SYP

This summer I worked for SYP. What is SYP you ask? It's San Antonio's Parks and Rec Summer Youth Program. Sounds fun, doesn't it? That's what I thought too. Anyway, to make a long, painful summer short here's a collection of pictures from our parties, activities, and those not-so-great moments. Enjoy!

A photo from my training at Luther Burbank High School

There were hundreds of people at the training, but I was pretty much on my own.

I guess eating out is all the rage these days.

After lunch I went on a walk. There were a couple of these cool benches.

I really liked them so I snapped a picture!

There was a wall in the main hall that showed where all the seniors were planning to go to college. I spotted this little guy!!!

Here's Shirley J. Howsman Elementary School where I spent my days with the kids.

My co-workers Cassandra, Marko, and Michaelangelo.

These guys were fantastic and I would not have survived without them!

 Some artwork

These are "self portraits" of my group

A nice collection of flowers from their study of Georgia O'Keeffe

A couple drawings given to me by a girl who found out I love The Lego Movie

Our Study on Jackson Pollock

My Pollock painting, yes, I saved it!

"Goodbye" Notes

Artwork of another nature...

((A local artist))

 ((Ladies restroom))

(("The Smear" in the boy's restroom, a lovely going away present the last week of camp)) 

 ((Some very creative people labels))

((Ladies, again))

We ate some food

We played some games

 ((And the winners got to play us counselors!))

And I took some selfies

((Animal Care Services))

 ((Bloody nose))

It  was a difficult summer, but toward the end I really was sad to say goodbye to the kids. I definitely would prefer to never return though. But, if it weren't for this job I wouldn't have my new, totally awesome job ((another post for another day))!

What do you do with your free time?

Honestly? Not much. But thanks to our buddy Cole, when we DO do something, we've discovered we enjoy hitting balls!

There's always lots of deer on and around the golf course and driving range.

We may not be good at it, but we enjoy it. That's all that really matters. :)

Massage

Well I had my first massage today! The Nelsons had gotten us a gift certificate to get massages at this little place Cole really likes. It was an......experience. haha It was a hole-in-the-wall kind of place next to a Chinese food restaurant. The ladies didn't speak English very well and there were poles above the bed for them to hold onto and walk across your back. And there was this sign....*snicker*

After our massages we went to Firehouse Subs and I had a delicious cranberry and turkey sub.

The next day I was actually kind of sore! I thought Z would be but he just wanted me to rub him some more. That guy can never get enough rubbies. :p

Manicure for a Baby Shower

((How adorable is this green?!))

My very pregnant and adorable friend Stephanie was in need of a mani-pedi for her baby shower and asked me to join her. I needed girl time so badly! It was so nice to be pampered and talk to an adult! I went to her baby shower the next day, which was adorable and fun. No weird games or any other awkwardness. Love it!

~*~ Cupcakes ~*~

Zack REALLY wanted some cupcakes, so we got to work in the kitchen! It was also the perfect excuse to use my new Pampered Chef Easy Accent Decorator ((which we LOVE)) that my mom just got for me at a PC party!

Delish!

7-11

Yay for free Slurpee day!

We had to try several 7-11's, and this one only had one working flavor, but we got our Slurps!

"I Need a Snow Cone!"

All I've been saying for over a week now. Today I (finally) found the greatest snow cone place ever! It's called Bahama Bucks and isn't too far from our apartment! Mission accomplished!

(("Wedding Cake" flavored))