Mom's Choice Monday...

Some photos make you smile. Mostly 'cuz they are of people who make your heart smile too. This is a photo I shot of Miss Grace and her lovely, talented teacher last week. I can't say enough good things about her. We are REALLY gonna miss her , but we are SO thankful for the blessing she has been in preparing Miss Grace for Kindergarten next year. Words cannot describe it really. But I think the joy she exudes properly depicts why she is so great.

Last week we had our Parent-Teacher Conference, she explained her goals and happily reported that Grace has accomplished them all this year, and then some. She is reading at Level B, just what her teacher wanted to see. She loves to write in her journal, to learn about Math and Science in particular, and she is really strong acquiring her Spanish words. I could go on, but I won't. We just couldn't be more proud of her. Kindergarten here she comes...I just wish I were as ready for her to go as she is!

I am also happy to report that our apple trees are in full bloom. The maples are quickly forming a lovely canopy over our front yard. It seemed this day would never arrive. Praise God for Spring, it lifts my heart to see all things new.

Meanwhile, our Ross has been working hard in school and is doing very well. He's had a full year of lacrosse which has been very demanding both physically and on his time. Despite this (and a full social calendar!) he's kept Honors all year long. Way to go! My Mom's Choice photo is one that Peter took last week.  Did I mention that the team is 10 and 1? Keep up the great work guys!

A quick update on our Ryon, though he's not home much so I have no photos to post :) The good news is-- he recently received a promotion at his job. He likes working in a restaurant and the hours are well suited to his night-owl lifestyle. The bad news is-- he spent a few hours at the ER Saturday due to this new promotion. Apparently he prepares salads which are quite fancy (as are the dishes they are served on). It happened while trying to prevent such a dish from breaking as it was slipping of the shelf. Well it did break as it bounced off a lower shelf, then the broken edge sliced his finger open. Five external stitches and one internally, OUCH! Praise God that it did not cut anything other than skin. Let's hope this promotion has no more such "excitement" involved. The up-side to this job is the doggy bags are a delicious family fringe benefit. Perhaps one day we will splurge and actually go there for a real meal, LOL!

Laying low on a rainy day ~ Kate-Lyn