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Merry Christmas from the Chavis Family!

Lumbee Guaranty Bank Christmas Party

Lumbee Ambassadors pictured with Mr. Larry Chavis, President & CEO of Lumbee Guaranty Bank


Ambassadors pictured with Kyle & Resia Chavis


Drew with Janet Newton of Lumbee Guaranty Bank

The girls had the privilege of entertaining at the Lumbee Guaranty Bank Christmas party. They entertained for about an hour. Entertaining 200 people for an hour is not an easy task. While they aren't yet ready to turn professional, they did a great job and I was proud of them for their effort and teamwork.

Goofing off after the show! L for Lumbee, not for loser!

Caring Touch Home Health Care Christmas Party

Ms. Donna and Mr. Charles really know how to throw a party! Everyone had a good time. The food was delicious and who doesn't like getting presents? Ms. Donna set the tone for the evening when she had everyone sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. Ms. Donna and Mr. Charles give Jesus the credit for their success. In return, they give back generously to their employees and their community. Thank you, Mr. Charles and Ms. Donna, for all you do!

Drew gave Mr. Charles a BIG hug after he gave her an iPod.
She was sooooo excited!




Drew made her solo singing debut at the party. She sang "Happy Birthday, Jesus." Did I mention that there were about 1, 300 people at this party? Mom was a nervous wreck, but Drew was calm and collected.

Welcome Aboard, Miss Natascha!

Miss Natascha, we're so happy to have you as our new Ambassador Coordinator. We're looking forward to working with you!

Sugar & Spice Commercial Shoot

Sugar and Spice invited the girls to model for their commercial. The commercial will air in Lumberton theaters before every movie during the month of January. Drew and Kayla had a great time playing dress-up in all of the cool clothes and accessories at Sugar and Spice. A special thanks to Shan Musselwhite (pictured above) of Sugar & Spice for all she does!

Lumbee Tribe Christmas Party

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Drew was so excited to be a part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lumbee Boys & Girls Club and Community Center. The new center will be located in Tribal District 2 at the intersection of Hilly Branch and Back Swamp roads. The community center will provide a place for tribal members to meet, fellowship and have social events. It will also host a Lumbee Boys & Girls Club which Drew is looking forward to attending. Below are the remarks that Drew made at the ceremony.

"Hello, Everyone. I'm Little Miss Lumbee, Emily Drew Chavis, and I would like to welcome each and every one of you to today's groundbreaking ceremony. I live right down the road and I am proud to call this community my home. So, on behalf of the boys and girls of the Lumbee Tribe, thank you for building this facility for us to learn about our heritage, spend time with our elders, and have fun. Thank you."

Drew with Councilor Sharon Hunt

Drew with Councilor Pam Spaulding

Lumbee Tribe Elder Services Banquet

Thanks to Mrs. Natascha Tilson for inviting Drew and the other Ambassadors to the Third Annual Lumbee Tribe Elder Services Christmas Banquet. Drew had a good time handing out gifts to all the Elders. She also enjoyed all the hugs she got from everyone. Congratulations to Martha Villianveva who received the Elder of the Year Award!

Pembroke & Fairmont Christmas Parades

(Car sponsored by Rowland Motor Company)

Drew's Birthday Pictures

Monday night after the YIELD Christmas Party, Drew went to Nana's to celebrate her birthday. Nana cooked a feast and the whole family was there to celebrate. On Tuesday, her actual birthday, Mom, Dad and Nick went to Fayetteville to celebrate with shopping, lunch at Red Robin, and a trip to Build-A-Bear. Later that evening Drew attended the Tribe's Elders Dinner where all the Elders and guests sang Happy Birthday to her. It was a great birthday!

YIELD Christmas Party

Youth, Interfaith, Empowerment and Leadership Development Project - YIELD

Miss Ashley is a project manager for YIELD. She invited Drew and Kayla, along with Mahlea and Tristan Hunt to entertain at her Christmas party. Drew performed a lyrical routine to "Mary Did You Know?" She also shared the real meaning of Christmas with the group when she quoted Luke 2: 11-14 before she danced. Drew, Kayla, and Mahlea loved the gifts that Miss Ashley gave them. Thanks, Miss Ashley!

Happy Birthday, Drew!

