Thursday, May 21, 2009

MDA Lockup


I am so proud of John. He volunteered to participate in the MDA Lock up this year. It was so funny. He had a "parole" officer that came and picked him up at our house (yes, I warned the neighbors). They tried to put plastic hand cuffs on him, but they wouldn't go around his wrists. Go figure. After the officer picked him up, she took him to the Brio Tuscan Grille at San Tan and was booked. They even took his picture behind bars. (Hope to download it from somewhere soon.) In order to post his bail, he was to call everyone he knows to get donations. They provided phones at the Grille. He was able to call his friends and clients for donations which came to a total of $1,100. AWESOME! With that total donation, he was able to send one child to MDA summer camp. Again awesome! After he had gone through his rolodex, he had to visit the "Judge" before they would let him go. He then had to call the parole officer to take him back home. He had so much fun. Are in interested in donating? Visit: http://www.mda.org/. Our family was invited to attend the VIP Summer Camp Day in June in Heber, Arizona. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED TO A WONDERFUL CAUSE. :)

"School's Out - Summer's In" / Last Day of School - Ashland Ranch Elementary





Jack and Sydney woke up early today to greet their last day of 4th grade. They were so excited to "NOT" have the bring their backpacks. They each had a party and were able to sign yearbooks. Since it was a 1/2 day, they came home by 1:00. As soon as they stepped through the front door, they let me know that they were bored. Yikes! I am in for a long, hot summer....I hope that everyone has a safe and cool summer!

South Valley Junior High - 8th Grade Graduation





I can't believe our oldest son just graduated from 8th grade. It seems like yesterday I was changing his diapers. It was exciting to go shopping for some dress pants, shirt and shoes (he didn't even complain). It was a great ceremony, and the weather was nice too. It was a nice change to see all of the 8th graders dressed up. I also can't believe how tall all of the girls are.
L.J. we are so proud of you and wish you luck going into high school. It is going to be so much fun, especially going to a brand new school (Campo Verde High School). You work very hard on your grades and it will pay off in the end. :) Here's to a great, relaxing summer. YOU DESERVE IT!!!