Kid Updates

Well, this has been a great year for my kids. Emma joined a new cheer team - the Wildcat Cheer Legends. It was a great year:-) And, a great learning and growing experience for all of the athletes. Bailey made his school baskteball team and the jr. pro team. He had a blast, on both, and was glad he could finally play on a team again. SPencer picked-up the trumpet, this year. He did not enjoy it, at first, but came home with registration for classes, next year and he wants to continue with band. (happy dance!) Hayden continues to amaze me more and more everyday. She is a beautiful girl and I am so blessed to have her in my life.

Emma and Cheer

Well, we are about 1/2 way through cheer season #2. I thought I'd post a picture. Her team is doing so much better this year! 1st competition 2nd to last (they got a huge deduction for doing a move that was level 2 and not level 1), 2nd competition 3rd place, 3rd competition 1st place PLUS - level 1 champions and Mini level champions!! We have another competition this weekend - should be interesting!

Last year we only had one cheer team -so we had to compete against kids that were older and more experienced. We got last place at every competition except one. So, needless to say, we were THRILLED to get anything but last. And, with the last competition - I think I lost my voice from screaming so loud, when the got 1st place and then level 1 champs., and mini level champs!!! Way to go Capital Cheer All-Stars!

35 weeks

Ok, so here's the pic that was supposed to be in the other blog!

35 weeks and counting

It's crazy - I am getting bigger by the minute! I am very excited, I know it means I am getting closer to my due date!!!! I am know 35 weeks and 3 days! EEEKK! Well, I am going to try and upload a pic. (If it works, it is me at 32 weeks.)

33 weeks

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone!!! It really seems like I just found out and here I am with less than 7 weeks to go! I am loving feeling her kick and move -it's probably the one thing I will really miss about the pregnancy! (God knows I can deal without the morning sickness and morning nausea -which I still have.) But, at the same time, believe it or not, I thank God for that, too - I know it's a healthy pregnancy! I have picked out the names Hayden Grace or Hayden Elizabeth, and can't decide on which one I want to use. I like both names very much and both have significant meaning to me! I did tell Dave he could select the final one, if he wants. Ok, that's about it for now~

Wow, it's been a while!

Ok, so it has been a LONG time since I have posted. Let's ee, I am no longer teaching at Eastern High School. I am now a music specialist in the Lansing School District. It is alot of fun working with the younger kids again. (Not that the older kids weren't fun.) But, it is helping me understand my own kids, that are the same ages as the kids I teach, better. I really enjoy it!

Oustside of that, I am just trying to slow life down a bit. The kids have grown like crazy - and time has passed so quickly. But, hey, it's ok, I don't look older. In fact my Dr. thought I was 25, before he looked at my chart. I'll take that.

Ok, must go tuck the kids in, again!

Power of Prayer

Let me start this by saying, I am still learning how to pray and to pray unselfishly and for God's plan. Anyway, in the past month, I have witnessed the power of prayer that is all of the above. You know, I don't know God's plans for me, and I know that our prayers are answered, just not always the way we want or expect. So, with that said, event number one. As many of you know, Dave and I went on a cruise on July 2nd. You may also recall that we encountered Tropical storm Cindy and Hurricane Dennis. Well, my mom and 3 kids prayed EVERY night for our safe return. Well, not only did we return safe, we had sunshine EVERYDAY and did not feel the effects of either storm. Event number 2. The stealing of Windsor (my friend's dog.) Upon learningof this, I prayed several different prayers. One being for Windsor to be returned safetly. Another one being tha tif he wsn't to be returned to Todd, that he would be kept safe and would not be used as a "dither" dog. Well, he was returned and he was returned unharmed. (Basically, he was thrown out of a white Honda, into a park. Was found bythe police and taken to Animal control. ) I am so thankful he was found and not injured.

SO, those of you on the fence about prayer, try it and try it unselfishly and with your heart leading the way. You may just be surprised:)

Rambling

Ok, ramble day. Rehearsals for Titus have been very entertaining. Who knew Shakespeare had that twisted of a mind? He could not have been sane, writing this particular show! (Even w/o the additions Todd and cast have made to the show.) I don't want to give out all the jokes and funny stuff, but let's just say, what other show cna you go to and hear / see a square dance, the entertainer, duling banjo's and songs from "Sweeny Todd?" I am not sure the show even exists - oh, yeah, it does - it's Titus and it is being put on in Aug.!!

In other ramblings, I am so upset. Someone stole Todd's dog from his yard - his FENCED in yard. How crazy is this? I think of how many times my parents have let Chelsea or Inky out, alone, in their fenced in yard. I just can't believe someone would steal someone else's dog. TO make things WORSE, his dog is on medications because of a liver problem. This may sound crazy, but, PLEASE pray the dog is safe -and pray for a safe return. The dog is a pit bull mix - so, he is worried that someone took it as a "dither" dog. (Not sure if I spelled dither correctly.) I really hope not. I just hope Windsor is returned.

MISSING!
This is Windsor Titus Turing. He is a 4 year old pitbull mix. He was stolen from the backyard of 645 South Fairview at 11 pm on Saturday July 23, 2005. He has a liver condition requiring medications, and without them, he will likely die.

Ok, the picture won't post. Sorry. He has a mostly white body. His face is split black / brindle. He has a black spot on his back. He also has hip problems, so one of his hind legs is turned in slightly.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HIS WHEREABOUTS PLEASE CALL TODD HEYWOOD AT 484-4492, OR EMAIL TODHEYWOOD@AOL.COM