Showing posts with label Thank you. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thank you. Show all posts

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thank You, Veterans

This afternoon we went with our HEART homeschool group to the TN State Veterans Home. Tomorrow is Veteran's Day & we went to thank them for their service to our country.

After finally finding where we were to be the kids performed in a little Talent Show. Elvis was the first one to perform. Poor boy. He was scared to death! It's not easy being the first one to go up.

I talked to him & then asked Boo to go up with him for support. Soon he was singing his first song.

The next song was another from church. He sings it with the Kids Praise Team all the time. The leader loved that it had dancing and motions.

Here's my boy singing & dancing for the Veterans.

Sweet Pea performed two of her patterns for everyone.

Red Belt! Watch out!

She ended with a big 'Hi-yah!'

Bugs acted out the part of Yankee Doodle while Boo sang the song.

He was so precious riding his horse!

Boo sang 'The Star Spangled Banner'.

All the residents that could stand did as did all the visitors & employees. I could tell that hearing her sing this song meant a lot.
A few of the other kids played the piano for their talent. They did very well.

After the Talent Show the kids passed out cards they had made for the residents. One of the employees led us on a small tour of the facility where we had the opportunity to meet more residents.

This lady, Betty, enjoyed listening to Bugsy tell his story of how he is named after his great-grandfather. He told her all about him too.

Princess' favorite part was going and shaking hands with the Veterans.

She showed no hesitation or fear & was completely adorable.

She was precious. She walked right up on her own, stuck out her hand & then shook hands. Sometimes we paused for a bit so a hug could be given.


Boo & Bugs thanking one of the Veterans.

I was proud of all the kids. I hope we are able to go back again soon. It was an honor and a pleasure to be able to thank them for all they have done for us.


Saturday, July 19, 2008

Auntie Tawdra

A couple of weeks ago the kids received a package full of surprises from their Auntie Tawdra in Florida. She was above & beyond generous! The kids had a great time ripping into the box once I gave them the green light.



Almost Open!

A New Purse AND a Gift Card!

I got a big kick out of Bugs. He took the roll of paper towels out of the box and gave it a great, big hug. LOL!

Boo received a new purse, gift card and some pretty clothes from Haley. Thank you!

The birthday boy received a gift card, a cool Transformer (sorry Aunt Tawdra he is keeping it =) ), AND a shirt from Disney World! Can you tell he's excited?

Mommy received toilet paper & paper towels. Seriously I appreciate these! The toilet paper saved a trip to the store and I ALWAYS need paper towels for cleaning for showings. (BTW, Tawdra sends these to fill up the empty space in the box. Great idea!)


Bugs was very happy with his new cars & plane. He received a gift card too AND a Disney shirt that matches big brother's! WOW!


Playing cars in his new shirt.

I tried to get a pic of the boys in their cool, matching shirts. Bugs tried his best to pose but his new cars were calling him. LOL!

Elvis posed while Bugs has one hand on his new cars.

Thank you very much, Aunt Tawdra!