Megan's Dance Studio Recital 2013

Both the girls took dance this past year at Megan's dance studio in Indian Mound.  They both had a lot of fun this year.  However, I think they are going to do other endeavors this year.  No more dance for us forever or until we see what they really are passionate about.
I was truly proud of my Addie bear as she won the Dancer of year trophy for being the best dancer with the best attitude and having a smile on her face at each practice.  Made me so proud!

Summer Is Here!

Summer is here and 1/2 way over!!

I can't believe that this summer is 1/2 over and that tomorrow if July 1st!!  What???  I guess as I get older and things are always changing I can't believe how fast time flies.
The girls ended their school years well.  Addie did so well and only made one B the entire 2nd grade year.  Claire has really done well in her preK this year.
We have finished up the school year, dance recitals, and softball regular season and All Stars.
One more week and we leave for Destin!!!  I can't wait, well needed rest and time with my little fam!
This summer I have lost one of my dear friends, Paige Nash Morris.  Paige and I got close when I worked at Animal Care Center for 4 years.  She was the most beautiful, sweet, caring, loving, and feisty woman I know!  She knew how to care for horses, mules, cats, dogs, and feed people corn, funnel cakes, and sweet tea at the fair.  She was the biggest advocate for the Wilson County Fair and I got to see her "in action" at the fair feeding others and laughing with the best of them.
She found a wonderful man to marry and spend 11 years with and they had a beautiful little girl named Rubi who is 9.  Please continue to pray for Rubi and Scott as they have truly lost a great mother and wife.  Paige lost her battle with Stage 4 brain cancer:  glioblastoma.  Her birthday is today.  She would have been 43 today.  Paige breathed her last breath last Wednesday afternoon at home with Scott and Rubi.  We will celebrate her life this Tuesday night at her Memorial Service at Gladeville Baptist church.

Here are some photos of the girls:  Truly blessed
mother I am:  Addie playing Stewart County AllStars 7 and 8 year olds.  We played last Friday night against Clarksville Nationals and got smoked 15-2.
We went back and played Woodlawn Saturday afternoon at 4pm and won, then went on to play St.Bethlehem and lost 18-10.  Good games and great fun!!!  Can't wait for next year and hoping Addie still wants to play.

Coaches:  Jeff, Vanessa Downings, and Crystal
Players:  Back left:  Grace Estes, Addie, Hailey Fisher, Jennifer, Mallory Wallace, Kylie, Caleigh, front row L to R:  Kinsley, Laney Morgan, MaKalea, Cass, Jasa, and Sara 

Where oh where have I been?

I'm back!

I can't believe it has been almost 2 years since I have entered an entry in my blog!  I don't even recognize the new update.  It's been too long!!
I hope that I still remember how to post pictures.  Looking at the last post was of Addie two years ago at her dance recital with no front two teeth!  I love those pics and it also reminds me of how fast life happens.  Addie now has two front teeth and Claire is taking dance also.
I hope to keep up with this blog as my own journal/diary and hope I don't offend anyone with any of my posts, but its for me so I shouldn't care I guess.  So here goes!
The girls just finished up with Spring Break this week.  I took them to Franklin for two days and we spent the night with Nat, Justin, and Easton Thursday night.  Claire and Addie were so excited to have a sleepover with their cousin Easton.  I think about 10:45pm Claire came to my bed because E was talking she said.  Nat and I knew that wouldn't last too long.
We went to see my Dad's new condo that he bought last summer in Franklin.  I had never been over there so the girls and I went and they thought the coolest thing was that Grandpa had an elevator in his home.  I guess that is pretty cool, a little luxury for whoever wants to go to all 3 floors quickly.
Daddy didn't look so good on Thursday.  I pray for him every day.  I don't know what else to do.  I want so badly for him to know the Lord and my prayer is for him to begin a prayer life  and have a relationship with our Savior!  Big prayer needs for him right now is with his diabetes, blood pressure, depression, and whatever else he is addicted to.  I have never seen a man that has so much get up and go, just let it all go so quickly.  I know that Satan is winning against him right now and I pray that Daddy can fight the demons off if he is willing.
On a brighter note, Addie is doing very well this year in 2nd grade.  Her teacher is Pam Lidyard and Addie has made straight A's twice this year.  This next week she will have an awards ceremony where she will receive her AM medal and an award for making straight A's.
Claire started preK last November at North Stewart.  There was an opening and she has absolutely loved going.  She has made so many friends and she will begin kindergarden this Fall.  I am hesitate about it because she has a July birthday, but we are going to give it a go and see how she does.  She went to the kindergarden registration and she is so excited to start.
Next week I will turn 39 and I can't believe I only have 1 more year in my 30's :-(  I don't think I am ready to grow up and get older and more wrinkly!!
Well, off to cook supper on a Saturday night, not real excited to but Chris is calling!