The Clapper Family Chronicles

Friday, June 1, 2012

The Steeler Ant

Gracie had to do a class project and list the various different parts of an insect so she chose to create an "ant" and of course it had to have something to do with black and yellow being the Pennsylvanians that we all are. It was originally going to be called The Pittsburgh Steelers Ant" but since black and yellow (or gold) are the Pirates/Penguins colors....she opted to go with The Steeler Ant to represent all the Pittsburgh teams. A special thanks to "daddy" who helped her out tremendously with this project - I think he was into the project more then Gracie was...LOL Unfotunately I did not get a picture of the finished product that had all the labels of the various different parts of an insects body. Job well done and she got an A+.

Lake Tobias (More Pics - May 2012)

Summer Has Begun....Lake Tobias

The weather here in PA is hot and humid and it seems like you can count on rain at least 3 days a week. This past weekend I took the kids to Lake Tobia where they went on a safari ride and to the petting zoo. We were there for a good two hours and the kids were finally like "can we go home...it's too hot" - They weren't joking...it was miserable. Below are a few pics at the zoo.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Gracie's Dance Portraits (2012)

Below are pics that were taken at The Studio for Gracie's upcoming dance recital in June. I scanned the pics so they are not as clear as they appear in the actual pictures. I wish they would have used a different background with the white costume - white on white just does not look good if you ask me but Gracie still looks cute/adorable and that's all that matters.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Gracie's First Holy Communion - Saturday, May 5, 2012

Gracie & Daddy

Kisses!

Gracie - Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Gracie Margaret

I am very grateful that we had a beautiful day for Gracie's First Holy Communion! Gracie's brother Georgie, her Grandma, Godparents (Uncle Adam and Aunt Missy) and her cousin James came down from Altoona and my two besties Audra and Kori also came to celebrate the special occassion. Above and below are some pictures we took at home and at the church (Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola, PA).

Aunt Missy, Uncle Adam (Godparents) & Gracie

Grandma & Gracie

Georgie & Gracie

Daddy, Mommy & Gracie

Kori & Gracie

Thursday, May 3, 2012

May 3, 2012

May 3rd was a busy day. I had work and Gracie's open house at her school (West Creek Hills Elemenary) and it was also the 2nd anniversary since my mom's passing. I decided last year that I wanted to set balloons out along the Susquehanna River every year on the anniverary of her passing. So right after work I headed to the store, bought my balloons, wrote my special message on the balloons and drove over to the Harvey Taylor Bridge to say my little prayer and to set them free. I miss her...I wish she was here so I could tell her just how much I love her! Ah the things I should of...could have...and would have done if only she was still here. After my moment honoring my mother I headed home to pick up princess for the open house at her school. Above and below are some pictures I took of some of the work she displayed and some pictures of her and a few of her classmates.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Georgie Turning 20

Hard to believe my baby boy will be 20 years old this month. Guess he's not such a baby anymore, huh? He's a handsome young man and has his dad's smile! I am a very proud mom!

Grace - 2nd Grade - 7 Years Old

Monday, April 30, 2012

Jacob - 5th Grade - 10 Years Old

Friday, April 27, 2012

NY Rangers Hockey

Well the tied series between the Rangers and Senators came to an end last night with the Rangers winning the game 2-1 and moving on to the next round to face the Washington Capitals. Keeping fingers crossed. I want the Rangers to take the Cup this year for one reason and one reason only....for a dear friend from back in the day "Tammie" - I know she watching from above...I just know she is.

My Dad...

Below is a picture of my dad (middle) with two of his friends from back in the day. It had to have been taken sometime during the 70s.

Pat McGee ~ Bob Chaimowitz ~ Gary McGee

Monday, April 16, 2012

Tap & Jazz Costumes

Tap Costume

Jazz Costume

Gracie and her dance class will be performing three different routines during this year's recital (ballet, tap and jazz). This weekend Gracie had her dance portraits taken at The Studio - I cannot wait to see them. In the meantime, I managed to get a few pictures of my own. I took some pictures of Gracie in her tap and jazz costumes but I didn't get a picture of the ballet costume. The ballet and jazz costumes are too big and we had to reorder them in a smaller size so I will take some more pictures once the costumes come in.