My "Baby" Is Moving On!

Well, we made it through the month of May. Both Prom and Graduation are over now and we all survived. Ashley had a wonderful time at her prom and, as a mom, I have to say she looked stunning as well! (No bias there, huh?) ; ) She also graduated in the top 15% percent of her class and was a Sr. Senator in the Student Government. We were bursting with pride as she walked across the stage and accepted her diploma as a member of the first graduating class ever of Boulder Creek High School!

As you, my loyal friends and blog readers know, I've had a tough time adjusting this year to the fact that my firstborn child will be leaving the nest in the fall. My heart has been flooded with mixed emotions of pride and happiness touched with sadness knowing that I'll miss seeing that sweet face every day. (Plus there's this nagging question of, "Am I really this old?") ; ) But now that we've gone through High School graduation, I'm left with feelings of gratefulness and hope as Ashley steps out in faith on her journey to adulthood. I know I'm going to miss having her around everyday, but I am so pleased with the direction she's going and excited for the opportunities and experiences she has ahead of her! I'm also looking forward to some quality time with my other "baby", Chelsea. She's going to have a tough time adjusting to not having her sister/best friend around every day. I'm sure we will be our own little support group for each other. : )

God has blessed me with two children who have filled my life with joy! My cup truly overflows! Thanks to all of you for the prayers and support you've given our family during this time of transition.

Here's to the Class of 2007! May God bless each and every one of them!

Dancing With The Stars

My latest TV obsession is "Dancing With The Stars". I've become a little disappointed with 24 this season and the whole "Sanjaya thing" got me a little bored with American Idol (although Jordin Sparks is fantastic!). But this season of "DWTS" has been really great!

Did anyone see Joey Fatone last night dance the Foxtrot and the Jive? It was amazing!!! I could watch it over and over again! I'm hoping he'll win the whole thing, but Laila Ali and Apolo Ohno are going to give him a run for his money, I'm afraid! Ian Ziering is doing really well too, but I predict he won't take the number one spot in the end.

I have to admit that this show is really making me want to go take some ballroom dance lessons and it's really made me nostalgic for my old High School drill team days! My inner "Ginger Rogers" is just dying to come out and twirl around the dance floor. What fun!

Tonight is the results show and my prediction is that either Billy Ray Cyrus or John Ratzenberger will be going home. Can't wait to find out and can't wait to see Joey's dances again!