Pictures from Birthday Party and Summer

Here are some pictures from Sierra's 11th Birthday party and from summer time. I love the picture with Sierra and her great grandmother (Priceless)

6th Grade!

Man 6th grade is coming along! Although I promise I do not remember all this homework. Sierra is in all AP classes so her Math class is 7th grade this semester and 8th next semester can we say scary! Sierra tried out for the Honor Choir and made it out of 60 kids and with that they get to sing with the Junior and High School choir at concerts. Everything else is coming along and she is very much enjoying herself. If we make it through Math we will be ok!

FOOTBALL SEASON

Its that time of the year again my favorite time of the year which is FOOTBALL SEASON! We are Lamar Mustang proud since my baby girl is a "Colt" and will one day be a Mustang. Anyone who knows my family knows it doesn't matter the team as long as we are at a Football game on Friday nights. Got love it!!!!

Labor Day Weekend

Enjoying the weekend. Seriously just relaxing! Sierra and I had a girls day Saturday we went and got our hair and nails done. Then Sunday went to Huntsville spent time with my mom, and brother it was nice. Ran into some friends that I have not seen since I left Huntsville although I try to stay in touch as much as I can with everyone I am getting behind. If it wasn't for face book I would be in so much trouble trying to keep up with everyone. I am going to try to keep up with my blog because I was slacking on this too!

Saying for the week:

God First

Family Second

My time some where in between

and everything and everyone else will fall in line

Remember to "Trust the Lord with all thine heart... and he shall direct your path"

Back to School

Were do I start we are officially back in school although I never really had a break and I am feeling it now. This summer was crazy at work with getting two new schools open and the rezoning meetings it has been crazy!!! I am enjoying my job though,there is never a dull moment. Well my baby girl is in Middle School Wessendorff MS (LCISD) I am so proud of her! Sierra has all AP classes along with being in Choir this semester and Theater Arts next semester, she is in the Science Academy (only the top 30 students out of the entire school) and had auditions for the Choir Academy which she did get accepted. Man no rest! Time has gone by too fast my baby girl is now eleven (August 26th) and the 6th grade. I was kind of worry at first Middle School is a hold new ball game so I just pray we stay on top of things but so far so good the homework is killing me man I see the Math homework and I know we will be hiring a tutor by next school year. I am very proud of her though.

SUMMER TIME

Well we have just been relaxing. Sierra has been in Huntsville with NeNe (My mom) I have been totally living single for about a month now. It has been so nice! I do miss my girl though. Summer goes by so fast it is already July my goodness. I have really just been taking day by day and catching up on home projects running into old friends, going out to dinner with old friends and just on my own time. Having Fridays off has spoiled me I am going to have a hard time in August when it is time to get things back to normal schedule.

Volleyball Picture

Sierra's Volleyball picture!

SCIENCE TAKS TESTING

Sierra passed the science TAKS test which was the one she was so scared about because if they did not pass their science they could not take their electives next year which she picked Choir and Theatre Arts and anyone who knows her knows it fits!

AB Honor Roll

Sierra received AB Honor Roll for the 5th Six Weeks. We have passed our Reading TAKS and received commended on our Math TAKS. WAY TO GO!!! Lets just say a prayer one more TAKS test to go coming up this week and that is her Science. She is a little nervous because if they do not pass their Science TAKS they do not get to take their electives next year but I know she will do good.

LOST BUT SHALL OVERCOME BY GOD'S GRACE

Today is a tough day for my family. My daughter's grandmother passed away this morning. We will truly miss her with all our hearts but we will treasure the wonderful memories we will have of her. I am glad to ever have the chance of meeting a person like her and I will never forget many things I learned from her as a woman and a mother and just as a person. I am glad my child had as much time as she had with her teaching her how to cook tortilla (homemade), etc. and working on her spanish. Of course anyone who knows Sierra knows how much time she spent with Ms. Palacios. We know she was hurting and as much as we loved her we know God loved her more and it was time for his child to come home to him. I know he never gives you more than you can bare so we will make it and time heals wounds. We will go on but we will never forget such a wonderful person as Petra Palacios.

