A+ and beyond

This week is final exam week

A week that is typically full of studying, studying and even more studying.

But Fifi brought home an unbelievable accolade.....she's been formally excused from taking her final exam!!

My first reaction......."What??!!"

Fifi is absolutely ecstatic over this honor......and I'm over the moon for my wonder child.

CONGRATULATION!

You have been excused from the final exam

You have worked hard all semester

and you deserve a break! 

Keep up the hard work!

Have a good 

SUMMER

phenomenal Fifi

My middle school honor student--Princess Fifi-- had the prestige and honor of having Mr. Winston Brooks, the Superintendent of Albuquerque Public schools shadow her throughout the day. She was elected this position of student advisor by the principal of her school for her outstanding grades, model behavior, outstanding attitude towards school plus for having wonderful leadership skills. 

She definitely had the teachers and students at full attention today.....that's for sure!!

Winston Brooks

Fifi was privileged when asked by Winston Brooks, to share her input of the advantages and disadvantages of her school and her opinion of the teachers, the teaching programs and the fairness and equality of student life.

Fifi has superior communication skills.....she says she answered her questions fair, honest and respectful to her school, her principal and her peers.

I'm beaming with pride.....my kid is the BEST!

fans forever....

Today is May the 4th......... therefore May the Fourth be with you.

Yes, we do have a collection of family light sabers.... 

;-)

Beaming with PRIDE

Hurray....

It's here... Bam's sacrament of Confirmation....After 2 years of intensive religious classes, volunteering--stewardship, retreats, group projects and social justice projects.
The day is here to honor him...... he's earned it!

He's worked so hard and I'm so very proud of him.
I know he's honored to be receiving his faith sacrament today.

I love my son....

There was plenty of hugs and kisses from his Princess Fifi, Sweetheart, Cookie, Nana and I.
Bam is joyous but I know he's missing his Cheii....who is feeling under the weather and is not in attendance with us today.

 CONGRATULATIONS BAM!!!

--Cuties on the balcony--

Bam and his Nana...... "Please NO pictures" 

 Bam and his Nana....she is his religious sponsor today..... guiding him on his journey.... supporting him spiritually and recognizing his choice.  She is great.... she reminds Bam that she is honored to be here for him today.

A beautiful orb near the cross of Jesus
Perhaps a loved one's who've passed on is joining us on our very special day
....Perhaps

Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto you...
John 14:27
Many are the blessings
being wished today for you —
Joy that's deep and lasting,
faith that's strong and true,
Courage if the road seems hard,
guidance on your way,
And Christ's unfailing love and peace
to bless you every day.

over the moon.....

School is back in session.

Good news.......

Bam made the junior-varsity tennis team at his school.

I'm so proud of my son's accomplishments.

Practice and condition daily, son.

 Keep up the great work....

BAM!!

it's a beautiful day y'all

♥  Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis  ♥

Pigeon Forge Welcomes Us

Knoxville's Eccentric Sunsphere

Nashville the Country Music Capital

Stainless Steel Pyramid by the Mississippi River in Memphis

Y'all Come Back Now

When I asked the children why they loved Tennessee so much.
 They replied with the following:

Annual family berry picking
Homestyle southern soul food
Drinks served in mason jars
Dollywood / Splash Country
Wide green countryside and vines draped off of every tree and post
Cowboys and tractors
Old country stores and fleamarkets
Elvis and BB King
Country music and the Blues 
Farms-white fences-horses and cows (lots and lots of cows)
Smokin' Smoky Mountains

"There is a place. Like no place on Earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, and danger! Some say to survive it: You need to be as mad as a hatter." 
(quoted by The Mad Hatter)

Guess where the chess pieces are stored.......

"Fast is good but accurate is better! "

What a memorable day full of love, laughter and blue suede shoes...........

As we came out of the restaurant we snapped this shot of a stunning Memphis Sunset.