St Vincent’s Auction

It was a successful Auction. Our goal was to raise 40,000 and we raised a whopping 73,500. The auction team rocked this year!

It was a lot of work but worth every minute of the time we all put into it. We had our last auction meeting this week and we all agreed to do it again next year. We also raised enough money  for the fund a program which was to get IPads in the classrooms. The joy I feel right now is beyond words. I helped last year but this year the energy was so different and I think everyone felt it as well. We auctioned off a car and the winner wasn’t present but it was a friend of one of the church members. So at least someone knew the winner. We all wanted the person to be present but it was still exciting that we had a car donated. I am so glad it is all over because I have my life back.

   

 

The only picture taken of Gary and I was blurry. Darn it!

These Cookies went for $650 and they were yummy.

 

Michelle and I having fun. I think the wine was already working it’s magic.

 

What an awesome evening with some wonderful people.

Happy Valentines Day!

These were the Valentine’s I made for the girls this year. They loved the attention during the photo shoot.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Valentine’s.

 

Daddy Daughter Dance

The girls went to the daddy daughter dance on Sunday and had a blast. I was lucky enough to be present because I was Brenda’s photography assistant. We made a great team. Presley was not interested in dancing with Gary at all, she wanted to twirl around all by herself. Brooke wanted to jump up and down while Gary was holding her hands. Presley was right in the middle of the crowd while Brooke did her own thing when she wasn’t following Ella. I love these special moments.

 

The cookies and cupcakes were a huge hit.

 

 

Poor Ella, between Brooke wanting to pick her up and Presley just wanting her picture taken with Ella.

She had someone constantly by her side. They really adore sweet Ella.

 

 

It was so fun to see them have fun with Daddy and all of their friends.

Gymnastics

The girls have started gymnastics and they absolutely love it. They asked me every day after their first class if it was gymnastics day.

They have had three classes and I have seen improvement, they are no Mary Lou Retton, but they love it. I think that just dated me.

There is nothing like sharing something you love with friends. I enjoy seeing them happy.

 

They are doing a bridge…that is what they call it now. Back in my day, it was a back bend.

I was so surprised they were not even nervous to get up on the balance beam. They did it like it was nothing to it. Such brave little girls.

 

Dental Appointment

The girls had their dental cleaning and were such good patients. No cavities and they have a new found passion, flossing. They floss every time they brush their teeth. I will definitely have to post a picture of them flossing because it is adorable. Long pieces of floss and arms stretched, mouth open and fingers positioned for flossing, it is definitely a sight to see. They are growing up so fast.

Western Day

Today is Western Day at School. Brooke was sick on Wednesday and stayed home on Thursday. She was worried she wasn’t going to be able to participate in the dance. So glad it was a 24 hour bug. We bought them new boots at the Stock Show last weekend. They were so cute picking out the ones they wanted. They both chose boots that was opposite of their style, in fact I would have switched the two for the both of them. So funny how you think you know them and then they change. Definitely some cute little cowgirls.

 

 

 

More Western Day

Presley would not look at me as she was walking in but Brooke smiled at me. During the dance they were in the back where I couldn’t see them. So these are the few pictures I got. I should have been better about taking pictures at school but, it is what it is.