John and Jr a fishing dream team!

I have very few Dreams other then my Family being Healthy and Loved.
But one of the few Dreams I do have is having my Children to go Fishing with, like I did with my Dad.

John

In Memory of Hank

Our dog, Hank, has gone into heart and liver failure. We are putting him to sleep today. It has been very hard on the children and big John.

Please keep them all in your prayers. They need God's love to embrace them right now.

How did we like our cruise? This pic says it all. Visit the link below to see more!

http://theshipleyfamilycruise.blogspot.com/

John Jr's Altar Boy Debut

Hanging out with Hank

Benjamin's Big Day~ Graduation from Pre-School

Handsome graduate
Olivia and Ben

Enjoying the Reception

kelly is proud of us too
Benny free at last
They all know my future is so bright ~they have to close their eyes!
The crew~Olivia ~ the boys' favorite girl friend

lunch at long horns
proud mom and dad

proud grandparents

End of the Year Awards

We are so proud of John Jr and Elizabeth. They both received four awards. They both stayed on the honor roll for the entire year, both making straight A's this nine weeks as well as being recognized for their efforts in jogging club.

John was selected by the guidance department for being the most outstanding citizen for the entire year! What an honor!

Mother's Day

Elizabeth decorated this cake for me for Mother's Day! All of the children surprised me with breakfast in bed. They made the food in the shape of a smiley face. We are so blessed by our children!

The Nick Hotel Trip

E and Katlyn first to hit the pool
E tries a round of golf!
Dora stops by to visit at breakfast
so does Blue!
E showing off her hair wrap and tatoo

Mother's Day Tea

Elizabeth filled out a questionarre about her mom. She did such a great job and was so proud!
These are the bath salts Elizabeth made for me. The class also memorized and the entire book entitled "Five Minutes Peace " and recited it for all of us MOMS. It was a real treat.

T-BAll Party

Enjoying the pizzaAnxiously awaiting his very first trophy!
So proud~he even slept with it!
Happy and ready for dessert
Close-up of one happy boy!

First Grade Field Trip

posing for her Hollywood shotStriking a pose
Three Amigos
Hanging with Gomek

The Alligator Hunter

Even an alligator is no match for our girl!

Brooks' Confirmation

God Bless Brooks

Celebrating the ARTS at School

Our Little Baseball Player

Happy Easter Everyone!

We spent this Easter in South Carolina. We were visiting our friend Linda. She became Catholic at the Easter Vigil. It was a powerful evening!

Hunting for Eggs at School