Zoe was  was selected to be in the Spelling Bee  at Archie for grades 3rd, 4th and 5th.  Out of 35 kids, she lasted until there were 6 below her and was the best of her 6th grade class!

Zoe made the Honor Roll 1st quarter and  had her picture in The Democrat!

She plays Basketball and has games every Saturday.
Her tournament is Saturday, February 17, at Adrian . 

Great Job Zoe !!!

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There will be a Birthday Party for
Michael's 3rd birthday on February 24 @ 2:pm
at Berni's house!
 

Upcoming Birthdays!

February

Marybeth                     19
 Barbie                        21
Michael Hester            23

March

Gary                        9
Serena                     11
  Carol                      18 
Samantha                 27
Travis                      27

April

Billy                           5
Jordan                       7
Stephanie                  22
Aunt Grace                28

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Aspiring Artists

Picasso has nothing on Christopher and Stephanie! Their paintings completely amaze me! I will be sharing one of their works in each edition. You can see their collections in their entirety at artsonia.com.

Their screen names are Stephanie709 and Chris1182. You can order merchandise that displays  their art work as well. If you have not looked at their pictures I highly recommend that you do so. I am a huge fan!

 

Officer Hester

Daniel is now an armed security officer working for Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri; a far cry from Mayberry!  He began this exciting career in September, 2006. He literally faces  "Thugs" every night of his graveyard shift and  sees the very worst that  Kansas City has to offer. Inspite of this he loves it! He is gaining valuable experience and knowledge that will  one day help in his endeavor to become a police officer. 

Please ask God to keep him safe as he faces the dangers on his job.

Daniel. we are all very proud of you!!! 

 
Sierah and Katelyn have been  cast in their school play - Annie Jr. They are both playing orphans. Sierah is Kate and  Katelyn is Duffy. The play will be May 4th and 5th at the Harrisonville Middle School Cafeteria at 7 p.m.

Katelyn was named student of the quarter for the first quarter. This means no missed assignments, no discipline issues and good classroom conduct. There were 12 students chosen. She earned a place on the Principal's Honor Roll. There were a total of 139 students. She had her picture in the Democrat. 

Sierah made the honor roll as well for the first and second quarter, inspite of her tough English Teacher! 
 

 I'm smiling because you are my sister
and laughing because there is nothing you can do about it!

I hope you have enjoyed the first issue 
of "Our Family Newsletter" A little scarce on news,but hopefully we will have more for the next issue.

Please send me your news, art, stories, quotes, jokes etc
And
Let me know what you think! 

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