Jaclyn Smacklin

Mara got to spend the afternoon with Jaclyn getting manicures and going shopping. These two really see each other as sisters and it is very sweet. Love this girl and all that she is becoming!

Whoa h2o

Friday night was a night that Mara and I had been looking forward to for a very long time. It was Jaclyns senior project night and for her project she put together a dance recital. h2o which is her schools dance team performed the majority of the dances but she also invited different schools and studios to perform as well. It was a night of really great music mixes and dance routines. I could hardly keep Mara contained! I think she was up dancing almost the entire time! They called the show Whoa and all the proceeds from ticket sales,refreshments as well as donations were donated to Young Life. Jaclyn became very involved in young life near the end of my time of being her nanny. I think between the rearing I was able to give her as well as her family and the path of God she found thru young life gave her the wings to fly big. I cannot tell you what an amazing little lady she is. Sometimes I feel like I have 3 daughters not just 2. I love you Jaclyn and you were awesome last night! It was great seeing Papa Glen too. You handsome devil you!!

Jaclyns 18th Birthday!!

Jaclyn the little brown eyed girl I started babysitting 11 years ago turned eighteen today. It was a shock when Michael did but with her it hit me harder. I can't believe how much time has passed and how many wonderful things she has done with her life.

Jaclyn I am so incredibly proud of you with all that you have done in your life. You are an amazing young talented woman who I am so proud to say I know. Your school smarts are outstanding, your dance talents are flawless and your relationship you have found with God has transformed you into a person to whom I look up to.

Thanks for all the wonderful memories over the years!! I hope all your Birthday wishes come true!!