Out Of Town

I'll be out of town until Monday, June 30th.
Please feel free to email me at sarahshalley@gmail.com. I will not have my computer with me while on vacation, but I will return all emails as soon as I can. Thanks so much!

I'm sure I'll have a ton of things to blog when I get back from Florida.

08-09 Varsity Cheerleaders

Meet the next school year's VARSITY CHEER SQUAD!

Left Front to Back: Laura, Kasha, Jessica, Iesha, Blake, Megan, Taylor
Right Front to Back: Jill, Brittney, Kimberly, Marissa, Marjorie, Dekaviya, Lauren
Mascot: Cole

We too had to meet to get a picture for the community poster. I was only with the girls for a few minutes, but already they are SO MUCH FUN!

08-09 Diamonettes

I met with the Diamonettes for just a few minutes today in order to snag a group photo. We had to stop the presses on the community poster since their image hadn't yet been included. Here are most of the lovely ladies.

Jodi & Matt

Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyy! One of my oldest, dearest, sweetest, friends got engaged today. Jodi's birthday is always near Father's Day so generally her family celebrates everything all at once. Her entire family [which is an extension of my own] and Matt's family gathered for a FD lunch yesterday. The only thing Jodi wanted from Matt for her upcoming birthday this Wednesday was an engagement ring. With just a few people in on the surprise, Matt faked the need to leave the lunch table for a phone call. He stood just outside the window of the table where the entire family sat and waved for Jodi to come outside to him. She grumbled. It was extrememly hot outside. What could he possibly need from her? Reluctantly, she met him outside where he proceeded to get on one knee and ask for her hand in marriage. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOJO! You got the ring. But even better than that, you have a future husband. A companion. Someone to sleep next to for the rest of your lives. Someone to hold you and encourage you and support you. Someone to love.

Lake Conroe

Our friend Howard has a boat and FINALLY invited us out on the lake. We're soooo glad that Howard and Vanette moved closer to us and that we can see one another more often. We had a blast hanging out with them all day and can't wait until the next time we see one another. Surely little Avery will be here by then! Vanette, you're a superwoman for going out at 8 months pregnant.

JonO and Dan enjoying the water

Captain Howard

The lovely Vanette...8 months PREGNANT

Wakeboarding

Me and My Sweetie

Me and the Captain

JonO...kissing Avery

The resulting sunburn

Cute As a Bug

I've been out of school for just a week. Laziness has definitely taken over. I'm bored out of my mind most days, but I seriously don't want to clean the house or organize my office. I HAVE to snap out of it and tackle my to-do list. The only thing that keeps me from losing it is the fact that my best little friend in the world is here to keep me company.

I don't have children so you'll just have to suffer through this. :) This is what we do when we're super bored.

Bekah's Turn

We grew up so fast. Where did time go? It seems like only a few years ago, we were playing dress up in the basement in Idaho. Whew...those sure were the days.

The littlest sister has successfully completed high school. Bekah is on her way to college and adulthood. It doesn't seem real to me. While each of my sisters is special to me, my relationship with Bek is really one of a kind. We've spent a lot of time together over the last few years. In my 20's, she became my house-mate again when I moved back home to Mom and Dad's. Bek and I stayed up late into the night laughing, watching ANTP, eating too much McD's, and playing with Honey Girl. Once I got married and moved in with Daniel, I missed Bekah's presence, her energy and spunk. Lucky for me, I started teaching at NHS last year and got to experience Bek's senior year right along with her. Oh the road trips to games, the gossip and the visits in-between [or sometimes during] class. I am in love with this littlest sister. Her spirit, her smile, her laugh are all contagious. She is our fashion guru, our jokester, our loudmouth, our DRAMA QUEEN. Thank you, Rebekah Kate, for 18 years of fun-filled memories. Once again...your presence at home and in the halls of NHS will be missed beyond belief. For awhile, we won't know what to do without you!

Enjoy SHSU. Have fun. Make new friends and new memories. Live out each day 'cause college flies by! Come to me when you need something. I am always your biggest sister and your biggest fan. I love you. You make life sweet.



My Life. My Love. My Family.

Our Baba.

These two are a MESS.





ps-Go Kats!

Cum Laude

My sister Hannah is one of few people I know that has graduated from A&M with honors. In all of her semesters, she's maintained at least a 3.25 GPA [i think]...who does that?! I am more than proud of her accomplishments. She is brilliant. She is beautiful. I love her. Check her out.

At 9am, Reed Arena was packed

Apparently, Em & Bek aren't too interested in college at this particular time

Hannah marching in

Getting her diploma

Hannah with our parents

No matter what, we HAVE to have a group photo. Gig 'Em!

Aggies

NHS Graduates: Announcement

Class of 2008, Family & Friends-

Graduation photos are ready! All images from your session are online at www.sarahshalley.com [CLIENT PROOFING]. Your password is 2008.

Please remember to place your order by June 27th to insure that your images will be available for pick up on the scheduled date...I will send an email to those who've ordered letting you know when to pick your prints up from the school.

Remember that orders $50 or more receive an 8% discount. Email me for the coupon code. My email is sarahshalley@gmail.com.
Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
THANKS, Sarah

NHS Cheerleaders: Announcement

Please remember to place your order by June 27th to insure that your images will be available for pick up on the scheduled date...I will send an email to those who've ordered letting you know when to pick your prints up from the school.

All images from your session are online at http://www.sarahshalley.com/ [CLIENT PROOFING]. Your password is cheer. Remember that orders $100 or more receive a 15% discount. Email me for the coupon code. My email is sarahshalley@gmail.com.

You ARE able to add a dvd slideshow to your order!
Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
THANKS, Sarah

NHS Graduation Ceremony

The seniors of NHS are SUPER special to me. Since my youngest sister is a member of the Class of '08, I've known several of them since they were toddlers. I've watched these students mature from little kids into young men and women. Last year, I substitute taught a class for 9 long weeks and had a majority of these seniors as juniors. Many of them tested my patience but in the long run, they stole my heart! Then, I took a teaching position with NHS this past school year and several handfuls of seniors visited my classroom to deliver a hug or made sure to say hey in the hallways. Whatever our relationship is, know that I am extremely proud of all that you have accomplished. In all that you do, I wish the best for your future. Don't forget that fighting spirit of our dear old NHS...

Cousins-

The boys crack up as Coy records EVERY MOMENT of the graduation experience.

Pretty Girls-

Graduating Class of 2008


Anthony recites the Pledge of Allegiance

CJ prays

Salutatorian Chris

Valedictorian Neal

Abbie

This super cute picture was snagged by my assistant [and husband] Daniel-


*Students, you are allowed to use my photos for your Facebook or MySpace as long as my stamp remains part of the image. By removing this stamp, you are in violation of COPYRIGHT LAW.

NHS Graduation Practice

There will be several posts for the NHS Grads. Here is the first!
NHS held graduation practice on the new field at Rattler Stadium...here are just a few shots from the hot morning!