Picture Day

Mr. Dabbs came today! He has been coming to First Baptist School for thirty years! Mrs. Becky Z. and I were here that first year and have been here all the subsequent years! Although we only see him twice a year we all look forward to his visits.

He is an amazing photographer and he is SO good with our children. He puts them at ease with his positive manner and welcoming smile. And he calls them names! Funny names. Things like Papa Smurf and Popcorn and Cookie Monster and Gummi Bear. And the kids love it!! They remember what he called them last time and look forward to what he will call them this time. How he remembers so many silly names is beyond me but he has quite a repertoire.

He has photographed all three of my children, two of my three grandchildren, and no telling how many students over those thirty years. His skills are unmatched. FBS is very fortunate to have such talent visit our school. Thank you, Bobby Dabbs!!

Picture Day also means a disruption in our daily schedule. We all do our best to be flexible but sometimes it is a challenge! For instance, today my first graders had to stay in the classroom while my seventh graders came for their History class. And they had to be super quiet because I was giving a quiz. Kudos to both groups for behaving in a respectful manner. As a result, there was some free time at the end of class and the little kids got to play with the big kids. Honestly, I don't know which group enjoyed it more. I'm so glad that our students have such opportunities!