SPELF 2009!

Another year, another successful special ed department holiday lunch. This year the theme was elves...or should I say SPELFS! In fact, our very own SPELF was able to attend!

What a fox right?

He was even willing to take pictures with those willing to donate...
Peachy :)


The afternoon was filled with fun activities. We enjoyed a yummy lunch at Nando's (a department favorite) and actually got to meet Nando himself! In keeping with tradition, we followed lunch with the White Elephant game. Naturally, there were singing stuffed animals, a one of a kind Dr. Moix hand print picture (that has made a repeat appearance every year since I have worked there), men's hair dye, Kiss makeup and a George Bush figurine that played recordings of some of the best "Bushisms."

Here are the newbies (accompanied by some other lucky volunteers) singing our very own version of some holiday songs including, Winter Wonderland-AZ Style, Here Comes Special Ed, and Spelf the Little Momer Person

My personal favorite is still Winter Wonderland-AZ Style. I said last year that I would post the lyrics because it was a very clever version so here they are...

Palm trees wave, are you listenin'?
In the pool, water's glistenin'
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Livin' in the Valley Wonderland

Gone away is the blizzard,
Here to stay is the lizard,
A warm sunny day, we like it that way,
Living in the Valley, Wonderland.

In the desert we will have a picnic,
Cactus, sand, rattlesnakes and sun.
Christmas dinner is an old tradition,
It's pinto beans and tacos by the ton.

Later on we'll perspire
Temperatures rise even higher
A warm sunny day, we like it that way,
Livin' in the Valley Wonderland.

Here is the SPED gang...minus Lori for some reason? Definitely a fun group.

I seriously work with the best people. Though we definitely have to put up with some headaches being in Special Ed we have a fun time doing it. I also have to thank all the people who kindly held my baby so that I was able to socialize and eat lunch.

Here is Kendyl with one of her favorites, Aunty Char :)