The Princess Turned Fifteen!

The princess turned fifteen. It was kind of an odd birthday in that this is the first time her Dad could not be with her on her birthday. He did get to see her for just a minute that morning. I wanted to do something a little different for her this year. Instead of buying a birthday cake we decided to spend her birthday night baking and decorating her birthday cupcakes!

A smiling princess with one of her cupcake creations....



Big E really got into decorating.....



The princess made this one....



....and Big E made this one.....



what can I say.....he likes Christmas.

Busy, Busy......



.....some more of the finished product.....



....and yes....you can get fifteen candles on one cupcake....



Big brother the Fireman could not be with us that night either....so it was just Big E and the Princess.....



Even though our lives and circumstances may change......the Princess will always be the baby and she will always be our Princess. I love you and happy fifteenth birthday baby!

The Football Banquet

Well as you know, Big E is a Senior this year and we are finished with football forever. We recently attended our last football banquet. At least we went out with a bang!

Big E carried his sweetie pie with him....




There are only a handful of awards and trophies handed out at the banquet. With the exception of the academic award, all of the awards are team voted. Four Senior team captains are chosen. There is the Mr. Ram Award which is given to the Senior who is a leader, not only on the field but, in the classroom & community. Both of these awards are voted on by the whole team. There is also a Donald Smith Award that is in honor of a local business man. This award is based on leadership, academics and community service. The recipient of this award is chosen by Mr. Smith and his committee. Big E received all three of these awards. The Donald Smith award also came with a scholarship.

Here are the four senior captains.....





Here Big E is receiving the MR. Ram award.....





This is Mr. Smith and Big E.





The Seniors posed for one last picture together....



handsome bunch aren't they?

Big E and all of his awards and trophies!




I have always been proud of my children and all of their accomplishments. I know that they are great kids but, it is always nice when they are recognized for the things they have accomplished.

I was a very proud Mama on this night. Big E is a very good football player but, it meant so much more when his leadership was recognized by his peers. Being chosen for the Donald Smith Award was a major accomplishment and it validated all of the hard work he he has put into his high school years.

Good Job Big E! From your proud and very emotional Mama!

It All Comes In Threes?

I have always been told that everything bad comes in three's. Sooooo not true. The economy is hitting my household hard. First we found out that my husband will be laid off. We are not sure when but, it will happen. Then the electrical outlets in three rooms and a bathroom went out. Then the air conditioning unit died. Then the dryer started acting up and now the toilet in the front bathroom is messed up. Did you count? That is waaaay more than three.

Now, where in the world is all the money it is going to take to repair or replace these things, coming from? No answer? Yep....me either.

I don't want to wish anything bad on anyone but, is my turn over with yet?