Breathless

Yesterday I got the email that Sissy's proofs were ready for viewing and boy was I excited. When I opened them I almost cried. She is so beautiful inside and out. I can remember when she was twisting her hair and tugging her puffalump around. My oh my how much she has grown. These were made at the Jr. Miss pageant. Now the only problem is ordering the one I want because I want one of each.

Heather at Frogs and Faeries Photography (www.frogsandfaeriesphotography.com) made the pictures that night. I was blown away with them. Heather is the sweetest thing. I called to see if she could add some color to Melissa's dress in the top one and she said she would be glad to. Make sure you check out her page by clicking on the link and her blog is on my link list too.

Thanks Heather for allowing me to share her pics with my blog family. You did a rockin job.

Water Wars Between Showers

OK, it wasn't enough that we partied all day at school, but we had to have water war at home. Cameron came home with us and we had water war between the showers this afternoon.
You better believe my little white headed chick was right in the middle. She is a rough as a boy. When her dad pulled up to get her she couldn't resist, but attacked full speed. Her water balloon hit the bronco and bounced around. I think poor Cameron got a shot or two in the head.

Our dog Romeo was even in on the action. He was chasing Curtis and trying to help the others get him. Curtis hold out with his balloons and waits until everyone is out and bombs them, but the others ganged up on him and busted them in his lap. It was pretty funny. Have a great wet evening.

PINKALICIOUS

This is a bow inspired by the book "Pinkalicious". There is a very pinkalicious little girl having a Pinkalicious party in a few days and this is for her.
If you have girls you must read this book with them. It is the girls, girls book. I read it and fell in love with it and now there is a Purplelicious out. The Birthday girl will be having a Pinkalicious Party with lots of goodies and this will top off her cute outfit. I hope it works with her outfit.

Inspire

Inspire was my title and I can not think of a better word. This teacher Mr. Chris Hobbs has made such and impact on Clint's life this year. Words will never be able to express how much he has done for Clint this year. We were really excited when we found out he would be Clint's teacher this year. In life there is always one person who can make the connection with you and Mr. Chris was it with Clint.

Chris took the time to know all his kids and found their interest and made learning fun for them. Clint would come home everyday excited about what he had done everyday. Do you know what a wonderful feeling that was for me and his dad. Clint has trouble with his reading and phonics and we work at home but it is not the same. This year he has improved so much.

Chris would find books on the Civil War or things that had to do with war and tell Clint about it. Well, I would walk into his room and he would be reading. His confidence level has doubled this year. Clint had a couple of days that he had the choice to go to school or stay home, but he wanted to go to school. If that does not say that Mr. Chris is doing his job and the kids love him I don't know what does.

We are so thankful for you Chris and want you to know that you ROCK!!! He also inspired me to open up to teaching the older kids. Yes, he inspired me too! I took the kids a little treat one day and he was still teaching and I sat in the back of the room and watched with amazement. I wanted to answer questions with the class. I was set on Kindergarten or first grade, but Chris I see what fun you have and make learning fun to those kids and I want to be a part of that too.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!

Awards Day

I am so proud of my boys. Yesterday Irving College had their awards day. Shawn is usually working and does not get to attend many functions at school with the boys, but he was off yesterday and got to go with me.

Curtis got the Science award for 2nd grade. He also received several for A average throughout the year. We are so very proud of him. Clint received the Social Studies award for 4th grade. He will read anything that he can get his hands on about the Civil War or any war. We are also extremely proud of him too!!

Words can not express the gratitude I have for the teachers at Irving College. They all have worked hard this year and I just want to send a note of THANKS out to each and everyone one of them. I know in our busy schedule that Thank you gets lost in the shuffle, but without you there would be no education!

Year End Party

How cute are these little goodies! I finished up my year on Thursday at school. My heart just breaks when a year comes to and end. I just can not imagine not getting to see my little sweeties smiling faces come through that door every morning. My class has been great this year. We made so many memories that will be buried in my heart forever.

I love to see all the progress that the children make each year. That is worth it all. When they come to you most can not write their names, but when it is over they are writing their names. It's the small things that make you go WOW!

My room mother Sonya got our party bags ready for them. They each received a chair, tye-dye shirt, pool pass, goggles and some more goodies in their bags. Sonya did the shirts and they looked great and she taught me what I was doing wrong with my tye-dye. You rock Sonya!!! I think the kids were very pleased with what they got. I know it about killed them seeing them sitting out and that they could not get into them until the end.

I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all my room mothers this year and everyone who helped. It is not possible without help for mothers and grannies too. I have gotten so attached to several grannies and pa's this year. I would claim them all for myself. I hope that everyone has a great Summer and a wonderful year in Kindergarten next school year.

All My Love

Mrs. LeAnne

Our Princess

Well here is our Princess. Melissa was in the JA Pageant last night and she looked beautiful. She did so good and we are so very proud of you. I can not believe how grown up she looks her, but she is 16. Where has the time gone. Emily Hobbs did a wonderful job doing her makeup and helping her get ready for the big day. A big thanks to Emily. I know who to call if I need to loose a few years off my face EMILY!!!!!!

Here is a shot of Mom, Dad and Sissy. Her dress was a dream dress. It was the first one she tried on and NOTHING had to be done to it. It fit like a glove and I think she looks beautiful. I have to brag a little on my little sister.

Last but not least a picture of Curtis and Sissy. It was like pulling teeth to get his picture with her. It was like she had cooties. He wanted to go cheer her on and he did. Several Family and Friends came out to help cheer her on.

Thanks to JA for a great experience for her. She had a great time. Mom said that she talked about it all night. She meet so made so many friends and I think that is what this is all about.

I am a Basketball Mom Now!!!

Well it is official, both of the boys made the Irving College basketball team this week. Clint made Varsity and Curtis made Jr. Varsity. They are hoping to let the JV practice and maybe scrimmage more JV teams. This will get a good team coming up the ladder in the next couple of year. Clint worked so had at try outs and gave it his all. I am so proud of them. So I can add another sport to my schedule, but you know that is OK because that what being a mom is all about.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. My sister is going to be in the Jr. Miss pageant tonight and I think I am as nervous as she is. Her dress is absolutely beautiful and fit her like a glove when they bought it. Hello a size 2, never saw that size above my feet when I was growing up. I will post pics from tonight tomorrow.

Good Luck Sissy We Love You Bunches!!!!

No Surgery For Me! Yeah!

Today has been a good day for me. I went back to Dr. McKissick today and he said that there were no tears in my meniscal. I do have deterioration of cartilage under my knee cap. He feels that steroid shot to my knee will help, but I am going to try a exercise program to see if it helps first. I will go back in June to see the Doctor.


He also told me today that I could start weening myself off of my ugly black knee brace. I will finally get to wear normal clothing. The brace is so big that many of my pants will not fit over it, and it has been slim picking lately with my pants. Sorry that many of you haven seen the same pair on several days, but they were clean every time I put them back on. I hope everyone has a great week this week.

Don't forget MOM on Sunday!!!!