Dance Dance Revolution

Over the Christmas Holiday my cousin brought her Wii Dance Revolution game and pad.  I was hooked and I bought myself one!!!!  I hate to dance, unless it's country or goofing off with my kids, but this thing is sooo cool.  It's a great way to exercise too.  My cousin has lost so much weight and she uses it as part of her daily exercise!!!  It's an aerobic workout, but dang it's fun.  The twins get the biggest kick out of it and we can do it as a family.  Even though Tim just walks by and rolls his eyes!!  One day I'll get him on it dancing to Train!

The Sing Off

Holy Cow, do I like watching the sing off.  I think the greatest instrument ever is your voice and believe me I wasn't blessed with that gift at all.  Ask Tim.  He will plead with me not to sing and I had the bright idea to lead prek-1st grade in music two days a week.  And as honest as little kids are they never complain of the croaking they hear, but I think it is in fear of having to go do phonics..AGAIN. haha.  My croaking voice made me think of this great book for kids.  It's all about loving who you are and what you can do with what you got!
You should go check it out!

She had a voice that sounded like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She didn’t mind though, because her grandmother told her, “Sing out clear and strong and the world will cry tears of joy.”

So she did.

The Face of Courage



Isabell

When I think of the word Courage I think of this little girl.  She is going through the unimaginable right now, yet she always has a smile.  And her smile is contagious.  When you see her or talk to her your first instinct is to cry.  You want to cry because you know it isn't fair that she is fighting this fight and none of us can do anything about it.  What a faith tester and miracle in the making.  You smile because you see her smile and you laugh because she has the sweetest laugh you could ever hear.  She is such a blessing to be at our school.  The few times she has been by for a visit she is treated like you would hope your own child would be treated.  Just like everyone else.  Her parents and siblings are just as courageous as she is.  Their lives are going down a different path right now, but they have been able to reach out to people and have learned to trust people (Jay and Shauna, what a blessing you are to them) that are going to be there for them.  Her teacher has taught her class the importance of acceptance and love for one another.  So not only is she courageous, but she's an inspiration to us all.  You are an Angel and such a blessing to all of us.

I believe there are angels among us

Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

Her Kindergarten teacher and class.

You are in my prayers Isabell.

The Salad

Tim just found my bill from Wellman Diner and he wasn't too happy!!!  He just doesn't get how wonderful their chicken fajita salads are and the importance of getting a refill of diet dr pepper is.  He knew I was not listening until he started in on it could feed another horse and then I felt bad because the kids are really wanting a pony.  What to do -What to do?  GO TRY ONE!!!!  You won't regret it unless the pony hangs over your head.