Photo Challenge Day 5

I will admit, I really had to think for a minute about exactly what was my favorite memory. But I have to say, hands down, the best day of my life was the day Celestra came into this world. My life was forever changed for the better and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I think all you mom's out there would agree too.

Out With A Bang

And thus Celestra ends her school year with a bang. Yesterday was dedicated to Honor Roll students at her school. To begin the day, those that recieved 4.0's for the entire year got to attend a 'Breakfast of Champions' in which parents were invited to attend. So a bacon-loving Cele got her favorite breakfast foods to help make up for having to get up an hour earlier than normal.

Cele and Dad at the breakfast

just mom 'nd me at the breakfast

Cele and her friend Kaitlynn at the breakfast

Kaitlynn and her mom at the breakfast

Then last night, the school held their honors night where Cele and several of her friends received awards for being on the honor roll all year.

Cele and her friends enjoying fat boys after Honors Night

And since Photo Challenge #4 was a picture of what I did last night, well there you go! I spent the night getting to watch my child receive a well-earned award. Good Job Cele. I love you and am very proud of you. Keep up the good work!

Photo Challenge Day 3

Today's Challenge: A photo of the cast of my favorite tv show. Well, no questions asked there! That would only be the best show on television! Criminal Minds all the way. I just wish they hadn't taken out J.J. and Prentice's characters! I really like those two. All I gotta say though is they better not take out Garcia or Reed. They are my other faves.

Photo Challenge Day 2

I know today's photo challenge says to choose the PERSON you've been the closest to for the longest amount of time, but I couldn't choose just one person out of my favorite adopted family so I chose ALL of them. Though this picture is missing a few nephews! I love you guys. Thanks for all of your support and love over the years. We wouldn't be the same without you all.

Photo Challenge Day 1

Now for the ten facts...

1) I am a mother and love it. I even think I have a great daughter in the bargain!

2) I work as a Manager at Subway

3) I am going to school part time, working on my second bachelors and a teaching certificate

4) I want to teach middle school/ Jr. High

5) I am a single parent and have no ambitions to change my status any time soon

6) I love studying other cultures and lifestyles

7) I am an avid reader - at least when I have time

8) I used to play the violin and sung in Cache Children's Choir (among others) when I was younger - I still miss it but just don't have the time to pursue anything like that for myself

9) I have three different positions in my family. I am either the second youngest if you count my five older 1/2 siblings; the middle child if you count who I was raised with (my brother Jack and sister Penny); or I am the oldest if you only count full siblings (meaning my sister Penny)

10) I am the 'extra' sister/daughter for my adopted family whom I love dearly and am very grateful to have.

The 30 Day Photo Challenge

A friend of mine had this posted on her facebook page and I thought it looked fun so I figured I would share but on here instead of facebook. Have fun all!

"The 30 Day Photo Challenge"
It's all about being creative everyone!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Day 31 - A picture of yourself

The Big Brass Band

Well Celestra's final band concert of the year has now come and gone. The Band-O-Rama concert is an annual concert that features all the band kids from 6th grade through 12th and was held last Tuesday. Here are a couple of videos of Cele's band and the two numbers they performed. Only a week left and she's out for summer.

I have to make a special note here because Celestra has done awesome this year. Not only has she been on the honor roll every semester, she has also maintained a 4.0 all year! So that means next week we get to attend both the Honors Banquet and the Breakfast of Champions! Congrats to my very smart daughter!