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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Gracie's VERY FIRST JOB!

Today Gracie interviewed for her very first job at a local flower shop and she got the job.  Proud of you princess!


Thursday, August 23, 2018

First Day of School 2018

Jake's last year of school - he's a SENIOR.  Gracie's a FRESHMAN....first day in high school!




Friday, August 3, 2018

Jake - Turning 17

Hard to believe my baby boy is 17. . .

Jake has had an amazing year!  He has a job, he got his license, his dad got him a car, he's going to be a high school senior AND HE LOST 80 POUNDS!  I'm so proud of him!

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Jacob - Turning 17

It's hard to believe this handsome young man is now 17.  So many changes the past year - losing 100 pounds, learner's permit, driver's license, senior in high school, working, new car - just to name a few things!




Thursday, July 5, 2018

Look at these two beauties...


Left: Annie (my beautiful niece)
Right: Gracie (my beautiful daughter)

Time is ticking away. . . 
I wish it would slow down just a bit.

Monday, June 4, 2018

Turning 14 - Grace


Gracie - 14 years old

June 2nd, 2018 is also. . . 
National Black Bear Day
National Rotisserie Chicken Day
National Bubba Day
National Rocky Road Day
National Bubbly Day
National Prairie Day


Grace & Mommy
Hard to believe this beauty is now 14 years old.
It's also hard to believe she's heading to high school in August
.
Blessed!

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Awards Recognition Night - May 29, 2018



“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.” 
R.J. PalacioWonder



~ Grace Margaret Clapper ~

Link to Awards Recognition Slideshow

Turning 26

This handsome young man turned 26 today (May 29th)
~ Happy Birthday ~
George Martin Clapper

May 29th is also. . .  
"National Cog Au Vin Day"
and
"National Paper Clip Day"




Monday, May 7, 2018

Getting Ready for Gracie's Very First School Dance (Semi-Formal) (8th Grade)

This was my first time shopping for a dress/shoes for Grace and what a process it has been.  We've been to over 10 stores and finally found a dress/shoes at Burlington!  Thank GOD! She picked everything out all on her own and I think she did a great job. The dress looks lovely on her and she did a great job matching the shoes, too.  I was just here to pay for it LOL.  




Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Awe!

From Left to Right
Moosie - Bandit - Teo
(Bandit & Teo are brothers)

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Grace Margaret Clapper - Confirmation 2018



Gracie's Confirmation Name "Catherine"
Gracie
Grace with Bishop Ronald Gainer
Daddy ~ Gracie ~ Mommy
Gracie & Jake
(Gracie's Confirmation sponsor was Georgie but his job has relocated him and he is currently living in Michigan
so her brother Jake stood in for Georgie)

Monday, April 9, 2018

Growing Up Way Too Fast. . .

My blue-eyed beauty is growing up way too fast.  The transformation the past six months has been amazing and a joy to watch.  The school year is close to an end and she will soon be entering high school.  Gosh...I'd give anything to have her 4 years old again!  She made second honors on her report card so we celebrated with mani/pedi time this weekend. She wanted to try acrylic nails instead of the traditional manicure so I gave in and let her get them. This evening we celebrate Gracie's Confirmation.  For those of you who do not know what it means to be confirmed, it is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church (the other two being Baptism and First Holy Communion).  In the sacrament of Confirmation, the faithful are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and are strengthened in their Christian life. I love you Grace-Girl and I'm so proud to call you my daughter!

Mommy & Princess

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018

The Babies

The babies traveling for the Easter holiday to spend time with the family.

Bandit & Moosie Baby

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Yoga On!


Yoga Inspiration
CLICK ABOVE ON "YOGA INSPIRATION"
AND IT WILL BRING YOU TO MY GOOGLE ACCOUT
ENJOY!

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Little Lover & Gracie

Bandit & Gracie
Look at that little lover - he's too cute!

Thursday, February 8, 2018