Attack the Taks...

The anticipation felt is greater than waiting for Christmas morning! Tyler's school did a really great job of making it cool. They had a TAKS prep boot camp and all wore camo. They earned dog tags for their hard work. The teachers asked parents and friends to write notes of encouragement for the kids to open on TAKS morning. We were asked to bring mucho snacks and water bottles. Gearing up for a big game....only it's not a game. I appreciate their effort and Tyler was cool, calm, and collected as always. I asked him how it went. He just shrugged and said, "Oh, it was fine. " I know this isn't any real indicator of how he did, but at least he wasn't stressed about it. Anyway, our part is over and we can all breathe a little easier and begin the wrap up for the end of the year. Peace~

Happy April

I realized I haven't added any new blogs and it's 20 days into April. So....I'm happy it's Spring even while my nose runs endlessly. I realized after 2 days of rain how much I truly, madly, deeply love the SUN. Ask my kids...I've been grouchy. Not really any reason...just BLAH~and then HALLELUJAH the sun rises as do my spirits. Here are some things I'm grateful for:

my husband, my children, my mom, my siblings, my nieces, my extended family, the sun, green grass, God's grace AND mercy, friends, fresh fruit, beautiful music, thought provoking art, musical theatre, oldies but goodies, dark chocolate, strong coffee, Bravo...I could go on and on but I've taken up enough of your time.

Happy Springtime and peace~