Pumpkin Patch

Raeleigh had her first field trip today! She rode the bus and loved it! They went to the pumpkin patch and got to pick and paint their own pumpkins. Then they had a snack and played on the playground before lunch. Raeleigh had a blast and I was surprised how well she keeps up with her peers! She is becoming so independent and she learns so much from the other kids! I am exhausted but I can't wait for her next field trip!


On the hayride



Painting her pumpkin



Waiting on a snack...silly girl!



Getting pushed in the big swing



My favorite!



With her pumpkin...beautiful :)

drinking from a straw!

Raeleigh has finally started drinking from a straw! Her teacher sent her sippy cup home on Monday and said she didn't need it anymore! Here is a picture of my big girl and her new cup!

the virus...

Well, I think it has hit us! I was sick on Sunday but I was sure I didn't have the stomach virus because it wasn't "that" bad. Brandon came in from work today and said he didn't feel good and was going to lay down. He has been in bed since then! Ugh! I have given him meds to knock him out so maybe he will wake up tomorrow feeling better! Hopefully Raeleigh won't get it but I'm not counting on it. She has her first field trip tomorrow and I am praying hard she doesn't wake up with it tonight!

54 days....

until GRADUATION!!! I have started my second student teaching placement today in 5th grade and so far it is wonderful! After having a wonderful experience in a Kindergarten classroom last semester I was so sure that I wanted younger children. The 1st graders that I just left almost killed me! I am so glad to have the opportunity to work with some older children to see where I would like to obtain a position next fall. So far these kids are great! They are excited because I'm here and best of all they understand why I am here and they respect me. I am looking forward to a great 8 weeks here and cannot wait to walk the line on December 13th! Woo Hoo!!

Precious Moments

I had this picture in my Buddy Walk montage but I really wanted to post it by itself. I LOVE this picture! They are so much alike it is scary! Maybe, just maybe, Rudy will be a little like me :)

Buddy Walk 2008

Today was the Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. We had a great time! Since Raeleigh could walk this year she really enjoyed running around all over the park! Here are some pictures of Raeleigh and our team, Raeleigh's Buddies!

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Heaven's Very Special Child

A meeting was held quite far from Earth

It was time again for another birth.

Said the Angels to the Lord above--

"This special child will need much love.

Her progress may be very slow

Accomplishment she may not show.

And she'll require extra care

From the folks she meets down there.

She may not run or laugh or play

Her thoughts may seem quite far away

So many times she will be labeled-- "different, helpless, and disabled"

So, let's be careful where she's sent.

We want her life to be content.

Please, Lord find the parents who

Will do a special job for you

They will not realize right away

The Leading role they are asked to play

But with this child sent from above

Comes stronger faith, and richer love.

And soon they'll know the privilege given

In caring for their gift from heaven.

Their precious charge so meek and mild

IS HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD