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Dramatic Flair... every family needs one. They make sparks fly, belly laughter erupt, and spread sunshine with every breath they take! So if you need a smile, sit and read a while and see if you don't walk away feeling lighter on your feet just from seeing things from the view of our one-of-a-kind, Dramatic Flair!

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Well, since Dramatic Flair started Kindergarten, I have been journaling the occurrences of her world from her own words shared with me along the path. Now that she has entered first grade, it has become clear that sime Facebook entries are not enough to explain in full effect, how this precious child sees and experiences life! She is the last of five children to be born into our lives and I have always joked that there was a reason God left her for last, because she might have been an "only"! She is a spit-fire, full-of-life, miracle straight from Heaven that reminds us every single day how to live and how to really sieze the moments. There is never one dull moment if she is near... and I mean anywhere near... and no doubt, for the rest of our lives, we will laugh at the daily antics and experiences brought to us by the one, the only, DRAMATIC FLAIR! She is a hoot and sometimes in life, we just need to laugh! So get ready to laugh as I take you back through Kindergarten, through first grade, and to the present. I hope she brings a ray of sunshine to your lives and reminds you to not get too serious in life and just SKIP and SING because that makes everything BETTER!

-Dramatic Flair's Mom

Dramatic Flair's Second Grade Sillies


Dramatic Flair has joined the ranking of second grade.  We are off to a big start and big funnies.  She is developing into an older child every day it seems... and I am not sure I like how fast it is going.  But what I do like is that even as she grows older, her zest for life only increases, rather than decreases... and that makes for some great stories to pass along!  She has a wonderful teacher that understands her heart and obviously God ordained this path again this year... just as we expected He would!  Buckle Up!  The ride has only just begun in her Second Grade Sillies! 







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And so it begins... read from the bottom up to read in order

7-29-13
Her last big adventure before 3rd grade!
Arriving at camp! The look of pure excitement!


Pre-camp squeezes! I'm going to ache for her this week! First time to not hear that sweet, giggly voice at least once a day! Her joy and excitement makes it worth it! Pine Cove or bust!
 

6-10-12
Someone should explain to her this is not a pool and therefore not appropriate for diving....hahaaaa




6-19-2012
On a walk with two of my most favorite people! Good for the soul!

4-21-13
My singing ladybug up close!



Here is the link to her video of singing "That's no way to treat a lady bug!".  She is the second one to sing.  :)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150813956357090&l=5447846295387199416

3-30-12
Dramatic Flair's second grade sillies: she cracks me up. This morning she came down stairs and crawled in bed. She said, "can I have a hug you awesome warm thang? I'm freezing!" ... I'm an awesome warm thang! Who knew? happy Friday!

12-31-11  -- Bring it! We are ready!

 

12-30-11 --Best 20 minutes of the day... stood in secret watching Seth help... and laugh with Dramatic Flair doing cartwheels on the trampoline!"

12-25-11  Mr. Jolly's "see ya soon" letter! Looks like the little turkey ate Santa's cookies! :) gonna miss the little fella!"



12-24-12  - Dramatic Flair at the Candle Light Service Christmas Eve




12-24-12  Last day with Mr. Jolly before he left for the North pole.  She was sad, sad, sad to see him go.... but he left her with a good message and reminder of what it's all about...Mr. Jolly's last day with us is being spent in worship of the reality that Jesus was worthy of worship, instantly, even in his infancy. We too will bow. Merry Christmas!






12-23-12 Dramatic flair's 2nd grade sillies: as we are in a chaos crowd in hallmark I hear a shriek..."Maaaaammmmaaa!". I wheel around expect g broken glass or the such. Nope. There before me was my wide-eyed child staring at a box that said "elf on a shelf". I was caught off guard and probably had the same look as her. We both just stood there. Then finally she broke the silence and said, in almost a sad... voice, "wow. I guess those fake elves are for the kids that don't believe or have been really, really bad." I started nodding. she said, I bet they dont even look like the REAL elves like Mr. Jolly and they sure don't have magic from Santa.". All I could say was "indeed! Yes indeed!".... Whew! Both of us were concerned there for a moment that Mr. Jolly came in a BOX!!

12-23-12 --We had so much fun with Mr. Jolly's surprises each night.  But... this night was the best....Mr. Jolly was found reading God's word. Luke chapter 2. The story of our Savior's birth. Looks like even mischievous elves know the real miracle of Christmas is indeed Christ!


12- 12-12    Winter Wonderland Dance Recital
 



12-3-11  We have been wondering where Mr. Jolly was! He showed up today! Right in the middle of the day! Guess he knew she was sick and could use a "pick me up!" Can't wait to see what all he pulls and how Dramatic Flair responds! :)  

11-20-11 -- Walking up to MeMe and Pop's new house last night!  So exciting in many ways!

