Halloween Slideshow....Finally!

Updates

This past week has been busy! Here are the latest updates:

*Meghan auditioned for and got a part in a local play. She started rehearsal last week and her first performance in on Dec. 11th. She also auditioned for an honor band encompassing three states and made it! She was so excited to get it! They go to a nearby university for the concert. During testing last year, Meghan also got Distinguished in reading and math (what they tested on in 6th grade).....so way to go Meg! She was picked to do the Duke TiP, so she will be taking the ACT in February.

*Lily has been working hard at school. She had a great report card and is advanced levels in 2nd grade. She will be starting the gifted program soon. Lily also still has a busy social life....always talking on the phone to friends and wanting to have someone over. Is this what I can expect all the time in a few years?

*Trey has finally figured out potty training! YEA! It only took us 4 months, but he seems to have it down...fingers crossed! He has grown so much this year....and is so smart. He does things that kids in my classes can't do. Amazing how his brain soaks it all up!

This is the latest in our house. Will try to post pics from Halloween this weekend when I can sit and load a slideshow!

Trophy Time!

Today was Trey's last day of soccer for the season. It ended on a rainy and chilly note, but he didn't care...he played in the misty rain anyway! He got a cool trophy and is super excited to do it again! He is definitely an athlete!

Look At Her Now!

When getting older, comes THAT rite of passage. Yep, braces. Meghan got braces on Friday and has done really well with them. She has been a little sore, but not bad. Part of that, I believe, is the orthodontist telling us not to baby her with soft foods. She would have less discomfort if she tried to eat as normal as possible. She said she even feels better today than yesterday! Her biggest concern in getting them was what color to get on the bands. She went for orange since Halloween is right around the corner (hard to see in the picture). I am guessing she will pick something festive for Christmas!

12 Year Old Picture

I just love this picture. Hard to believe my baby is growing up....*sigh*

Meghan's 12 yr old Checkup

Today I took Meghan in for her 12 year checkup...she is doing great! She grew three and a half inches since last October! I can't believe my baby is almost 5'5"....she only lacks 1/4" of hitting it! She weighed in at 104 and had great BMI...and according to Dr. H...basically she is tall and skinny. She had asked Meg if her knees were hurting...lol....due to all her growing over this past year. I knew she had gotten taller, but I just didn't realize she grew that much! She got her flu mist and also got her first dose of the Gardasil vaccine. She gets dose #2 in two months and then #3 four months after that. She was not excited, but the anxiety of waiting was worse than the actual shot! So she is good for another year....and hopefully that will be the next time they see her!

A Proud Wife

I just have to say I am so proud of my husband. He can be so quiet and goes above and beyond what is expected of him. At his last drill he was named the Company NCO....which is a big honor. He then had to interview against 2 others from other Companies for Battalion NCO. He got that, too! Now he is up for Brigade NCO. All I can say is....way to go, Baby!