Bugz!

I still want to write a post about last week, but I am not quite ready yet, so I will write about Thomas's 1st grade musical!  Thomas's class did a musical called Bugz, and performed Thursday night.  We all took a break from being with Grandma, who was in a coma, to watch Thomas perform.  He was one of the stink bugs.  All the bugs were planning a picnic, and none of them wanted to invite the stinky stink bugs.  All the bugs would gasp and hold their noses when they passed by.  The music teacher had to cast the stink bugs with very confident first graders!  Thomas said he didn't mind, because stink bugs were the stars of the show! ;)

Thomas had a line where he thanked the butterflies for accepting them:

"Your wings are so beautiful, like angels or even birds!  Thank you for your gentle thoughts and most inspiring words!"

As the first grade coordinator, I was able to present our fabulous music teacher with a gift at the end of the show.  I love the kids' school so much, and am so proud of our first graders!

April 24, 2009

I am celebrating two very important lives today.

My Grandma, who died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours this morning.

My sweet sister, Lauren, who turns 29 today.

One is in heaven this morning with Jesus.  The other is right here with me.

This has been such a unique experience.  Once I get a little rest, I am anxious to share it here.

Thank you for your sweet thoughts, words, and prayers!

My Grandmother

These pictures were taken at my sister-in-law's shower 1 1/2 weeks ago.  Today, my grandmother's body is slowly shutting down from a bad case of pneumonia.  I have gotten to spend time with her over the past few days, and feel peaceful that I was able to tell her how much I love her.  She also blessed me by looking me in the eyes and saying, "Elizabeth, I  have always loved you."  She is very peaceful today and enjoying time with her family.  My aunt and cousin came in from Alabama today, and my uncle and aunt are driving from New Mexico as we speak.

I will write more once this is all over.

Easter 2009

Easter weekend was lots of fun!  I did the worst job ever taking pictures.  Just a few were snapped before teaching bible class on Sunday morning.  We had a wonderful lunch at my sister's house after church, and then a loooong nap in the afternoon!

LTC weekend

After three months of preparation, it was finally time to participate in Leadership Training for Christ!  Nearly 3,000 children flocked to Dallas for this annual event.  Kids, third grade and older, competed in events such as bible bowl, chorus, puppets, drama, art, song leading, speech, and more.

Matthew was thrilled that he was old enough this year to participate.  He competed in bible bowl, chorus, and puppets.  Bible bowl this year was on the gospel of John.  He had a great teacher and spent the last several months learning the entire gospel.  We were so proud of him getting a silver medal in the event!  His puppet team got the gold.  Bryon was particularly pleased with this because he was the coach!

The weekend was lots of fun.  I was also so happy to finally meet my blogger buddy, Jacinda while we were racing into the bible bowl room.  Also, I got to see my best friend from 5th grade, Melanie.  Other than one occasion in middle school, we hadn't seen each other in 23 years!

I am so proud of all that Matthew has learned from LTC this year.  Looking forward to next year!

Biggie at bat!

"Biggie" is Thomas's nickname on the team.  He loves it! ;)

Thomas had a great game tonight!  He went up to bat 4 times and smacked it each time!  The Indians have won all three of their games.  We were curious how Thomas would do, being his first year in Little League.  So far, he has had three great games and really loves to play.  He has hit the ball 9/10 times at bat!  He is playing third base, catcher, and right/center field.  We were thrilled that one of Thomas's life long buddies, Noah, was also drafted on our team.  We look forward to a fun season!

Matthew in the Spring

If its Spring, you will generally find us at either a soccer or baseball field!  Tonight was one of Matthew's baseball games.  I managed to get a few pictures since I wasn't freezing my tail off!  He plays several positions, but really loves playing first base.  I was able to snap a picture of him getting the third out tonight!  I can't wait to snap some pictures at Thomas's game on Thursday.

He played very well tonight especially considering that he was playing on a hurt leg!  He played goalie in soccer on Saturday.  In typical Matthew fashion, he dove for the ball while a huge opposing player was barreling toward him.  Matthew slid, and the kid jumped on Matthew's leg.  The bruise is pretty much the shape of the kid's cleat!  At least he got a good save!  We are starting to get an idea of why soccer is one of the most dangerous sports!

Mary Bethisms

Mary Beth came home from school so excited!  She got a medal yesterday for being able to say her birthday, address, and phone number.  She has known her b-day for a while, but we have been drilling the others for a week.  Many times when I would ask her to say her birthday, she would put her lips to one side and say, "Awwwwwww-gist  tuh-way-ulth!"  She loves saying August 12th "like a redneck"!  She also does it with her teen numbers.  It is hilarious!  Anyway, when she got in the car, I asked her if she said her birthday like a redneck.  She said, "No.  I said it like a woman."  So funny!  

Mary Beth says several things in a funny way, and I know pretty soon, these will slip into the correct pronunciation.  I want to remember a few of them:

"tennis shoe" - tissue

"breaktist"- breakfast

"tub tub"- bath

"splend it"- stir it.  I stir lots of Splenda in my coffee, so she likes to "splend" sugar in her oatmeal!

"caffeiner"- a drink at Starbucks!

"valance"- what she does in ballet (balance)

She also loves using Fancy Nancy words, and will say "Merci" for thank you, and she says that I am her "Chauffeur".  

That's all for now....  

Au Revoir!