Page week
We are so proud of Hayley being selected as a NC State House Page. She managed the entire application process herself. Turned out Wake County’s selections were already made since there is no set deadline to apply but occasionally there are extra spots that they saved to give to students who have a good application… read more →
Drag Bingo
We posted in February of last year about Hayley and I having an awesome time at Drag Bingo. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it is Drag Queens and Bingo, joined together as a fantastic fundraiser for the Alliance of AIDS Services. They alternate drag performances with a round of bingo. We had.. read more →
Hayley getting award at school (updated)
Hayley got the Teacher’s Choice award today in Science at the Honors Assembly this morning! (update – I added photos from the event and going out that afternoon with her friends) Click through to see what the award say: Her teacher gave a speech about her that was just adorable. For those of you who.. read more →
The GOOD kind of email from school
Dear Parents, I’ve got a bit of good news for you: Your child has been chosen to receive one of our Teacher’s Choice Awards at the Honors Assembly! That’s a pretty big deal, considering how hard the transition from elementary to middle school can be. Your sons and daughters have really impressed us—either by being.. read more →
Our fun night at Drag Bingo
We had a great time on Friday night going to Drag Bingo at the Raleigh Convention Center downtown. Yes that’s right Drag Queens and bingo, joined together as a fantastic fundraiser for the Alliance of AIDS Services. They’d alternate drag performances with a round of bingo. Hayley almost won one of the big games, she.. read more →
Jump Rope for Heart fundraising
Hi to my friends and family. I am doing a Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for The American Heart Association. I am doing this b/c our principal Ms Willard had a heart attack and I want to help raise money in honor. She means a lot to us. I have other family members too who.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Hayley at the SPCA
As many of you know, Hayley had her friends give her donations for the SPCA instead of gifts for her 10th birthday party. They all had great fun getting gifts and we didn’t feel guilty about throwing a huge party again. We got in touch with the volunteer education coordinator at our local SPCA in.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Hayley as ‘celebrity judge’ at Webkinz Party
OH MY GOSH, Hayley and I had so much fun at the Webkinz Party at Swagger Gifts today. We got to judge contests, buy webkinz at 50% off, face/arm painting with the Webkinz W, snacks, coloring and all sorts of stuff. Hayley, myself and Mandy, the wonderful store owner, were the judges of the contests.. read more →
Photo Gallery: Babysitting Landon
Hayley got to help me babysit Landon who is our friends Sara and Mike’s son. It was so fun to have a sweet baby around. Some of you might remember the photos of him in the NICU months ago. He’s happy and doing awesome now! See more photos from this set: Regular view (easiest to.. read more →
Hayley’s Jump Rope for Heart donation link
Hi! I’m joining in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart event at my school. I will be jumping rope to help the American Heart Association raise money to fight heart disease and stroke. Can you help me by making a donation? Thanks! The American Heart Association’s online fundraising website has a minimum donation.. read more →