From All-Star to Panther (6.14.18)

Time passes by ever so quickly.  It's hard to believe that my youngest is technically a high school freshman now.  We've enjoyed her four years at AJP, but now it's time to move on to the world of high school.  We will truly miss AJP!!!

Maya & her Godparents

Maya & Ms. Carter (LOVE Club Mentor & 7th grade science teacher)

Maya & Trayvon

Maya & Grandma Alida

Maya & Cuzzo Taylor

Maya & Aunt Yofi

Me & Maya's Godsister Katy

Parties, Paints, & Paws (6.8-6.10.18)

Parties & Paints:

6.8.18:  Maya celebrated her 14th birthday with some friends/family at Kickback Jacks on Friday night.  Dwayne, Dee, & I chaperoned.  I meant to take pictures, but I assumed she was doing so.  Unfortunately, neither one of us did.  But I hope she holds on to the memories in her head.

I did get a pic of the note that went on her party favors.

6.9.18:  My dear friend celebrated her upcoming birthday with a paint party.  This was my first one, and I enjoyed it.  I've never considered myself very artistic, but I'm proud of my little work of art.

Friends since 2nd grade

In an imaginary world, this is my silhouette looking forward, with my big blowout hair swooped behind my neck while I'm sitting on a brick wall.

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I had to make a mad dash to head to my church member's graduation party.  Sadly, I didn't get to stay long since I had to go to another party.  Congratulations, ZH!!!  Happy to have you join the Aggie family.

Shelia's surprise party didn't quite turn out the way her hubs had planned.  However, she was still surprised, and we all had a great time.

Paws:

6.10.18:  After church, I volunteered at the Greensboro Animal Shelters free adoption event.  I manned the front gate with some other volunteers.  I've learned that it truly is harder for me to spend time with the actual animals-mainly the dogs.  Growing up with Rufus, I just have a natural love for dogs.  It hurts my heart to see some of the older dogs and formerly abused dogs knowing that I can't bring them home.  Although Bentley works my nerves sometimes, I came home happy to know that he is well cared for and loved.

It was so hot that the curls fell out of my wig!!!  :)

Hump Day Sunday (6.3.18)

The first time I did it was when I was a little girl.  I remember going to some type of fair (possibly the VA State Fair) with the Drapers.  At some point towards the end of the fair, I bravely volunteered to ride.  It was so scary because of the side to side motion and the big pile of poop to the side of us.   All I could think was that I was somehow going to land in the poop.  Thank God that I didn't fall off of him, but I didn't want that to be my only memory.

So when I saw the Fox 8 news story, I was so excited to check into it.  And of course, I did.

We learned so much about these unique animals. There are two types of camels-Dromedary, which has one hump (you can remember this because the letter D has one hump), and Bactrian, which has two humps (you can remember this because the letter B has two humps).   A lot of people think the humps store water, but they're actually fat reserves.  Camels have a life span of 40-50 years.  If I were a camel, I'd be a senior citizen!!!  :)   It's just so beyond amazing to me how God created each of the species with special characteristics.  I won't go into all the deets, but I enjoyed my time.

Me & my Jamester

This baby camel was only 2 months old.

Reesie thinks she's a dog.

Ruth, say "Hi" to the camera.

The cross on donkeys backs represent the cross of Jesus.

Notice how the baby camel is smelling the other lady's underarms.

This little bugger was so aggresive!

 Jamie developed a "special" relationship with the goat.

Oscar was sucking on his "pacifier"

  Jamie & I enjoyed our time at Carolina Camel Rides in Ramseur, NC.  Great place.