Tuesday, August 14, 2007

First Day of School


Ella started a new preschool (Gardner School) on Monday. She looks great in her new uniform. The school was just built so everything is brand new and her new teacher is Ms. Jillian. Ella loves wearing the cute clothes and playing with all the new friends. She is in the four year old classroom so we are ecstatic for the new learning environment. Ella will also be starting dance class later this month through the school's enrinchment program so keep your eyes peeled for Ella the ballerina in a few weeks.




Just a note: I knew Ella would love this new school when yesterday morning after meeting Ms. Julllian, coloring with me and having a drink of water she told me, "You can go now". I knew I would love the school when on the way out the door I was handed a chocolate chocolate chip muffin. You had me at chocolate.

Splash In The Pool!

Ella is staying cool in the hot temperatures of August by going to the pool in our subdivision as much as possible. Her dad is her swim coach and last weekend they went swimming four times! She should be ready for the 2008 Summer Olympics at this rate.

Monday, August 13, 2007

Volunteer of the Year

It only took me 12 years to earn another Volunteer of the Year award and this is because it took me that long to find an organization where I love to volunteer. Gilda's Club Nashville had their ninth birthday party on August 3rd and I was awarded one of their volunteer of the year awards! Keith and Ella attended the dinner with me and we had a great time.

A Trip To See The Penguins




We took a day trip to Chatanooga, TN to the aquarium. We enjoyed all the exhibits including the new arrivals, penguins!