9/11/11, We Will Never Forget

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the worst and most tragic day in American history. I couldn't tell you what I did or what I ate two days ago but I can remember exactly where I was and I can even tell you what I ate on that dreeded day. I look back on that day and think about all the lives that were lost. All the children that are without a mom, a dad or even both. I think of all those lifes that were lost just doing what they do. I can remember sitting and watching the news for days and days praying they would find survivors or even their bodies so that their families could have some sort of closure to this terrible tragadity. I will never forgot the image on the news as you watched people so desparate that they jumped out of windows of those buildings because they would much rather die from the fall than burning to death. Here we are 10 years later and I still remember it as if it were yesterday. I was just telling some friends at work that I really can't remember life before 9/11. I forgot what it was like not to have to strip naked to get on a plane. I forgot what it is like not to freak out when I see an airplane flying close to downtown. But most of all, I forgot what it was like to feel perfectly safe in America. I realize now that we are not safe. We like to think that we are and that homeland security is doing their job. But no one in this world is safe when there are terrorist in this world. So all we can do is pray. Yes, I said it PRAY!!! Pray to the Lord for our safety. Pray that he sheilds this great nation of ours and those that are fighting to protect it everyday. So as we remember those we lost on this tenth anniversary I wonder where our country, heck where the world will be in another ten years. My prayer is for our troops to be home safe with their families and our nation be strong as ever. I pray for peace on this earth not just for me, but for my daugther and for her future. 9/11, it is a day we will never forget.

"You may say that I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will live as one" ---John Lennon

Dallas Heart Walk 2011 Go Team Lia!!!

A dear friend has a little girl, Lia, that was born with a heart defect. So today Morgan and me took part in the Dallas 2011 Heart Walk in her honor and in remembering a little sweet angel, Lauren, that passed away just weeks ago from complication after her third heart surgery. I have seen Lia over come things that truely baffle me. She is the strongest little girl I know and she is very well loved by many. I look at her and think that this little girl is going to do great things in life. We had a wonderful time walking with my Baylor family. Morgan walked the entire walk. That's over 3 miles. She did great and even made a few new friends, Aubrey and Jayla. After the walk we went to Spagetti Warehouse downtown and had lunch. We were joined by a dear friend from work, Holly, and her granddaughter Jayla. We had a wonderful time. To end the perfect day we went to The Harbor tonight and ate at Paradise Burger. It was such a beautiful night that we sat outside and enjoyed our dinner on their patio. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset and a walk down to the lake. It was a perfect end to the perfect day. Looking forward to next year's walk! Go Team Lia!!

Morgan and me in our "Fight Like A Girl" Team Lia shirts that I blinged out.

Aubrey, Morgan and Jayla

Go Team Lia. The girls marching on!

Morgan and her new friend, Jayla.

Morgan and Jayla waiting to go down the bounce house slide.

Day 5 and our week is done!

Day 5! I can't believe we have finished the first week of school already. It went by so quick! I went and had lunch with Morgan today. Brought her her favorite, Chic-fil-A. It was so fun to go up there and see all her little friends and watch her interact with them. She has a pretty big class. Of the 22 students in her class there are only 8 girls! We took her teacher a little gift today because of the crazy week she has had. She loved it. Morgan had a wonderful first week and she has learned so much in just one week. I look forward to having lunch with her again. Looking forward to a nice low key weekend and sleeping in tomorrow!

Day 5 and it's spirit day. Go Shannon Stars!

Day 4!

Day 4 was a great day. Morgan is making friends and learning so much. She is so excited about going to school everyday. Best of all, she goes to bed when I tell her to. I wonder how long that will last. Things couldn't be going better. As for me, I have completely enjoyed being home with her this week and being able to take her and pick her up from school. I never thought that I would say this, but I really think I could enjoy being a stay at home mom. I am looking forward to going and having lunch with Morgan tomorrow and seeing all of her little school friends and putting a name to a face. Day 4, you were a complete sucess!

Day 4!

Day 3!

