A "Published" Poet!

One segment of Kayla's English class this year was poetry. Her teacher submitted one poem of each of the student's into a poetry contest. Kayla received a letter this week that her's was selected to be published in a hardbound book, the 2008 "A Celebration of Young Poets". We are so proud of her and she is so excited!! With this honor also comes the opportunity to be a judge of all those selected to be published in the book. The top ten will receive cash and prizes totally $3000! Good luck Kayla!!

A Milestone for Brandon

I remember how proud I was the day I was as tall/taller than my MOM! Today, that day is Brandon's! He is finally 5'7'', the same as his Mother! Way to go Brandon...another inch and you'll be as tall as Kayla, another eight to nine to catch your Dad! :)

It's May Once Again...

We woke up to several inches of the white stuff on the ground yesterday, May 1; and we are celebrating our 18th Wedding Anniversary this Sunday on May 4. It has been a wonderful 18 years and I feel so blessed to have a wonderful husband and 5 beautiful, healthy children!