Wednesday, September 17, 2008

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
A family from our adoption agency is in China currently and in need of prayer. You can follow their story here:

http://www.roomforatleastonemore.blogspot.com/

Thursday, September 11, 2008

We Remember

Drew had the unique opportunity, as part of the local Cub Scouts, to take part in Orange's City Sept. 11 celebration today. The boys in his pack are in the second grade and were less than 1 when the attacks happened (Drew was 11 months). We talked to him alot about what happened 7 years ago and why it's so important to still remember and honor the people who died and those who are still fighting for our freedom as a result. The boys stood alongside the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the ceremony and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. The VFW men took quite a bit of time with them to explain why we did the ceremony five times (to mark each event on that day.) What a learning experience. Drew was so filled with pride to be included with these men, city officials, firefighters and police officers. He even got to keep a bullet shell from the 21 gun salute. His school was great not to count him absent or event late since he was doing his civic duty. We love our country and are so proud to live here.
Taking it all in.
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Wolf Cubs from Pack 420
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The three Wolves in Mrs. Arnold's class.
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Caroline Bei is 4 today!
Spinkle cookies from Publix make the best birthday treat.
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Look out Hannah Montana.
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Daydreaming in "the jungle" with my friends.
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES
Both kids are back to school and don't let their pictures fool you... they are quite happy to be back. Drew's first full week was last week (after a one-day start and then four days of hurricane) and Caroline started today and will go three days a week. We lucked out in the teacher department this year--Mrs. Arnold and Miss Sue are soooo sweet. My brave boy Drew has even began letting me take advantage of parent dropoff/pickup (of course carpooling with his friend Rhett helped make him brave). Whohoo! We're off to a great start and a busy month with two birthdays. Goodbye summer, hello fall.
Preschool 2008
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2nd grade 2008
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Lunch at our favorite Gator watering hole on opening day. Florida killed Hawaii.
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