Parachute Fun
Water Races
Fry the Chicken Relay
Balance Something........can't remember the name of this one
J and two of her friends.........these 3 have been together since Mothers Day Out!!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Third Grade Field Day
Water RacesFry the Chicken Relay Balance Something........can't remember the name of this one J and two of her friends.........these 3 have been together since Mothers Day Out!!
First Grade FIeld Day
SOOOOOOOO Field Day was on 5/21........we've been a little busy!
T and his friend......silly!
Potato Race
Did you know that noodles double as javelins????
Starburst Racing
Olympic Torch Race......
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
And the new American Idol is.........
DAVID COOK!
He had me when he sang Billie Jean.
If you haven't heard it, you can find it on youtube.
I tried to put it on here, but am not that technologically inclined.
YAY! I cannot wait for his album! : )
NEW LOOK!
Thank you simplyshelleydesigns.blogspot.com for the new look! I h-e-a-r-t it! The European trip countdown is now on! J and I will actually be looking at the Eiffel Tower this year on our 12th anniversary!
What could be more romantic than that!!??
What could be more romantic than that!!??
Monday, May 19, 2008
Lady's Monthly Column.........
Accentuate the positive: beyond the media
If we desire hope, happiness and contentment, weshould consider limiting our media intake.A small dose of the media theatrics convinces us that,at the least, our world is filled with idiots(pictures for proof), and at the most, we are doomed-- as a nation, as a world.It's enough to make us restless night and day.These are trying times. As a nation, we are anxious.We are at war. We have a major election.We ask questions that have bitterly divisive answers.Chaos abounds. Or -- so we're told.In the wings of our enormous world stage, out of thespotlight and in the quietness of personal lives, I'mprivileged to witness laughter, bravery anddetermination.Most folks live their lives with underlying strengths:• The daughter who willingly left her home and abetter-paying job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex,to move in with her ailing mother, giving comfort andcare -- the strength in commitment.• The church family that gathers round, lovinglyholding the new baby who, unexpectedly, was born withdisabilities; the road the parents expected and theone for which they prepared won't be the one theytravel, but theirs will be a safe arrival. An entirebody of sojourners will travel with them -- thestrength in numbers.• The men and women who visit the nearby prison,bringing friendship, wisdom and encouragement to thosewho are incarcerated -- the strength in hope.• The husband who takes a second job, without whining,to care for the needs of his family -- the strength inresponsibility.• The teacher who imparts information and the studentswho grasp it, making it their own -- the strength inknowledge.• The mommy who snuggles and reads with her littleones at bedtime, despite being bone-tired -- thestrength in routine.• Volunteers who, in countless numbers, providenecessary goods for those in need, as well as improvequality of life for all of us -- the strength inservice.• The woman, unable to get out and about herself, usesher skill of writing, sending letters to those whocherish them -- the strength in encouragement.• The family running with the "cussed" wind of late,as it lifts their brightly colored kite higher andhigher among the whoops of the children far below --the strength in joy.• The retired preacher, whose strong voice once filledone of the largest churches in town, continues to walkhand in hand with his wife of 62 years as togetherthey continue to walk hand in hand with God -- thestrength in faith.The list goes on and on.Let's not believe, not for one moment, the voices thatsay there is no more love or character.Serious issues encompass our world, but let's look andlisten with discernment. We can see and hear forourselves.It's tempting to accept the opinions of those whospeak with authority, easy to doubt our personalinfluence in the whole scheme of things.Author Phillip Brooks believed differently; he wrote,"No man or woman can really be strong, gentle, pureand good without the world being better for it."At the least, and at the most, we can be a solutionfor the world in which we live, individually andcollectively.Perhaps we are stronger, bolder and more resilientthan we are being told we are ... by those who don'tknow us.Betty Davis is a freelance writer in Abilene andregular columnist. She is a former Abilene publicschool board president.
