End of the Year Program

On Thursday Clete had his end of the year program at Bright Beginnings. These kids were so cute! Throughout the year the children are taught Bible verses set to different songs, so they sing all their little songs at the end of the year program. Clete had excellent teachers this year, they really love all these kids and do a great job teaching them. This year they took pictures throughout the year and put them in albums that the children presented to the parents at the party after the program. They also had the kids color or paint pictures for every letter of the alphabet and laminated them in a spiral bound notebook. We will miss Mrs. Cindy and Mrs. Wendy terribly! Clete's class was Mrs. Cindy's last class, her daughter is having her 1st grandchild and she will become a full time babysitter for her new granddaughter. Mrs. Cindy's daughter is naming her little girl Leah, which is a special name for me since that also happens to be my best friend/soul sister's name! Clete had an awesome time this year and can't wait for next year. I, however, wish I could freeze time. He is growing so fast, I cried like a baby through the entire program! It was also great to see Ty Garner there with his family, his middle son Landon is Clete's age. More proof that God is so good!

Clete presenting me with his photo album

Clete eating his HUGE sugar cookie

The kiddos singing their hearts out!

Clete with Mrs. Cindy and Mrs. Wendy

Saying "Goodbye"

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for us! Unfortunately with all the good, comes the bad. Abby our tabby cat that we have had since 2002, has disappeared. Dale and I had both noticed that she was sleeping alot recently and also trying to get out of the house anytime someone opened the door. When cats are getting ready to pass away, it is their nature to go off alone. That is what we think has happened. We love Abby so much and she was such a big part of our family. We never had to worry about her scratching one of the kids, she just let them pull her around wherever and never so much as uttered a sound. She was the sweetest cat and we miss her terribly. Abby was a stray that appeared at our trailer right before we moved into our house. We aren't really sure how old she was, but the vet estimated that she was about 1 year old then. Her absence has affected everyone in the house including Sox our other cat. He is really acting out right now, but I guess I would do the same thing if I were him. Anyway, Abby we love you and will always remember you!!!!!!!

Mother's Day 2010

I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend this year! Everything got going Saturday morning. It is very important to me to start traditions with my children. One thing that is very important to me is teaching the kids to have good values. I want my kids to be humble and not materialistic. That being said, early Saturday morning Dale and I took Clete to pick flowers to give to all the grandmothers. It was so fun! Next Clete and I sat down in the living room with all the arts and crafts supplies and made Mother's Day cards for MiMi Nicky, MiMi Suzzanne, Nana Kay and Granny. Saturday afternoon we all loaded up to begin the festivities. First we went to my mothers house. My mother has been so supportive over the last few months, I don't know how I would have survived without her. Next stop was the lake. My wonderful husband and expert griller prepared the most scrumptious steaks for all us Moms! We had a great time with MiMi Suzzanne and Granny, along with Aunt Gladys and Aunt Cyndi. I also want to say Thank You to MiMi Suzzanne for the new shoes!!! I can't wait to put together new outfits to wear with all of them! Sunday was the best! My sweet husband told me to "go back to bed" when I tried to get up and carry on my daily chores. He is the best! Later in the day we took Clete to the park for some outdoor fun. The night ended with an excellent spaghetti dinner. I ate so much over the weekend that I thought I was going to pop! My husband and kids showed me how much they do love and appreciate me, it was great!


Without these beauties, I wouldn't be a MOM!!!!