Hannah - Top GPA!

This blog post is a little overdue, but I still wanted to include it in our family blog. On the last day of school, June 11th, Hannah received the most awesome award...one she worked really hard for and one, I believe, she TOTALLY deserved! ;)

Hannah's award was for the female with the top GPA in 8th grade - YEA!! We were all really excited, especially me (ACH). I totally knew that she could accomplish it because she is a dedicated and hard-working student. I should know - being one of her teachers, I saw every day what she can do.

Hannah, I'm really proud of you. You're so bright and you apply yourself in the classroom just the way Dad and I would expect you to. I'm really sad that you're leaving me to go to high school. I can't imagine not seeing you every day. I'll miss you more than you know, but I'm sure that you'll excel there, too, and continue to make our family proud.

Rachel at Camp of Champions

Great picture of Rachel at Camp of Champions last week. All three girls went to camp where they participated in basketball each morning and volleyball in the afternoon. Keith took his "toy" to the camp every day he was home from work and took pictures from the top of the bleachers. Cute Ra Ra!

Rachel is GROWING!

Rachel was going through some momentos from her 2nd grade year - work she had done, art she had created. She came across a long piece of red string. She brought it to me and said that the string measured how tall she was at the beginning of the year. They measured and cut the string in Mrs. Colwell's class.
When we showed the string to her dad, Keith took Rachel outside to the garage where we measure the girls and mark the date and their height on the garage wall. When he measured Rachel, it showed that she has grown 2 inches in the past MONTH! Unbelievable...it's obvious that she's sprouting, but, my goodness.... My baby is not a baby anymore!

Dive In!!!

Why is it so hard for us a humans to commit ourselves whole heartedly to something?? I just don't get it. I understand selfishness and laziness but come on people!!! We only get one chance at this thing called life. Step up and blow the doors off of this place. Get off you rear and do something productive. Sorry, just had to get it off of my chest.

Pies for Lauren!

We sold 11 pies Saturday, May 2nd. I made $114!!! Altogether I have $750.40! I still have $1749.60! A lot huh? Well, goodbye!

Mother's Day

Hey this is Lauren! I want to wish my mom a Happy Mother's Day! If you read this blog before Sunday, wish your mom a Happy Mother's Day. Make it all about your mom on Sunday!!!!!!!!! I have no more to say, so BYE!

One proud husband!!!

I can't tell you how proud of my family that I am. Today, my wife is teaching at Texas A&M Commerce. She was asked to help math and science teachers utilize technology in their classrooms and preparation time. What a great honor for Amy. She really is a remarkable teacher to both children and adults. I couldn't be more proud.
My girls have also made me extremely excited lately. Their grades are outstanding (except for Hannah's algebra, but she's working on it), they have excelled in athletics, community service and most importantly their faith. They are a joy to have.
I'm not sure why God has blessed me with such a great family, but I sure am thankful.
Signed,

A proud husband and dad!!!!