2 Year Pictures!

We had Graham's 2 year pictures taken last night! Here is a sneak peek! The photograher is awesome and I cant' wait to see the rest!

www.cortneyrussellphoto.blogspot.com

New Additions!

This is what Graham got for his birthday!

And... I guess you could say this is what Raymond got for his birthday, fathers day, and what else could I put here!

Graham's 2nd Birthday

Graham had a great birthday! We had it at the house and besides the weather being a little chilly, it was perfect. All the grandparents along with Raymond and I, got Graham a swingset/fort for his birthday. All the kids played on that, a bouncer, the trampoline, and all the other things to ride on! I think that they should all come back this summer!!!! It was a lot of fun!

From Movies

Happy 2nd Birthday Graham! ***April 24***

 

Evolution of Dance!

Thanks for sharing Amber!

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking...

I received this in an email today and thought I would put it on my blog! Thanks for sharing Cristie!



WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
A message every adult should read because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang
my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed
a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make
my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say
a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could
always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you
make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick,
and I learned that we all have to help take care
of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give
of your time and money to help people who had
nothing, and I learned that those who have
something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you
take care of our house and everyone in it,
and I learned we have to take care of
what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how
you handled your responsibilities, even when
you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would
have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears
come from your eyes, and I learned that
sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most
of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good
and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at
you and wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things
I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW
WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS,
BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT.

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle,
teacher, friend) influences the life of a child.

How will you touch the life of someone today?

Just by sending this to someone else, you will
probably make them at least think about their
influence on others.

Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.

:)

I just want to say thank you for those of you that posted something about "shots."
We all just want to do the right thing for our kids. There is so much out there right now about what to do. I will and have given Graham all of his shots to date and on the date!


I believe that God puts struggles in all of our lives. Whether it be finances, death, or special needs children! (just a couple of things, whether it is caused by shots or not!) As a teacher, the children with special needs are the ones that we LOVE! I feel that I am speaking for a majority of teachers here. They are the ones that you follow through the years. They hold a special place in our hearts. Those children are known throughout the building. I am not saying that I don't love my regular ed. kids as well, but I hope you get what I am saying. For those that know the ones that I have, I check on them all the time to see how they are doing. And everyone knows the one that absolutely stole my heart! So, I believe that God gives those children to special people to love and be loved. I know that they are challenging but don't we all face challenges everyday. Don't we all face things that are completely different from our neighbor, friend, or family members. We all just want to live our life to the fullest!

Wow! What a post! I will now get off this subject and start posting more pictures of Graham. (ERIN) I have had a GREAT week with Graham. Having these fun filled days just makes me wish for summer even more!!!!

Feel free to post on the post of the post! LOL