 
11-13-11   Here is the latest.....dramatic flair's 2nd grade sillies: She had a rash on her leg and went to see the school nurse. As they were chatting while putting ointment on her leg, she proceeded to engage in conversation of her love of art. It went something like this. "I love art!" Nurse, "You do?" "Yes! I LOVE it. And I have a weasel." Nurse, "A weasel???" "Yes a weasel. A BIG weasel." Nurse, "A weasel? Like, the animal?" dramatic pause. "NOOOO! you know a weasel that you paint pictures on!" Nurse, "Oh! an EASEL!" HAHAHAHA!!! I love that girl!!!


11-13-11  New neighbor = new friendship beginning! I love how open kids are to each other! Especially my Dramatic Flair! She truly loves people free of judgement! It is inspirational! 




11-11-11     Dramatic Flair's 1st talent show 2011! They were awesome!








11-10-11  Dramatic Flair's 2nd grade sillies: After a lesson in school on mean words/ kind words, her teacher asked kids how they felt. In all her dramatic flair that earned her the name, she says (and repeated again to me word for word), "Well, I felt (dramatic pause) like a stray dog! (dramatic pause) I was all alone and sad. (huge sigh and dramatic facial expression) But then, I was found and taken in a...nd suddenly (dramatic pause) I had a home! And it never mattered that I was different than all the other dogs! (huge release of breath as if finally, all was well)... seeing how she has been without a family and a place to belong, I can see how she can relate in this way!.... CRACKS ME UP!!! And her teacher too!

11-5-11  Best place for a live concert? The bathroom! Just ask Dramatic Flair! ;) what a happy Saturday already!

10-31-11  Halloween fun...."Have a SMURFY day!"





10-30-11  One of my most favorite days every year... Today is Dramatic Flair's birthday!! What joy was birthed on this day! Our sunshine!


10-23-11  Dramatic Flair's pumpkin character creation. Baterella. Cute, right?
 
 
10-22-11   Got us a mean game of Boggle Jr going! Love this girl and how much she loves to be with me!
 


10-16-11 -- Dramatic flair's 2nd grade sillies: Getting ready for church she asks,  "daddy? is it okay If I wear my cleats today?" not sure he understood her correctly he asked, "what?" she repeated the question... and was dead serious! ..... I guess last week's war wounds from church propelled a need for warrior gear!"




10-15-11  painting pumpkins because we can!

   
   






10-9-12 - my little artist....
 


10-9-11  Rocky the second grade class pet



 

10-9-11   Sometimes church can be brutal! :)) -- She fell out of a chair and
                got carpet burn during Children's Worship! That is some serious  
                worship!


9-24-11  Loves that my son will be mine and my dramatic flair's date and isn't even embarrassed... Too much anyway! ;) - Evening at KHS watching Alice in Wonderland
9-24-11  Dramatic Flair's 2nd grade sillies: I tell her we have a baby fish in the tank. She says, "Oh my GOODNESS! How did THAT happen?" Silence. "Wow! There are actually 2 of them. See them?"   "Oh, well yes I do!"   "How DID that happen?" Silence. "I didn't know fish could have twins!"  Pause. "Mama, HOW did THAT happen?" Silence. ...I don't intend to have THAT talk about FISH! :)

9-16-11  Dramatic flair's 2nd grade sillies:  "Mama, guess what?"   "What?"   "I made the GOOD BEHAVIOR club! Like, ALREADY! Can you even believe it?"   "Wow! I'm really proud of you!"   "Me too! I mean, I have been like trying not to talk so much! And last year...yeah, it took me like HALF the year...and I still talked some but Mrs. Z. was just okay with it!"   "Well, I am glad it took less time this year." "Me too...but it wasn't easy...sometimes I just wanna talk soooo bad."... funny, I understand this well!

9-12-11  Dramatic flair's 2nd grade sillies: being thrilled that its her turn for the "cool box" tomorrow, she was showing me what she is taking to share. She pulls out a costume jewelry necklace and says, "this is from grandmother, you know daddy's, like, grandma?" (in case I thought it was the neighbors g-ma I guess) "And well she has lived like a looonnnnnggggg time and gave this to me so it's like really special!" .... She makes me LAUGH!

9-1-11  The MAD Scientists!  Muah ha ha ha haaaaa! 


8-22-11  About to go tuck my First grader in! (She isn't a 2nd grader until the bell rings tomorrow morning!) For all that are dreading school.... please remember that we live in a blessed country with free education and God has ordained some beautiful things for you in the time ahead that you would not experience were it not for school. I love my summers too, but I wouldn't want to miss what's planned in the year ahead! Blessings to all!


8-20-11  Dramatic Flair's Second Grade Sillies: As we were leaving meet the teacher, she is bubbling over in chatter about her anticipation of the year ahead. Suddenly she stops dead in her tracks and says, "What?" While almost running over her not expecting her to stop like that, I said, "What's wrong?" She said, "Wow! Like I didn't remember I was wearing this dress. Ca-raaazzzyyy!" .... yes... there will be many stories in the year ahead I am certain!

8-19-11  Pretty sure we are excited about our new teacher!!! :))))
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