Hailey Graduated!!

Nathan wasn't born when we moved onto our old street with the Newbry family. We're blessed that they've been a part of our lives for 11+ years...they're more like family than friends. Hailey and her sister Kenzie are like the big sisters our boys never had.

Are they cute, or what?? Jerry's Wood-Fired Dogs catered Hailey's Graduation Party. It was so yummy.

Hailey and her beautiful Grandma from Idaho. Many of their relatives came out for her graduation, I'm sure Idaho is missing them.

Darrell and Doug...uh, don't ask.

Oh, here they are...aren't they funny??

Here's Kelly. Um, I think she liked the dogs! Her birthday is on Friday. I think she is going to be 39ish.

Happpy Graduation Hailey-kins! We love you and know all of your dreams will come true. Thanks for inviting us to your fun party!

By the way, can you do my hair??

Okay, we're off to another Graduation party.

No More Pencils!!

NO MORE BOOKS . . . NO MORE TEACHERS DIRTY LOOKS!!! Nathan's teachers. Lisa Reardon, on the left, is a dear friend. Her son, Zachary, and Kyle went to Kinder-Sixth grade together. Teresa O'Connell is on the right. They are both AWESOME teachers and both got their lay-off notices...something is wrong with this system...really wrong!! Thanks Mrs. Reardon and Mrs. O'Connell for challenging my baby everyday.

Last day picnic in the park. Nathan is the only one wearing yellow.

My "thinking" boy. I tell you, this boy thinks way beyond his years. Love him so much.

I cannot believe that I now have a Junior in High School and a 5th grader!! I am getting so old...but I have great kids!!! WELCOME SUMMER!

Wordless Wednesday #25 ~ My Classroom in Boxes

The Newest Groff

Sweet Baby Riley entered the World on Friday. She is beautiful!

Me doing what I love to do...

Mommy, Daddy (Darrell's brother), and the perfect new baby girl. Congratulations Gary and Becky...you did good!!

Last Day...

These are all of my kids and one of my aides at one site. Notice how many more girls than boys...LOVE these kids.

A few of my kidlets at my other site. SO very cute and smart and sweet...

One of "my Mommy's" and "my kids." When I started back to work 4 years ago, this little princess was a baby and her brother was not born. I have watched this family grow...

Another terrific Mommy with her little girl.

My newest baby Omar, and his big brother and Mommy.

When this little girl first came into my class the only English word she knew was "pizza." Now, she is having conversations in English and Spanish...amazing!

These families have blessed me on a daily basis. They have accepted me into their lives and trust what I say to them. I only hope and pray that I have made a small impact on their future.

By the way, there is a SLIGHT chance that our program will resume next year...but we won't know until mid to end of summer.

The Movie "UP"

Nathan, Blake, Blake's Mom and Sister, and I went to see the movie "UP." I loved it!! The more I think about it...the more I like it. Go see it...it has a great message of loyalty and friendship. I want to see it again...go today...you won't be sorry!

Wordless Wednesday #24 ~ A Walk Along Huntington Beach