Most exciting since my last post was Jordan turning 17 on February 3rd. We started the day by surprising him with donuts and juice at the early AM shoot around with the Varsity basketball team. Coach called them all off to the side and they sang Happy Birthday to him. The Varsity had a game that night and at the end of half time the student section broke into their rendition of Happy Birthday for him. It was a very close game and with 23 seconds left in the game the Coach put him in and the announcer informed everyone it was his birthday. The team set him up for a 3 point shot and.......it bounced of the rim! He asked Kelli home for cake after the game. All in all a pretty good day for a kid who doesn't like to be the center of attention! I looked back at some early photos and wonder where all the time has gone.
Jordan at 1 month old.
Kelli and Jordan (she claims it wasn't a good picture day, but I think she is darn cute no matter what!)
Jordan and his really yummy cake!
Most of the rest of us have been battling upper respiratory stuff! Emma and I have managed to not be affected by it. Dana, Abbey and Carson have all been feeling yucky. Carson was hit the worst, missing 3 days of school last week. They are all back on the mend. Carson spent this last weekend trying to catch up on school work and get his Valentine cards done. They wanted them in school today so we were busy yesterday.
I can breathe a sigh of relief! The father/daughter dance went fabulous this weekend. We think we had about 400 people. It was the most heart-warming event to be a part of! The dads in their suits and the daughters in their very nicest dresses, some with corsages, all dancing and having a very good time. To see the smiles on everyone's face was priceless. There was a Grandpa that was doing the 2 step with his blind granddaughter that I just could not take my eyes off of. Of course, there were dads that brought their daughters and were happy to sit on the side most of the night and let them dance with their girlfriends but I was so happy they came and did dance a little. We aren't sure of the total raised for After Prom but am certain we exceeded out expectation. I will definitely help with this event next year. Now it's on to the dodgeball tournament.
Thanks to all of you who sent up prayers for my aunt. I am so happy to report she is back home and doing much better. Sometimes those extra prayers sent up, even from strangers, can make all the difference and we are grateful!
Enjoy your Valentine's weekend.
