The Simpsons: Crossway Homeschool Spelling Bee 2007

Madisyn particpated in the spelling bee at our church on Friday, October 26th. We worked hard all month on her words to be sure she knew them. It paid off, because she got 2nd in her grade level.

I was so nervous when she was called up for the tiebreaker. It was between her and another girl named Abigail. Most of my pictures turned out blurry because I was shaking so much from being nervous! ha ha ha

I was very proud of our little girl. She kept cool under pressure and even was a little animated when she spelled a word correct that she had no idea how to spell.

At our last spelling bee, 2 years ago, she also placed 2nd. I know in her heart she really wanted 1st place, but she was such a good sport by embracing and congratulating Abigail who took 1st place. One of the moms, who was a judge, stopped her after the spelling bee to tell her how she was blessed by her congratulating the other girl and that her humility pleased the Lord. Madisyn truly has a heart for people and it's times like these that it is evident.

Mike and I are the ones who have taken 1st place, for the Lord to bless us with a beautiful, caring, loving child.