Terrific Kid and Math Fact Master

 Maggie was recognized today for mastering ALL of her timed math facts test (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).  She has WORKED so hard over the years to accomplish this goal.  We were excited to celebrate this milestone with her.

She knew we received an invitation to the awards ceremony because of her math facts but what she didn't know was that she was also chosen as Terrific Kid.  She was chosen for her hard work and determination.  She is also a kind student and friend, always happy to help and follow directions.  While we are super proud of her academic accomplishments, we are most proud of the person she is!  Character means more than any academic accomplishment. Maggie keep smiling and shine bright sweet girl!!!  God is going to use you in BIG ways!

How's your Thursday going?

How's your Thursday going?  Mine started with me forgetting to put my coffee cup under the Keurig...thankful I could laugh...and super thankful I had another Kcup to make another cup of coffee!

We have SNOW!!!!

Two weeks ago several weather forecaster forecasted snow for our area.  We got NOTHING!  However about 5 days ago snowflakes started showing in the forecast.  I wanted to get excited but didn't want to get too excited.  As it got closer, some models showed no snow while others were showing 6-12 inches.  I didn't want to lose power nor did I want to be stranded but a couple inches sounded really exciting!  I grocery shopped with the hopes of wanting all things cold weather foods.  The weather nor my food disappointed.

Tomato soup with grilled cheese as we watched the flurries fall 

Maggie and Mica wanted to play in the first snow fall.

Snow cream round 1

We walked Mica home and loved this beautiful picture!

I created this delicious cider before bed.  I turned it on low and let it simmer until we woke up.  It was absolutely delicious!  It was a yummy treat to enjoy throughout the day.

Not knowing how much more snow we would get, I decided to take a picture before bed.  So quiet and peaceful!

Our hardest snow fall was supposed to come around midnight.  So I stayed up to catch the beauty of the snow.

We woke up to a winter wonderland!

Maggie wrote this for me!

The girls both have eLearning today.  It gave me a chance to enjoy the yummy apple oatmeal and apple cider with my quiet time.

A little family fun while both girls were on their lunch break. 

Our only snowman...way to go Caroline!

Fun with friends...the perfect way to end this glorious snow day!!

 

Silly Girls

Today the girls and I were all out of school.  It was nice to have an easy day with a slow start.  Caroline had a dentist appointment.  After that, we met Aunt Tomi Jean for lunch.  While sitting at lunch, the girls decided they needed to go shopping at Ulta and TJ Maxx.  I needed the steps so I walked over to Ulta...the girls took these silly pictures while waiting for me to arrive.  I love their love for each other, although somedays I question it.  When it counts, they support each other to the core.  I pray that they always remain strong together and have each others back.

 

Cocoa, cousins and cookies!

 Cocoa, cousins and cookies!  Maggie and Avin had a cookie and cocoa stand today to raise funds for their upcoming camps/trips.  Maggie made the cookies and Avin made the hot chocolate.  The rain lasted longer than expected but thankfully finished just before the stand opened.  We didn't have a ton of customers BUT the customers we did have were very generous!  I even had a friend from high school send me money for the girls, which I thought was so sweet!  We are so very blessed with some of the nicest folks who support our girls.

Youth Bonfire

We spent the days after Christmas and New Years collecting Christmas trees around town.  We collected a total of 14 trees.  Sadly we secured more BUT another youth group in town thought the trees were free game.  But have no fear, we had enough trees to keep the group warm for quite some time.  Thankful for the memories the kids made!

 

PEARLS dance

The girls were so excited for their second dance this year, the PEARLS dance.  Of course, McCall entertained the whole crew.  They started early getting ready for the day.  Once ready, they split up and each group went their own way to meet their dates.  Caroline and Amelia met Hayden and Mason at our house.  

The group met back up at First Pres to take pictures.  It was a LARGE group!!

Caroline and Hayden

The whole group!

 After pictures, the kids went to Mexican for dinner.  Then off to the dance.  After the dance, they went to Sonic for dessert.  What a fun night for everyone!

Happy Birthday Teresa

Today we celebrated Teresa's 69th birthday!!  After the last year that she has had, it was SUCH a gift to celebrate her.  Chemo did a number on her but she never gave up!!  The Lord has been generous to get her to where she is today.  We enjoyed lunch at Victor's with the most delicious chocolate cake!!  Here's to a new year Teresa!!!