The latest awards

Okay, since my last post Baylee has done it again. She has won two more awards. The entire school was asked to draw their idea of a Victorian Christmas and the best design would be used for the school Christmas card. Baylee drew the cutest Victorian house all decorated up for the holidays and her design was chosen for the school Christmas card. This card will be sent out to other schools in the district as well as families of Arlon Seay Mavericks. So that's that! Now for the next one. This morning the 5th grade class graduated from the D.A.R.E. program. They have been in the program since the beginning of the school year. It lasts for one whole semester. Towards the end of the program the kids were asked to write an essay about what they learned and how it will affect their futures. They chose one boy and one girl out of every 5th grade class and my daughter was one of the winners. They awarded them with metals, water bottles and a pin to wear on their shirts. I truly have the greatest kids a parent could ask for. I'm not only saying this because my kids are smart and always win awards but they are genuinely AWESOME in every way! I sometimes find myself questioning my parenting skills as I'm sure most moms do but I must be doing something right!

Oops, I forgot

How could I forget to mention two very honorable roles my oldest daughter has taken on? She has been chosen as a 5th grade science tutor for her peers. She tutors every Wednesday morning. She has also been chosen as a mentor for two 1st grade girls with behavioral problems which she visits with every Mon. and Tue. mornings. This is something that Baylee takes a lot of pride in doing. She misses her advisory period on these three days to help other students in need. Just wanted to add that because again, I am so PROUD!

Proud Mommy

Well it's been quite a while since I've posted anything so I have quite a few things to write about. First off, I'm sure everyone has heard the news. Audie and I are having another baby girl. We found out unofficially and without certainty on Nov. 18th and with 100% certainty on Nov. 22. The little diva wasn't cooperating during the first ultrasound. The second ultrasound we had was 3D and we brought the girls along. Reagan said she looked like an alien and Audie said she looks just like him. We got a pretty good look at her little face and she kept putting her hand up like, don't look at me!". I can't wait to meet my new little angel! We've agreed on a name and I LOVE it. Her name will be Miss Chloe Sophia. Now, on with my other news! I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of my girls. They amaze me more and more each day. I'll start with my little pre-teen Baylee.

The girl's school had their 1st 9 week awards ceremony a couple of weeks ago and Baylee cleaned house, let me tell you! She won everything there was to win except perfect attendance. To start off she was recognized and called to the stage for winning the T-shirt design award. This shirt is given out at all the award ceremonies to every student who either receives All A's, A-B, honor roll, perfect attendance or premier behavior. Baylee's design won the contest and her artwork is on all the award shirts along with her autograph in the bottom right of each shirt. Then she went on to be awarded with all A Honor Roll and Premier Behavior. Last but not least, the principal and teachers chose one student from each class to win the Principal's Silver Star Award and guess what?? She won that one too! I couldn't have been more proud!

Reagan also received all A Honor Roll and Premier Behavior as well as Perfect Attendance. She's working on that Silver Star Award she wants so bad! In addition to her academic awards I also wanted to say how proud I am of her for being chosen by our church to be on the committee of the Elementary Age Youth Group! Our church asked her to serve on this committee because they thought she would be such a great asset and I couldn't agree more. She was so excited to receive this invitation and has accepted the position.

My little Payton is growing so fast. She is writing her name perfectly, counting to 50 and knows most of her letters already. It's hard to believe she will be starting Kindergarten next year. As most of you know I am officially now a stay at home mom and Payton keeps me pretty busy. I honestly don't know how I worked and kept up with everything. There is so much to do around the house, not to mention since I quit my job I had to get rid of my housekeeper and I've taken Payton out of daycare. I am now teaching her myself through an online curriculum so that she is ready for next year.

Okay I guess I am finished doting on my girls! I just can't help myself, they make me so proud!