2nd Horse Show

Very early on the morning of John’s birthday, we packed up and headed to Aintree Stables for HG’s second horse show. She had quite the crowd there to support her- Grandma and Peggy (and their friend, Ken), Spiffer, Granddaddy, Gloria, and Grace Ann. She did so well and won a tie for 1st in equitation and 2nd in under horse, as well as a champion ribbon. (Last time, she won a 2nd and 3rd and reserve champion.)

After her show was over, she had fun letting her braid down and showing everyone around her barn. A very happy little girl!

As she waited for her turn, she had some good cuddles with this kitty.And now her turn is over and she has to wait for the last two riders to go...and the cat is still hanging out…Hugs for the wonderful Ms. Jody!

After lunch at IHOP, we headed to see Worth (Jackson Prep) play a baseball game at DeSoto Central. We were so proud to see him play here in our stomping grounds!

SK Star of the Week

Last week, HG was FINALLY star of the week. Man, she’s been waiting and waiting and waiting all year. It was all she could talk about for the last few weeks.

As part of the festivities, she had to write a book report (Howie Finds a Hug), complete an All About Me sheet, bring a show and tell (kaleidoscope), bring 25 estimation items (gumballs), and have a surprise reader (Grandma on Friday). Most importantly, she got to wear a crown and be the line leader ALL WEEK LONG.

On Monday, she took home baked cookies to her class, and she asked if I had a meeting that day and if I could come eat lunch with her. Of course, I said yes and enjoyed lunch with her adorable and very chatty classmates. I went back on Friday with Grandma for lunch and then to watch her read to the class. The kids were so well behaved in the classroom, and they loved the stories- Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes and Alexander and the Wind Up Mouse.

Monday morning excitementFriday lunchMary Kate, HG, Bella Marie

Saw this Green Eggs and Ham book outside her classroomAnd also, we got to see how her seeds are coming along.She drew a pic of me on her ‘window’ on her desk. I’m wearing a polka dot dress.

Nursery Rhyme Day

On Wednesday, April 15th, the SK class presented their nursery rhyme show. HG was assigned “Pat-a-Cake” (with ‘mark it with a B’) and performed side by side with Lilah- thank you, Lord, for some moral support! 

She’ll tell you that she was kind of nervous, but she didn’t look it at all both beforehand and during the performance. Since Lilah’s version was a little different (and the version HG grew up with), we wrote ‘pat’ on her hand so that she could remember that word instead of ‘roll.’ That seemed to ease her worries a little, but when it was her turn, she didn’t hesitate at all. After Lilah’s turn, the girls did the cutest curtsy and bee-bopped off the stage.

After the show, their class stayed behind for a daddy that was late, and Lilah and HG volunteered to do theirs one more time so he could see it and then his son’s, just like the real show. Once again, she just pranced up there and said her part like it was no big deal. I am so thankful that SAA has given her so many opportunities to get comfortable speaking in front of people.

Take 2

The whole SK show

Just HG and Lilah

Dance Recital Costume Pics

Zoo with the Browns & Egners

After HG’s first soccer game on April 11th, we headed to the zoo to meet the Browns and Egners. It was a fun morning with our friends and some special treats- feeding the giraffes and riding the carousel.

Afterward, we spent some time at the park with Granddaddy and Spiffer, including a ride in GD’s convertible!