Braking School Records

 Dan got 2 awards One for breaking Central's High Jump Record of 4'10"
Then with 3 others in the 4x200 they broke the record with 1:51:32
He is currently working on 5' for the high jump

Easter 2011

 Dan's basket is lost so he had to borrow Rick's

 Eddie Ray's art project

 Treasures

 Peeling Easter Eggs for Golden Rod Eggs

 Dan wins 21 eggs

 The hunt at Julie's

 Olivia wins 47-38

 Happy Birthday Olivia!

Easter Festivities begin

 Easter with Rick

 Ray man plays with his food.

The Easter Bunny is done at our house.  Ray man snuck in my room and found all the treasures.  Now he's angry I wasnt honest about the bunny.  Momma Bunny is sad the traditions are gone. This year were going to go for an egg scramble versus an egg hunt.

Dan's Track meet 4-18

Dan's track meet ended with : Long Jump 15'1"
High Jump 4'10"
4x2 finished 1st
4x1 finished 3rd
So proud, I love to watch him race.  Forgot my camera.  He has really improved this year.

National Poem day

The Duck

As I reached the crest of the bridge

I saw the most magnificent duck all alone

I watched the duck making slow progress against the rough current.

I think how overwhelming life can appear at  times

It takes a little determination to get where we're going.

I was intrigued as the duck at the bank of the river

took time to bob and flip over

seemingly unaware of the cold brisk wind ruffling it's feathers

teaching once again it is not the destination that is important

but the journey we all travel.

Suz 2011

Now Ray Man wants a turn at writing.

the wishbone

one day it was thanksgiving

and lildan always win`s the wishbone

but this year im gonna win for a fact

theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddd

by rayman

Have I said lately I love my son.  Precious first poem.  By the way today is National poem day.  So write one yourself or read one.  All this triggered by a walk downtown on a brisk day to get a manicure.

Dan's new Haircut

All ready for his first meet in track.  Yeah!  I'll miss those curls, but he is blessed to look great no matter what.

Rick's new glasses

Rick's new glasses look awesome.  Plus he was finally reunited with his favorite jacket/ suit coat.  Court went well.  We have a 3 month continuance versus 6 months.  I had told him a week earlier that were all waiting for him to get things going in the right direction.  I guess he took it to heart he is quite a bit into his life story, this time actually telling it versus glossing over it.  So we are pleased.  And as you can see from the picture so is he.  There is so much hope for a new beginning.