This is the BEST thing about being me. My tail does so much for me. It wags and lets my people know how I'm doing, it keeps pesky flies away, and most importantly, it is the BEST thing to chase. I love my tail! It's too bad that my people don't have one for themselves.
I mentioned before that when the tall guy come back from being away a long time he likes to eat. The great thing is that he lets me eat with him. Here he is sharing a great crunchy snack with me. He is my snack buddy!!
I have a great yard to hang out in when my people are not here. Actually, I would rather be inside with my soft, fluffy thing I showed you, but they always trick me into going outside. I can't resist the cookies they give me when we go outside! The people have fences to keep me safe. But that means that I can't go outside the yard. This is what I can see when I look through the fence.
Woof! Hi everyone! My name is Clifford. One of my people, the pretty lady, usually writes on the computer. She said, this week I could write. This week, you are going to see things from my point of view. I hope you enjoy!
(Woof! Hi everyone! My name is Clifford. One of my people, the pretty lady, usually writes on the computer. She said, this week I could write. This week, you are going to see things from my point of view. I hope you enjoy! )
Woof! Hi everyone! My name is Clifford. One of my people, the pretty lady, usually writes on the computer. She said, this week I could write. This week, you are going to see things from my point of view. I hope you enjoy!
Danny learned to play the ukelele this year in his music class. (Thanks, Mr. Turner!!!) There is a constant stream of ukelele music in our house now. Yes, he has learned the obligatory tune of "Pearly Shells". 
More glorious Buoye Strawberries!! At the Spring Festival, the 7th grade class sold Strawberry Shortcakes (yummy!!). They are raising money for their science camp to Catalina Island in September. 
The school Spring Festival is on Thursday. The theme is (partly) Farming. Our art teacher painted this for the 5th grade to use as a fund raiser - for $1 you can have your picture taken with a friend! My friend and I were "testing" the picture for the art teacher...
Today was my niece's First Communion. Selena did a great job!! Doesn't she looks so pretty in her white dress and veil? Actually, she couldn't wait to take it off so she could change into her bathing suit!!
Anyone who know me, knows that I am passionate about purple. Purple lunch box, purple clothes, purple jewelry, purple scrapbook room, purple nail polish, anything!!!
Today, Danny had to do his campaign speech. It turned out that he was running unopposed. Even so, he still had to write and present his speech. All the students running for office had to speak in front of grades 3 through 8. (On a side note, I must say that one great aspect of our school is the many public speaking opportunities the student have.) I think that all the students did a fantastic job. They are so brave to run for office and speak in front of the school!!!
Danny is happy that he will spend his 8th grade year as the Commissioner of Technology. I think that he is equally excited that his best friend, Austin, was also elected into Student Council. This kid had run each year he could, and has lost each year, except for this one! I jumped and screamed when his name was called ver the intercom! These two boys will have such a fun 8th grade year!!!
Tonight is Confirmation at our church. As red is the color of Confirmation, the church is decorated with red flowers and linens. But as we are still in the Easter season, there is less red and much more white. This picture doesn't do the flowers justice, but trust me, this arrangement of orchids (I think) and greens is absolutely beautiful. I want to wish Hayley "congratuations" on her Confirmation. May you continue to grow in God's Love...
Last fall I took a class that I thought was a photography class, but turned out to be a photoshop CS3 class. (I wanted to learn to take good photos - but ended up learning how to take any photo and make it look good...) After taking the class, I really, really, really wanted CS3. But alas, the cost was prohibative. :( What we could afford and what would be acceptable was Photoshop Elements 7. This is what the boys got for me for Mother's Day and it arrived today. :) 
Student Council campaigning started today. But let me back up about a week... One night at dinner, Roger, Danny and I were discussing which position Danny should run for in Student Council. He wanted to run, again, for Commissioner of Technology. Rog and I tried to convince him to run for another office and to let someone else take care of technology - someone needed to learn how to do the job since he wouldn't be at the school after next year. But Danny LOVES being the Commissioner of Technology and all that it entails. So much so that he said that if he didn't run for this office, he would rather not be in Student Council. So, since he was the one with the responsibilities and the duties, and not us, Rog and I agreed.
My other kid, my husband, took this picture. ; ) I am a VERY LUCKY and BLESSED mom to have these boys in my life!!!! Happy Mother's Day to All!!!
My sweet Danny was one of the recipients. He was surprised!!!
The other award recipients were Melissa and Kristen. All three students do display the qualities of our Blessed Mother. They are a blessing to their class and to our school.
Roger suprised Danny by being at the Mass!! We are so proud of him. He has been, and continues to be a blessing in our life. 
wallet, coin purse, sunglass case, car keys, tissues, advil, lipstick, pens, comb, notepad, candybar, the camera that took this picture
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!! Here is my dinner from one of our favorite places, Rosa Maria!!!
Today in class, we made Mother's Day boquets for our moms. Each lily is made by tracing a hand, cutting it out , rolling it into a cone, and attaching it to a straw. They turned out sooo cute! They are brightening up our classroom, until the students take them home on Friday.
The weather... It rained on us the entire day we were in San Fransisco. That's okay... It gave us the gift of the beautiful flowers.
A view of the bay from one of the marinas.
Flowers enjoying a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Fisherman's Wharf... no really, this was a section of Fisherman's Wharf.
We were able to catch up with a high school friend (Tom G.) and his fiance. We haven't seen Tom since high school!! Here we are at Stanford University, where Tom is an alum. He gave us a tour around this beautiful campus. Thanks Tom!!!
This was a highlight for Dan's trip: our motel was right next door to a Ferrari / Maserati dealership!!! On Sunday morning, a Ferrari / Maserati club assembled, so we were able to take a gander at 20+ cars.
The Golden Gate Bridge. Even in the rain, she is breathtaking. 
