My Journey, the Life of Carla B: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend

We spent the Memorial Day Weekend Holiday at the Lake of the Ozarks in my in laws condo. Our inital plans was to go the week of June 4th but I am so gald that we joined the grandparents. The kids had some very valuable and wonderful time with their grandparents. This year they heated the swimming pool and Jasmine was able to drive the boat with Grandpa. It was great. It is a blessing to have a vacation home to go to. Just what the family needed. Cant wait to go back in a week.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

My Baby Sister Graduates!

Yesterday was a wonderful day for my family. The second to the youngest of my siblings, my sister Dana graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a BS in Chemistry and Criminal Justice. She also received Departmental Honors. What is most impressive is that she spent most of her senior year also working full time. The family packed for the trip to Kansas City to celebrate her graduation. We also stayed an extra day so that we could shop in the plaza area. It was great. Below are a few photos that I took to remember the day.

Dana the graduate

She was very much surprised to also receive Departmental Honors!

Dana, Jas and Me

Very much happy to see her aunt!

Jas, Dana and Timothy

The parents and the graduate

Dana with her aunts Irene and Marcella

Our group. Not the most flattering dress on me when kneeling but oh well.

First Communion

Jasmine had her first communion on May 1, 2011. She has been preparing for the big day with all of her classmates. Although I do not practice for the Catholic faith, Jasmine enjoys the rituals and attending the mass. I want to be supportive of that. The day was beautiful. The girls enjoyed the event. After which, the all celebrated at Greenbriar Country Club with a joint party for all of the second grade girls. It was great!