May Madness

30 friends came over on May 3rd for our Mexican Fiesta. We had lots of munchies and mingling. They spoiled me on my birthday with a cake (from June's Tasty Treats)fresh flowers, a fern that Hannah picked out, a gift certificate for sunglasses, and my favorite bath products from Origins. We went to Wichita Falls for Rachel's ortho appointment and went to eat at McAlester's. We made it back in time for the girls to go to youth group at 7 p.m.
Mother's Day is always special as I remember my own mother and thank the Lord for the gift of being a mother myself. It has been a great 15 years, yes, Rachel will be driving soon and Hannah is about to become a teenager on the 22nd of this month. I have to say, they are the best teenagers!
The school year is coming to a close and we are all excited about summer schedule and spending lots of time by the pool. Rachel ended year first year in high school with top honors. She was inducted into the National Honor Society, following the footsteps of her father. (He drug out his certificate to show us.)She also got top honors in solo and ensemble choir contests. She will be on the varsity cheerleading squadron next school year. And hopes to be class president again.
Hannah has also been an honor student and a leader in her 7th grade class. She has been chosen to represent Altus Junior High as a cheerleader again next year and elected to be President of the student Council.
As for me, i am on facebook now and having a blast reconnecting with many friends all over the country that I met along our journey in the air force. Its great to be back in touch.

Happy New Year

Christmas in Altus

My mom came to see us for a few days before Christmas and then she went down on Christmas Eve to my sister's new house. Jim's parents drove out from Florida to spend a week with us and his sister, Jennifer, came from Colorado Springs for a few days as well. We were definately spoiled this year not to have to travel. Thank you so much for coming to "lil ole Altus" to spend this special time of year with us. I believe I see a Christmas vacation to the south next year.

So...it was definately alittle different this year when we all gathered to open presents. As a tradition, Rachel and Hannah always open their stockings first and then we have breakfast. Well, the night before Christmas, Rachel (14 yrs.) informed us that she was going to get up and take a shower before meeting us at the Christmas tree. So, this year everyone was dressed for the day before we opened even the first gift. The stockings were filled with lip gloss, brushes, cami's and boxers, not a barbie in sight. They were thrilled but I watched with a little bit of sadness that they are growing up so fast.

We spent the next few days eating alot, watching football, searching for a furry companion for Aunt Jennifer, and trying out this year's favorite gift "the Cricut" cutting system. I have decided, again, to work on my Christmas Scrapbook album. I have 4 Christmas' completed of the girls 14 years. My goal is to have it up to date so we can reflect back when we get together with family next Christmas.

A Snowy Thanksgiving

We had a great trip to Jennifer's (Jim's sister)house in Colorado Springs for Thanksgiving. Our trip there with the beagle was uneventful. Colby settled down for the nine hour drive and slept most of the way.
Lots of food, football, and yes...shopping!!! The mall in Denver is amazing! I ran into old friends from when we lived at the AF Academy 12 years ago. It was so cool. And then we met two different gals (one who lived in Altus, and one whose husband had lived in Altus.) See, Altus is on the map!

We encountered a blizzard on the way home. With blowing snow and icy roads, God protected us from sliding off the road. We were very thankful to have a full tank of gas after leaving the Raton Pass. Over two hours later, we hit dry pavement.

The beagle loved going back to her birthplace.

Now its back to work and school. Love to all!

Altus Homecoming '08

ALTUS High Cheerleaders take 3rd at State!

Way to go girls! We are all so proud of them! They did so well!

The look on Rachel's face when her coach hugged her, said it all! She later told me that she said, "Way to do it girl, you've done so much for the team." She told me she couldn't explain how much of an adrenaline rush she had, and how close the team was and was so happy... so excited they were when they said... "third place... Altus High!" It was unreal.

Marla & Scott's Wedding

Hannah is Student of the Week

Being Student of the Week at the Junior High means alot of things. She received many free treats including lunch with the principal. He will take her and the 7th grade boy student to the Lions Club for lunch on Thursday. Hannah asked her dad last night if she would be the only girl there and he said probably so. She will be the star of the day. Way to go Hannah!

Rachel goes to competition

Saturday was Rachel's first cheerleading competition. As a freshman, she made the cut to go to regionals with the varsity squad. This means working out extra hard to perform in her first high school competition. They qualified for STATE which will be in Norman, Oklahoma on Oct 4th. Moore time practicing!