Ahhh...they are HOME!!!

My sweet babies came home last night. It's sooo nice to have them back. We both missed them terribly. They hit the sack early, and I couldn't resist the precious pics of them sleeping. I'm so glad that they had such a good time at Grandma and Grandpa's. They also got to spend a day with Aunt Sara. They were busy bees! I love my girls, and glad to have them home!!!!

Happy Summer!

OK, so it's been a while, but things have been kind of quiet. The girls left for Atlanta with Mom after the dance recital. They are still there and are coming home at the end of the week!!! YEAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! I miss them so much! Buddy left for Macon yesterday, so I am solo this week. It has been really quiet, but have loved sleeping in the middle of the bed... hehe. I'm sure things will pick back up when my babies come back home.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the Bauer family on their upcoming addition! How exciting!!! Children will certainly spice things up... Jenn, I hope you get to feeling better. I know it's rough right now, just keep your eye on the prize!!! Let us know if you need anything.

Puppy Visit

My Mom came for the recital and brought the puppies. They are soooo cute! They are so beautiful. I've seen their pics, but the pics does not do them justice. They are very good natured, and have playful personalities. They had fun playing with Andre. He's not much bigger than them. I think he thought they might be his family...lol. It was fun playing with them. Meagan and Madelyn went home with Grandma and the puppies yesterday. They are spending two weeks. They are so excited, and Mom is excited to have help with the puppies. It's quiet without them here. Miss them already and it's only Monday....sigh. I know they will have so much fun!

Devil with the blue dress on-Jazz

Toy Soldier Dance-Tap

Dance Recital 2009

Meagan and Madelyn's dance recital was this weekend. They did so GREAT! We are proud to be a part of McCalla Academy of Dance's first year of dance. M & M love going to class every week. We didn't have to force (or bribe..hehe) them to go. They were always ready and waiting for Thursday. They did awesome on stage! All of the kids did a great job. It was fun seeing everyone from the wee little ones to the older kids. We can't wait for next year. M & M are adding some things to their list that they want to take. We had a deal: if they went all year, kept their grades up and didn't complain, they could add a class. We'll see what they choose to do. This has been one activity that was a pleasure for them and us! Thank you to everybody for coming to their recital. It meant a lot to have all the support for the girls in the audience. Steph and Mike (MS), Mom (her dogs and all the puppies-so much fun) and Aunt Sara & Brian (GA), Lisa (B'ham), Paw Paw (came with my Mom from GA), Debbie & Dan, Linda, and Tookie (Minor), and our faithful neighbor Kelley, all came to see the girls. It's such a blessing that the girls have so many people around them that love them. Great times and visits with everybody! Thank you!

Fun with Fam and Friends...

My Meagan...

My Maddie...

Summer Loungin...

A great day of summer loungin...

The Official Last Day of School

OK, so this is a little late, but better late than never, right? This was the girls official last day of school. They had such a good time helping the teachers pack up the rooms. Can't believe it! They are "officially" 4th and 5th graders... Made it through another year! WooHoo!!! I love my girls! Glad to have them home for summer.

Getting Organized...The New "WALL OF FAME"

We are trying to get organized and simplify things a little. We took down our HUGE bulletin board that WAS our "Wall of Fame", and now have a much neater one. We added a circle bulletin board, dry erase board, and some wall magazine holders for school papers. So much better! Of course we decorated them up. Still haven't added the vinyl, but something is better than nothing, right? Will get that on in the next day or so, I hope. The girls LOVE it! That's all that matters...

Oh, how they grow...

Here are my babies from the first day of school to the last. I can't even believe how much they have grown. You don't realize it until you get out old pics. Guess Mom's corny 1st day pics are good for something...at least for ME! We are officially on to the 4th and 5th grades!

L.V.E.S. Awards Day 2009

OK, so Lake View Elementary did awards a little different. Brookwood had an award for everything, and it took forever to get them all handed out... BUT... this year they just gave out A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and Citizenship Awards. It was nice, and all the kids were so cute dressed up. It only last a little over an hour....

Meagan got A Honor Roll Award for the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 9 weeks. A/B Honor Roll Award for the 1st 9 weeks.

Madelyn got A/B Honor Roll Award for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 9 weeks, and a Citizenship Award.

We are so proud of you girls!!! Tomorrow is our last day!!! The countdown is on..... We made it through another one...whew!

Awards Day 2009!

L.V.E.S. Student Council Vice President

She did it!!! Congratulations Meagan!!!

Running for Student Council... AND WON!

Last Wednesday night, Meagan came home and said she thought she would like to run for Student Council- Vice President. At least she picked something at the top, right? She had to campaign on Thursday (which-she is at T.A.R.G.E.T. & not there, so we had a campaign manager to help with votes: I cannot make this up!). Friday she dressed up, and had her speech she wrote all ready. She was nervous and excited. There were 3 other kids other than her running for Vice President. When she came home, we had the parent speech ready for her...it's OK sweets, get 'em next year......but OH, WAIT...SHE WON!!!! Wow Meagan! So proud of you!!! You will be an awesome VP. As Grandma & Grandpa say, "It runs in the family". So, that earned her a movie and ice cream on her Atlanta visit. Meagan we could not be more proud of you! Love you more than you know!!!

Teacher Gifts

These little buckets with initials were our end of the year teacher gifts. Turned out very cute, but very INEXPENSIVE! Of course the teachers loved them! Yea!

13 Years ago.... May 16, 1996

"You are My Sunshine", 13 years ago, an amazing guy walked into my life, and never walked out! How great it is to be married to your best friend. We have had our ups and downs, trials and tribulations, and babies a year apart in a strange state...with NO SLEEP...=). Somehow, we made it through it all stronger and closer than ever. I love him more than ever. Yeah, back then waist lines were less, hair lines were more, and there were a few less chins (...=)...), but I couldn't adore him more than I do today. I have such an amazing family. A loving husband, and the most beautiful blessings that are our children.

Buddy, I love you so much. You have brought so much joy to my life. I truly enjoy every moment I get to spend with you, and every memory that I get to make with you. You still take my breath away! I look forward to many more years and memories with you. Wow, I can't imagine loving you any more than I do....... How true it is, "I thought I loved you then".

Happy Mother's Day!

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Happy Mother's Day Mom!!! I love you so much! You are such an inspiration to all of us!!!