EASTER DAY

Thank the Lord for this day he has risen! Easter Day was wonderful. My mom came down for the weekend which is always nice. We went to church with my grandmother and afterwards went to my grandmothers for our family feast. If anyone knows our family you know we had more food than ever and we of course had to fight over my grandmother's sock-it-to-me cake but she made two this year so we were all ok. Thank goodness the rain came while we were in the church service so by the time we got home the sun was ok and it ended up being a very pretty day. It is just nice to get together and just enjoy our family. I am very thankful for the family I have!

VOLLEYBALL SEASON

Ok so we are now playing Volleyball which I do not know where that idea came from but Sierra is enjoying it so far they have only had two games. The first day was a bust they were horrible but the second weekend they did wonderful they won the first two games 25-21;25-22 then tied the third game so they are improving as the weeks go on. She has a couple of girls from Orchard and Wallis on her team which we all know that is VOLLEYBALL COUNTRY they are good. So as soon as I take some pics I will post. I will keep you updated on the season.

Boss Banquet

I am enjoying my new job it keeps me busy and the day goes by so fast but I am having a blast! This was my department Community Relations at our Supervisors Banquet with Dr. Randle Superintendent of Schools for Lamar CISD.

EXPLORE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

The students at Seguin Elementary had a chance to attend the University of Texas along with seeing the Capital of Texas this past weekend. The kids had a blast. This trip was put together to encourage these students to continue their education after graduation. This school is 95% minority and we have to continue to encourage our children to reach beyond. This is a life experience that they will never forget!

Valentine's Day Wedding

Sierra was in her cousin's wedding which happen to be on Valentine's Day. Of course if you know me you know I was put to work it turned out nice despite the rain.
Congratulations and Always remember to put God first to Mr. and Mrs. Renee Meza!

Wessendorff Parent Meeting

We had our 6th Grade Parent Meeting at Wessendorff Middle School and Sierra picked her two electives for next year. MY GIRL IS GOING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL!!! 6th Grade ALREADY!!! My little 3lbs baby who could fit in the palm of my hand and looked like a little rat who is now taller than me I thank the Lord daily.

End of Basketball Season

Basketball Season has come to an end but Sierra's team the "Bulls" had a wonderful season they were 7-1 and the jury is still out on the 1 lose which they lost by 1 point! The last game was one of the best games of the season and they won by 2 points. Cheers for Ms. Defensive player of the year!!!

RECORDER!!! MUSIC TO MY HEARS! HA! HA!

Sierra came home with her recorder from her music class today, Can you feel my excitement!!!! WHY???? I get to here "Mary Had A Little Lamb" over and over. I can not wait until they learn a new song. I so apologize to my mother RIGHT NOW! She is loving it, go figure.

Science Olympics

Sierra competed in the LCISD Science Olympics this past weekend at Terry High School and she enjoyed herself so much. I know she truly walked away with a strong appreciation and view of Science. WAY TO SEGIUN ELEM.!!! (Yes my child stays very busy if its like this in elementary I hate to see high school, pray for me!)

32nd Birthday Party!

Where do I even begin with this party. We had lots of fun as you would expect with my family. Anyways I had a day by myself running around and getting my nails and stuff done, I even took time to get a makeover (thanks Whitney!) then went shopping at dress barn (thanks Shea and Trish) by the way I got an entire outfit, we are talking about pants, shirt, earring, necklace and purse on that $50.00 gift card and only going over by $2.00 boy can I shop! Back to my day, then my Aunt Joyce cooked my favorite Mexican food, a cake with strawberries! Making me hungry all over again!Would you know it we had no pictures, I was too cute for not one picture! We had Karoke night with our favorite TV theme songs. It was very nice and I am very thankful to have a wonderful family like mine. I enjoyed myself although all month when someone asked what I wanted to do for my birthday I said be left alone but they know me I can not stay at home! Of course I can not forget the wonderful Math department who took me out to eat for my birthday/going away party on Friday for lunch it was wonderful and I enjoyed it.