BRAG TIME

OK, so I know it's not nice to brag but this is not about me it's about Owen. A few weeks ago the school sent a note home saying you could nominate your child for the gifted program for the 2009-2010 school year. Of course I filled out the paper work and Owen took the test. We just got a note from the school system yesterday saying that "due to Owen's outstanding scores on the test Owen has been accepted into the gifted program PACE for his 5th grade year" YEAH OWEN!!!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!! YOU ARE SUCH A SMART KID!!!!!! If You would like to congratulate Owen call him anytime at home. He would love to hear from you!!!

That news was so great and in this same week Owen got his results back from his State test called the TAKS TEST. Here are the results.

Math 42 out of 42 100%

Reading 40 out of 40 100%

WOW OWEN!!! how did you get so smart???? Mom and Dad are so proud of you!!!!

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD POOL

OUR NEW TRAMPOLINE

THE PAUTLITZ FAMILY

Owen, Aunt Kristin, and Aunt Lauren

Grandma Kim and Hailey

Grandma Kim, Owen and Hailey

Owen and Aunt Kristin

Owen and Aunt Lauren

CAMP FIRE KIDS

During our trip to Illinois, we had a camp fire in my Mom's backyard. The kids roasted marshmallows, ate smores and told ghost stories.

Hailey telling a ghost story

PAINTED

While we were visiting Illinois, we painted pottery. Hailey painted a bunny and did a really good job. She carried that bunny all around and made a little house for it.

GARDEN PET

A family of rabbits were found in my Mom's garden in the middle of a big bunch of flowers. Tim pulled one of the babies out and the kids got to hold it. It was so small it's eyes were not even opened yet.

I SPY OWEN

MATT'S SISTER'S WEDDING

Matt's sister Kate was married on Saturday May 16, 2009. It was the first wedding the kids have ever attended and they were so good. Hailey was so interested in the whole thing. When it came time for the kids so looked at me and put her hand over her mouth it was so cute. The kids really liked the dancing at the reception. Hailey was a dancin' fool! ! !

See Poca's story on the TODAY show

See Poca's story on the TODAY show.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/#30741951

PRAYERS FOR POCA

The judge did not grant the Langley's their motion to intervene and instead ruled that Poca is to be moved to the new home Wednesday May 6,2009 at 11:00 am. Please pray for Poca and the whole Langley family.

A WAVE OF SUPPORT FOR POCA

So many people have seen this story and are completely supporting the Langley's. Here is yet another story on King 5 News about my little friend Poca.

http://www.king5.com/video/featured-index.html?nvid=358309

POC'S STORY PART 2

Here is the second half of the King 5 news story of my little friend Poca and her family's fight to keep her.

http://www.king5.com/video/index.html?nvid=357233

POCA'S STORY

Please watch this video:

http://www.king5.com/video/featured-index.html?nvid=356380&shu=1

This is my little friend from church. Her family needs all the prayers they can get! I am asking anyone who reads my Blog to please watch the video and pray for the family.

Thank you all so much!

Jen

RELAY FOR LIFE

Last night I participated in Relay for life. It was an amazing experience. The evening started at 4:00 pm with the set up of our fundraising booth. We sold hair bows, inspirational rubber bracelets, handmade beer/soda koozies, brownies, and fritto pies.

422 participants, 36 teams, over $102,000.00 raised. I came in 15th out of 422. MY TOTAL WAS $580.00.

The beginning of the relay started at 6:30 with the survivor lap. There were survivors of all ages it was crazy to see just how many people have or have had cancer just in our little area of town.

Following the survivor lap was the parade of teams. Each team was introduced and did one lap around the track. Our team was the Kings Cancer Crusaders.

Next was the memory lap were all the light were turned off in the gym and all the candles were lit to represent all the loved ones that have lost their lives to cancer. Each candle was a loved one from someone walking last night.

We walked from 6:30 pm until 4:30 am. It was so great to see and hear everyone's story of how they got involved with Relay for life.

At around 11:30 pm I stopped by one of the doner buses and gave blood. I have not given blood since high school and now I think I will give every chance I get.

I had a wonderful time. I got home around 5:00 am after being up for 23 hours straight. I am really tired and my feet hurt today but I am really excited to start making plans for next years RELAY FOR LIFE.

Thank you to everyone who donated money on my behalf. I really appreciate it.

AN EGG OF A DIFFERENT COLOR

FORT WORTH ZOO

Fort Worth Zoo

Saturday we went to the Fort Worth Zoo with friends. The kids had fun and the weather was great. It was 80 with full sun!

My new color

Yesterday I painted my kitchen yellow. What do you think?

Hailey's tooth project

Hailey made this at school and I thought it was really cute. It's playdough and beens