Chloe takes another 1st and goes on to state in Reflections

I got this email from Chelsea tonight. Chloe is asleep and doesn't even know she won yet. We are proud of her and Felix for both doing a bang up job their first year.

Greetings Wake County PTA Reflections Chairs:

After MANY hours of work, the Wake PTA Council Reflections Committee is excited to announce the winners of the 2008-2009 Reflections Contest. Please remember that all entries you submitted to Wake PTA Council on November 19th, with the exception of the winners listed below, must be picked up on Monday, December 1st. You may pick up entries at NBC Studio, 1205 Front Street, Raleigh, between 8am and 11am --OR-- between 1pm and 3pm on Monday, December 1st.

Winning entries listed below will be held until the Wake County PTA Reflections Celebration in February. First place entries in each category will be submitted to the State by the Wake PTA Council and will advance in the competition.

Please know that the judges had a really rough time making final decisions. The talent in Wake County is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Please join us in celebrating ALL entries, not just the winners. More information to come on the Reflections Celebration.

...And now, here are the winners:

PRIMARY (Pre-K through Grade 2) VISUAL ARTS:
1 - Chloe Wood (grade 2) - Salem Elementary
2 - Ashna Patel (grade 2) - Carpenter Elementary
3 - Neha Vangipurapu (grade 2) - Fuller GT Magnet Elementary

25 Reasons I Owe my Mother

25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER   



1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE . 
'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.
I just finished cleaning.'


2. My mother taught me RELIGION. 
'You better pray that will come out of the carpet.'


3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL . 
'If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock
you into the middle of next week!' 


4. My mother taught me LOGIC. 
' Because I said so, that's why.'


5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC . 
'If you fall out of that swing and break your neck,
you're not going to the store with me.'


6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. 
'Make sure you wear clean underwear, in
case you're in an accident.'


7. My mother taught me IRONY 
'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.' 


8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. 
'Shut your mouth and eat your supper.'


9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM . 
'Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!' 


10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. 
'You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone.'


11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. 
'This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.' 


12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. 
'If I told you once, I've told you a million times.
Don't exaggerate!'


13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE . 
'I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.'


14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. 
'Stop acting like your father!' 


15. My mother taught me about ENVY. 
'There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have
wonderful parents like you do.'


16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. 
'Just wait until we get home.' 


17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING . 
'You are going to get it when you get home!' 


18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. 
'If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are
going to freeze that way.' 


19. My mother taught me ESP. 
'Put your sweater on; don't you think I know
when you are cold?'


20. My mother taught me HUMOR. 
'When that lawn mower cuts off your foot,
don't come running to me.'


21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT . 
'If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.'


22. My mother taught me GENETICS. 
'You're just like your father.'


23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. 
'Shut that door behind you. Do you think you
were born in a barn?' 


24. My mother taught me WISDOM. 
'When you get to be my age, you'll understand.'


25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE 
'One day you'll have kids, and I hope they
turn out just like you.'
 
 

Happy Birthday Lindsay Marie!

My baby turns 24 tommorrow. It is hard to believe she is so grown-up. She turned out really well, if I do say so myself. I can't take all the credit but I can take a little. She is a hard worker and a very saavy shopper. I am so impressed with all the deals she gets.
She is a very sweet and wonderful girl and will make a very good mommy someday. The children of the world love her.

It was she that inspired me to start this blog...she helped me set it up. So thanks to Lindsay's technical and motivational abilites.....you get to read my BLOG.

Happy Birthday Linds! We all love and adore you. 143 xoxoxoxoxo

Happy Birthday Maddog!

Maddox Alexander Romans turns 3 tommorrow. He is a cutie...reminds us all of Jordan as a little boy. Especially those electric eyes.
He is a fun little boy and has fun playing with all his sisters. He loves being a big brother to Tess. It was so fun to see him a few weeks ago. His Halloween costume was so awesome..it even lite up. He is getting so big already. We are excited to hear about this birthday party. Hope it was good. We love you buddy! Grandpa Greg and Grandma Suz xoxoxoxo

Thanksgiving Divorce: Old age and deception

A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York two days before
Thanksgiving and says,'I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your
mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.

We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the father says.
'We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you
call your sister in Chicago and tell her.'

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. 'Like
heck they're getting divorced,' she shouts, 'I'll take care of this,'

She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father, 'You are NOT
getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm
calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't
do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?' and hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. 'Okay,' he says,
'they're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way.'

Morris Code VS Texting!

Reflections Winners!

Chloe won 1st place and Felix won 2nd place in their school "Reflections" contest. It was so exciting because Chelsea was in charge of it this year but none of the judges knew whose projects were whose. They cannot have their name on anything on the front and the judges didn't even know her kids were in it. Chloe was worried about how it may look...but Chelsea reassured her it was fair and square. I can see why they won..their projects are so awesome.

Chloe did the painting of all the kids (inspired by Modigliani). Her idea was that the world could be more WOW! if children could teach grown-ups to make friends with everyone (regardless of age/color) all over the world.

Felix said "Look what happens when a Mexican and a blondie get together: Me! Wow!" And he did one of him by himself with his missing tooth.

Congratulations little Woods. Your dad's artistic genes are coming through loud and clear.

Mr. Sandman

This video reminds me of my kids when they were little sometimes. Especially Denton in grade school. They had to get on the bus by 6:45am in Alabama...by dinner Denton just couldn't make it sometimes. He fell in his food a few times we remember.

Mormom Synchronized Swimmers at Summit Ward Talent Show

http://www.ldsmag.com/youtube/081106swim.html

A Night out with the Girls to see High School Musical

I didin't want to be the only girl in America who hadn't seen high school musical. Some of my grandaughters and daughters had seen it, along with most of the USA, so I roped some of friends into going to the late show one night. Other than the fact the theater was freezing, we had a good time. It is a little cheesy but fun nonetheless. Thanks to Laurene, who is an awesome blogger and always has her camera with her, I have a picture of us all. Just wanted prove I am still having fun in my old age:)