Happy Graduation Mom

Yesterday was my graduation from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. I finished my educational specialist degree in July but we didn't walk until yesterday. It was a pretty neat ceremony although the kids said it was just as boring as the my Master's graduation maybe even more.

This is receiving my medallion. Since you get "hooded" when you get your master's degree they presented us with a LMU medallion. The hood colors represent the university where you received your master's degree. Mine came from Cumberland University.

Me before the ceremony.

The whole family prior to the ceremony.

3rd Grade Christmas Program

Parker played the part of Santa last night in the school program. He was awesome. He wasn't even nervous. He really enjoyed it. This was the first time he had even volunteered for a speaking part. He was real excited and we were real proud of him.

Presenting Mrs. Edwards with her gift.
Parker and Porter


Parker, Porter and Dylan. Best friends since kindergarten. This photo may just show up again some day at Central High School. Watch out boys.

This photo could show up again some day also. Parker and Abbey Rose as Mrs. Claus.

We took this before the play started.

Snow Day

We woke up to a nice surprise this morning... snow and no school. So we took advantage of it.

Parker gets an award!!!

Parker was given the Buddy Rinner award at the football banquet tonight. This is the highest award they give each year and is given to one player on the team. We were really proud of him. This is sort of a MVP and best sportsmanship, leader, coaches pick, effort and player award all in one. His name will go on the plaque at the Ruritan building and he got a plaque tonight.

Halloween 2008

Parker at the Fall Festival at ISCC
Pocahontas on the cliff.

Meredith's Halloween party.

Pocahontas and Indiana Jones

Don's costume. Not much different than his regular dress huh???

Choir Time

Meredith and Parker sang in the Children's Choir at church last night. The Christmas program is in December. They both enjoy this one more than the other.

Football Time in Tennessee

Meredith doing her dance on the field.


Meredith and Nick after the awards ceremony.
Meredith and Emalyne.