Update, u-p-d-a-t-e, update

Yesterday was the final spell off with both 4th grade classes at Gaby's school. She was the 3rd best speller out of the whole 4th grade, and the best girl speller! Unfortunately they are only taking 2 kids to the district spelling bee. Apparently there was some miscommunication the previous night when I was told (by my favorite 9-year-old) 4 or 5 kids were going. If that were the case, or if they even took 3, or 1 boy and 1 girl, she would be going. Sadly that's not the case. I think she's a little disappointed, but I think she did fabulous, and now she has something to work towards for next year!

Spelling Bee, S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g B-e-e, Spelling Bee

Gaby's 4th grade class had a little spelling bee yesterday and she was one of the 4 or 5 (she was so excited she couldn't remember how many) top spellers! Today they will have a spell off with the other 4th grade class (yes, there are only two, actually 1 1/2 cause the other class is a 4th-5th combo) and the top 4 or 5 spellers from today will go to the district spelling bee. The best part to her is that out of the top spellers in her class, she is the only girl! I am so excited for her, not just because she did a great job, but also because she is so exicted about it. I am all for anything that will get her excited about school and boost her confidence. Awesome job Gaby!!!

My Tina

Yes, she's MY Tina. We met 17 (holy cow, I can't believe it's been that long!!!) years ago when she came out from Utah to go to church Girl's Camp. Her Granparents and I went to the same church and they introduced us the night before we left for camp so she would know someone before we got there. We were instant best friends and, although we've only lived in the same state for a few months, have stayed very close since. I love her like a sister (Gaby calls her Auntie Tina, and considers her girls her cousins), she's always there for me, and my life is better with her in it. She sent me these pics of her adorable girls and I just had to share them because they are so adorable! I really wish that we lived closer to each other because I would love to be a part of these girls lives. Here they are...

Maisie is 2, and very excited to have her pic taken
Maddie is 4, and likes to keep her Mom on her toes
and beautiful Alyssa is 8

Halloween

I just got these pics from my Mom. I totally got my $20 worth out of Gaby's costume this year. She wore it to a party at a friend's house, the Harvest Festival at school, Trunk-or-Treating at church, to school on Halloween, and, of course, trick-or-treating Halloween night. Here's my cute little blue witch...

At Savannah's party



BFF Sydney