Paul got a perfect score on the standardized test at school. We all knew that he wouldn't have a problem getting a great score (it was reading) but a perfect score is awesome! The third grade at his school did very, very well.
You know I don't believe in these tests as a measure of a student's overall knowledge and skill, but I gotta brag on my boy a little :)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Spring is Here!
At least in Texas! We have ninety degree weather today, it feels like summer. I went outside to read my history book and came back in sweating.
Well, I see from the last post that I am NOT up to date on this blog. I thought I was doing okay and didn't realize it had been so long. In my defense, I am taking five college classes and spend most of my time studying. Even on Spring Break!
I do have pictures to post so I'll try to get that done this weekend before the madness begins anew. We've had a busy few months. Paul's flag football season ended in February and he really enjoyed that experience. He was also involved in a program at school called Destination Imagination that was really cool. His team placed sixth in their category out of 28 teams. The kids had to use the scientific method to figure out if a myth could have really happened. They chose the myth, wrote the skit, made the props and figured everything out themselves. We are so proud of them! They will be performing their skit for their school in the next couple of weeks.
Bekah's kindergarten class participated in the Kindergarten Rodeo, which is their big event of the year. It would have been great if it hadn't been so cold and windy! The games were fun but the kids were freezing so we ended up going back inside early. But they did get to pet a horse and wear cowboy/girl clothes so it was fun for the kids.
I am doing pretty well in school. Getting good grades on my tests, for which I thank the Lord. I could not do it without Him. I am a little worried about the research papers/presentations that are coming up. I'll just keep on going and keep on trusting and I guess I'll make it through. Needless to say, I can't wait for May when then semester is over!
As for Tim, he has enjoyed a couple of hog hunts in south and east Texas and with the warm weather, the fishing is picking up as well. He and the kids have been three times this week! We had a nice mess of fish for dinner last night.
Pictures will be posted soon!
Well, I see from the last post that I am NOT up to date on this blog. I thought I was doing okay and didn't realize it had been so long. In my defense, I am taking five college classes and spend most of my time studying. Even on Spring Break!
I do have pictures to post so I'll try to get that done this weekend before the madness begins anew. We've had a busy few months. Paul's flag football season ended in February and he really enjoyed that experience. He was also involved in a program at school called Destination Imagination that was really cool. His team placed sixth in their category out of 28 teams. The kids had to use the scientific method to figure out if a myth could have really happened. They chose the myth, wrote the skit, made the props and figured everything out themselves. We are so proud of them! They will be performing their skit for their school in the next couple of weeks.
Bekah's kindergarten class participated in the Kindergarten Rodeo, which is their big event of the year. It would have been great if it hadn't been so cold and windy! The games were fun but the kids were freezing so we ended up going back inside early. But they did get to pet a horse and wear cowboy/girl clothes so it was fun for the kids.
I am doing pretty well in school. Getting good grades on my tests, for which I thank the Lord. I could not do it without Him. I am a little worried about the research papers/presentations that are coming up. I'll just keep on going and keep on trusting and I guess I'll make it through. Needless to say, I can't wait for May when then semester is over!
As for Tim, he has enjoyed a couple of hog hunts in south and east Texas and with the warm weather, the fishing is picking up as well. He and the kids have been three times this week! We had a nice mess of fish for dinner last night.
Pictures will be posted soon!
Friday, January 25, 2008
More Christmas Pictures!
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That's our nephew Caleb, Tim, Uncle Don in the back, Loretta (aka Nana) and Jackie (aka PaPa).
James , nephews Jacob and Caleb. They look so excited, don't they?
Bekah is always helping her Nana. She picked up almost all the trash from the presents. Good little helper!Christmas Eve
Bekah with her doll that her teacher at church gave her. She just loves that doll! Such a sweet picture..JPG)
Now, I've started Weight Watchers and don't look that bad anymore! Such a horrid picture of me but the kids are cute. Again, Paul did not feel good that day. Poor thing.
Christmas Eve at Nana's house. There is almost always a fire going and the kids had such fun helping Tim trim trees and PaPa burn the branches.
Here's Paul throwing something into the fire..JPG)
Nana and PaPa (Tim's parents) opening their gifts. That's Tim's uncle Don behind Nana.Christmas Parties at School
This is some of Paul's class at the Winter Party. Forbid we even say Holiday anymore at the school. But the kids had a great time. They had a breakfast party that morning and then watched a movie with hot chocolate in the afternoon.
Our kids and their church group singing for the congregation. Bekah is in the front and Paul in the back with a grey shirt. Bekah has such fun with the Christmas songs. Paul wasn't feeling very well that day.
Paul and his friend Kolton. Such a nice kid. They love talking about Pokemon together.
Here's Bekah and Rian at Bekah's Winter Party. They had yummy snacks and did crafts. Rian had a great time too. She always gets such a kick out being able to participate with the school kids.
