Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I wasn't planning on doing anything today but Emily convinced the girls and me to go with them to the annual Pickle Parade in Mansfield.  We parked at Uncle Jon's fire station and walked to the parade.  There were so many people lined up on the streets but we were able to find a place to stand and see the parade.

It wasn't exactly what I had thought it would be and I probably won't ever go again but I can now say I've been to a Pickle Parade!

The girls found some old St. Patrick's day props and took some cute pictures.  Even Maggie got in on the fun!!

Spring Break 2019

We had a very low-key spring break this year.  We spent most of the week relaxing at the house but I wanted to take the kids on one fun outing.  They all agreed that they wanted to go to Main Event for bowling, laser tag, and video games.  I let each of them choose a friend to take.  Parker chose Cole and Lily chose Ellie.  Unfortunately all of Eden's friends were gone so we asked Emily and the cousins to join us.  I knew that Main Event can get very busy during spring break so I told the kids I wanted to get there right when they opened in order to beat some of the crowds.  

My strategy paid off!  We got right on a bowling lane and let the kids bowl first. 

After bowling, they played several rounds of laser tag.

We ended with an hour of video games.  Cory and I even played a few games!

We finished up games around lunch time and, just as I had predicted, Main Event was starting to be extremely busy.  I'm so glad we chose to come early.  We finished off the outing with lunch at Chick Fil A.

It was a fun day and the kids had a great time!  I hate that spring break is over but that means that summer is just around the corner!

All Star Basketball Tournament

This weekend, Parker played in an All Star basketball tournament in Aledo with several of his teammates and some other boys that he's never played with before.  The team was only able to practice together twice before the tournament.  They definitely came into the tournament as the underdogs but they were able to come together as a team and win the championship! 

I was so proud of Parker and his teammates for the way they worked and played together.

It was a long day but coming home as champions made it all worth it!  I am so glad my family got to come and watch several of the games.  I can't wait to watch him play in middle school next year!

Dr. Suess Day

Today our school ended a three-week long Read-a-Thon fundraiser with a celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday.  Everyone dressed up and many classes spent the day reading.  There were lots of Thing 1 and Thing 2 running around the school!  (Eden didn't want to participate this year).

Lily and Ellie

What a fun way to end our reading fundraiser!

February Little Things

February has come and gone and we are just a couple of weeks away from spring break!  Here are a few of our February happenings:

We finished up basketball season this month.  Mrs. Humphreys was so sweet to come and watch Lily's last game.  Both girls played well this season and improved a lot!  

Parker's team placed 2nd in their age group.  Parker played very well and was even asked to join one of the prime teams for a few games.  I can't wait to watch him play in middle school next year.

Parker has really enjoyed learning how to play the trumpet this year in band.  He had his first solo contest this month and got a superior rating.

He also had his first beginning band concert this month.  Unfortunately, it was when Cory and I were in Beaver Creek.  Luckily, Granna, Granstan, and the girls were there to support him. (Cory and I enjoyed the concert via FaceTime!)

Eden has so many sweet friends in her class this year.  One of the moms sent this to me after she ate lunch with them one day.

Our school chose not to have Valentine's Day parties this year, but Mrs. Click surprised the girls with lip-shaped lollipops to enjoy! 

Mrs. Humphreys is always sending me pictures of things Lily is doing in class.  One day, they used Oreos to learn about phases of the moon.

Another day, Lily and her best friend, Ellie, earned candy and a drink from Braum's for reading 200 books this year!

Eden and Lily both earned Perfect Attendance, Perfect Conduct, and A Honor Roll for this six weeks!  Cory and I are so proud of their hard work this year!

Lily loved that she and Mrs. Humphreys were both Fern from "Charlotte's Web" on Storybook Character Day at school!

February was good to us, but we are ready for March and a little break from school!

Beaver Creek 2019

Another great ski trip to Beaver Creek is in the books!  The best part of this year's trip was getting to ski with Cory at the top of the mountain for the first time in 5 years.  Cory's ski apparatus had a few changes from last year that made it much easier for him to control on his own.  He did a great job and enjoyed getting to ski with me and Heath again.  

We always appreciate the Ranelle's and Hu's allowing us to join them in Beaver Creek for a long weekend every year.  It's always nice to get away and enjoy beautiful scenery, great food, and good company for a few days.

Superintendent's Citizenship Award

Every six weeks, one student at our school is awarded the Superintendent's Citizenship Award.  This six weeks, Lily was chosen to be the 2nd grade recipient.  

Tonight, the 2nd grade recipients from each elementary school were recognized at the school board meeting. They each received a trophy for being good citizens at school.  We are so proud of Lily for this recognition!

Lily was so excited that Mrs. Humphreys was able to come and support her at the meeting.

Way to go, Lily!  We are so proud of you!