Mother's Day

I am truly blessed to have two sweet and loving girls as my daughters. Mother's Day is special for me because of my own mom.  For 7 years I have been celebrating for myself and my daughter's birth mothers. I will never be able to express to these women just how much I owe them;  how thankful and grateful I am to them for their difficult, I am sure, but ultimately unselfish decision to place their children up for adoption. I will always tell my girls how much they were loved by their birth mothers, and how much I love them and am honored to be their mom.

We have discovered a really fun place where the kids can learn and experience ART  and all that comes with it....it is called DAVA and it is free. Kendy has been twice now with friends and she seems to really enjoy herself. Today she made a clay snake and then turned it into a beautiful piece of art. She coiled it up, gave it texture, painted it, added jewels and now it is ready for the kiln. The piece will be added to a hanging sculpture for an Art show May 11th, then we get it back. I love that her little piece will be part of something bigger.  I can't wait to see it after it is baked and hanging!

Award to Taylor

We are so proud and happy for Taylor. She was chosen by her teachers as the outstanding 2nd grader for GVA, and she received the Aurora Scholars Award from the Mayor of Aurora. Last night all the schools in the city of Aurora came together to honor their top all-around student leaders. GVA honored one student from each grade. The ceremony was entertaining and well thought out. The kids enjoyed meeting the panel of dignitaries present to witness the ceremony.  The kids all received a key to the city! We met our Mayor! He was very gracious and excited to share this evening with the kids.

Taylor you are a bright star and we can not wait to experience your future! But stay our little girl for a while still. I love you!

Taekwondo White Tiger

Taylor recently participated in the White Tiger Championships put on by her dojang KAT. She took gold in her red belt forms and silver in pairs with her partner Anthony. She also tried board breaking for the first time: cartwheel into a scorpion kick to break a board, then an ax kick to break a board followed up with a ridge hand to break a board. She didn't medal but she sure looked good doing it. She takes her red belt test next month and is really enjoying taekwondo. As long as it brings a smile to her face and she feels good, then we will keep up with taekwondo.