First Day Of School

Today was Anthony and Amanda's 1st official day at school for the 2007-2008 school year at JA. Anthony is in the 10th grade and Amanda is in the 4th grade. (So hard to believe!!)

Anthony drove himself to school for the 1st time. He has to get to school earlier than he used to because he has to park way down at Raider Park and catch the shuttle bus up to the school.

Amanda got the teacher she really wanted, Mrs. Debbie Campbell and is so excited about getting back into the swing of school.

We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding year at school.

New Member of the Mississippi Girl Choir

Today was another proud moment for the Ray family. Amanda auditioned for the Mississippi Girl Choir this afternoon and was immediately accepted. Lillian Lee, the Artistic Director of the MS Girl Choir, said that Amanda has perfect pitch and a gift for being able to recognize harmonies. Amanda has loved to sing ever since she was a little person. God has blessed her with this wonderful gift and an enormous love of music. We pray that she will continue to use this gift for all of her life. We look forward to seeing and hearing her in upcoming performances of the MS Girl Choir.

Information about the Mississippi Girl Choir can be found at: http://www.msgirlchoir.org

A New Driver On the Road

Today was a big day for the Ray family. Anthony got his driver's license this morning. He completed all his driver's education requirements over the course of the summer and was officially eligible to get his license today when he turned 15 1/2 years old. Congratulations Anthony.

Girls Trip To Colorado Part 4

Today, Sara and Bryce took the girls to Noah's Ark just outside Buena Vista, CO to go whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River. They had a really good time, even stopping along the way to eat lunch beside the river.

Scenes from Day 4

Girls Trip To Colorado Part 3

Today, the girls went shopping, got pedicures and manicures, and went to see the movie "Becoming Jane".

Scenes from Day 3

Girls Trip To Colorado Part 2

Yesterday, the girls spent much of the day at a big water park. I'm told that they were all pretty worn out when they finally got home. Later, they went out to eat at what Fran said was one of the best Italian restaurants that she had ever been to.

Scenes from Day 2

Girls Trip To Colorado Part 1

Frances, Amanda, and Mama headed off yesterday for a girls only trip to Denver, Colorado to visit Fran's sister and brother-in-law, Sara Ellen and Bryce Lokey. Sara had all kinds of full activities planned for them while they are there. When they got there yesterday, Sara took them to Boulder, CO to have lunch and look around.

Day 1 Pictures

These mountains are called the Flat Irons. Bryce enjoys honing his rock climbing skills here.

The girls at the Dining Hall for lunch in Boulder.




Sara, Amanda, and the dogs in Bear Creek just outside Denver near Sara and Bryce's house.