The Clapper Family Chronicles

Friday, August 30, 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

I asked George (hubby) to take a few pics of the kids on their first day of school (August 26th) because I was busy getting ready for work and all of them came out horrible. So the pic above is about as good as it gets for "First Day of School" pics. Jake is going into 7th grade this year and Gracie is going into 4th grade. I went to back to school night last week and met their teachers, I have a feeling it's going to be a good school year (fingers crossed). I created a Gaming Contract for Jacob, me and George to sign. It's pretty straight forth. You slack off in school all gaming privileges are revoked! Summer is coming to a close and fall is fast approaching and I cannot wait! Fall is my favorite time of the year.

Martin Luther King - 50th Anniversary of 'Dream' Speech

Today' marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'Dream' Speech.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Never too old...

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Moosie Baby - 2013

I finally got some pics of Moosie and I even managed to sneak a pic of Jacob too. I swear the kid is never around when I have the camera out.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Annie

It was a girls day out for mommy and Gracie so we went to see the play/musical "Annie" at this Allenberry Playhouse on Sunday (August 11). It was a top notch performance and I can't wait to go back and see another play. It's time to look around for some holiday performances in the local area.

Gracie & Mommy

Joyce Meyer Conference - August 10, 2013

I finally attended a Joyce Meyer Conference and thanks to my dear friend Barb, me and my friend Bill had outstanding seats. I was able to meet up (briefly) with my friends Mark and Cassie who drove in from Long Island for the Conference. Joyce's topic of discussion was about "contentment" - very inspirational! I have had the opportunity in the past to go to a few of Joyce's conferences but opted not to, I am so glad I went this year and plan on going back again next year. Below is a pic of Joyce...I couldn't get a good pic, but then again I really wasn't focused on taking pics that day.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Hershey Park 2013

My firm had it's annual outing at Hershey Park. Sadly, I didn't get any pics of Jacob because he and hubby took off to hit the bigger rides that Gracie was unable to get on. So I tagged along with princess to hit some rides that she was big enough to ride. The park was extremely crowded but we had great weather for an August outing.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Summer Camp Fun

Summer camp has come to an end and the kids will back to school in just a few short weeks. Below are a few pics of Gracie from carnival day and mismatch day at camp.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto by Brene Brown

See the link below to view Brene Brown's reading of The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto on the Oprah Show.

Parents Manifesto by Brene Brown

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

NY Rangers Baby!

I'm not one for heels but I would sport these babies around for sure!

Friday, July 26, 2013

Gracie's Recital "A Step In Time" - June 2013

It's hard to believe that Gracie just finished her 3rd year of dance. It's always amazing to see how far Gracie and her friends have come and to see all their hardwork come to life during their recital performance(s). This year Gracie's class had three performances (ballet, tap and jazz). All I can say is...MY DAUGHTER WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

It's all about the hair and makeup!

Jake, daddy, mommy and Gracie!

Gracie & her big brother Georgie!

My two redheads....

Tap Costume

Ballet Costume

Jazz Costume

Gracie's Dance Class in Tap Costume

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

My Niece (Larissa) and Nephew (Blane)

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Wilmington, NC 2013

Me, Jake and Gracie took a roadtrip down to Wilmington, NC over the 4th of July holiday to see my dad and Aunt Linda. Below are some pics from our trip.