This morning I took Morgan to Galaxy Ranch to make sure she is comfortable with the morning routine of riding the bus to school before I have to go back to school next week. So being the crazy mom that I am, I dropped her off the drove to her school and waited in the parking lot to make sure she got of the bus and into the school ok. Well, she did it. She got off that bus and trucked right into the school as if she had been doing it for years. As I sat there and watched my baby girl walk into that big school all by herself, my eyes filled with tears. She is growing up. My baby girl is no longer a baby. She is a little girl coming into her own. She is AMAZING! I am so proud of her and for the little girl she has become. Although we have our moments, Morgan is the best daugther a mom could ask for. Morgan I love you so and I am so proud of you.

Day 3!

Morgan getting off the bus and walking into school all by herself.

And there she goes. My little school girl.

Day 2!

Day 2! Yesterday was a great day. Morgan loves her class and is making new friends. There was a small little incident at her school where one of her classmates got on the wrong bus and was missing for 3 hours. Just glad that he was found safely and no harm done. My heart goes out to him and his family. I can't even begin to imagine what they went through yesterday. That is the prime reason that I took off this week so that I can make sure that Morgan transitions well this week and that she has as minimal stress as possible. So far she is doing great. Much better that I excepted. But that doesn't surprise me. She always blows me out of the water with all that she can do. Guess I just don't like seeing her grow up so fast. Looking forward to seeing what day 3 brings.


Morgan looking cute as usual.

First Day of School!

Well the day I have been dreading for the past five years is finally here, Morgan's first day of school. Although I am totally excited for her as she starts a new chapter in her life, part of my heart is breaking. My baby girl is growing up, and growing up way to fast. It just seems like yesterday I was holding her in my arms as I watched her sleep so peacefully. Now, I am sending her out into this great big world of ours. So I will pray for her safety and pray for Mrs. Keegan as she helps build my little girls mind and set the stepping stone for her education. I know it is going to be a great year full of wonderful memeories. Oh, and for the record neither me nor Morgan shedded a tear today!

Morgan all dressed up for her first day of school.

Here's to day 1. I think her backpack is as big as she is.

Dad and Morgan

Morgan and me

The drive to school. All smiles.

Morgan walking into school.

Putting her backpack in her locker.

Morgan show us her locker.

Morgan getting ready for class to start. Not a tear in her eyes. She is ready to let the learning begin.

Meet The Teacher

Tonight was meet the teacher night at Morgan's school. We are so excited to have Mrs. Keegan. She is super sweet and I think that it going to be a great year. Morgan is so excited because her best buddy Grant is in her class as well. So here is to the next chapter in her life. I know that it is going to be a great one.

Morgan and her kindergarten teacher Mrs. Keegan.

Morgan picked a spot right next to Grant.

Morgan's seat right next to her best buddy Grant.

Morgan writing her name to mark her spot right next to Grant.

Blue Bonnets 2011

Life!

Well it has been a long time since I have posted to my blog. Lots has happened since my last post in December. Yes, December. We have lost a dear loved one, changed schools, gone on two wonderful trips, started and finished soccer, ballet and tap. Not to mention gone through a broken nose, and a surgery. It is my mission to get my blog fully updated in the next few weeks. So be patient. The best is yet to come!

A Night in Galveston

Coupon Clippin

Today while I was clipping my weekly coupons Morgan decided to jump in and help. Never to young to start them out clipping coupons!

Pratice Makes Perfect

Morgan had another great day at soccer practice. She is doing so much better. I can't wait till our first game to see how she does. Look out soccer world, here comes Morgan and the Twinkle Toes!

A Day With the Girls!

Since it is spring break I had both the girls today so we went to Grapevine Mills Mall for a little lunch and some fun. Of course we had to eat at the Rain Forest Cafe and the girls enjoyed a ride on the carousel and the train. After that we went to the park for a little fun. It was fun getting to spend time with Lauren, but now I truly know why I only have one child!! They wear me OUT!!!

Morgan on the carousel.

Lauren on the carousel.

All aboard!

Lauren enjoying her icee. Brain freeze!

Morgan enjoying her cherry icee.

Lauren and the elephant.

Morgan with her favorite elephant at Rain Forest Cafe.

Lauren at the park.

Pee a boo, I see you!

Peace out dude!