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!