If we desire hope, happiness and contentment, weshould consider limiting our media intake.A small dose of the media theatrics convinces us that,at the least, our world is filled with idiots(pictures for proof), and at the most, we are doomed-- as a nation, as a world.It's enough to make us restless night and day.These are trying times. As a nation, we are anxious.We are at war. We have a major election.We ask questions that have bitterly divisive answers.Chaos abounds. Or -- so we're told.In the wings of our enormous world stage, out of thespotlight and in the quietness of personal lives, I'mprivileged to witness laughter, bravery anddetermination.Most folks live their lives with underlying strengths:• The daughter who willingly left her home and abetter-paying job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex,to move in with her ailing mother, giving comfort andcare -- the strength in commitment.• The church family that gathers round, lovinglyholding the new baby who, unexpectedly, was born withdisabilities; the road the parents expected and theone for which they prepared won't be the one theytravel, but theirs will be a safe arrival. An entirebody of sojourners will travel with them -- thestrength in numbers.• The men and women who visit the nearby prison,bringing friendship, wisdom and encouragement to thosewho are incarcerated -- the strength in hope.• The husband who takes a second job, without whining,to care for the needs of his family -- the strength inresponsibility.• The teacher who imparts information and the studentswho grasp it, making it their own -- the strength inknowledge.• The mommy who snuggles and reads with her littleones at bedtime, despite being bone-tired -- thestrength in routine.• Volunteers who, in countless numbers, providenecessary goods for those in need, as well as improvequality of life for all of us -- the strength inservice.• The woman, unable to get out and about herself, usesher skill of writing, sending letters to those whocherish them -- the strength in encouragement.• The family running with the "cussed" wind of late,as it lifts their brightly colored kite higher andhigher among the whoops of the children far below --the strength in joy.• The retired preacher, whose strong voice once filledone of the largest churches in town, continues to walkhand in hand with his wife of 62 years as togetherthey continue to walk hand in hand with God -- thestrength in faith.The list goes on and on.Let's not believe, not for one moment, the voices thatsay there is no more love or character.Serious issues encompass our world, but let's look andlisten with discernment. We can see and hear forourselves.It's tempting to accept the opinions of those whospeak with authority, easy to doubt our personalinfluence in the whole scheme of things.Author Phillip Brooks believed differently; he wrote,"No man or woman can really be strong, gentle, pureand good without the world being better for it."At the least, and at the most, we can be a solutionfor the world in which we live, individually andcollectively.Perhaps we are stronger, bolder and more resilientthan we are being told we are ... by those who don'tknow us.Betty Davis is a freelance writer in Abilene andregular columnist. She is a former Abilene publicschool board president.
MONKEY BOYS!
Here they are.......our monkey boys. T is at J's softball game, G is on Uncle Tim's back.
(Notice PeiWei in the background.........yum!) We met Tim and family there on Sat night for dinner. Luke was not feeling too great, so after dinner, they went back to Temple and we decided to try to find Jillybean a swimsuit. Shopping with a PICKY 9 yr old is not pleasurable.
We went to every (EVERY) store in Richland Mall that has swimsuits.......none of them were what she wanted, which is a "surfer" shirt and board shorts. OH MY. We left with nothing and with me telling her that she might want to reconsider her pickiness, especially since the water park opens next week and J set up our pool yesterday. We are ready for SUMMER!
********Any recommendations on a self tanner that wont look orange??**********
Thursday, May 15, 2008
5 Yr Old Field Trip
Lorie and her 5 yr old..........
The 5 yr old field trippers....................
Me and my 5 yr old.........................the 5 yr olds needed sunglasses. The moms needed shoes.
We all needed a field trip!
*I dont know what happened to the pics. The top 3 were supposed to be at the bottom. I dont know how to fix them, so this post is a little out of order!*
What could be better than lunch at............................
and shopping at......................
The 5 yr old field trippers....................
Me and my 5 yr old.........................the 5 yr olds needed sunglasses. The moms needed shoes.We all needed a field trip!
*I dont know what happened to the pics. The top 3 were supposed to be at the bottom. I dont know how to fix them, so this post is a little out of order!*
What could be better than lunch at............................
and shopping at......................
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I dont know either! LOL
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