Second to Last Day of School 2013

Tomorrow is really the last day of school but I wanted to do a quick comparison with school uniforms on.  They can wear what they want tomorrow so this is the last day of uniforms...

Sophia First Grade

Michaela Second Grade

I am crying now...goodnight!

Esther Day

Friday night FBA held its annual Spring play and Silent Auction & Dinner.  Unfortunately Michaela was still sick and missed it.  I felt so bad.  She even had a little solo part.  Maybe next year will be better :)  Sophia, Michael and I went (KK was with Gram and Papa) and had a nice time.  The Esther Day play was so cute and they did a fabulous job.  Sophia's class sang three songs and she was a sheep in one part.  

After the play the school held their Silent auction and a Hawaiian dinner.  It was really nice.  Every class was asked to create a basket to donate to be auctioned   After much deliberating we decided the 2nd Grade Class would have a "GATOR DAY" basket.  I think it turned out really cute.

They also had a little art walk with all the kids artwork.

Sophia's candles...

Michaela's elf shoes...

It was a great night although it would have been much better if KK had been there!!  We are so grateful for FBA.

Spirit Week ~ 2012

This week is spirit week at school!!  I didn't get a picture of every day but I did on favorite Team Day.

GO GIANTS!!!

The last day was Character Dress Up Day.  Michaela was Esther and Sophia was Pharaoh's Daughter.  The girls loved this day the best.

They do a parade of every class through the building it is really cute.

What a great way to end Spirit Week!!

Grandparents Day ~ 2012

Today was Grandparents Day!  My poor mother-in-law was supposed to come but she ended up in the hospital with acute bronchitis and a kidney stone.  I am pretty sure she would have preferred to come here (haha) rather than the hospital!  Soooo my dear dad stepped up to the plate and came.  Thanks Papa for saving the day.

Here were the pictures I sent to the school for the hour long slide show.  Ok, it wasn't really an hour long but it felt like it was.  Just ask Papa :)

This one is old but it still is cute.  I love how they are all looking at a different camera.

Here is Nana with the girls at the circus two years ago.

This was today...I don't think Sophia's smile could get any bigger.

These girls are so funny.  I was at the school volunteering for the special day.  I decided to stay for the chapel service but I was asked NOT to sit with them (by the little ladies).  They wanted Papa all to themselves.  Every now and then I have to remind them that I was one of the original little ladies in his life along with their Auntie Mimi of course.  

I am so grateful for these precious grandparents!!

Perfect Attendance...NOT!

Well, we made it through one full week of school and had perfect attendance...but then that changed...

Last Sunday I wasn't feeling so well so I went to the little Minute Clinic in town.  I discovered that I had strep throat.  No biggie a little rest and we will be good to go.  Right?  Wrong!  The girls were both showing no signs so I was hoping and praying that I would be the only one...I was not.

On Tuesday morning, Michaela woke up complaining about a sore throat and she had a low grade fever.  We dropped Sophia off at school and headed to the Dr.  She had strep too :(  So she missed Tuesday and Wednesday of school.  She did not mind as she was more than happy to sit and watch old movies.  Praise the Lord Sophia never got it!!!

So Michaela will not be winning the perfect attendance award but then again we didn't last year either...oh well.

Graduation Part II

Here are some more pictures from Sophia's graduation.  Thanks Uncle Dennis and Auntie Mimi for taking some great pictures.

Two very close cousins

Here she comes...

She is growing up way too fast

She loves her "Charlie"

Headed to FIRST GRADE!!!

Kindergarten Graduation ~ Part I

I can not believe that I am typing this post.  Time is flying by!  Yesterday Sophia graduated from Kindergarten.  It was a wonderful morning filled with special memories.  This is going to be a picture overload kinda post.  

There is my big girl walking out.

I don't think she is sure about all the people :)

The big moment!!

Here she is with her big cousin Charles.  They look like they could be brother and sister.  She loves her "Charlie."

I am so proud of my little lady.

Check out that huge grin...she had that grin every day.  I think it had all to do with her wonderful teacher Mrs. McCorvey.  We LOVE her!!

This is going to be a two part post...I think my sister was able to snag lots of good pictures too (hint, hint) so I'm going to try and get those from her...

