Bunnies Spotted

It is a joke in our house about Eric seeing bunnies everywhere. Before he was diagnosed as bi-polar, he was seeing bunnies everywhere. All but what time was his illusions due to the illness.

Tonight while he was grilling, he noticed a small family of bunnies living in an overgrown area near the pool. He was able to pick one up and let us pet it. We actually found their "nest". Two of them found hiding places so we wouldn't get them. Rebecca took some lettuce out to them. We'll check in the morning and see if they ate any.

The Baby Bunny

Trying to Get Away

Little Girls Cheer Clinic

It all started 3 years ago when I forced Rebecca to go to the high school cheerleader's little girl clinic. She did not want to go, but I insisted. She left on Saturday loving cheerleading and we enrolled her in a tumbling class the next month. Here is a picture of her at the clinic in 2008. She is the one on the front row in the teal shorts.

Fast forward 3 years, cheering on the middle school squad for 2 years, and an all star team for 1 year. She is now a varsity cheerleader at the high school. She was one of 36 girls that got to do the teaching at the clinic this year. Here we are together on the last day.

The Varsity Squad and Coaches

Rebecca and 8 & 9 Year Olds

She had a blast. If I do say so myself, she was a great leader. Way to go, Rebecca. I am so proud of you.

8th Grade "Graduation"

Rebecca's 8th grade year was her best yet. She took 3 high school classes- Honors Algebra 1, Honors English 1, and Spanish 1. She ended the year with a 4.0. We are very proud of that accomplishment.

I was able to attend her graduation. (Eric was in the hospital. That's a story for another day.) She earned Honor Roll for the entire year and The Presidential Academic Excellence Award. It was signed by President Obama. The entire ceremony was very well done. We are so proud of her!!

I was very scared about the prospect of her beginning middle school 3 years ago. I have to say that I was VERY pleased with her overall experience. She had amazing teachers and wonderful administration. They really did want what was best for the children and did what they could to accommodate the students. Thank you, Carolina Springs Middle School, for a wonderful 3 years.

Waiting for everyone to march in

Shaking hands with her teachers

She did well with awards

WKHS Class of 2015 learn how to make the T-wolves symbol

8th Grade Dance

Each year, Rebecca's school holds an end of the year 8th Grade Dance. Rebecca wasn't going to be able to go due to cheerleading practice. Lucky for her, the coach canceled practice for that night and she was able to go. She had already seen a dress she was interested in, so we set off to find it and a pair of heels to go with it. Finding her first pair of heels that she could walk in was a lengthy ordeal, but we were finally successful.

She didn't have a date, but enjoyed the time with her friends. I was able to get a few pictures before they went into the school. Needless to say, it is very hard for me to believe that she is so grown up looking.

Lexi and Rebecca-Ready to go

Love those beautiful eyes

Beautiful

Proud Parents

Rebecca and her friends-Carlye, Rebecca, Jaynie, Lexi, and Hannah

Pool Time

The pool is open for the season. Rebecca found a very cool float that we are all enjoying. Ready for a summer full of pool time fun!!

Getting the tube ready

Hannah and Rebecca trying to decide who was going in first

The Island Float