~ Cotillion Again ~

It is that time again...

cotillion....

It is dreaded in some households.....

but not this one...

Can you tell she loves it?

She has many friends who attend.

It is so much fun getting to shop with her and picking out a dress. Great mother/daughter time.

It is so much fun watching her interact with other students and I hope she is learning something. I really hope cotillion helps with her shyness and communication skills.
I do know Lauren is having a great time and I am happy with that.

~ Not Too Often ~

It is not too often you find the three of us together!
My brother, Blake, my sister, Kassy, and I.
Blake called me a couple of weekends ago and asked if he could come and stay the weekend with us. I was really excited. It seems it is somewhat difficult for a 21 year old guy to take the time to come and visit his sister, niece, and nephews. Therefore, I told him to come on down and visit. Blake lives in Fayetteville and my sister is going to college at UAFS. I thought I would see a lot more of Kassy than I actually do, but she works and goes to school. I know she stays busy. This is the only picture I got, which was torture for some. :)
I am so thankful we had a nice evening together. It was great they both came to hang out and eat, of course!!
I love them both! They are turning into a nice young lady and gentleman.

~ Bronze Project ~

All the birdhouses the girls built and decorated.

Lauren with her birdhouse.

Lauren's sweet teachers, Mrs. Saxton and Mrs. Robbins came! How precious!!

Lauren's girl scout troop have been working on a bronze project for about a year now. It is finally complete and they had a ceremony to dedicate it. They chose a spot behind the Senior Citizen Center. All the girls and parents (Terral was our representative) put a lot of time and hard work into this. They landscaped a specific spot, planted 10 trees, and built and painted their own bird houses. Each birdhouse is somewhere along the trail in Greenwood. Lauren painted hers and it has the Greenwood "G" on it.
Lauren loves being in girl scouts. She has learned a lot and has made some life long friends. I think it is neat she is part of something that gives to the community.

I am proud of you Lauren!! Keep up the good work!!

~ Halloween 2010 ~

the cheerleader, the pumpkin, and Buzz Lightyear

Poor J was exhausted!!

This post is long overdue!!
I have posted some pictures of our Halloween fun. We started out at the First Baptist Fall Festival. We arrived right when it began so it was not so crazy, but the kids had a great time and were able to see many friends. After the festival we headed out in the town to trick or treat. The Meekers are serious about their trick or treating. Every year we all go together and take the kids. They all love being together. This year I was not able to get many pictures of them all. It seemed the kids were more into it this year. They did a lot of running, from house to house.

~ Rocktober Feast ~

Addie, Harper, and Hudson

Mr. J Cox with Jasper. My kids LOVE Mr. and Mrs. Cox!!

T playing the fiddle.

The Edge band


Saturday was full of events in the Meeker house. We had several places to be and some we just did not make it to. Rocktober Feast was a "must" for us. It was an event for aplastic anemia. I was so excited to see Teresa and Michael. I can't believe I did not take a picture!! They both look great and God has worked a miracle in Michael's life. Terral played with the Edge band from church and he also played with 10 Spur. I was not able to watch 10 Spur, but I did get to see the Edge band play and they did a great job.

~ Weekend Overview ~

These are just a few snapshots from the wonderful weekend. TH and I headed to our second annual trip to OKC!!! Two years in a row is amazing considering there are six children to be taken care of. We made it there, did some shopping, and made it back safely!! Saturday morning we headed to the soccer fields to watch Hud and Lauren play. Sadly, I have not taken one picture of them playing...oh dear. Saturday evening it was hanging out at the house watching the hogs and waiting around for the phone call about a pitbull game being cancelled. Thankfully we received the call, so we headed to SW's for a little fun. Overall great weekend. I love to hang out, let the kids play, and chit-chat.

~ Blast From The Past ~

Lauren, Sara Beth, Cassie, and Hadley

Landry, Lauren, Sarah Beth, Blakely, Hadley, and Cassie

Lauren and Landry

Each child had to go to the microphone and say their name and what they were dressed up as. Lauren did a good job, but Mrs. MaryAnn made her do it twice. I thought she was going to break out in tears, but she did not! I was proud. I am hoping cotillion helps with the shyness and also with eye contact when she speaks to adults.

Lauren and her escort to refreshments, Hayden Cantrell.

Mrs. MaryAnn and Lauren

Lauren had her second cotillion session and she loved it. I think the funnest part was seeing all the other kids in their costumes. This session was titled "Blast From The Past". Lauren dressed as Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With The Wind. They learned the swing dance this time and sadly, she did not even ask her dance partner his name.