Eight years ago, on December 2, 2000, the Lord blessed the Chavis family with a wonderful 7lb. 12oz. little girl. I thought I had heard Dr. Mitchell-Frye wrong when she said, "Congratulations, it's a girl!" Little girl? Did you say little girl? It took a few seconds for the shock of having a girl to wear off. I thought for the whole nine months that Drew was going to be a boy. We didn't have an ultrasound to determine the sex of the baby. There was no need to. I knew (or at least I thought I knew) the baby was a boy. We were going to name him Andrew Kyle Chavis. Was I disappointed that she was a girl? Absolutely not! Terrified, but not disappointed at all. You see, I'm not at all a girly girl. Sure I wear make-up and I like to dress up on occasion, but hair ribbons, frilly dresses, and make-up are not my thing. How would I ever be able to take care of a little girl?

Drew has definitely turned out to be a girly girl. She loves all things pink. She enjoys wearing make-up, playing dress-up, and getting her nails done at Miss Tabbie's Nail Spa. She enjoys participating in pageants. I cannot describe how frightened I was the first time Drew announced that she was going to be in a pageant. (Thank goodness for H/M people!)

Drew brings such joy to our family. She has a gentle and quiet spirit; yet, she is the most outgoing member of our family. She is content being alone, but loves to be with family and friends as well. She loves to dance, sing, watch TV, and shop.

Drew understands that beauty comes from the inside. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in 2007. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, and she lives by it. Drew has big dreams for now and for the future, and I don't believe she will let anything stop her.

Drew, I look forward to seeing what God has in store for you. I know that He is going to use you for His glory. Keep trusting in Him. We love you and are so glad that you are Drew and not Andrew!

Happy 8th Birthday, Princess!
We Love You Infinity,
Dad, Mom, and Nicholas

Breath of Heaven Video

Drew and I love this You Tube video. We have watched it hundreds of times over the last year. This Christmas, Drew will dance to the Chelsea Boyd version of Mary Did You Know. She will also perform to Christmas Shoes. Her lyrical is improving; so, maybe she'll be ready for Breath of Heaven by next Christmas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kRzFkZXVDk

(Check out the arabesques and fouettes about 2 minutes into the song. Drew says to tell you it's not as easy as it looks!)

Appearances through November 30, 2008

Teen Miss & Miss Lumbee Pageant
Coronation Ball
40th Annual Lumbee Homecoming Parade
AISES Powwow
Sugar & Spice Fashion Show
Outdoor Concert
LRDA Fireworks Show
Television interview with Tribal Chairman, Jimmy Goins
Vacation Bible School, Hyde Park Baptist Church
Caring Touch Home Health Care Family Day
Youth Empowerment Powwow
Miss North Carolina All American Pageant
Living Water Church Fun Day
Pembroke National Night Out
Lumbee Tribe Candlelight Prayer Service
Tribal Council Meeting
Baltimore Powwow
1st Annual Obesity Awareness Day and Family Expo
Judge Jeff Moore Campaign Event
Everyday Academy
UNC Pembroke Harmony Walk
Indian Trail Powwow
LRDA Elders' Meeting
South Robeson High School Homecoming Parade
Little Miss - Teen Miss Dillon & Marion County Pageant
Junior Miss Lumbee Celebration Party
Wee, Little, and Tiny Miss Fairmont Farmer's Festival Pageant
Junior, Teen, and Miss Fairmont Farmer's Festival Pageant
Born to Cruise Car Show and Toy Drive, Biggs Park Mall
March of Dimes Fundraiser, Old Bags Brunch for Babies
Fairmont Farmers' Festival Parade
Waccamaw Siouan Powwow
Chevy to the Levee
Republican Party Headquarters Ribbon Cutting w/ U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole
Caring Touch Home Health Care Fall Fun Day
Lumbee Regional Development Association Fall Powwow
"We Care For You" Breast Cancer Awareness Day
South Robeson High School
LRDA Head Start
Presbyterian Weekday School
Hawkeye Indian Cultural Center Pageant
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce
PHI SIGMA NU 1st Annual Heritage Jam
Union Chapel Elementary School
Pembroke Veterans' Day Parade
Pembroke Veterans' Day Ceremony
WWII Seminar @ UNCP
Magnolia Elementary School
CIS Academy
Pembroke Middle School
Hoke County High School
UNCP Native American Student Association Powwow
West Hoke Elementary School
Kiwanis Club of Robeson-Lumberton Annual Pancake Supper
Upchurch Elementary School
Deep Branch Elementary School
Lumberton Junior High School
Carver Middle School
Rowland Norment Elementary School
Green Grove Elementary School
Bladen Lake Primary School
West Hoke Middle School
Covington Street Primary School
Lumberton Christmas Parade
Lumbee Creations Indian Heritage Month Event
Classical Conversations of Robeson County
Rex Rennert Elementary School
Red Springs High School
Lumberton Senior High School
Tis the Season to be Joyful

