Do YOU believe in

*MAGIC*

Oh, How I do!


M otivating
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MAGIC was the theme of an Early Childhood Conference I just enjoyed... 2 full days! Ahhh!
I am so grateful that I have been blessed with a passion and a special love for children. I LOVE children and I LOVE learning! I love that I have been taught by an amazing mother who loved us dearly and let us know how important we were and that we mattered! Children are truly precious!


"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today."


Cherish today. Live in the moment! Even the moment you wish would just pass.
Join in with your child's silliness...
Share in their laughter...
Delight in their joys...
Listen to their words, even the hidden ones...
Let go of the little things that won't matter in 20 years...
Take time to teach and talk....
Try to see the world through their eyes!

Because while we are busy trying to teach our children, THEY teach us what life is all about!

Fun-Filled Weekend!

When my hubby is away....I get to play! Not that I couldn't play while he is here, but him being out of town for the weekend means I get to do whatever I want!! Which means...Friday night cuddling with my kiddos, movies, and popcorn. Saturday.... Friends and Fun!! (I invited some of our favorite friends over so their mom and dad could enjoy some birthday time together.) Now, this is what Saturday is all about, nothing to do but
P-L-A-Y..... ALL DAY.... Literally :)

We come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.

September 8, 1968
What A special day!

For all that has become since then,

We celebrate you today.

To my mother and father in-law,

Happy 40th Anniversary!

I love Jeremy's parents! I love that they honor their marriage. I love that they raised 2 wonderful sons who know and love the Lord. I love that they love their family. I love that they stayed together for 40 years and enjoy life together. I love that they played their role in MY happily ever after. Without them, there would be no "us." Thank You!!

There were decorations!

There was cake!

There were surprises!

There were 40 heartfelt reasons we are forever grateful that these two married and for the lessons they have taught along the way! (compiled from Jeff and Wendy, Jeremy and I)



Some of the words brought laughter and countless smiles....

Some of the words brought reminiscing and stories to share....

Some of the loving words were too hard for a tough guy to read, so he handed them to his sis....

And some of the words brought tears...

There was a special video made with lots of love to celebrate 4o years of togetherness...

And a precious thought that touches my heart, as I try to picture Jeremy and I 33 years from now celebrating with OUR children.....

Bragging Rights....Every Parent Has Them, So I Think I Will....

School has been in session now for 6 weeks, and these weeks have really been great! I am so proud of my children for their accomplishments and truly for who they each are!

Kyle has stayed on green(good behavior), he LOVES books, writing, and puzzles. He had a Nursery Rhyme day and went as, well I am sure you can figure him out! He was so cute. He has been signed up for soccer and is super excited for it to begin! He is 5 and he is proud! (this is where he would correct me...."5 AND A HALF"!) He has the BEST teachers...we are so very blessed, he needed them!

Cameron Nicole is loving school and doing wonderful! She LOVES to read, read, read, which I am so happy about! Cameron was chosen as the student of the week 2 weeks ago....YAY! She is taking a hip-hop dance class with one of her favorite friends. During PE this semester she goes to the Y for a swimming class...can you say heaven? Cami is a fish! Cameron loves animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up. She is in training- for now she is busy taking care of her 20 or so webkinz!!

This is his shy wave to his beautiful aunt Amy who came to watch him play!

Chris...I still can't believe this young man is just that!! A fine young man. He is doing awesome in school as well, just got his progress report...all A's! He is playing football this year (and mom is praying football this year, for NO injuries, still haven't recovered from the broken arm and surgery from the last season)

They are 3 and 0, Chris has played in each game. He recovered a fumble tonight and was in on a tackle! Way to go Greyhounds! His first project in Science was to, "build your own solar oven", his (and dads) won FIRST place! It reached 124 degrees and it cooked a hotdog. So exciting!

Through each of my children, I truly catch glimpses of heaven!!!