantasy again and I am all amped.  Gonna let all this excitement flow out in my latest unit :).  Thank you so much for taking the time to visit . . . I’ll see you soon.  
One LAST thing . . . I wanted to give a little shout out to my friend Dana over at Fun in 1st Grade.  She is having a 300 follower giveaway and has some great items up for grabs (I even got to participate in this one).  TODAY is the last day so, go on, click that button!!!  

Comments

  9. Mrs. Shelton says

    I am soooo jealous! Y'all are so dang cute! I got to go to the I Teach K when it was in Nashville (because i had a place to stay AND I could drive) but I LOVED it! So much fun! I wanna go back. Thanks for sharing! πŸ™‚

    Sarah
    Kindergarten Korner

    • teacherideafactory says

      Next year I actually want to attend the conference . . . maybe just maybe my district will pay for it. I have heard from lots of bloggers that it is a great conference!

  10. Vickie says

    I cannot begin to tell you how jealous I am!! We got to go to the conference in Vegas a few years ago but that was before everyone blogged :(. Glad you had fun!
    Vickie

  22. Stephanie says

    WOOT WOOT — Sounds like it was your lucky night all around!! I cannot even tell you how happy I am that I finally got to meet you outside of cyberspace! I'm hoping we can all do it again SOON and for even longer this time!! πŸ™‚

    ❀ -Stephanie
    Falling Into First

  25. Hope King says

    Loved meeting you! You are the sweetest thing EVER! We all talked about how ridiculously cute you were at dinner! πŸ™‚ We must meet up again so we can talk more!!! So jelaous of your luck…I didn't win a dang thing! Ha!

    • teacherideafactory says

      What's up lovely lady? Thanks for poppin' by – you made my day. I definitely need some more chat time with you as well! I will keep my eyes peeled for another meet up (thank heavens for Southwest points)!!

  26. Deedee Wills says

    You. Crack. Me. Up! Loved meeting you and your crew! I had the best time during the meet-up. BTW… I left my hard earned cash in Vegas:(

    • teacherideafactory says

      Oh my . . . pinch me I am dreaming! Deedee Wills is commenting at Teacher Idea Factory!!! Thanks so much for swinging by and droppin' me a little line. I had a killer time as well and I loved getting to meet you. Can't wait for the next one πŸ™‚

  27. Fran Kramer says

    This post is hilarious and I need to be your friend. I am definately coming to see you at the California conference and we can meet up with Heidi, Cindy, and some other amazing bloggers. I thought the night was magical and the week flew by. Rachelle did such a great job of putting this together and now I need to do laundry, pack for another training, shop for food, and enter the real world again! It was fabulous to meet you and I want to put your enthusiasm in a can and sell it on TpT to burnt out teachers! I could be a rich, old woman. right? See you in January friend! Woops, I am going to follow you too.
    Fran Kramer@kindeergartencrayons.blogspot.com

  28. Andi says

    Haha, I'm the one to usually torment my husband during our trips!
    I have my big girl panties, I swear. I just don't have the CASH! Oh, I wanted to go so badly. I'm sad we couldn't afford it. Oh, well… I will live vicariously through y'all.
    Thanks for sharing. These pictures are awesome. I love it.
    ~Andi

  29. Lesson Plan SOS Teachers says

    Hey you!!! It was great to meet you!
    Can you send me the picture of us (in the group shot?) I was looking through my photos and thought I took one with my camera…but I didn't! Also, sorry I am commenting here- I could not find your email address.
    πŸ™‚ Melissa

    • teacherideafactory says

      Whoop . . . whoop . . . I SO heart you girl. What a killer "meet" you were. We have to match up again soon! I just shot you an email with those pictures. Thanks so much for paying me a visit πŸ™‚

  30. Jayne says

    WOW! It looks like ya'll (Texan for you guys….LOL) had a fantastic time! When I taught Kindergarten, I would always beg my principal to send me to I Teach K, but he never did. Now that I teach 2nd, I just wish there was a I Teach 2nd Conference!!! I enjoyed looking at the pictures of all of the wonderful "Blog" Stars. I also want to thank you for all of the wonderful ideas that you share. I know you receive awards all of the time, but I left you the Versatile Blogger Award as a thank you for all of the wonderful ideas that you share on your fantastic blog. You especially will want to read the part of my post about your dad. His music is such an wonderful addition to any classroom. Please visit mrsrhodesscholars.blogspot.com to accept your award, and again thank you for all you share!

    • teacherideafactory says

      OMG . . . Erica Bohrer just commented on my blog. My heart just stopped πŸ™‚ You are on my short list of legendary bloggers that I still hope to meet some day. Thank you so much for coming by and taking the time to comment. Vegas was an absolute blast and I can't wait for Sin City 20-13!

    • teacherideafactory says

      My hero is on my blog . . . quick . . . check pulse! Anna, you were such a delight and I loved getting to chat with you. Thanks so much for stoppin' in for a little visit – it means more than you'll ever know. I hope I get to hang with you again soon πŸ™‚

    • teacherideafactory says

      Did you hear my scream all the way in Texas? My hubby thought I got shot or something. Thank you so much for taking the time to click on over for a little visit. I'm not going to come down off of this "blogger high" for weeks πŸ™‚ Hugs!

    • teacherideafactory says

      Natalie . . . thank you so much! You made my day. I know I have said it 100 times, but meeting you was like a dream come true. I feel like a total dip, but I just can't help myself πŸ™‚

    • teacherideafactory says

      This just keeps getting better and better . . . Hello, Kathleen!!! Chattin' it up with you was such a blast. I almost had to pinch myself a couple to times to make sure I was wide awake πŸ™‚ I hope to get to hang with you again soon. AND . . . here's to flyin' "under the radar" this year!

  41. Megan says

    Hi Kelley!

    It was SO great to meet you! You were so welcoming and friendly! Thank you for reaching out to me! I had such a great time at the meet-up. Your enthusiasm is awesome! I can just see how that works so well in the classroom- and I'm the same way, it was so cool to meet someone loud like me! πŸ˜‰ And thank you so much for sharing the link to my blog! Hopefully we will meet again!

    -Megan

  42. Amanda says

    Hi Kelly! Just like Cara, I also found you through Cheryl's post. I am soooooo sad that I was unable to make the trip to Vegas!!! It looks like you all had a wonderful time though, and I have heard a lot of wonderful things about you since then. πŸ™‚ Have a great summer!

    Amanda
    http://www.oneextradegree.blogspot.com

    • Amanda says

      OMG… I am so embarrassed! I was typing too fast, and I left out the E in your name! So sorry Kelley! I wish I could edit this post like you can in facebook. Google… can you hear me? Please get on that! πŸ™‚

    • teacherideafactory says

      I didn't even notice . . . I even spell my name wrong sometimes πŸ™‚ That little "e" gets oh-so many people. No worries whatsoever πŸ™‚ I am just happy that you are on my blog – totally honored actually!!! Thanks for droppin' in Amanda.

    • teacherideafactory says

      OMG . . . are you kidding me! The great Rachelle is saying this to silly old me???!!! Good lord, WOMAN . . . I am flippin' with joy. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs!!!! We have to get together again soon (I have Southwest points burning a hole in my pocket). I love y'all πŸ™‚

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