National Lunch Week

This week at the kids school they are recognizing National Lunch Week. Parents are invited to come eat with their children. I had the priveledge to go eat today with Gracie girl. I was going thru the Wendy's drive thru at 10:30..Now that is early..But that's okay..we enjoyed our lunch together. I also got to talk to her teacher for a bit..she is really sweet and Gracie loves her. Tomorrow Matt will be going to eat with Caleb. I hope to have some pictures to share of that if he will take the camera and take some pics..If you know my husband, he is not very fond of all the picture taking..but he will do it if I ask him:)...
Gracie eating her nuggets

me and Gracie "Lou"

Gracie and Miss Bellock

enjoying her icecream

(Had to post this also-as I was typing this blog this is what Gracie was making me..so sweet!!love her to pieces:)

Fall Ball & Cheering

Well, The summer has ended, school has begun and the kids are busy as ever. Caleb is again playing Fall Baseball and Gracie is cheering for the 2nd year. They both love what they do..and we love watching them do what they love to do. It's a joy to watch them both..I wouldn't trade a minute of it..I took some pics of Caleb from last Saturday's game and got some pics of Gracie from her cheering last night. Enjoy!
Caleb pitching




up to bat


Gracie before the game


arriving at game

cheering..

Student of the Month

Who got Student of the Month in Ms.Bellocks' first grade class??You guessed it...Miss Gracie Kidd! This mommy was sure proud of her little girl. This year Riverdale has started something new by recognizing a boy and a girl from each class each month for their achievements, behavior, etc..Gracie was the girl picked from her class..They had a little ceremony this afternoon at school for those students and the principal and assistant principal presented them with a certificate. Gracie's teachers comment on her certificate stated"Gracie is a model student who always goes above & beyond to help her neighbors"..THat's my girl! Way to go Gracie Kidd! I love you..

Cookies and Drink at the celebration

Receiving her certificate

That's my girl

Girls Day Out

Well last Saturday was the boys day out, so this Saturday it was our turn for a Girls Day out. My friend Lisa asked me and Gracie to come along with her and her daughter Madelyn to see Disney on Ice. This was to be a surprise for the girls! And it was! We left about 9:30 that morning and told them we were going somewhere special..They thought maybe the mall?Not..Gracie even said skating..not..and Madelyn mentioned a fashion show..Well, To say the least they were tickled pink when we got there and they found out they were going to see Disney on Ice. They had a ball..me and Lisa even had fun:)..I love stuff like that anyway. Here are some pics of the "special day"..Enjoy!
Me and my princess!

2 princesses:)

The four of us

eating their minnie mouse snowcones:yummy!

wearing their crowns

me and gracie again

some pics of the performances






She had an awesome time!

Boys Day Out

This past Saturday Matt and Caleb had the opportunity to go to a UNC Tarheel Football game. Caleb's 2nd grade teacher has season passes and couldn't use them and thought of Caleb cause she knew he liked the Tarheels..It was very nice of her and they had a great time. They left at 6am that morning and got home around 7pm that night..Matt took some pictures at my request so I wanted to share on my blog..Here are a few he got...

visit to hospital

This afternoon Matt and the kids and I ventured out to Norfolk to the Heart Hospital for a visit with Ma. She seems to be doing good..she is soo ready to go home..Bless her heart..They are taking very good care of her..We keep telling her not much longer..I pray that is the case for her sake..I got a few pictures of the kids with her...and a one of my mom combing her hair..She loved that..May God continue to touch her body and make her stronger each day..Prayer works!!
Caleb talking to Ma

Mom combing Ma's hair

kids with Ma

kids with Ma & Pa

Praying for Ma

Today My Ma had a heart catherization at the Heart Hospital in Norfolk. She came through that procedure okay, thank the good Lord! (I'm so thankful for the many friends who were praying today...)I know God heard those prayers..as he anwered them by being with her..They determined she has 100% blockage in her main artery of the heart and 80%-90 %blockage in the other 2 arteries. Bypass surgery is out of the question with her health and age. The only thing they can do now is to treat her with medications. We all agree that we just enjoy the quality of life now with her while she is still here with us. I told someone today, none of us are guaranteed our next breath...so we just have to trust God who knows all and sees all..I was able to go and visit Ma this past Sunday night in Emporia Hospital while she was there..I was able to go to "Arts and Crafts" with her then..She was in such good spirits and I loved every minute I was there with her..I cherish all the time..and will continue to do just that.."Thank you God for this day and for being with my Ma today..and for continuing to have your hand upon her..." here are a few pictures I took from Sunday:
ma picture that she made..was so proud of her

love her smile

I made a picture too