Well, things are a-changing, again! We LaVella's always have something going on=)
William's job is going great. He's been attending management classes in Orlando now for two weeks. His District Manager complimented him on how well, as an outsider to the company, he's picked up on what's needed to be a great leader. We're hoping those words pay off soon. Lots of hours and hard work are going into making his career in management pay off.
Kaylie has now mastered all letters through M. Each week, she learned special things and did interesting projects to help her understand them. She can recognize and write
all upper and lower case letters and knows how to recognize
all numbers! It's been so much fun watching her learn about the clock and reading things like the stop sign and speed limit signs. Sometimes we're taken back by how well her handwriting is compared to just five months ago=) We purchased the wipe-off work books to practice letters and numbers... can I just say thank goodness they last for ever, because she does them at least 3 times a day! Her new thing now is making puzzles. She can sit and do them over and over like they're not challenging enough. I think we own every one made from K-Mart, Wal-Mart and the dollar store=)
Makenzie is such a sponge lately! She's come to recognize a bunch of letters and some numbers already. Makenzie loves watching two shows called "Word World" and "Super Why".... great interaction and learning techniques. With all of the new things learned, she's become quite the talker! I just sit back and have a full conversation with her now=)***I got word today from the director at John Casablanca's MTM (Model and Talent Management). The catalog Makenzie was asked to partake in was accepted through another agency, so nothing really came from the original offer to be in it. Makenzie is now listed as "talent" with the company and eligible for bookings/meetings with clients for jobs. Come February 9th, she's attending the Valentine workshop over in Longwood. There, she'll enjoy craft projects, while being video taped, asked to have conversations to include commercial acting (like "I'm Makenzie with MTM", "Milk does a body good", "I love M&M's", etc.), and participate in a runway to themed cute Valentine love songs.
YAY- We're beyond excited! Another good bit of news... the director (one of the three judges) remembered Kaylie from the pageant and asked if she would also attend! (Wonder if she's going to be accepted into the agency as well?!?!) I can't wait to have Mommy and daughters time at such an awesome event!
As if our lives aren't challenged enough, we're in the final stages of selling our house. Yes, that means in as little as 30 days, we are outta here! The end of February holds a move for us. To where, I have absolutely no idea. But, I do know there's a lot to do between now and then- from packing to searching, to checking out school districts (Kaylie will be attending the big school- Kindergarten next year), and not losing our minds in the process. We're ready to move forward with what God has planned.
So, enjoy our postings/updates. And, if there are a few prayers out there, please send a few to help make this next month a good one=)
Makenzie's new favorite thing to do... play restaurant!
Kaylie LOVES doing puzzles, especially in front of the heater!
Daddy & Kaylie: notice her funny eye twitch from just sucking on the lime!
Makenzie has practiced her "Cheese" smile a lot=)
Helping blow out the birthday girl's candle!
Playing princess dress-up
William enjoying the TV questionnaire game
