August 23rd...It's a DAY of firsts...

De'Lynn's first day of early morning Seminary & Freshman year at High School. She was so excited to go... I hope that lasts.
Mary Ashley's first day of 5th Grade at Matzke Elementary. She has gone there since Kindergarten.
I am a blessed mom...Both of my girls love LOVE to learn something new. They love to have dinner together as a family and both love their individual time with me and dad.
They are well liked and have many friends, church friends, GS friends, Taekwondo friends, swimming friends, etc...
They have separate interests that make them both very different !!

I love them so much for taking the next first step in their lives.

Diet Coke FREE !!! For a WHOLE month.

This has been very very difficult...I know it's better for me but it is hard to break any addiction. I feel a whole lot better without it.
I do have to admit it was difficult to get up and going in the morning...some mornings.

Mary goes for Gold...just kidding BLUE !!

Mary is testing saturday am for her Blue Belt in Taekwondo...she has done so well ! She loves it and it has been really really good for her. I totally recommend this studio DOJO. Eldridge and Louetta. Mr. Howard is amazing with his students...right now I think he is teaching her PATIENCE !!! She has one move out of 38 movements that hasn't been right but he is teaching her persistence too.
Keep your fingers crossed !

Love Mary's #1 Fan,

MOM

Update and Video to follow after Saturday....