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Though we suspected Hope would enjoy school, it was pretty evident after her first week in school that she was having a lot of fun and learning lots of new things. We were quite amazed, proud, and thrilled to learn that after she finished up her second week in kindergarten she earned Student of the […]
WTG Hope! It tok Patrick almost a whole year to make star student when he was in kindergarden – but hey that is another story indeed. This brought back precious memories. Hold on to these days as they are fleeting moments! Hugs to Hope and “Baby Kern”
CONGRATS Hope!!! I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work. You are such a sweet and smart girl. Lobe your Aunt Tanya and cousin Ashley!
Hope has been excited to start school for over a year now. For the last few weeks she’s been counting down the days until the big day – today – the first day of school. I remember years ago when she was still a baby thinking how nice it would be when she started school […]
by Amanda Kern
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Amanda,
Oh how fast they do grow up. I still remember Tay’s first day of Kindergarten (do you)? Treasure every moment because before you know it she’ll be a teenager and then the fun really begins….. Love ya..
Justice has that same bookbag how funny love u guys
How precious!!!! She is growing up fast..I’m glad she enjoyed her first day of school… That’s funny what you wrote about the school lunch thing!!! Love ya and miss ya!!!!
Hope,
I bet you are the smartest girl in your class! I love you and I am so impressed that you had a great first day. We miss you! xoxoxoxox
Hope,
Welcome to the school world. Kindergarten will be a blast!
Boy, that seems like it came on fast. The pictures are great. We have two in high school and one in Middle School. We kinda miss the elementary days. Hope you are all doing well.
Take care of each other!
Congrats on a new milestone! The year will go by so fast. Before you know it she will be all grown up. Ashley just started the 7th, yes 7th grade! Where has the time gone? Enjoy and cherish these days. Tell Hope I am very proud of her and I know she will do very well.
Love,
Tanya
Good luck, you’ll do great in school, Hope. Now if Mom and Dad can just survive.
[...] me where the time has gone? As Hope just finished Kindergarten this past week, I was reminded of Hope’s first day of school. I’ve been amazed with how much she has learned this year. She’s grown by leaps and [...]
With only 81 days remaining we’re glad to finally be in the home stretch of this pregnancy – but we’re even more excited to share our some of the amazing images and videos from the 4D ultrasound we got to experience today. Just prior to the ultrasound I got to endure one of the most […]
by Amanda Kern
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I totally played the slideshow in Flickr!! Congrats… I bet you can’t wait!!
So adorable Amanda!! I’m so excited for you guys!!
that is so cool. its amazing how much you can see with the 4d. its totally different. The videos are cool. I’m sure this just makes you even more excited. I wish you comfort in the next few months, I know you will need it. 
Wow! Those are some great pictures, I’ve never seen 4D that is amazing
I have hear a lot about this 4-d thing… it is crazy!!!! That is too cool. Can’t wait to meet him
Wow, it’s so cool the way technology has progressed. Though I am surprised we haven’t already gotten to the point of full color, wide-screen HD videos in the womb! Or maybe live web cams? … Okay, that’s probably just weird.
He looks so cute! =) I’m so excited for you!
That IS amazing stuff. I remember when we were happy to have a little thermal paper printed photo. ;o)
Awwww look at little “caramel pop”, he’s so cute. The 4D thing is pretty neat too. Talk to you soon. Love ya much! give Hope Big BIG BIG Tayler and Shanna Hugs!
I was just thinking about you and the baby yesterday so I was super-excited to get to see the 4D photos today. The baby looks so beautiful! Enjoy this last stretch of your pregnancy (despite the fatigue and getting up at ungodly hours of the night). There’s a certain sacredness, connectedness, sexiness to being pregnant. Sending good vibes your way! ~Erica =0)
Wow…..what great news and a creative way to share!!
Wow! Like I said before, your pregnancy has been a learning experience for me. I knew nothin’ about babies, and I still can’t imagine what it takes to be a mother. But I do admire your strength and wish the best for you, your family, and the new baby kern.
