Halloween 2010

What a Fall.....

I can't tell you what a great fall we have all had. The girls and I are all so happy at our new school. We have all made some amazing new friends. Basketball is in full swing here and I am so excited. Madison is doing so well in basketball....she has turned out to be quite the little ball player. No doubt it is because she has some great coaches and very talented teammates. Madi and Katelyn were both participates in UIL this year. Katelyn was in a writing competition and Madison was part of 4 different UIL teams. LC is enjoying her new found social life....and is the 8th grade basketball manager. All the girls are doing well in school and Avary is almost reading.

Todd is super busy and the womens Tennis team has had a great fall season. Todd just got back from a recuiting trip to Europe....I was so excited to get him home. Thanksgiving has come and gone. Now we are trying to prepare for Christmas. We are all looking forward to Christmas break so that we can travel back to our home towns and visit family and friends. Sure hope this post finds everyone in good health. Take care and hope to see you all soon.

Much Love, Amy

Heaven

These past two weeks have been crazy but wonderful at the same time. The girls and I love our new school. Everyone there is so nice and helpful. All the teachers and admin really work together to better the students. I am learning a new curriculum along with a new reading program. I have 18 students and only 6 of them are boys. Every single student in my class came to first grade reading. It is amazing the difference it makes.......what great kindergarten teachers we have at New Deal.

The big girls have been welcomed with open arms from the students and teachers. The girls have just emersed themselves in school and the activities. Katelyn is in band and preparing to play the sax.....Madi is one of two editors for the school/community paper......and has received a part in the "one act play"........LC has tons of friends and preparing for cross country along side Madi this year.....and Vanessa has joined FFA and preparing to show her first goat. Avary and Karsen are just being themselves and sweaping everyone of their feet.....with their adorable personalitys.

This weekend we were able to go to New Deal's first home game.....followed by the arrival of the Chapman/Howard families in "L" town on sat. We had a super time visiting,tailgating, and watchin the Raider opener against SMU. This fall is moving sooo fast.....I know thanksgiving and christmas will be here before I know it.

Come back summer!!!

OMG!!!! It is so hard to believe that summer break is over. This has been a super busy summer. We moved the weekend school was out, followed by a trip to Utah for Devin's wedding. Which was amazing and I had soooo much fun. When I got home June was in full swing. Girls and Todd at tennis camps......then a great trip back home to visit family.....and it ended way to soon. Our Oklahoma trip ended and we were Austin bound ......had a great vacation with family......by the time we got home in mid July....it was time for LC, Madi, and Katelyn to visit dad's. It is so hard to believe that they have been gone for 3 1/2 weeks....they come home this weekend....can't wait. Vanessa, the babies and I have been trying to stay busy......which has helped us with the big girls being gone. Summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye.....come back!!!!!! I'm not ready for it to end.
School starts for me Monday and the girls all start the following Monday. I am having a hard time rapping my mind around the fact that all my girls will be in school this fall. Time is just flying.....I wish I could slow it down!!!! But all in all everyone is doing great......and very excited for the new chapter to begin.