Mega Update!!!!!

Well, since it has been over a month since the last time I updated the blog, I have a lot to update everyone on!!! I apologize for the length, but I would hate to leave anything out!!!

Let's begin with the events of May....................

My sister Tayler, better know as Satan, left on another world adventure, this time to Thailand!! She went with YouthLinc, the youth service group she went to Africa with 2 summers ago, to do service projects in a village that was impacted by the tsunami. I wish I had pictures of her adventure, but you will have to look at her blog for those.....hint.....hint......time to add pictures of Thailand Satan!!!

2 important days came and went rather quickly, but with much celebration in May as well! My wonderful Mom celebrated her ** birthday (I know better than to post a womans age on the internet for all to see)! It just so happened to fall the day after Mother's Day, so we celebrated both events on one day. So Mom, here is a tribute to you for your birthday and Mother's day.....which will be followed by kind words to the other "Mom's" in our lives......

Mom: Sher

What can I say about you? You have been a rock in my life for as long as I can remember. You are always there for me when I need you, and when I need someone to talk to. You taught me the meaning of hard work, a trait that I am forever indebted to you for! You make me laugh, and are always there when I need a shoulder to cry on! You sacrificed so much to give Tayler and I the live you wanted us to have. Thank you so much for being my cheerleader, and my mom! I love you!!!

Mom: Karine

You raised the most genuinely sweet boy I have ever met!! Thank you so much for all you taught him about life, and family. You are a selfless person who puts her family first! Thank you for accepting me into your family as if I were biologically yours!! I love you!!

Mom: Cort (The Step Monster!!)

You never cease to amaze me with your ability to make me laugh until I cry!!! I am going to miss seeing your face everyday when I come home from work! You are one of the only people who WANTS to come on field trips with my class, and I thank you for your support! You've made such a positive impact in my family's life, and I thank you for it!! I love you Step Monster!!

Here is Meg, Cort, and I getting ready for The Race for the Cure.....in honor of another AMAZING Mom......my Grandma Glenda who lost her battle with breast cancer almost 15 years ago!! Go Glenda's Gladiators!!!

Mom: Grandma
You and Grandpa have made so many sacrifices for your family! You are a true model of selflessness. Thank you for all you have done for me. You believed in me when others didn't, and helped me to become the person I am today. Thank you for always being there for me! I love you!!

Mom: Gramee

You are the glue that holds your family together! Each and every member of your family knows how much you love them, and would do anything for them! Thank you for welcoming me into your family with open arms! I love you Gramee!!

Now, onto the next May event!! Our trip to Las Vegas!! So, over Memorial Day Weekend, Cam and I were able to go to Las Vegas with Greg and Karine, and some of their friends Chris and Michelle. It was a BLAST!! We stayed in the same condo I stayed in with the girls when we went on our Viva Las Fufu adventure last summer. It was especially fun for me because I got to show Cameron around Las Vegas! I can't believe be made it to 22 and had never been there! We did the usual things on the strip, visited all of the big casinos, ate great food (I think I came close to eating my weight in crab one night at a buffet.....I seriously ate nothing but king crab legs!! It was DELICIOUS!!!), and went to see a Cirque de Soleil show!! We saw KA at the MGM Grand, and it was AWESOME!!! It was so amazing to see them perform! It was so worth the money!! Everyone should see a show when they are in Vegas! Cameron took some great pictures. Here are some of our favorites from the trip!

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Now, on to June, thus far!!!

The only real June even has been the end of the school year. As funny as it sounds, summer vacation is always bittersweet for me. In just that short 9 month period of the school year, I grow to absolutely love the kids in my class. This year, more than last! I taught so many kids with sad home stories. Spending my entire day with them really helped me get to know each of their little personalities, and personal stories! Saying goodbye to them was really hard, and came with a lot of tears, but I know they will be in good hands in 1st grade! I am happy that I am staying at Horizon next year and will get to see them next year! Cameron made me an awesome video to show the kids and parents at graduation, but unfortunately I can't post it here. But, if you want to see it, let me know and you can come watch it anytime!! I do have a great picture I got off of one of my student's mom's facebook page, so I figured I could post it here. This is me, Madison, and Nancy (my FANTASTIC assistant) after Kindergarten Graduation......I look pretty good for just crying my head off!!!

Well, that pretty much sums up the past month of our life. I promise now that I have more free time, I will update more often!

Happy Summer!!!!!