Last Day of School 2012

First Day of School ~ August 2011

Last Day of School ~ May 2012

First Day of School ~ August 2011

Last Day of School ~ May 2012

School Lunch

I have been promising the girls I would bring them lunch to school.  Well, better late than never, better never late.  I of course waited to the last week of school to do this.  The good part was they didn't care and the best part was my nephew was able to join us.

Here is my little hot date, Dan!

Sophia's class came in first.  Dan hid under the table when both the girls came in.  They were shocked to see him!

Michaela's class came in next.

The three amigos or stooges...take your pick :)

I Can't Believe It

Just yesterday it seemed as though Sophia was just 10 months old crawling around.  Really in my mind and heart it was just yesterday, really it was!!

But the picture below was literally just yesterday.  Oh, my!!!

I can NOT believe that in just over a week my baby will be graduating kindergarten!!!  I am not ready for this.  I have to go now...I need some chocolate!  

Allergy Alert

Today was an exciting day at our house.  Not a good kind of exciting but the scary kind of exciting.

I was at work all morning when we my cell phone rang around 12:30.  I looked down and it was the girl's school calling.  I was not alarmed as I had emailed the secretary the day before with a question so I thought she was just calling me about that.  Boy was I wrong.  I answered and it was the other secretary calmly telling me that Sophia had taken a tiny bite of a candy bar that contained peanuts.  For those of you who do not know Sophia has a SEVERE peanut allergy.  She is the type of kid that can not even sit next to someone who is eating a peanut butter sandwich.  Just smelling it can cause a reaction.  We carry an epi pen everywhere we go and they keep one with her at all times at school.

So imagine my alarm when I receive the call!!  I told them to give her a benedryl immediately.  I talked them through what to  watch for in case they needed to use the epi pen and that I would leave and head straight there.  Thankfully she did not ingest any of the peanut.  She took only a tiny bite and spit it out immediately.  

The children in her class are all aware of her allergy so they were quite alarmed as well.  I was told there were several children crying (including Sophia).  To top it all off there was a substitute teacher (bless her heart).   I talked to her when I got there and she was taking some aspirin and going for a Dt. Coke! Ha!  I am pretty sure she doesn't get paid enough for all of today's excitement!!

Praise the Lord, Sophia is fine.  She has had two rounds of benedryl and seems to be doing fine.  I brought her home and she took a little nap and seemed fine the rest of the night.  I am so grateful to all those at her school that helped and am thanking the Lord for keeping my little angel safe today!!


And here is my other angel...Michaela!!  Love these two little ladies!

Joseph ~ Part II

After we got all ready at Gram's house we headed to the school.  The kids had to be there early so they had snacks set up for the parents while we waited.  The theme of the night was "Diamonds and Denim" so lots of people were decked out in western wear!  The girls both had their boots on.  They can't wear them to school so they just wear them every other waking moment.  I love their little boots.  Their principle had the cutest red boots on so she took a "shoe pic" with the girls.

Love this...We LOVE Mrs. Johnson.  She is such a sweet and godly woman.  We are blessed to know her!!

Here are the girls right before they headed in to get set up.  Each class wore a different color t shirt which represented Joseph's coat of many colors.  Very cute!

Both of the girls sang a little solo line in two different songs.  They were both so excited.  I am so grateful for people like Mrs. Whitfield who inspire our girls to use their gifts to bring glory to the Lord!!

After the program the school had a barbecue dinner and silent auction.  It was lots of fun!  The girls had a blast hanging out with their friends.  It was a nice night of fellowship.

Sophia was walking around taking pictures with my phone and one of the teachers took a picture of her. Love her Minnie Mouse Bow...thanks Auntie Mimi & Grammy!!

It was a great night filled with lots of great memories!!

Joseph ~ Part I

April 20, 2012

A few weeks ago the girl had a musical at school. It was based on the Bible character Joseph. The songs were packed with lessons and we had many discussions about his life and what we can learn from him.

This was really the first "big" program that the girls had been a part of.  They LOVED it.  They both were given a solo line in a song.  I was a nervous wreck but they did GREAT.  I am so thankful that they stepped up to the mic (literally) and gave it their all.  I hope they always want to serve God with boldness!!

Our fun night started at Grammy's house.  We needed to get baths, change and get all ready for the performance.  Daddy snapped some pictures before we left.  Ok, Daddy took a lot of pictures...

I love that these precious girls are not just sisters but best friends.  Love how they hold hands in pictures!!!

funny girls :)

Part II coming soon!