Awana's Awards Night at church

Taylor and Carson had their Awana Cubbies Awards Night on Wednesday night at church. Taylor and Carson have done such a great job with scripture memory and readings throughout the year. We have all learned so much. Summer and Tammy have been incredible teachers and have helped them so much. Taylor and Carson received the Under the Apple Tree award which was only given to 5 preschoolers. They also earned all of their badges for their vest and also received the bear badge for a year of completion. I was very proud of both of them.

My little golfer

Carson made his first BOGEY (drive, 2 chips, and 1 putt) on Wednesday while we played 9 holes at our little Par 3 course by the house. He was so excited because that is exactly what both his Mom and Dad both made as well. He told everyone about his bogey! We joined the Par 3 course as a family this year and have loved it. We try to play once a week if we can. Taylor is the one that hasn't enjoyed walking and has complained about how tired and bored she is while Adam, Carson and I all are playing. We recently got smart and started bringing the stroller along for her to sit and color. She loves it but it sure is a workout for Mom to push her up and down those hills. I love that I am back playing golf again. I have missed it. I especially love it that Adam and I are back in competition again. I love it when he doesn't speak to me for a hole or two because I am beating him!!!!! Bring it on!!!!! :o)

You might be a redneck IF.....

you go swimming in tupperware bins!!!!

Welcome to this world, Rylee Elise Taylor!

My new niece, Rylee Elise Taylor, was born on May 25th at 6:48 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 19 1/2 in long. She has coal black hair and is as cute as a button. We can't wait to take her to the beach with us in July!!!! Brooke is doing great and hopes to come home on Wednesday. Congrats to my brother's family---Brannon, Brooke, Reece and now Rylee!!!!

Soccer Party

Carson played his last soccer game for the Spring 09 season. After the soccer game, they had a small end of the season party and trophy ceremony. He has slept with his trophy and soccer picture every night since receiving it! He even carried it in to my cousin Anna Beth's graduation party because he thought we should celebrate his trophy too! So sweet.

Trucker Buddy

For the last 5 years, my class has had the awesome pleasure to have a trucker buddy from Walmart and his lovely wife to write pen pal letters to each of my students throughout the entire year. Mr. John and Mrs. Julie are incredible people, and I have enjoyed getting to know them. They are from Bakersfield, CA and drive 4 days to come and meet the students (each May) that they have written all year. This past week we had TRUCKER BUDDY DAY and the students love it! I didn't get to spend as much time with them on this quick visit as I like to because of baseball games, soccer games, and graduation, but I am already looking forward to next year. Thanks Mr. John and Mrs. Julie for the kindness and the time that you devote to volunteering and helping our educational system. We need more people just like you!!!!!

Recital Pictures

Taylor has her ballet recital June 27. She took her professional pictures this week with her recital costume. I sneaked in a few snapshots before the professional pictures were taken :o) Enjoy.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! Being a mother is one of the greatest gifts God has given to me. Thank you my dear sweet Jesus for Taylor and Carson. They have showered me all weekend with hand made gifts, bought gifts, and doing so many sweet things for me. What a blessed weekend!

Round Table Discussion

I had the opportunity to have a round table discussion today with former Senator Bill Frist, Superintendent James P. McIntyre, and Mayor Mike Ragsdale. There were 7 teachers that sat down today to talk about education and the future of education. It was a great experience. The media was there, and it made for an exciting day.

Taylor in Gymnastics

I took the pictures off of the blog because they were so dark. Carson and I were upstairs in the viewing section and Taylor was doing gymnastics down below us. The lighting made it impossible to get really good pictures. And of course they wouldn't let parents go on the floor. Taylor had a blast!

Reece's 3rd Birthday

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My niece, Reece, had her 3rd birthday party this weekend. Taylor loves playing with Reece. She talks about her all the time. Reece is going to be a big sister to Baby Rylee in just a few weeks. We can't wait!!!! Brannon, Brooke, Reece and Rylee will all have birthdays in May...it is just a birthday month!!! Happy Birthday Reece!