Shelly's Blog

Well, Jessica is now officially a member of the Junior Varsity Cheerleading squad. The school had their last pep rally and they introduced the new squad. They also had the old jv squad, which Brianna & Cailin are on, and they all got to do their special cheers and dances. I went to the school today and took a few pictures of the girls cheering. After that, both girls had birthday parties to attend in the evening. Glenn and I pretty much worked as a "tag" team to get everyone picked up on time. Now we're getting ready for Alyssa's Luau birthday party on Sunday afternoon.............it ought to be really fun!

Today is Alyssa's 8th birthday. We started out by waking up to NO electricity in the house. It didn't come back on until we were walking out of the door, so needless to say, I was pretty wilted by the time we left. I couldn't even see to do more than run a brush through my hair and apply some mascara. I met my Rosey Posey for lunch at school and we had Subway sandwiches and passed out cookies to celebrate. Alyssa and Maddy Holik joined us for lunch..........they are the cutest pair of sisters! They told me that their mom told them to tell me that they would be coming to the Luau party on Sunday, so I guess so far we have about 12 little girls and 4 big girls coming over.....It's going to be a BIG crowd! Tonight, Alyssa has told me that she would like to have dinner at PF Chang's so that ought to be fun. Alyssa had her oral book report today. She was to dress as her character of her book which was Jess, the American girl. She looked really cute in her braids and dres...

We just celebrated a whole weekend of Mother's Day. Saturday we got up early and got ready for the family photograph. It was a long process but I think the photographer MUST have gotten at least one good shot! Alyssa was tired by the end and put on her "pouty" face but I think it all turned out okay in the end.......at least I hope it did! Afterwards, we went to Donna's house for the BBQ............sat out by the pool, and had a Margarita or two. Glenn went out to see his mother out at Vicki's house in the afternoon but was home by 8:00 in the evening. Sunday, I got to sleep in a little later and woke up to the smells of breakfast cooking. I got up and the girls were setting the table and I had a beautiful bouqet of roses in the middle of it. I got to relax in the pool in the afternoon and then a little later, Jess and Alyssa scrubbed and massaged my hands and feet for me. What a wonderful way to spend Mother's Day!

The First Communion potluck was really nice. Lots of people showed up......Glenn couldn't make it but Nana, Donna and Bri were able to join us for dinner. Alyssa was really excited about making her First Communion this past Saturday. She looked lovely in her white dress.........Just like an angel!! Jessica played the bells during the ceremony and also sang with the choir......it was very beautiful! Everyone got to visit at Nana's and Pappa's afterwards and Alyssa got a lot of very nice things as gifts. Jessica had her Science Fair on Wednesday and Thursday and we worked on the final touches of the project over the weekend. She also started her cheerleading practices this past week after school. We had fittings for the uniforms on Wednesday and so she'll be good to go! The JV cheerleaders will be introduced at next Friday's pep rally at school. We can't wait!!

Wow! Who opened up the flood-gate??? This weekend was so nice.........Glenn and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. We went shopping and I got to pick out my anniversary present.......It's absolutely beautiful! Afterwards, we went to dinner at the Taste of Texas. Kids stayed at Nana's then she kept them busy for most of the afternoon on Sunday by taking them to the Spring Festival at the Church. Once back at home, though, Jessica needed help with her Science Fair project. Almost finished with that, now, YAY! Next, we have the First Communion Pot Luck dinner at the school on Thursday. I have volunteered to make baked beans but luckily remembered to buy the things I needed for it this weekend. Now I just have to find the time to make the dish. Let's see, Saturday will be Alyssa's First Communion at St. Ambrose and afterwards we'll be hosting lunch/reception at Nana's house. That's what's coming for the this week. I'll go into the following weeks...

We have been so busy this April. Birthday's, Easter, school activities and more! It looks like we only have about 5 weeks left of school and during that time, we'll be celebrating Alyssa's First Communion, Jessica's School Science Fair, Mother's Day, Alyssa's birthday, numerous other family birthday's, and I'm sure many other things. Last month we celebrated Jessica's 11th birthday with a spa sleepover. Lots of manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup application followed by a fashion show. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. I think we'll try a swimming party for an end of school activity and if I'm brave, I might even attempt another sleepover party!! What?? I think I must be crazy!

Here are my little "country" girls (yeah right) riding the John Deere's at the rodeo. We're still trying to recuperate from both staying up late at the rodeo and the time change. Poor Alyssa fell asleep on the ride home from school yesterday, slept for over an hour and then she couldn't fall asleep last night. I, on the other hand, had every intention of going to bed early but started working on my laptop and still didn't get to bed on time. I'm sure that I'll be paying for that today!