Cowgirl Emily

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"I am From"

Jake came home today with lots of "stuff" from school. The teachers are sending home all the work the children have saved up throughout the year. Much of the paperwork ends up in the recycling bin (I had to learn long ago to save the "works of art" and the "original masterpieces", but part with the worksheets and busywork).
When sorting thru the MOUNDS of papers, we came across "a masterpiece,work of art". It is in the form of an original poem written by Jacob Louis Schmoll (age 10 1/2). The assignment was to write a poem to answer the question.... "Where am I from?".

"I am From"

I am from quiet, rushing wind

from Oreos and and milk

I am from the dark gloomy basement

big beds and small couches; warm brownies.

I am from the Oak tree, dandelions, long creek

the Walnut tree, elephant ears, three acre woods

crinkling fall leaves

I am from the big family and light hair

from Rowdy and Michelle

I am from the tall family and quiet talking.

From "don't live in the past" and "we are always here".

I am from the true light

good deeds, love and caring to friends.

I'm from Missouri and Germany,

from sweet potatoes and gooey butter cookies

From 10 White Castle burgers for 1 nickel;

Grandpa eating them on the church steps

The constant joking of Uncle Keith.

in Mom's scrapbook pictures of everyone

having Christmas in Tennessee

jewelry from G.G. to remember her FOREVER.

Jake Schmoll 2010

Jake. Your poem made me cry.

You made your dad cry.

You made Emily cry.

I have a feeling you will make your grandpa and grandma cry,

and your Uncle Keith laugh.

Thank you. You touched my heart.

I love you.

Mom

Please, Allow me to explain !!!!!

A few days ago, I celebrated my anniversary and posted a lovely dedication to my wonderful husband. Part of my post was the photos of our wedding day. I was nostalgic and was touched as I looked at the photos from 16 years ago.... and I giggled as I posted the photo seen above.

TODAY my friend at school told me she did not understand why I was wearing black shoes and socks under my wedding gown....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH.

I screamed.....THOSE ARE NOT MY LEGS !!!!!! She looked at me dumbfounded and said...

"what?" I explained to her that we had a fun photographer....who wanted to take some

silly/fun photos of us....he posed us.....

Rowdy was told to sit down and roll up his pant legs....and I was told to sit daintily on his lap and hide my legs...

It as fun and silly at the time.... but .....THOSE ARE NOT MY LEGS>>>>>

I am appalled and freaked out that everyone who saw my post (all two of you) were wondering why I wore ugly black shoes and socks under my white wedding gown.... and more importantly...

didn't anyone notice the legs are rather....HAIRY..... lets give me a little credit here....please.

That is all I have to post now... I just needed to SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT!

Thanks.

Michelle!

This is Dedicated to the One I Love

Sixteen years ago today, I married my soul mate.
I married the man that was my best friend, and the one person who made me happier than I ever dreamed of being.
That has not changed.
He is still my very best friend. He is the one person that makes me happier than I ever imagined a person could be. I love him today more than yesterday, and more than every day before that.



My husband has a special way of making everything fun. He makes me smile. He makes me laugh. He makes me happy to be alive.

Today we celebrate our 16th Wedding Anniversary.
Today I remember all the fun and silliness of our wedding day.
All the things we thought were so important. All the things we thought had to be perfect. I remember the anticipation and the nervous excitement.

I know that we will celebrate another 16 years, and 16 after that, and another 16 after that....because I still feel that excitement and happiness. I get happy when I think of my husband. I look forward to his hugs and kisses, I still wait for him to call me during the day, anxious to hear from him. I feel comforted when his arms are around me, and miss him when we are apart.

I am still madly in LOVE with my husband.
Thank you for SIXTEEN wonderful years.

And here is to the next 16+16+16+16+16 years

I LOVE YOU

Emily

This Evening Emily was inducted into the

Northwest Valley Chapter of the

National Junior Honor Society.

We could not be more proud.

Emily was nominated by several of her teachers on the basis of

scholarship, citizenship, service, character and leadership.

After her nomination, Emily had to complete an application and write an essay explaining why she would be an asset to the Honor Society.

This Evening the National Junior Honor Society invited Emily to become a member.

Congratulations Emily!

Continue to excel in all those areas and you will succeed in all you do in your life.

We are proud of you and love you very much.

MOM

This is a photo of my mom, and some of her kids (Kevin and Scott are not in the photo). It is a big brood that she has managed for all these years. And she has done it with such style and grace. My mom is one incredible woman. She amazes me in so many ways.

When we were younger, she was everything to everyone. She was always the cook, housekeeper, chauffeur, coach, referee, baker, team captain, room mom and organizer of all things that must get done. She was the nurse when we were sick, the tutor when homework needed to get done, the cheerleader when we needed support and the therapist when we failed and needed to be built back up.

Now that we are older, and live much further away, her roles have changed a little bit. She is now the loving voice on the other end of the line . She is always there when you need to talk. Whether it is to get a recipe for a family favorite, to ask for advice on a project or plan you have concocted in your head, or the one you can't wait to talk to when your kids have earned an award or have scored the winning run.

She is the loving supporter of everyone. She is the one standing steadfast by dad's side...with the briefcase in hand...toting all the important papers-trying not to forget anything. She is the one who remembers EVERYONE's birthday and how old they are... she remembers EVERYONE'S phone number's (including area code). She amazes me. (I can't even remember how old I am...)

She is the MOST amazing woman I know. She is one of the most important people I will ever have in my life. She has taught me so many life lessons, and I am not sure she even knows that.

She is beautiful and kind and the most compassionate person . She is the best Grandmother to my children.

She is MY MOM. and I love her more than words can say.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !

A quote to live by

The other day I got a very touching text message from my husband. It was after another trying day at school. Another day of tip-toeing around the office as to not be noticed... and targeted.

He sent me this quote to live by:

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because
those who mind....don't matter,
and those who matter, don't mind."
Dr. Suess

I love my husband, He knows just what to say to make me feel better.
Thanks Rowdy. You are right. I love you.