Happy Anniversary

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San Antonio 2008

Happy 14th Anniversary to my wonderful husband, Ray.

Wordless Wednesday

Special Gifts

NaShae made these silhouettes of Tex and Jes and the Family scrapbook for me for Mother's Day. Handmade gifts are the best!!

International Reading Association Convention

I had a wonderful trip to Minneapolis attending the reading conference. There were seven literacy specialist from my district who attended. We went to seminars, shopped, ate lots of good food - Bubba Gumps Shrimp Co., Rain Forest Cafe, Twin Cities Grill, etc. The highlight of the trip was going to St. Paul to see the musical Legally Blonde and eating dinner at an authentic Italian Restauant - Cosetta's. It was a fun trip but I am glad to be home!

Happy Birthday!

See NaShae's birthday message below. I had to post early because I am still in Minneapolis.

Happy 22nd Birthday, NaShae!

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My baby girl is twenty-two years old today! She has brought more joy and happiness into my life than I could have ever imagined. She is beautiful, caring, sweet, and successful.
I can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend!

Awards Banquet

Ray & I attended my school district's annual awards banquet tonight. I received the Bobby G. Lester Excellence in Education award. I was truly honored to receive this award. My district has 37 schools, 18,000+ students, and over 2,000 certified teachers. I received a beautiful plaque, cash stipend, and my picture on the wall of fame in central office. It is an awesome feeling to be recognized by your colleagues.