First Friday with a Blog!

Ok, so I have been reading Megan's blog religiously and decided it was probably finally time that I start one of my own. I am 30 something, married to the man of my dreams, and have three wonderful children. I teach 8th grade Technology and LOVE IT! I have spent many years teaching the elementary children and really enjoyed it, but I have finally found my true calling, 8th graders, can you believe it.

Let me tell you a little about my kiddos:

Kailee is my first born and she was put on this wonderful earth to entertain. She loves to dance, sing, and act. She does competitive dance and gymnastics. This girl lives, breathes, and sleeps dance. We had our first competition of the season last weekend and she was amazing! She does a tap solo, and a jazz trio. This pic is from her tap solo. She also loves to play softball! She really enjoys the game and loves being outside. I am crazy enough to actually attempt to be an assistant coach this year. CRAZY!! She is an awesome student and a GREAT Big Sis!

Kolin is the "man in the middle". He is our miracle baby! He was born, much to our surprise with Down Syndrome and a very bad heart. He spent most of his first few months in St. Louis Children's Hospital, and eventually underwent Open Heart Surgery at 9 weeks of age to repair an AV Canal Defect. He since has undergone over 10 different surgeries for many different reasons, and we are currently looking at the possibilty of another one soon. But BOY, he is a trooper. He is such a joy to have!! The Lord gave us this special little boy to remind us of all the little things that we were taking for granted! We love having the opportunity to spoil him rotten and Love him. He is in kindergarten and doing great. He is mainstreamed into a "regular" education classroom with an amazing teacher. He loves to ride his horse at Exceptional Equestrians, and he also love to play "Baseball" on the Wii.

And then there were three! Karter was a wonderful addition to our family! He is the "baby" and boy right now is he showing it! He is in the terrible threes, I am not sure why anyone said the 2's were bad, they must not have had a three year old! Although every night before we go to sleep he does tell me he loves me and can't wait to marry me! ☺ How cute is that! Karter is just about into everything that he shouldn't be! He loves to annoy his brother and sister, and mess with their things! But he is very helpful (when he wants to be). Karter right now is very excited about being the ring bearer in my neice's wedding in April. Actually Kolin and Karter are the ring bearers (pray for no wrestling down the aisle) and Kailee is a bridesmaid/candlelighter/guest book attendant/anything else that she is needed for. Karter calls his outfit, his "Dave Seville clothes" and every morning he asks, is it time to wear my "Dave" clothes yet?

So, that is our happy family! Keep track of us, as well head into the most hectic times, wedding, dance comps., baby showers, photo shoots, softball practice, horseback riding, dance class, gymnastic class, 4-H, oh, and did I mention that I do work FULL -time, so end of school, MAP testing and much much more!