THEY CALL ME... MEME!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #16 ~ Music In Motion

I am THANKFUL to be a teacher of MUSIC IN MOTION! It's a music program I put together from my experience as a pre school teacher. I ALWAYS included music in my day! Now that I "retired" from the classroom, I do MUSIC IN MOTION between the preschool classes! 5 weeks sessions, each themed, each so very much fun! I traveled to Molly's classroom to volunteer my music and have been asked to do their Christmas program this year! Molly and I are both so excited about that~ We can't wait to show you the pictures!

Meanwhile, here are some shots from my Music In Motion at Best Beginnings PreSchool!
We "perform"...
Fun, catchy tunes that we can SING, ACT OUT...
and get our bodies MOVING!!
I can really relate to children... I am young at HEART!

ARE YOU?

Monday, November 15, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #15 Beckie and Donny

My Beckie and her Donny! Married in March of 2005, here they are on their honeymoon... looking all sun kissed and in love!

Beckie is the one closest to Tegan. My oldest and my youngest. Always good to each other. Beckie was, and is, always looking out for her brother Tegan. She would tudor him with his school work, she would always take his side when he was in trouble at home and always was his number one fan! Here she shows just how proud she is of him on his graduation day!

Beckie is a great mom! She shows these girls so much love in everything she does and she has taught them how important it is to laugh and be happy!
These sisters are always happy... well most of the time!!


Here is my son in law ... with his favorite Mother in law! Oh wait... I am his only mother in law! Ha! We do have a special relationship! This picture was taken at Tegan's wedding. I wonder what Beckie was doing in the background?? Call me about this pic Beckie!!

A beautiful little family! The Waltons.

I am THANKFUL that they have given me her...
and her...
I am blessed!

So are they!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #14 ~ Bridget and Cyle

Our Bridget met Cyle and she also knew he was the ONE! Cyle lived about 2 hours away but Bridget had met him thru one of her college roommates. Cyle relocated here but they are about to move back to Van Wert... another one leaving me!! The drive to their house won't be so bad...

This picture was taken at Clear Lake... the newly engaged!

Dave proudly gave his daughter away...
It was a beautiful day in October. The same day, only 28 years later, as Dave and I were married. October 13th. Dave and I were married on that day EXACTLY 28 years after his mom and dad were married! What are the ODDS?

October 13, 1959 ~ John & Gert
October 13, 1979 ~ Dave & Diana
October 13, 2007~ Cyle & Bridget

I am blessed because they gave me this little gem not long after...

Sarah and Molly love their Aunt Doodie and Uncle Cyle!

I love this picture of my little man, my only grandson Cayden! He is a Little Boy with Big Dreams! He smiles through everything! Cayden was born with club feet and has since been diagnosed with OI ~ Brittle Bone Disease. He has been through so much already in his 2 years but you will not find a happier, well adjusted little guy. Everyone who knows him loves him! I have Bridget and Cyle to thank for him!!

The cute family at Tegan and Kelleys wedding this summer in Colorado!
Cyle is the best Daddy... so good with his son!

They blessed me AGAIN this summer with Mya... She is just about the sweetest thing ever! So tiny and dainty!
I am very THANKFUL for this family of four. They mean the world to me! I am so looking forward to the future with them, just to watch them grow!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #13 ~ Danny & Dagmara

My son Danny and his fiance, Dagmara!
Danny and Dagmara on Fourth of July, in 2009 ~ Posing for my camera! They are enjoying their engagement as we wait for the date to be set!

Dan loves to stop over during his lunch and he always says "YES" to the girls when they ask him to dance with them!
Dagmara reading to Miss Molly!

The cute little couple... cozy at my house. They are "parents" to 2 pit bulls, adorable little puppies named Kayla and Calvin. Dagmara share tales of the pups on her blog: Dagmara ~ look there for some really cute pictures!Dan and Dagmara in Colorado for Tegan's wedding.

Tegan, Dag, and Danny. They love to fly to Colorado and enjoy the wonderful skiing there! I love that they enjoy spending time with Tegan and Kelley. It's so nice to have a great place to stay on ski holidays!
I am THANKFUL for Danny and Dagmara. They are both adventurous and willing to try new things! Dan and Dag are thinking of moving... out west! What will I do then? For now, I am glad they live near by, that I can see them often and that Dagmara can continue to be our fabulous Monday night yoga teacher!! I just won't think about them moving...

Friday, November 12, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #12 ~ Tegan & Kelley

My son Tegan, met Kelley in May of 2008. It was instant attraction for both of them, they tell me. I believe this, because they just "fit" together perfectly.
Both are very fun loving and easy going! They were engaged on Christmas, 2008! Tegan called and told us he was "so very sure she was the one"! They came home and he proposed here so we could all celebrate together.
Everyone LOVED Kelley the minute they met her!

They set the wedding date for June 19, 2010. Plenty of time to plan a ski resort summer wedding in Mesa Colorado! They had some rough times together ~ lost a baby ~ in October of that year and had some blessed times too ~ got pregnant again! The wedding came and went on June 19th! A fabulous week with family all together in Colorado!
Of course, the girls always love to see their Uncle Tegan!
I am THANKFUL that Tegan has met that someone special and has someone to share his life with out there in Colorado! I couldn't love Kelley Marie more!

Baby Layla completes this little family now...
Layla Lynn is one month old today... See her new photos HERE! She is beyond precious!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #11 ~ Wonder and Awe!



Mya Brynn... finding her fist and some other pretty exciting things!!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

30 Days of Thanks~ #10 ~ The Love of Sisters





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