Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

Lauren has really enjoyed her art class this year. So much so, in fact, that she is taking 2 art classes next year. Today her class went on a field trip and were able to participate in the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival. She worked on a project with four friends, and they made the coolest art display! It was fun to walk around and see the amazing talents, and I have to say that my daughter's work was one of the best. (That couldn't be any bias, could it?) Lauren loves art and hopes to be a Disney caroon artist someday. I love her creativity and talent. She does amazing work!

My Quilt is Finished!!

I have been working on a quilt for quite some time. It really hasn't taken very long, it's just been hard to find the time to work on it. SO...this morning I finished it! I am so happy to complete this project because I am NOT a seamstress. I have really bad memories of my high school sewing class where my teacher told me to have someone else finish my project and turn it in for a grade, because I have no sewing abilities. Anyway, 20 years later, I am enjoying using a sewing machine, and it doesn't even scare me anymore. Thanks, Wende, for starting me on this project. I look forward to making more quilts, and who knows? Maybe I'll tackle some other sewing projects - but I'm not getting too far ahead of myself. I still know my limitations! But it is a GOOD day to say I completed this quilt!





Sewing the strips together



Working on the white ovals



Just before completion

Invention Convention

Each year the 5th graders participate in the "Invention Convention". The idea is to take a problem, and create a solution for it. Natalie chose the "Late Night Book Light" as her invention, because she likes to read in bed at night, but hates to hold up the book and get out of bed to turn off the light. Phil helped her create this invention, and it was a huge success. People seemed quite impressed by Nat's idea.



Thanks, Dad, for helping with the parent project! Mom is very appreciative! And way to go, Nat! Great idea!

PROM!!

James went to Prom last Saturday night and it was so fun being a part of this big event in his life! He looked so handsome and had a great time. 10 couples went on the "Day Activity" and they did a Photo Scavenger Hunt around the town trying to find specific items and places. James said it was a lot of fun. They came home and got ready for the evening, then went to Moore's home for dnner. There were four couples at dinner: James and Ashley, Taylor and Hailey, Andrew and Tiffany, and Landon and Maria. The moms made dinner for them and it was fun to see and watch them.:) The girls looked beautiful and were so sweet and appreciative. They all just giggled and joked throughout the evening and seemed to have a great time. We served them a 5 course meal with strawberry appetizers, salad, homemade breadsticks, chicken parmesan and vegetables, and a yummy dessert. Wende took pictures of them at the park and then they went to the dance. All 10 couples went over to Landon's after the dance and played Disney Scene It, before taking the girls home. It seemed like a great night and James really enjoyed it. Fun, Fun, Fun!!

Mother's Day

I'm usually not the greatest fan of Mother's Day - I don't love the expectations of it, and would rather it be a spontaneous day to celebrate the Moms you love than for it to be "required". However, this Mother's day has been great. My family really showed me how much they love me and it was truly genuine. Phil made me breakfast in bed - I have the greatest husband! :) The kids helped Phil make dinner and decorated the table with candles and presents. Phil suprised me with a beautiful watch from Brighton and the kids gave gifts of cards, candles, and school made books. It was so fun to be celebrated, and to top it off, the Red Sox beat the Yankees tonight, too! What a great day! I sure love my family!!



The yummy dinner my family made for me!



My beautiful family taking care of me today



My new watch!