LA Literacy Week

I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in Louisiana Literacy Week, by visiting 2 schools in NW LA. Calvary Baptist and Central Elementary invited me in to read to a few classes. What a joy for me as I was a teacher for 7 years, so it was so much fun to be able to interact with these precious kiddos! I read to a 4th grade class- No More Homework Excuses 1st grade- Little Ant and Kindergarten- 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore Great stories with a purpose. A special thank you to these campus' for allowing me to be a part of their week- What a treasure!!!

RIO ROCKS!!!!- Feb. 2-6

Rio parade day trolley ride

King and Queen of RIO

The KING and his friends!

Evening fireworks and festivities

Festive Nuns praying for our Saints!

Radio station #2

Over 30 pairs of beads for Muhammad- so precious!

Mini Parade at hospital

Children's Hospital- gotta love that sweet smile!

I had the great honor to be selected the Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Rio in Lafayette, LA. I enjoyed a week of festivities and appearances leading up to parade day. The most special memory for me will be the visit to the Women's and Children's Hospital of Lafayette. It truly made me reflect on how blessed we are to have a healthy little boy in Gabriel. My continued prayers go to the sweet families we met that day. From 2 radio apprearances, and 2 TV apprearances, then a concert with fireworks and the key to the city all led to the big day! We boarded a trolley and headed downtown for face painting and lunch with of course great music. King Don Pedro and Queen Isabella were fabulous and the Captain Mrs. Rebecca was so kind and sweet all weekend really making me feel at home and a part of Rio! I will say I don't think I have ever been as cold as I was in that costume before the parade- Thanks Dad for the hand warmers and bodysuit- they were life savers. This was a once in a lifetime experience that I am so thankful for and will NEVER forget. Seeing my family as the float approached all cheering me on and waving was so special- I love you guys and RIO ROCKS!!!

Krewe of Rio Mardi Gras Ball- Motown 2010!

WOW! that's the words that came from us all this past weekend at the Rio Ball! It was true Carnival at it's best with fireworks, pyrotechnics, live percussion band, motown music, and a mini parade. The Krewe of Rio pulled out all the stops to create an unforgettable evening for everyone. Thank you to Rebecca and her gang for making me feel so welcome and truly apart of the Rio family. Mrs June was a doll to take care of me and my family all evening. Parade week is around the corner and I am looking forward to all of the festivites that are in store. Special thank you to my dad, sylvia, and stacey for being with me this evening and all year long, and an extra special thank you to my wonderfully handsome husband- you make me feel like a queen everyday- I love you!

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