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Tooting my Horn!

Ok... I'm always bragging about Christopher and Roo -- telling you about the amazing accomplishments in their lives -- like sleeping through the night, rolling over and drinking without spitting up ;-) but I never have the opportunity to toot my own horn.

I'm in-no-way humbled, and especially proud, to have received a special award from my company. At our annual staff retreat, last Friday, I was honored with the President's / CEO's Award for Growth, Creativity and Innovation in front of my 200+ colleagues. I was extremely touched to be nominated by my supervisor for this award, which was voted on by a committee of community volunteers. It was a HUGE honor -- and I really am quite proud to have my work -- and especially my creativity -- recognized in this way.

I work really hard to market 22 very different child care facilities and to try to raise the expectations for "quality" within our field. I strive to find innovative marketing solutions -- at an affordable -- low to no cost -- rate. You can see my latest venture at http://www.thisweekatlvcc.com/.

South Carolina Trip

Rylee had a wonderful time in South Carolina -- we all did! It was a FANTASTIC trip -- and too GREAT to spend time with family. Rylee loves her cousins and enjoyed spending time with them -- except at the Greenville Zoo... once again... Rylee slept through the zoo. We miss you South Carolina fam!!! Thanks for having us!!

And to my Yinzers -- sooooo sorry about the Yankee hat. Talk to her father. There's nothing I can do short of divorce. If he took away her Steelers gear divorce would be an option, but the Pirates... ummm... she'll be a much happier Yankee fan.

Medical Update

Roo went to see the doctor for her six month well visit. "Little Roo" is 14 pounds -- which is the 10th percentile for weight, but she has moved up to the 25th percentile for height -- truly an Ackinclose -- tall and skinny! Hopefully, she won't fulfill the entire Ackinclose legacy and remain bald ;-)

The doctor said that she's exactly where she needs to be in both health and development. She's met all her milestones. BTW: her head is still in the 90th percentile for size -- something she gets from her Daddy!!

Happy 1/2 Birthday, Roo!

TURN UP THE VOLUME, FOR A GOOD LAUGH!!!!!!!