Happy 5th Birthday, Princess!

With her friend, Emilee (Allison snuck in on this one...she didn't want to be left out)...

We dedicated Allison on Kaitlynn's birthday. I tried to get a good pic of her in her beautiful dress, but she was tired. I will probably have a studio pic done for the occasion...

On Saturday before Kait's birthday, I asked her if she would like to have lasagna, tossed salad, corn, green beans, and italian bread for her special dinner. She replied, "No, I'll have watermelon, grapes, salad with ranch dressing, and apple juice." Whose child is this, anyway? We were able to incorporate those items into the menu. :)

Because so many family members live out of town, our kids receive lots of phone calls on their birthday.

The birthday girl with all her "stuff"...

Big #5!

Paitiently waiting...

What a balloon!

Papaw setting her up with webcam so that Valerie could watch her open gifts...

Check out this expression!

Ryan always lights the candles for the birthday cakes...must be a "grown up" kind of job :)..

Cheese!

Make a wish!

Lovin' the gifts...

Explanation: Tired + Walmart + Goofy teenagers = ...



Stylin'...
300 kids + clappers = headache... Ryan during the table tennis tournament...
Ashley and her competitor...
Randy (or is it Mike?) just waiting for that beach balll to come his way...
Daddy took Kaitlynn to Walmart and bought her a 12 pk. of lip gloss...
Hats...
Kait made some friends during athletics, and they had fun balancing...
Mr. Motter (obviously a little surprised!)...
Havin' fun watching basketball...


Randall guessed the Starburst!
Getting ready for another rally...
"Please, throw it my way!"
The girls with some of their table tennis competition...Sharree took 1st place!!!
Emily was such a help with the girls...little wonder she is majoring in Early Childhood Ed. this fall!
Because of some technicalities, a couple of our woodworking projects could not be judged in the categories in which we had placed them. The judges were, however, quite impressed by the amount and quality of work that my students gave these entries, and they were part of a slideshow that was presented at the rally.
Gunner's grizzly...
Sharree's angel...
Some of the awards...we placed in 21 different events...




Lookin' good!

Student Convention is one of Greg's best memories from his school days. He has so enjoyed our involvement in the last couple of years, so I'm figuring we're in this long-term. :)
What a beautiful sunny day to spend with some of the best kids on the planet!
My oldest little princess, about to turn 5!

7 of my students entered woodworking projects, which were assembled under the direction of Mr. Al Motter. He spent 2 solid weeks with the kids, teaching them the basics, then guiding their work. We are glad that he and his wife were able to come to Muncie and view the exhibits, eat a few meals with us, and enjoy the awards ceremony! Thanks again, Mr. Motter!!!
Twin bros, Mike and Randy...
Emily and Gunner...
Good friends, Jennifer and Ashley...
Sisters, Sharree and Kerri...
The end... :)