May 2017 - Andrew's AR Celebration and the Zoo

Andrew's teacher - Mrs. Brown is amazing. She planted a seed for reading and I could not be more happy with Andrew's love of reading. He continues to amaze us with his knowledge of things he learns from books and how much he retains from reading. It is a true gift.

His class celebrated all the readers (which was EVERYONE in his class) by going to the zoo. It was a hot but very fun day. Sam even got to go too.

 Jackson, Satchel, Abner, Andrew and Michael

 Saying good-bye for the summer to Mrs. Q. She was so good this year!! 

Saying good-bye to our favorite 1st grade teacher - Mrs. Brown...but little did we know then...she moved up to 2nd grade...so now we have the best 2nd grade teacher around. :)

This field trip was the last day of school for the boys...summer bound and they were ready!!

May 2017 - Key to Kindergarten

 Singing songs they learned through out the year

 Receiving his certificate from one of the best teachers 

 Received his "Key to Kindergarten" from his 6th grade buddy Lane

 Sweet hugs from Mrs. Garcia

 Liam and Sam (buddies from M&M Learning Factory)

 Claire and Sam - buddies from M&M Learning Factory

 Angus and Andrew - the big brothers being silly

 capturing a smile with our favorite teachers

The Pre-K class of 2016-2017

I was a bit emotional for the Key to Kindergarten. I know Sam learned so much this year and is more than ready to keep growing and getting smarter. But he is my baby and seeing him hit these milestones stirred up emotions I was not expecting. He is a great student and great friend. He has handled school so well. And has impressed Owen and I so much and keeps impressing us. Sam is going to so far in this world. He has a contagious spirit and people love to be around him. 

My 38th Birthday

I am now 38 years old...surprising how old that looks in black and white. I wanted an iwatch for my birthday so Owen, the boys and I went to the Apple Store in NOLA. What I did not realize is that Owen had coordinated a birthday surprise when we got home. Our neighborhood friends and book club friends were at our house. They decorated, brought food and we just had the best time. I felt so loved and blessed. Celebrating this year was super special for me.

May 2017 - FIELD DAY

 

Field day was a blast. Amanda and I have been assigned to the dizzy bat race two years in a row now. I like seeing all the different grades compete. Of course...my two are really good at the games.

May 2017 - Farm Fair for Pre-K

Sam's class had their annual farm fair with activities and a live stock show :)

The pictures are of Sam and his winning cow - Owen helped him the cow - but it was ALL Sam's idea.

 This is Sam with his 6th grade buddy - Lane.

 All the animals in the live stock show

 Prize winning Cow 

 Sam and his friend Trent

 Sam guessed the right number of cherries and won first place - he also got to keep the cherries. For a candy loving kid - this was one his BEST days. 

Sam with all of his ribbons and prizes. This was a good day for Mr. Sam.