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Friday, June 20, 2014

Summer Starts!

This week has been all about the summer solstice. We made it through a long winter in New England, and the warmth and sun are certainly reasons to celebrate! Everyone has those certain things they do to kick off the sunny season, so here are a few of our summertime favorites! Enjoy. :)

In the time when things expand, and worlds bubble to life, magic abounds." 

We always know summer's just around the corner when Harry Potter takes over Professor Robinson's classroom. The party is always a blast, and we know Fred and George would be proud.

This year, the winner of the Harry Potter trivia game was RAVENCLAW! Congratulations, smarty pants. ;)

Here are a few summery pictures to get you in the mood. :) 

And, love from the animals...
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44 comments:

  1. Cherie ReichJune 20, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Oh my goodness! The bunny is adorable! Love the pictures!

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    1. DMSJune 27, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Cherie- Thanks! :) Alice is a cutie. ~Jess

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  2. Meradeth HoustonJune 20, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Great shots! I love that you do that for your students--so cool!!

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    1. DMSJune 27, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Meradeth- Thanks! We have lots of fun throwing the HP party and planning the festivities. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  3. RosiJune 20, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Great way to end the school year and encourage summer reading! Love the bunny. Too cute.

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    1. DMSJune 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      Thanks, Rosi! Hopefully lots of summer reading is happening. :) ~Jess and Stephanie

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    2. DMSJune 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Rosi- We have a blast at the party and it hopefully gets them reading over the summer. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  4. cleemckenzieJune 20, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Your classroom is a magical place. I wish I could be there and have a shot at wearing that brilliant "Sorting Hat."

    Here's to summer and roses and kitties on the lawn and dogs who know how to live the life!

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:45 PM

      Lee- Thanks so much! We wish you could have been there to get sorted too. :)

      Here's hoping you have a magical summer too! ~Stephanie and Jess

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  5. Carina OlsenJune 20, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Yeah, hating you a little bit, lol :D Jk. <3 But so jealous! I need summer too :'( Live near the top of Norway, and we are having RAIN. And just 4C outside :( It is heartbreaking. Brrr. I need warmer weather, hih. Anyway. Amazing post :D I love all the pictures. <3 Hope you all have an amazing summer :)

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:46 PM

      Carina- We hope the rain goes away soon and that you get weather that seems more summerlike. :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. ~Stephanie and Jess

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  6. Joylene Nowell ButlerJune 20, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    I'm definitely in a summer mood now, thanks to you, Jess. Love the pics. From the weather news, sounds like you are enjoying an early summer. Good.

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:47 PM

      Joylene- Glad we helped put you in the summer mood. :) We are having a wonderful summer so far! Hope you are too! ~Stephanie and Jess

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  7. Karen LangeJune 20, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Like Joylene, I'm feeling a bit more summery now. :) The weather here says summer too, without a doubt. Flowers are blooming and fresh local produce will be in abundance soon. Thanks for sharing your summery-ness with us! :)

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:48 PM

      Karen- Yeah for summer! So fabulous to see summer everywhere and all of the great things it brings with it. Fresh produce is one of the best parts! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  8. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comJune 20, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    I love your last day activities and the summery photos!

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  9. Yanting GuehJune 20, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Happy Summer, Jess and Stephanie and all the bunnies and cats and dogs! Also, Stephanie, congratulations on your new role in school ~ a media specialist sounds very cool. What a way to bring in important messages and causes to the children ~

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:50 PM

      Claudine- Hope you are having nice weather too! :)

      I am so excited for my new role. I am going to have a blast being the new media specialist at my school. Lots to learn! :)
      ~Stephanie

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  10. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)June 21, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Oh what great photos! Love the bunny pic. So dang cute!

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:51 PM

      Anna- Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the pictures. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  11. Stephanie FarisJune 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    The Harry Potter party looks like so much fun!!! I wish school had been that fun when I was young. I think we just had parties with cupcakes and such. If we were lucky, we got to watch a movie.

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:53 PM

      Stephanie- The party was so much fun. We aren't allowed to have any food- but luckily we can find ways to make it exciting without the treats. We used to be able to have candy and "Witches Brew" at the party- but now kids can only bring their own food. Definitely a blast to celebrate a wonderful story. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  12. Jemi FraserJune 21, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Love the pics! Having a Harry Potter Day would be awesome! :)

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:54 PM

      Jemi- Thanks! HP Day was definitely a ton of fun! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  13. BarbaraJune 21, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Happy summer to all, I hope the sun keeps shining for you. School was never that much fun when I went!

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:54 PM

      Barbara- Happy summer to you too! Thanks for your sweet comment. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  14. UnknownJune 21, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    How completely adorable, and I love that hat! Have a great week! :)

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:55 PM

      Lexa- Thanks! The hat talks too. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  15. SuzeJune 21, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    These are just *wonderful* images! I love that so many have a violet cast.

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:55 PM

      Suze- Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed them. Isn't a violet cast nice and magical? :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  16. Anna MariaJune 22, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Love the classroom...it's amazing! Great photo's and I love the animals, especially the adorable bunny. Good job!

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:56 PM

      Anna- Thanks! We are so happy to have summer here. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  17. AnonymousJune 22, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Oh my gosh....want to be in that classroom. And thanks for the pics--love them all (esp. fan and dog, lol). Happy Summer!

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:57 PM

      Deb- We love that you enjoyed the pictures. :) Yeah for summer! ~Stephanie and Jess

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  18. klahanieJune 22, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    I'm loving those photos. And of course, seeing all those adorable creatures has made Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar, lick the screen. Makes it difficult to see what I'm typing :)

    Here's to a fabulous summer, my friend.

    Gary :)

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:58 PM

      Gary- We can picture Penny the Jack Russell Modest Internet Superstar licking the screen. :) Happy summer to you, too! ~Stephanie and Jess

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  19. Kelly HashwayJune 23, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Coolest classroom and teacher EVER!

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:58 PM

      Kelly- Thanks! :) You are so sweet! ~Stephanie

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  20. Felicity Grace TerryJune 23, 2014 at 7:50 AM

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  21. Felicity Grace TerryJune 23, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Whoops, I somehow managed to click on delete, will try again. (Sighs) If only all of my school lessons had been this inspirational.

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    1. DMSJuly 7, 2014 at 11:59 PM

      Tracy- Thanks for rewriting your message! We had such fun creating the HP party. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  22. Adriana @ BooksOnHerMindJune 29, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Summer... the best time of the year. You've reminded me tat I need to reread the HP book soon. I need some of that HP magic in my life again. I'm more of a Hufflepuff girl but good for the Ravenclaws on winning the trivia.

    Haha (: ~ That dog reminds me of my own. They would be lavishing in the shade with a fan in their face for sure.

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    1. DMSJuly 8, 2014 at 12:00 AM

      Adriana- We love summer and are so excited it is here. Longer days! Yeah! I hope you get to reread HP soon. It is such an amazing feeling to dive into the story and have the magic surround you. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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