2005 August

Already, the schools are closed tomorrow.  The kids are so excited!  Monday night quickly turned into Movie Night… First, it was just a funny movie…    Then, they changed to a sad, chick flick…                                                                 Sandie tried to console them.  They settled on a scary movie…Carrie can hardly stand to look!  Andrew had to sit between […]

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A quick entry…We cleared almost $7,000 from items in the Silent Auction…$8,500 at the Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction total.  Not bad for my first time doing something like this.  Of course, I had a wonderful role model in Peggy, an incredible helper in Kippy, and just all around great support from the band boosters and my […]

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The Silent Auction/Pancake Breakfast isn’t far away…only a few days.  Are you ready to bid?  Are you ready to eat?  Please bring a friend and come support the band and the band boosters!  We have guitars, airline tickets, luggage, nail polish, silk flowers, movie baskets, gift certificates to all sorts of places, not to mention […]

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                                          Friday night was the first game, and Saturday was my birthday.  The boys and I have made a decision to stayhome from church today.  I know…the place may fall apart, but we just decided to have our own service hereand take a breather from all of the busy-ness.  I know you all are dying […]

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Pictures…they’re always the most fun, aren’t they?  The band is gearing up for a big night tomorrow night.  I know they have some things to work through, but they really do sound wonderful.  I had lots of Silent Auction items delivered to me tonight, so I’m feeling much more encouraged!!  Thanks!!!         

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Thank you, Tara, for fixing my clothes.  Sometimes, a girl justneeds a little help, no matter how old she is!Hope everyone had a great day!  I had a wonderful lunch with my lunch bunch friends and got four very funny cards.  I thinkmy favorite one was about the fact that I like to have big […]

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(Read as if it were Tuesday): Today was my birthday lunch with my mother, Aunt Trish, and cousin Vanessa.  It was really nice!  The visit was shorter than most, but it was so much fun to spend time laughing with people who know practically everything.  Parker thought it would be great if the three of […]

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Tomorrow is the first full day of school for the boys, though Thursday was the first official day of school.  Sara has gone on to Knoxville, the boys have some new clothes for school, and Parker is back in his room.  Life is returning as close to normal as we know it around here.  They […]

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What a day!!! Siegel High School Band…You Rock!!!!!  Notice, this is in Teal and Blue just for you.  I just think you guys and girls are an amazing bunch. Tonight was the first performance of what the band has learned so far, and it was the first thing to happen inside the new stadium at […]

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No new pics today…only a half day of practice today.  Chip says high school is great.  Parker says middle school is great.  Life is great!

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Thoughts to Encourage

Joy is the will which labors, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.~ William Butler Yeats

Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right. - Henry Ford

The best way out is always through. ~ Robert Frost

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. ~ Theodore N. Vail

Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall. ~ Oliver Goldsmith

You must be the change you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Nothing helps like a good nap…

Birds are Beautiful

A Dog is Faithful…