Sunday, May 5, 2013

Children's Choir Spring Musical

Sunday night was the Children's Choir's Spring musical "Creation Sensation".  Since Matt was sick for the Christmas musical and didn't get to sing in that one, it made the Spring musical Matt's first musical and McKenzie's last musical in Children's Choir.  I cannot believe that McKenzie is about to be a "youth"!  This was her 12th musical in Children's Choir and it seems like yesterday that she was singing in her first.

Andy told the kids to watch him and sing and do the motions.  Matt took him so literally that he never looked at anything except Andy!  He wouldn't even look at me and as one of the choir teachers I was sitting down front right beside Andy!  McKenzie did great on her speaking part and on her solo.  We'll miss seeing her perform in these musicals.

During dress rehearsal my camera broke.  If you know me then you know how devastating that was to me!  Thankfully, our good friends Kellie and Ryan Berry took some pictures for us and Ryan even took a video on his phone!  You know we can't go through anything without pictures!

Here are some pictures and a video of McKenzie's solo.







Saturday, April 27, 2013

Busy Month

We have had a lot going on this month! I believe April is a busier time than December. I have looked at the calendar and can't believe McKenzie and Matt have about 3 more weeks of school. This school year has flown! McKenzie has had her school choir concert, got to perform in the Visions spring show, is preparing for Charisma Dance co. production in two weeks and her church kids' musical, too. So lots and lots of practices not to mention school!

Matt started baseball practice back in March. The regular season starts next week. His team is the Bulldogs. Chris Klinck is his coach and David is one of the assistant coaches. I think David is enjoying not having the responsibility of being head coach this year. It is a lot of responsibility. Matt has also had a hospital stay this month. Poor thing had the stomach flu all last week. He ended up in the hospital with dehydration at the beginning of this week. We also learned while there he had strep. He was one sick little boy.  So after two days in the hospital, he is feeling better. Matt was so brave while we were there. The nurses loved him and were so good to him.  We were in the new part of GLMC and had a nice big room.  I believe Matt really enjoyed his time there. He said funny things like after family started bringing gifts, "Mama I like being here, I get presents!"!  One time he told me he wished that his hospital room was his room. What?! You know he is mine and David's child when he talks about food. He would get excited when they would bring his tray in and I would open the lid to reveal his meal. After eating his grilled chicken sandwich and fries he said, "Mama this is the best place on earth!". Well, I'm glad he had such a good attitude about it. When he and I  were discharged, he said he felt like we were leaving vacation. Well, maybe for him but not for me ha! I felt like I had been hit by a mac truck. I think this is a compliment to the wonderful nurses and Dr. Chisley who made him feel comfortable and happy all while being in the hospital.
My  poor baby...he does look cute in his little hospital gown.

Today was awards day at GMS and McKenzie's 6th grade choir sang at the 6th grade program. She was excited to wear a cute dress instead of the usual uniform. Can't believe how much this girl has grown since Christmas. She is now as tall as I am! Ugh... please stop growing!!


On a last note, my azaleas have been beautiful these last two weeks. I love when all my plants put on new growth at the beginning of spring. Everything looks so fresh and new. I put out pine straw and now can't wait to plant summer flowers. Here are a few pictures from our front yard...




Monday, April 1, 2013

Easter Pictures

Mama invited Marty, Mary Catherine and myself and our families over for Easter lunch after church on Sunday. It was delicious! She had quite a spread. She also wanted an updated picture of all her grands. So in between rain showers, David took several good pictures for her and Daddy. I can't believe how much everyone has grown. Of course Jordan and Anna Catherine are wearing very tall shoes, so that does make them a little taller than usual. Enjoy the pictures...






Sunday, March 31, 2013

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Birthday Fun

I know I say it all the time but I can't believe my baby is 7!  He had a great birthday and was so excited about it. We kicked off birthday week by meeting Nana and Grand in Winona at Woody's for supper. On his actual day, Tuesday, I took a cupcake cake to enjoy with his class. It was a cute Batman cake.  After school, family dropped by to give him birthday gifts.  Matt was so excited that he had enough money and gift cards from family to buy that new bike he has had his eye on at Walmart.  Thank you family! We decided this year instead of a party to get him a gift that he had been wanting, an Xbox game system. Nana and Grand and Mimi and Pop gave him games to play for the Xbox. We also took him to Incredible Pizza on Friday. David was off so we made a fun day of it going to one of Matt's favorite places and a little shopping.  Here are a few pictures from last week...

Matt and his sweet teacher, Ms. Bowen



Matt is teased as his classmates sing to him.

New bike!

Monday, March 25, 2013

Happy Birthday Matt!

Tuesday is Matt's 7th birthday!  Matt is so excited about his birthday and is looking forward to Betty taking cupcakes to school for his class to have a little party.  Here's my traditional birthday video to Phillips, Craig, and Dean's song "I Want To Be Just Like You".

Happy Birthday Matt!


Friday, March 22, 2013

What a Difference Six Months Makes!

McKenzie's 6th Grade Band concert was Tuesday night.  It is amazing how much they have improved from their first concert last semester!  Here's a short video of McKenzie's favorite song that they played called "Crazy Clock".