Lumberton Christmas Parade

Happy Thanksgiving From The Chavis Family!

Things we are thankful for:

Kyle
My salvation
Family
Health
Running

Resia
My salvation
That Nick and Drew have accepted Christ
Family
Friends (both new and old)
Alicia (my very best friend and sister)
A loving home
Cuddling every morning with Nick and Drew
Health
The Beach (Psalm 95)
God's Provision

Nicholas
God
Mom
Dad
Sis.
Me
Legos
army
freinds
cosuins
Papa Busy
Nana
Aliaca
Brooke
Caleb
Lizze
Aunts
Uncles
Bible
I am alive
food
water
church
bed toys
mucic
turke

Drew
God
Dad
Mom
Nick
Davy
my house
my cosuin's
freinds
me
Page
Kayla
Ms. Ashley
Aliaca
Caleb
Lizze
Toys
Nana
water
food Bible
Love
Earth
TV
Papa Busy
Papa C.

Indian Heritage Month School Appearances

November 25, 2008
Lumberton Senior High School



November 25, 2008
Red Springs High School
(Nicholas waiting patiently for the show to end)



November 24, 2008
Rex Rennert Elementary School
(What a nice way to welcome Kayla back to her old school!)



November 24, 2008
Classical Conversations of Robeson County
(Drew & Nick's home school friends- For more information about classical education visit ClassicalConversations.com)





November 21, 2008
Covington Street Primary
(Drew is pictured with Miss Takonna Bullard, former Little & Junior Miss Lumbee. Thanks, Takonna, for your help with the show. We had fun hanging out with you.)



November21, 2008
West Hoke Middle School



November 20, 2008
Bladen Lake Primary School
(History Tip: Indians from the Great Plains lived in tepees. Lumbee Indians lived in longhouses.)



November 19, 2008
Green Grove Elementary School
(Drew pictured with Mrs. Loleta Chavis.)



November 19, 2008
Rowland Norment Elementary School



November 18, 2008
Carver Middle School
(Carver Middle School - such well behaved kids. They love Miss Ashley! The principal even offered her a teaching job! Great show, Ashley!)



November 18, 2008
Lumberton Jr. High School


November 17, 2008
Deep Branch Elementary School



November17, 2008
Upchurch Elementary School
(Thanks, Dad, for taking me so Mom could teach Classical. You're the greatest!)


November 14, 2008
West Hoke Elementary School
(Round Dance)



November, 13 2008
Hoke High School (2nd Show 11&12 grade)
(Nicholas in the hall at Hoke High School waiting patiently for the show to end)



November 13, 3008
Hoke High School (1st Show 9&10 grade)
(Women's Traditional Dance)



November 13, 2008
Pembroke Middle School (2nd Show 7&8 grade)
(The gang at lunch after the show)



November 13, 2008
Pembroke Middle School (1st Show 6&7 grade)
(Drew & Kayla with Mr. John)



November 12, 2008
CIS Academy
(Drew signing Proud To Be A Lumbee Indian)



November 12, 2008
Magnolia Elementary School (2nd Show 5-8th grade)



November 12, 2008
Magnolia Elementary School (1st Show PreK-4th grade)



November 10, 2008
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Thanks, Nana, for taking Drew while Mom was teaching the kids at Classical Conversations.)


November 7, 2008
Presbyterian Weekday School
(Drew performing Let Them Be Little)



November 5, 2008
LRDA Head Start



November 4, 2008
South Robeson High School
(Kyle's Alma Mater, Class of 1987, Valedictorian)