Spelling Bee Update...

Becca was very nervous! She went through three rounds with her deer in the headlights expression. She was asked the word "scruple"... she spelled it S-C-R-E-W-P-I-L... BUZZZZZ... She looked deflated and walked away. My heart sank... SCRUPLE!!! I don't think that word is in my vocabulary!!! It is obvious to me that I need to spruce up our use of the English language around here!
After the round she chatted with her friend and we made plans for some McDonald's biscuits and chocolate milk... what a great morning!

Legacy Traditional District Spelling Bee Here We Come!!!

Miss Rebecca Lynn and I will be heading out early in the morning to Maricopa for the spelling bee! She came in fourth at her school spelling bee, she missed the word "solemn". She said "Mom, I have never even heard of that word!" We are going to have a great time, even if there is a torrential downpour going on outside! I am so blessed to have three great spellers! Eli started them off, Grayson kept up the tradition and Becca is definitely the youngest and proudest :)

Here's to a better New Year 2010...

What a beautiful day!

It's 70 degrees today and the sun is shining bright! Only five more days until Eli is feeling right :) Yes, I am trying to rhyme today... what a dork!
He will be going into the hospital on Sunday to prepare him for the surgery, we are so thankful for that! I feel more at peace when he is around a medical team that can help him at a moments notice.
Have a beautiful day, wherever you are!!!

It's around the corner...

YES, six more days until the transplant!!! I am getting excited for Eli! Oh, the places he will go...

"When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future." Bernard Meltzer

Transplant Date is December 23, 2009

It is official! The transplant is in TWO WEEKS! Thank you all for your love and support over the last 16 months!
I want Jimmy to know how much I love him and his selfless act to save my son's life. Thank you Jimmy, words cannot ever express my gratitude for your sacrifice.
It has been an extremely emotional day.
Love to All!
Malaine

Happy Birthday Mr. Teenager!

We know it's a little late bud, but we wanted you to know how much we love and appreciate you!
You bring so much laughter and joy into our home, we are proud of the young man you have become and look forward to many more days of Michael Jackson impressions :)
(p.s. just because you are thirteen doesn't mean you are way too cool to hug your mom goodbye in the morning! really, nobody is watching...)


We love you Graysoni!

LOVE is a tender act of endless
forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.
Peter Ustinov