School Spelling Bee

This was Jordan's very first Spelling Bee! His English class at One Day Academy has only 2 students so he got to join in a larger class to participate. He always knows to dress for an occassion! Isn't he so handsome?!?!?! Well he ended up in the top four but my picture was terrible so I won't post it! Not bad for a boy who struggles with some extreme stage fright!!! He is going to continue to fight that battle and participate in a Spelling Bee on January 8th! We are SO proud of him!

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mama juls said…

Congratuations guys! Denise I am so proud of you for BLOGGING!!!! YAY! I lov ethe new background & layout as well! :) Love you guys!

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