Sing, sing a song, sing out loud......

We were treated, today,

to a voice lesson recital.

Emily and Ashley have been taking voice lessons

since September.

The girls did really well.

Ashley had two solos and a duet with Emily

Emily had two solos as well.

The fact that they can stand

in front of an audience

fills me with awe and pride.

The recital was short,

with only 4 students and the teacher.

A small reception followed.

We all were filled with pride

and left with smiles...................

Another ceremony, another medal

We received an invitation in the mail.

The School Board wanted to recognize

all the students that scored a "distinguished"

(the highest possible distinction)

on their CATS test last school year.

Emily was one of those students....

She, along with the students from

Third grade through senior high school,

were handed medals and were congratulated

by each member of the school board.

We are so proud of Emily.

Her accomplishment are numerous.

She has quite a collection of plaques and medals.

She never fails to make us smile.....

Report cards are in!

The middle school

sent home report cards today.

How nice it was to see the girls,

coming out of their skins

with excitement and in anticipation

of my reaction when I would see their grades.

Both Emily and Ashley came home

with not only all "A's" but

High "A's" at that.

The school also held an award ceremony today

to honor the students who performed well

on last year's CATS test (state exam).

Ashley received a gold medal for getting

Proficient and Distinguished grades.

All her grades were well above the state average.

Emily also received a gold medal and

a plaque for Academic Excellence.

She scored all Distinguished,

the highest category of marks.

I couldn't be more proud of our daughters.

They work extremely hard

and are conscientious student.

They earned every one of those awards.

Way to go , girls.

You make me smile......

Apple Picking

Every year,

for as long as I can remember,

the girls and I

go apple picking.

We love the smell in the orchard,

we love the cool breeze in the air.

We love the apple cake we make the next day,

the homemade apple sauce,

and the apple butter that has become a favorite.

Every year we look forward to apple picking.

And all the smiles.......

It makes me so happy

that the girls still want to do this

every year..

Emily's best gift

Today was Emily's 13th birthday.

She got good presents.

Concert tickets, books,a radio,

CDs, a bookmark.

But her very best gift of all,

which she was generous enough

to share with all of us,

She got a sunny day.

Ever notice how beautiful and amazing

a shadow is?

Can't have one without the sun......

Shadows make me smile.

Happy birthday Emily.

I love you.

Another rainy day

Today was our local Susan G Komen walk.

We have been participating
For as long as I can remember.
So on this rainy Saturday morning,
I woke up our three daughters
at 6:30 in the morning.
They got up with a willing heart,
got dressed and put on their rain gear
and participated in the breast cancer walk
downtown Lexington at 8AM.
Now THAT will put a smile on a mother's face.
Thank you girls.