Monday, August 23, 2010

Getting to Know Mrs.Younker

Hello third graders! Hello parents!

Can you believe it's time to come back to school already? Summer always seems to come and go so quickly, but I'm so excited for a new school year to start! I have a feeling it's going to be a great year! I can't wait to get to know each and every one of you and I thought maybe you'd like to know a few fun facts about me.
Ten Things You Probably Didn't Know About Mrs. Younker

10. When I was in third grade my favorite books were the Boxcar Children series.
9. My birthday is on a holiday. I'll let you guess which one!

8. If you ever order pizza from Dominos, there's a chance your delivery guy just might be my husband. He's the best delivery guy around! He's also a student at Utah State University.

7. I have 2 girls, Addison and Olivia. Addison is 3 years old, she has a lot of spunk and personality. She sings ALL day long and always keeps us laughing. Olivia is a year and a half old and she is the sweetest, happiest baby I have ever met.
6. I love to bake! Who doesn't love the smell of bread baking in the oven? I especially love to bake yummy treats like cupcakes, cookies, and birthday cakes! Here's the cake I made for Olivia's first birthday. 5. I was in high school musical! Okay... just kidding. I wasn't in THIS High School Musical... but when I was in high school I participated in lots of different musicals. They were tons of fun!

4. I enjoy doing arts and crafts. My favorite things to make are decorations for my house and toys for my kids. Here's a picture of the playhouse I made for my girls last year.
3. I read the 6th Harry Potter book in one day. I loved it so much I literally could not put it down!
2. I have a major weakness when it comes to junk food, and that's OREOS. I love them! I can't help it! They're sooooooo good!
And the number one thing you may not have known about Mrs. Younker is...

1. I have the BEST job in the whole world! I absolutely love being a teacher, and I hope you are as excited as I am for a brand new school year full of endless possibilities!

Now you know a little about me, and I can't wait to get to know more about each of you! See you in school!