Bears Hockey Game

Grace and I went to see the Hershey Bears play the Wilkes-Barre Penguins on Saturday night (October 27th).  Bears won in a shootout - pretty good game!

 Me & Gracie

Happy Halloween

East Pennsboro High School Homecoming 2018

~ Jacob - 12th Grade Homecoming ~


Jacob's and his girlfriend (Sicily) went to homecoming together. Unfortunately, he said they didn't take pics! Glad I snatched a one before he left the house.



Saturday, October 6, 2018

~ 9th Grade - Homecoming ~

~ Gracie ~

Gracie & Sierra looking beautiful!

Hershey Park Fun 2018

Shwooo...it was the last day of the season to use Hershey Park tickets that were so graciously given to me by my friends Barb and Frank and my firm. It was a beautiful fall day and fun was had by all! 

 Jacob & Friends

Gracie & Friends

Fall Begins. . .

Patriot Day

May Our Family and Friends Have Blessed And....

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!

First Day of School 2018

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

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!

Snip Snip Day For Bandit (7/31/18)

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!

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.

Be Safe...Be Blessed...

Yes!

International Day of Yoga - June 21st

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!

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. Palacio, Wonder

~ Grace Margaret Clapper ~

Link to Awards Recognition Slideshow

East Pennsboro Middle School

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"

8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance - Goodbye Middle School - Hello High School

Gracie

Grace & Izzy

Grace & Izzy

She Would Have Been 69 Years Old Today

~  Linda Jean ~

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.  

It's Been 8 Years....

 ~ Missing You Mom ~

Awe!

From Left to Right

Moosie - Bandit - Teo

(Bandit & Teo are brothers)

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)

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

Happy Birthday Moosie - April 4, 2018

This little man turned 14 years old today!

We love you Moosie Baby!

Happy Easter from Our Family to Yours