Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Art Corps Show

One of the highlights of the school year for us is the annual Art Corps show.  Because there is no art teacher at Hage ES  the parents go in and volunteer their time to teach these children art.  Since I have no artistic ability, I am very grateful for these Moms' who donate their time. 

Ryan's Art Work



Chloe's Art Work

The LeClere Wedding

Paul and I went to Atlanta, GA over the weekend of May 19- May22 for our friends Lance and Keri's wedding.  Paul and Lance have been in the NMCSD Residency Program togther since we started in 2007.   The first night we got to stay with our friends the Richards'.  They have 6 beautiful and perfectly behaved children.  The youngest Tanner is 14 months old and would cry every time I even looked at him.  It was VERY obvious he wanted nothing to do with me.  now Paul on the other hand, he could not get enough of.  This is them dancing together on the floor together.
 At least Claire liked me....she is four yrs old and was a good filler for me since I was missing Callista like crazy!
 What I love most about best friends' is that you can not see each other for 4 years but once you are together it seems like it's only been 4 days. 
 I love Janelle!
 On Friday around noon we arrived at The Chateau Elan.  It is definitely the nicest place we have ever stayed in (except for the Rio Presidential Suite on our wedding night).  We headed straight for the pool because what else can you do in a place that is 90 degrees with 90% humidity.
 The next day was Saturday May 21, 2011....the day of the wedding.  It was a beautiful ceremony.  lance's family had flown in their family pastor.  He added so many personal details to the ceremony and spoke of Lance in his younger years.....it was great.  Here is the group of us together : Katherine, Paul, Nate Hammel, Luke and Amy Bremner, and Todd Oswald. 
 The NMCSD Ortho Class of 2011:  Todd Oswald, Luke Bremner, Lance LeClere, Nate Hammel, and Paul Shupe.
 The Happily Married Couple!



 This is Luke and Amy...he is extremely goofy, even when he is still sober.
 This is The Chateua Elan....Amazing!


It was a fabulous weekend, and I must thank my Mom and Dad for coming down and staying with our kiddos!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Mother's Day

The Friday before Mother's Day, Ryan's Kindergarten Class hosted a special luncheon with Pizza and Cookies.  He made me a beautiful crown and then sang me a song.  It was awesome!


To start the day I got breakfast in bed with a breakfast pastry and fresh strawberries (but we didn't get any pictures).  Then for dinner the kids and Paul made me a delicious dinner of Grilled Ribs, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Bread, Mac-N-Cheese, and a Peach Smoothie.
 Ryan made me a beautiful card on which he told me I was 26 yrs old and my favorite food chocolate.
 Callista made me a beautiful keychain and a picture frame with a picture of her and I in it.
 Chloe gave me a "Promise Posy" which has petals of ways she can be helpful.  It is beautiful.
 I know I am biased, but I am the most blessed Mother in the World to have 3 children who love me, and whom I hope get just a small glimpse of the love I have for them.  I love you...Chloe, Ryan, and Callista!