Proud Mom!!!


Nate's art exhibit picture
5/29/12 

A fancy looking invitation came in the mail a few weeks ago.  It was to an open house highlighting artwork from my kids' schools at a neighborhood doctor office.   My son Nate's artwork that was chosen by his art teacher as part of this art display which will be up for a year.
"What an honor!"  I kept on reminding Nate when he told me he didn't want to go to the presentation.  It was the fact he was just nervous about it.  Today he was very excited, especially after he found where his picture was hanging. 
His art teacher described the picture as peaceful.  I agree.  I found the picture of a woman on the right hand side of the picture.  Nate didn't mean it to be that way. 
Nate has always loved to draw and make up stories.  His kindergarten teacher gave him a blank book to write his "Zippy the Zebra" story.  He takes after his mom when it comes to writing.  That's a neat thought!  My parents and brother Jason are also artists and writers.
Elijah inherited his Uncle Jeremy's musical ability.  He has been playing the saxophone since 4th grade.  He has used that talent in our church orchestra.  I love to hear him play.  He's also a great athlete.  He plays baseball, and basketball and this year he added softball.  He's playing on our church team with my husband Tim.  What a thril
Anna loves to draw too.  She and her friend Shelby have been drawing for hours out on our front porch lately.  She is finishing up her first season of girl's softball.  It's so fun to watch her play!   Plus I'm always reminded how blessed she is to be able to play.  I'm anxious to see what her cardiologist says on Thursday. I made the appointment during softball season on purpose (when he said May or June as a target date to see her).  I'm expecting great news as usual.
I'm so proud of my 3 kids!!!  I'm so thankful to have such active, talented kids.  I'm looking forward to seeing what the future will hold for them.

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Still Single After All These Years said…
We never would have guessed you're proud of them!
May 30, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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