8 Th Grade Formal

They didn't have a graduation for the 8 Th grade this year instead they had a formal.

E'lyse took Faith and her friends to the dance 

Skylar, Faith and Gabby photo bombing 

 Skylar & Faith silly girls 

 Nice picture 

 Faith's hair in the back 

Gabby well being Gabby 

Mahalia, Faith and Skylar  (E'lyse in the van)

 Mahalia, Faith & Skylar pretty girls 

Hard to believe that my 4th child is now in high-school.

Seems like it is too soon but I am so proud of her. 

She is growing up to be a beautiful young lady.

Hugs, Bobbi Jo 

Foiled Room

Earlier today Faith went to Sun Splash with her friend Mahalia and family.

While she was gone she had two friends come over and FOIL her room. 

Faith's friends Skylar and Lindy came over with 17 rolls of aluminum foil. 

Now waist like this bugs me but I thought it was so fun of her friends to do this to her room. 

This is Faith trying to figure out who did this. At first she was accusing E'lyse, Gabby and I for doing it.

This is Faith's bed. The pillows,stuffed animals and even her reading light were covered. 

side view of the bed 

silly sign 

Faith's pillow

Pictures on the floor

Each of her books, cd's and items on her book shelf and desk foiled. 

Her desk 

Another of the desk 

These are her lotion bottles all foiled. 

The top of the book shelf

Faith's books and cds covered 

Desk items 

Lotions, body sprays and items covered & having fun messages. 

Faith has great friends and so much fun.

Hugs, Bobbi Jo 

Drama Queen

Our 4th child and 3rd daughter Faith is involved in so many things but that is the way she loves it. 

Yesterday she gave her speech to be Drama Club President .

She did a great job so great she got it!

She is pretty excited about this. Not only is she President of the club but also assistant director.

Way to go Faith!! 

 Just had to take a picture of her happy face when she got home. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Faith Went To California

This week is Fall break for my girls. They are all thrilled about this.
My sweet friend Amy invited Faith to go to California for their annual girls trip. 

Faith has often said how she was bummed she has never been out of the state so this was an opportune time for her to go out of state and have some fun with good friends.

This is from the beginning of the road trip:

Back seat: Faith, Mallory, Macy (Faiths friend)

Front seat: Amy (she is my friend & does my hair), Madelyn and Amy's Mom.  

 This morning Amy sent me this picture of  Faith ( on the left) and Macy (on the right) boogie boarding. 

I spoke with Faith yesterday and she said she was having a great time. I miss her but so glad she get's to have this opportunity and have fun with good friends. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

2012 First Orchestra Concert

 Tonight for our Family Home Evening we went to Faith's first orchestra concert. 

We had an early dinner and headed off. The were having a concession sale to raise money for the Orchestra Trip for this year. Of course E'lyse and Gabby had to go get a treat.

E'lyse doesn't look to thrilled with her cup cake but she ate it all. 

 Once again we sat on the wrong side of the concert so E'lyse went over to get a couple of pictures of Faith before the concert started. 

 Faith waving her bow in the air

This is the advance orchestra. 

The guy with the long hair is Mr.T the orchestra teacher 

 The second song Faith got to move over to play the tambourine,

Can you see her peeking through the music stands? 

 Gabby, Faith and E'lyse after the concert.

 My dorky girls Gabby, Faith and E'lyse

It was a good concert. The group has improved so much since last year.

Fun times with the family. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Picture Download

Every once in a while I take pictures then I don't make blog posts about them so what is a girl to do with them well you do a post on picture download ( I think I got this idea from Coco) so thank you Coco! 

This is Faith (July 2012) when she was freshly home from 4 days at girls camp this year. 

One of  the Young Woman leaders made the girls these cute headbands.

The girls had so much fun. Next year all three girls will be at camp. That will be odd! 

 I was at Wally World making copies of pictures for our entry way a while back 

I look up and there is this Creeper staring at me!!! Just kidding it is Gabby, just being Gabby.

 This is when she saw the camera pointed at her.

Creeper face

When Coco was down the last time we went to Target to do a little shopping. 

I look over at Coco and she is wearing this amazing Spider Man mask. 

Love it, it is SPIDY COCO!

I keep a hula hoop in my room to use when I get the urge. 

Gabby came in and was whipping it around on her neck

 My first Sunflower I have ever grown. Unfortunately it didn't do to well after a while and started dying off but now down around the bottom of it there are a good 12 mini Sunflowers all yellow and pretty growing. Crazy!  

My squash, pumpkins and cucumbers got attacked by STUPID squash bugs and killed them all off. 

I was so bummed they had been doing so good. Oh well maybe next year. 

Hope you enjoyed the down load. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Cupcakes For ME!

Last night was the Blue Moon. 

Gabby and I ran outside and waited and waited and more waiting for about 25 min. then finally the moon came out of the clouds. It was so bright and beautiful. 

This picture unfortunately is not one that I took. But isn't it just beautiful? 

After the moon showed itself we went in the house and back to what we were doing before. 

A little while later Gabby comes upstairs and says that there are people there to see me. 

I was just getting ready to get a bath and really not wanting to visit with anyone and she wouldn't tell me who it was other than there was three.

 I go downstairs and open the door and these three are standing there with a plate of yummy chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and a slice of strawberry.

This is Macy Van Gieson, Keaton Van Gieson and Faith. 

The Van Gieson's are 2 of the children of our neighbor and my friend Amy (she does my hair).  

 That is chocolate on their faces and Keaton is wearing my apron. 

What a sweet and pleasant surprise from these three bakers. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Faith For Vice President

Faith came home from school a few weeks ago and said that she wanted to run for Vice President of her school. So she has been working very hard on her campaign posters, getting the word out to people that she is running and her speech.

I think she looks very pretty, confident and ready to be Vice President

This is Friday morning before school.
Faith was giving her speech and she was ready to get this done.

 I didn't go to see her as she gave her speech (honestly I don't think she wanted me there because I told her to let me know what time earlier in the week but she didn't) I am not upset I totally understand I probably would have made her nervous.  

So I told Faith and Gabby to stand together and I would get a picture of them well when one girls face would be good the other was being goofy. 

So this is what we ended up with.

 Silly girls.

Since it is a long weekend we have to wait till Tuesday to find out if she won. 

It really isn't fare to let the kiddos know at school as they announce it on the intercom and then that awkward moment when you didn't win. Just saying I would do it much different. But I will be sure to let you know the results. 

 Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Some Nights Dance Fun

This morning Faith came in and wanted to hear this song

Some Nights FUN

 and then all of the sudden a wild dance broke out right there in my room.! Faith was lip singing to the song Gabby was jamin in the back then they both broke into a wondrous dance

Great way to start out the morning before leaving for school. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Induction to National Junior Honor Society

This year Faith was invited to join the National Junior Honor Society. So she filled out the paper work, got recommends from 3 of her teachers and after them going over all the paperwork and such was excepted. Last night we went to the induction ceremony for the new members. This is Faith getting her spot on stage. 

 Faith is at the far right bottom row & third in. 

 Faith looking very happy

 After the ceremony Alan took us out to dinner to The Olive Garden to celebrate. The food was so yummy and we all had a good time. 

I had to get a picture of Faith when we got home. I think she looks so pretty and we are very proud of her. She is an amazing person who is as beautiful on the inside as out. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo (proud mamma!)