Children's Museum field trip

Grades PreK-2nd went on a school-wide field trip to the Children Museum of Memphis this week. Houston had never been and we had so much fun. I had 11 parent volunteers go, so I only had one child that was not partnered up and wanted to walk around with me. Houston's teacher said he could hang out with me on the trip, so we had the opportunity to walk around and see and do everything. That place has changed so much! It wasn't that cool when I was as kid. There was so much to do and it is all hands-on and learning centered. Houston said his favorite part was climbing in the ferret cages. I could not even watch him, the holes were so narrow and I was scared he and Kayla were going to get trapped. We danced and performed on stage to music videos, we did the news broadcast and we pretended we were flying in a tornado too. He wrote checks at the bank, sent the ATM money holder in the to the teller, designed a house, drove an airplane, shot a paper airplane and shopped for groceries and even checked himself out at the cash register. My kindergarten students were so well behaved and I was so happy I got to spend alot of time with all of the parents. Houston's last day of pre-K is in 2 weeks and my kindergarteners graduate in 13 days. Oh my gosh, this year has just flown by! Can't wait for my summer vacation. We have so many fun things planned.

My Memphis Tiger football star

Houston running the register


Houston and Reniya shopping

We were making a video and flying over the skyscraper

Actor
Me and Jodi trying to make lightning by working out Me and Ms. Shields

Fireman like his Paw

Houston and Kayla to the rescue

Builders

Dentist office

Chilling in the mouth

My sweet little Kindergarteners

lost for words

Please keep a family in your prayers. The child was in my first grade class a few years ago and he was only 9 years old. He died on Sunday night from an incident at home in his bedroom. It was on the news, so I am sure you have heard how he died by now. Very sad that a 9 year old could even know how to do that. The mother is a young mother and has 2 small children. The visitation is tonight and I can NOT imagine how she feels, loosing a child. This family needs prayer at this tragic moment.
Lord, please put your healing hand on the family and friends of Dillion.
A friend tagged pictures of him to my facebook page if you would like to see him.
I have been lost for words ever since I found out Monday night. So upsetting and hard. You just don't realize how important every day is and you never know what may happen tomorrow.
That is why you should show love and affection to the ones you love and enjoy every moment of quality time you have while you have it.

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you, he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22

Briarfest Day 2010

Due to the rain Saturday, our plans kinda got cancelled, so we ended up doing the Briarfest Carnival at Briarcrest all day. We planned to go that afternoon but got to go all day and made an 8 hour day out of it. It was so much fun, however, it was a muddy mess. The theme was Western/Cowboy. It was so cute, they really went all out on decorations. Houston rode all the rides more than once, he played all the games, rode the bull, bungee jumped, won a big Scooby Doo and ton of other prizes, played at the petting zoo, won a cake at the cake walk, went on a train ride, a hay ride and all sorts of other fun things.

Houston riding the jet ski

Houston in TowMater

Houston on the pony ride

Houston riding in Sally

Driving the horses

His cowboy and horse balloon animal

This was too funny to watch-Greasy pig Race -You had to chase a baby pig in the mud until you caught it.

My dr's daughter did it and was covered in mud from head to toe.

His cake he won at the cake walk

The Cow Pie throwing contest, yep, he loved throwing cow pies into the potty

The Fun Slide

The ferret at the petting zoo

The turtle races, so cool

The kids chose a turtle and put in the box to see which one was the fastest

The Mechanical Bull

Whoo Hoo Cowboy!

8 second ride!!!

His favorite and not mine!

The tilt a whirl

UGH, I know I am getting old when I can not even handle the Tilt a Whirl,

I was so sick after riding this :(

The swings

Green Mean Machines

Houston has started his Tball games at Piperton and loves it! His game got cancelled yesterday due to the weather, so they will play a double header on Tuesday night. Here are a few pictures I wanted to share with everyone.

Houston running bases to home plate (I have no idea where the rest of the players are??????) lol

Attempting to catch (We are still working on that) He is all about the batting :)

His buddy, Katelyn at bat

Ready for the hit with Coach Rusty by his side

His team "The Green Mean Machines"

Catching a grounder

Houston and his buddy, Miss Jacy

WHOOOO HOOOO!

They won their first Game!!!

30th Birthday celebration downtown Memphis

For my 30th birhday last week, my girl Heather and her Beau Brian took Tim and I downtown for a surprise night out on the town. Talk about FUN!!! We went to the Rendezvous and on an hour long horse drawn carriage ride all over downtown Memphis. Talk about amazing.

You know, we have horses at home and even 2 buggies, but riding downtown in a CINDERELLA carriage was a total different experience. I loved it to say the least. Here are some pics out of order from our double date night out. Enjoy!! I know I did

This is the trolley that nearly ran us over in the carriage

This is the back of our carriage

There were 2 love birds in a cage on the back

Me and Tim after dinner at the Rendezvous

Brian and Hedder tearing into their full slab of ribs

Tim enjoying his tea and ribs

Me and Heather

Our Carriage and driver, Mary

Again, oh, yea, the horse Benji

Me and my man

Girls just wanna have fun

I love him!

Heather and her Brian

Me and Tim at dinner

Me and Heather at dinner

I am so blessed to have such an amazing family, job and friends. We share some great times together! Thanks girl!
Well, gotta go get my kiddos and get back to work. Hope you have a fun filled weekend