Lizzy turns 15 today!

Lizzy-
Wow, I can't believe you are turning 15! I've only known you for 5 years and everyday you amaze me by how mature you've become. Finishing up your freshman year with a high grade point, choir and FEA...you should be really proud.
15 years ago I was probably here. Your mom was here. How life has changed so much in only 15 years. I am so happy to be a part of your life and I cherish every birthday that I get to spend with you. You would make any parent proud. You have great ambition and drive.
I wish for you a relaxing yet motivating summer.

Happy Birthday Lizzy!

I couldn't resist what was going on 2 years ago...

May 14, 2006 Cheer Competition

5th Grade Outdoor Ed @ Camp TimberLee

303 people and 3 beautiful days in Wisconsin.
TimberLee is a youth camp where Outdoor Ed took place for the 28th year for WildRose elementary school. It was packed with activities that kept the kids and parents busy in between each meal. I haven't eaten 3 meals a day in I don't know how long? We also ate dinner earlier than we have in years. By bedtime I was already hungry again...
Camp was a blast...we had sing-a-longs one night, skits, hikes, horseback riding, blacksmith talks, leather shop training, cemetery tour and the boys most of all seemed to love the snakes and turtles in the nature center. They were able to hold the snakes and other animals. DJ loved the cuddly Chinchilla from Chile. The boa constrictor and Cornelius the Corn snake were definitely the favorites.
Check out the pics...

DJ's 5th Grade Musical

What a great night! The musical 'Rock the Jukebox' was performed the other night at WildRose Elementary. Our very own DJ narrated the event as the 5th graders performed to a packed house. It was standing room only and filled with paparazzi (or at least it felt that way with all the cameras).
DJ was incredible. He impressed us all with his confidence. He was also pretty cool looking in his Blues Brother get up. Just check out that picture--->





Check out the Photo Gallery for more pics of DJ's debut as a star...

The 5th graders did a great job entertaining us and the audience was genuinely enjoying the performance. They sang many of rock and rolls finest songs and reminded us of many of the cool television shows we had when we were kids. The commercials they did were funny.





The video below is the last song of the night. It was Elton John's 'Your Song' and it leads into a little slide show which eventually cuts off because I couldn't hold my hand straight out any longer.
Enjoy, I know I did!