Category Archives: Kayla News

She Decided to Do Something

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Valerie

This is my oldest. She reads all the time. In the grocery store. In the middle of the day on a Saturday. I’ve even found her in the kitchen reading cook books. The summer of 2013, Kayla had asked for … Continue reading →

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I Love Who She’s Becoming

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Valerie

I did not heed the warnings. I blinked. I was not ready for this. This comparison took me totally by surprise. I do have to say that I loved two year old Kayla. She was quirky and spunky. Loved her … Continue reading →

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August ’07

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Valerie

Wasn’t this just yesterday? I can’t even begin to say what this does to my heart.

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Kindergarten Beginnings

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Valerie

I dropped Bekah off today for the first day of Kindergarten in her new classroom at Shelton. (You all know I cried, right?!?!) But just look at that picture! There is love there already between Bekah and her new teacher. … Continue reading →

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The Dancing Princess

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Valerie

This girl mesmerizes me. I don’t understand her all the time but I want to study her for the rest of my life. She and I are so very much alike and so completely different. She stretches me. She makes … Continue reading →

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A Land Before Time

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Valerie

We had a sweet day at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. Our Aunt Jan and Uncle Herb spent three hours with us exploring every nook and cranny. There was so much information specific to Georgia in the Rock and … Continue reading →

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We Built This City

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Valerie

We had a fun trip to Guitar Center today. Kayla’s knows enough from her few piano lessons to be able to play around. She was going around the place like a princess. Of course, that’s everywhere we go. Dad gave … Continue reading →

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The Best Medicine

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Valerie

Your daily dose. Kayla is the best at making Bekah laugh. Bekah adores her sister (and so do we!).

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Spelling Flowers

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Valerie

My girlie loves anything crafty. Pull out some construction paper and glitter and you’ve got her full attention! The other day I thought we’d liven up our spelling lesson. So we made this pretty flower with out list 8 words. … Continue reading →

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They’re Invading

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Valerie

Fall is here and the spiders are invading at every turn!

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