Thank you Samantha!
My husband, who I love more than anything. I am thankful for such an amazing, hard working, loving man!
My sweet daughter. Your big blue eyes melt me. You have the biggest heart and sweetest nature. You are growing up way too fast!
My handsome little man! You are so helpful and loving. You are turning into such a “man”. Your sweet smile and adorable freckles get me every time!
Last weekend we celebrated my God daughter Ally’s first birthday! It was an awesome get together and I can not believe she is 1! Wow how time has flown. I love you baby girl! Looking forward to being around to watch you grow!!
Excited to be 1!!
My two favorite girls!
Snacks and cake!
My attempt at a ladybug cake for Ally to smash!
Pretty Girl
Me and my sweet Ally
Ally and her mom and dad
God parents!
Taking pictures of a busy 1 year old! Not easy!
All of the kids!
Best friends!
Not too sure about the cake!
Maybe this isn’t so bad!
She loves her God Father! My favorite pic!
Yummmy!
A little messy!
Trying to stay awake after such a busy day!
Big Girl!
Beautiful!
Big kids having a balloon toss!
So my sweet little, freckle faced boy had a STEM fair project due for fourth grade! He came home the end of March with a small amount of paperwork, and when I asked what it was about, he said it wasn't required and he didn't have to do it. After reading said paperwork, I realized it was past the date for the project idea. So I assumed he was right and maybe wasn't required to participate. Well over the next few weeks more little notes came home here and there. I put two and two together and e-mailed his teacher. It WAS required and my sweet boy KNEW this. They were doing mock projects and tri fold boards at school. At this point he had a week and a half before it was ALL due! We had nothing! I went into Mommy panic mode after lecturing how important it was to be responsible. He chose a project and the work began......it was the most stressful week and a half I have had in a while. Lots of tears from mommy and the boy. But we completed it and turned the entire project in ON TIME!!
Here he is conducting the experiment to gather the necessary data!
Here he is with the tri-fold board that he had to do that compiles all the data, procedures, charts, hypothesis and all that!
He sure was pretty proud! And he should be! He did it and in the process learned how important it is to get things started when you are supposed to. He worked so hard and had to give up a lot of play time, which is very important to a 9 and a half year old boy!!
And all his hard work really paid off. He won 2nd place in the 4th grade STEM (Science) Fair!!
Going up to get his Certificate and Ribbon!
2nd Place! I am so proud of you!
Mama and her Boy!
He was so proud of the ribbon!!!
Today both kids had an award ceremony. They were both chosen as Shining Star, which is where teachers highlight certain children who do a good job with the particular "theme" of that quarter. This quarter was for being safe. I am very proud of both my lil' people! They always do a good job in my eyes. They also passed out 4th grade Science Fair awards, but I think that deserves a post all it's own.
Today was a wonderful day! I woke up way to early but my hubby insisted I stay in bed. I read my book for a couple of hours! Hubby brought me coffee in bed. Hmmm nothing better than being snuggled in bed with a good book and a nice cup of coffee!
Then the kids brought me a delicious breakfast of cheese omlet, corn beef hash, and toast! Man oh man! Am I spoiled or what! Once I got up I saw the most beautiful roses and a cute little bag waiting for me on the dining table.
