A quick post to report that our show choir and company brought home an awesome eight number one trophies from their Kennywood competition last weekend. Way to go guys and gals, you all are Glee-licious. Love, Mom B.

BOOTY BURNING SHOES

JUST A QUICK ENTRY ON MY LAST DAY OFF WORK....I BROKE INTO MY PIGGY BANK (FITTING) AND BOUGHT SOME REALLY HAPPENIN' WORKOUT SHOES. I'VE ATTACHED A PHOTO. I CAN'T WAIT TO WEAR THEM TO WORK WITH A SKIRT AND LOOK LIKE SOME DOWN HOME MAMA! GIVE A TOOT FOR TIGHTER GLUTES! ~b~

The long range planner

SO, in a senior moment all the way back in January, I chose this weekend to take off from work thinking it would be prom. Alas, it was last week. But the Lord seeing my life in the big picture, knew I would receive a call from my "baby girl" Jenn this early morning on retreat with Campus Focus serving the homeless in Akron and having intense spiritual workouts. She was in a word, exhausted. This mind you, is the same gal that would call at 2 in the morning at slumber parties needing her own bed. She has matured now to listen to her body and know her God-given boundaries. We had a great chance to speak heart to heart on our drive back to Tallmadge and a couple of days of rest should put her back on her feet pdq. Our God is so wise and makes the path clear for what we don't even know we'll be called upon to do at any moment. He is faithful!
Now I will return to my home chores and count my blessings for every dirty sock that covers every precious foot of every single loved one that resides under my roof. "How beautiful upon the hills are the feet that publish good news....."(and have clean socks to wear when they do! lol)

The journey begins....

In less than 2 months Rob and I will celebrate some MAJOR milestones: Our 25Th wedding anniversary on 07/06 and Stephen's 18Th birthday on 07/07 and Jennifer's 21st birthday on 07/23 (also Rob's birthday) With all that in mind, today I begin (again) my attempt to reduce (me) It would be awesome to drop 25 lbs by our 25Th..but alas, I keep it real. For now 10 or 15 would be fine with me as a start. Oh the memories of the metabolism of youth. I have included a photo of what hard work and healthy eating can do to the frame of a young man of 17 years of age! Our Steve is in the gym 6 to 7 times a week and downs protein drinks like it is his job! Enjoy it now son, for as my internist spelled out for me at my last physical, " your at the age where the metabolism actually goes in reverse." Gads! Brings to mind a favorite t-shirt I spotted at Kings Island Park years ago that read: 'FAT PEOPLE ARE HARDER TO ABDUCT!" I chuckle, but would like to get in shape for my future and all the fun of seeing my emerging young adults grow up into healthy, spirit-filled individuals. I will keep you "posted" on any progress.

Dances and Mom's Day and Springtime...oh my!

We have now sucessfully put another prom in the books of McAninch family history....Stephen's junior year prom. A lovely night, and a beautiful date, Kaylei Edwards and all things young and wonderful! Thanks to facebook, there is not a pose or picture that has been omitted from the keepsake of memories for the class of 2011. Starting with the Promenade at THS which gave us a great chance to see ALL the beauties and their dates announced and oooed and awwed over for a photo op.( yes, I was beaming greatly) Aunt Amy and cousin Catherine came from Hudson to cheer on our big guy. Our bug guy is also the final Shook grandbaby to graduate high school. As ironic as it may sound, all of my Mother's(Grannie Shook's) grandchildren, will have graduated from E.J. Thomas Hall at University of Akron. As it is now, Jenn and Catherine, also will graduate from Ej with their degrees from the University of Akron. How exciting for all.

We have nearly completed another school year also. Jenn is done and Steve has less than one month to go, then busy summer. Jenn's boyfriend, Pat Divoky, graduated from Universityof Akron Magnum Cum Laude and will now go on to Pharmacy School. They are enjoying their time together and we enjoy seeing their joy as well.

Today is Mother's day and I was treated to special dark choc. bark from Pat and Jenn and singing cards from Steve and Jenn and Ghiardelli candy and a dozen long stem red roses from my handsome Prince Stephen and dinner at the outback with ALL my loves...Daddy too. A blessed day for a very contented MaMa. Peace and goodnight.