Take much care!
We will be expecting more good news!
-Daissy*
that’s amazing! i think its great how far technology has come to show us this.
That was amazing!! Thanks for sharing!! Congratz on the new baby!! I just hope I get to see him before he turns 1… Love and Miss you guys!!
This weekend I finally received the best news I’ve had in a while, I’ve been accepted into Savannah College of Art & Design. As most of you know, I currently have three associates degrees from Valencia, and though I could tell you all over again, “Why I chose a two year college” versus just pursuing […]
by Amanda Kern
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Splendid news, my friend, what degree are you going to be pursuing?
Visual Communication – with a concentration in Interactive Design.
I’m so happy you decided to look for a place that would appreciate how qualified and awesome you are!
Congrats!!!
So proud *tear* ;P
I’m glad to hear good things are happening with you! Congratulations!
thats good amanda! congratulations! i didnt have any doubts that you would be accepted. you’re an amazing teacher. When your post said you were going to savannah, I was freiking out, I was LIKE WHATTTTT? I thought you were like leaving to savannah georgia or something. Because you just cant leave us, we need you. 
You have to be the single most productive person I have ever encountered in my life. I am in absolute awe of your accomplishments and goals. How long do you think it will take you to be President? No, ruler of the world? Four, five, maybe six semesters? lol. You don’t know how to take a break do you, but if you did you wouldn’t be Amanda. Okay, jokes aside now (but still thinking of them).
Congratulations. I’m glad that you are still constantly setting the example for Valencia students and alumni. You are, definitely, one of the greatest things to ever happen to our program. Thank you Amanda.
Ditto. Congrats on your acceptance! Woo hoo!
Best wishes in your pursuit of learning, and for being accepted to Savannah! Amazing feat for a Mommy of almost two!
Wow! Gongratulatios!!!!!!
Congrats
Congrats!!!!!
Yay! I’m so excited for you!
And I agree with everything John said. You are truly amazing and I just don’t know how you keep up with yourself!
congrats my friend. you deserve this for all your hard work.
Congrats Amanda
Congrats Amanda! that’s awesome news!
That is sooo cool… you are a great example to all of us. Never give up and pursue our dreams!!!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!! That’s so great news! It also proves that you CAN have it all! Very inspiring to me! And I’m glad you’ll still be at Valencia because I certainly want to take all my Interactive Design classes with you.
I totally thought I congratulated you on this.. sorry, I’ve been so busy.. mega-congrats!!
[...] scholarship offered by collegescholarships.org. As many of you are aware, I’m in the midst of my first quarter at Savannah College of Art & Design. I’m currently in SCAD’s eLearning program majoring in Digital Media with a [...]
For those of you wondering how the baby’s been doing – great is an understatement. Despite getting more sick and being pretty fatigued the last month, I must keep reminding myself that being sick and tired is a “good” sign. I went in today for a routine visit – all I could do was proudly […]
by Amanda Kern
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ha! “Jimmy Crack Kern” thats crazzzzzyyy! I’ll try to think of some names. I will get my daughter to think of some, she is creative when it comes to that.
I like Benjamin, Brad, Brandon for a BOY.
I like the name Theo. It means “divine gift” Miss you guys. HI HOPE!
Hehehehe Pop Kern 
I really like Elijah,Ethan, Lucas, Gabriel,Ethan and Alexander.
I like Sebastian, David, Alex, Jonathan, Ryan, Brad, Ben, Jason, Kevin….
Nicolas – that’s my absolute favorite name for a boy. That’s what I’ll be naming mine one day. Only problem: people will end up calling him Nick and I don’t like that one so much. In general: pick a name that can’t be made into a common nickname (Nick name?)! Alexei is great, too. I love Russian names…
I like the names Aaron and Hayden and Jacob for a middle name because that was Grandpa Kern’s middle name.
by Amanda Kern
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