the white house at the right time

I think it is funny when I come across a family blog and the blogger, usually the mom, has a darling picture of her child and asks, "Don't you think she is pretty?" or "Isn't she pretty?" I think it is a little odd that there needs to be some outside affirmation that your child is beautiful. Well I am not asking. And if you know me, you know I probably don't really care what you may think (at least on this matter) anyhow. I know my daughter is beautiful. Inside and Out. And birthdays always give me focus time to think that day, of the child, mostly all day long. And I've bee thinking. Yes, I have been blessed. No, the teenage years haven't been too bad. Just because she is "teen" she doesn't have to speak "teen" or act "teen." She is self-motivated. Clean freak!  So helpful when it comes time to clean the truck. Amazing student.  Almost all her projects are confiscated as "examples of excellent work....

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It is true!  Older men are softies and the tears are closer to the surface.  When Makayla gave Randy her gift, this video, he teared up.  So did I! Gifts from the heart truly are the most rewarding. Dandelion weed bouquets. Scribbled masterpieces on type paper with crayons. Montages with music. Back tickles. For You Coupons. Breakfast in bed. Doing jobs without being told. Personalized poems and songs. The best gifts are NOT from stores. http://animoto.com/play/SZpCm0FZU65fB6BZDYL6ZA

Apparently marshmallow peeps are for more than just eating.  Myself and my little peeps got a little creative and used our peeps to create some master"peeps".  O.k. kind of!  Twenty minutes later as we rushed to meet the noon deadline this is what we came up with...... Cayden's creation "Peeplix" Hernandez made it to the semifinals.  Obviously some Mariner fans were judges. (for those of you not from here,  Felix is known as "King Felix" and he throws heat for the Mariners Baseball team) Help him out by voting for his "Peep" between now and April 13.    You Peeps are the Best! Cayleb's "Grandma and Grandpa Peep" in Grandpa's red car! Kenzie's "Peep Peeping Out" I admit it, as of late, I've been smitten with all the Royal "Peep"'s wedding plans. Madalyn's "Dancing Peep- smack your good!"

In the air, over the head, on any play, a Seahawk will read today. During Dr. Seuss Day, Cayden's class got to have a Seahawk player visit.  He obviously thought it was really cool! http://www.seahawks.com/videos-photos/videos/Seahawks-Celebrate-Dr-Seuss/453f03eb-fa65-411b-8c9d-2f50bb3648b7

I am all for the "rally in the valley."  One reason we moved here, and stay here, despite Randy's long commute is the school district.  I don't want an increase in taxes but I am in favor of the upcoming bond for our district.  Vote YES!!! Tahoma rated as top learning investment Tahoma School District has earned a reputation for academic excellence and is among the top 10 percent among Washington school districts on annual state assessments. But a new, independent examination of school districts throughout the state and the entire nation indicates that Tahoma also is among the best at providing a great education for each dollar spent ( Tahoma Website, 3/2011).

or New York.  Madalyn's honor choir performed their spring concert and she sang a little solo line in the song "I'm the King of New York" from  the Disney musical Newsies.  She was confident and clear and most importantly...on tune!  My little "M's".