School is back in session.......we are trying to get all the kids back into the school mode. Most student did well this last semester, but some need to buckle down and work hard. I will take a little different approach this semester. Im going to have my student do more of their own reading, note taking, and learning new vocabulary.
Now we have 87 more days in this year ,so all the students have time to reach those grades they really want.
Basketball is also in full swing. Having so many games each week puts a lot of strain on the kids grades, now they have to step up and put in the extra study time.
Schedule, schedule, schedule is the answer for all students. Learning how to use the time they have is very important, this is a skill most of them do not have.
I am looking forward to seeing all the grades for each child improve..............you can do it! !

Day 3 of the new year. The year started off great . John and I were in Greenwood for the occasion. We went by Mary Haley and Henry for a while to see all the kids. Innes and family, Millie and family, also Mandy and boys were there. That was great to see them since we past up on Thanksgiving this year. Leaving there we went to Flatland for a bite of dinner. After getting all dressed up to see the new year in we caught the shuttle over to the Alluivan for the party. If was a really fun night. The band was great and played non stop . Food was nice , and at midnight they put out mini hamburgers and fries.
We shared a table with Harry Ray Tribble and his wife, along with a couple from Decatur Ala. It was a fun group.
Next morning we went to Mama Smiths for they new years dinner.........all the trimmings. Patti even made pecan pies.
Friday morning Betty Jane and Joe along with their riding buddies left out for Florida. They will be heading home next weekend. Hope it isnt too cold...
Decided it was time for John to have peace and quite; so I came home to get wash done and ready for school Monday.......
Only 89 more days of school for this year. In a few weeks Millie and I are heading for Montgomery to see Mini Mc.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.......

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. This year is almost over. It has been a good year....it was a year that gave us many new things. A new president will be taking over in a few weeks, an economy that has hurt us all, price of gas have fallen, and today I welcome a new GREAT nephew, Jackson Boyd, arrived this afternoon. He came a few weeks early but we welcome him with loving arms. He weighted only 5 pounds 4 oz. Mini Mc will grow quickly and be as big as his dad (Jeff) soon. So his nick name really does suit him..........WELCOME MINI MC....
Today my sweet Sydney fell and broke her tooth, thank goodness it was in the back. Tomorrow I will see the new year come in...............good bye "father time" and welcome to the "new year baby"
Have a lot to look forward to in 2009...........good health, loving family, my sweet angel 'Sydney ', John, and of course turning 60.
So be happy, healthy, and thank God for all your blessings............see you in 2009.

MERRY CHRISTMAS......to all. Wishing you all the best in this time of family and giving. Hope all of you will have as much JOY at this time as I do. Love to all ......especially all my family.

HAPPY NEW YEAR........