Bekah and Rian weaving their snowflakes. Bekah's Birthday and Paul's Student Council
We have Emma, Taylor, Bekah and Alyssa dressed up in their ballerina outfits. We had a couple more girls come a little later as well. Everyone loved dressing up and putting on blush and lip gloss.
My friend Karri danced with the girls. You can see Bekah being shy off to the right side.
Bekah blowing out her candles on her birthday cupcakes. You know, the last few cakes I've tried to make did not come out. Thankfully, kids are versatile.
Here is Paul doing one of his duties as 3rd grade rep. They put up and take down the flags three days a week. The other two days he is on "safety patrol" which helps kids out of cars in the morning and tells kids to stop running in the halls in the afternoon. He really enjoys doing these jobs.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Christmas Is On The Way!
And I am so glad! The kids will be off of school, Christmas Day, James will be here to visit, my newest babysitting gig will be over. I just can't wait.
Bekah's birthday party was fun and I should have pictures soon. The girls put on ballet outfits that I made and danced around. We played bingo and just had fun. The ballet slipper cake did not make out of the cake pan, but we substituted with cupcakes with pink icing. Amy and I decorated the house with pink and white balloons and ribbon. It looked really cute. Can't wait to put the pictures up.
Paul is really involved in his duties of 3rd grade representative. He alternates between putting up the flags and doind safety patrol, which means we have to get to school early. It's a challenge for us but it's worth the lessons of responsibility and commitment he's learning. Paul also had his first flag football game last night. We did not win, but the boys had a good time and they learned more about how to play. Plus, the other team had boys that were much bigger and most likely older. Our coach does a really good job of mixing in the discipline it takes to play the game and encouraging the kids to have fun.
Paul and Tim are off hunting this weekend. They left shortly after the game last night. It's a special trip they take with a guy that time works with. I know Paul was excited for that too. Big weekend for him. Bekah and I are going to the Christmas deal at the school. There will be lots of crafts to do so Bekah will have a good time.
The last few weeks have been tough for me with the babysitting. The baby wants to be held ALL the time and screams and screams and screams and screams and screams. Yesterday she cried for and hour and a half straight and I ended up with a headache and a desire to quit right then. But I said I would watch them (there are three girls, two come after school) until the end of the month, which actually means until school lets out. Only two more weeks...I hope I make it. Plus there have been issues with the other girls lying. ARRRGGGGHHHH! Definitely can't wait to stop! I'll have Rian until just after the new year but she is like a part of our family and no trouble at all, usually.
On a better note, we've been watching lots of Christmas movies, which the kids have loved. Bekah and I read Christmas stories last night and sang some songs. We started decorating the house this week and put up our outside lights. It's all very fun! And in the midst of it all, I try to always remember why we celebrate this wonderful season. I am so glad Jesus was born. I'm so thankful that He chose to be a sacrifice for my sin. And I thank Him every day for picking me up out of the world and puting His Spirit in my heart. In my class at church I've tried to encourage the kids to think of gifts they can give to Jesus and I just hope that my gifts to Him are pleasing in His sight.
That's all for now. Merry Christmas!
Bekah's birthday party was fun and I should have pictures soon. The girls put on ballet outfits that I made and danced around. We played bingo and just had fun. The ballet slipper cake did not make out of the cake pan, but we substituted with cupcakes with pink icing. Amy and I decorated the house with pink and white balloons and ribbon. It looked really cute. Can't wait to put the pictures up.
Paul is really involved in his duties of 3rd grade representative. He alternates between putting up the flags and doind safety patrol, which means we have to get to school early. It's a challenge for us but it's worth the lessons of responsibility and commitment he's learning. Paul also had his first flag football game last night. We did not win, but the boys had a good time and they learned more about how to play. Plus, the other team had boys that were much bigger and most likely older. Our coach does a really good job of mixing in the discipline it takes to play the game and encouraging the kids to have fun.
Paul and Tim are off hunting this weekend. They left shortly after the game last night. It's a special trip they take with a guy that time works with. I know Paul was excited for that too. Big weekend for him. Bekah and I are going to the Christmas deal at the school. There will be lots of crafts to do so Bekah will have a good time.
The last few weeks have been tough for me with the babysitting. The baby wants to be held ALL the time and screams and screams and screams and screams and screams. Yesterday she cried for and hour and a half straight and I ended up with a headache and a desire to quit right then. But I said I would watch them (there are three girls, two come after school) until the end of the month, which actually means until school lets out. Only two more weeks...I hope I make it. Plus there have been issues with the other girls lying. ARRRGGGGHHHH! Definitely can't wait to stop! I'll have Rian until just after the new year but she is like a part of our family and no trouble at all, usually.
On a better note, we've been watching lots of Christmas movies, which the kids have loved. Bekah and I read Christmas stories last night and sang some songs. We started decorating the house this week and put up our outside lights. It's all very fun! And in the midst of it all, I try to always remember why we celebrate this wonderful season. I am so glad Jesus was born. I'm so thankful that He chose to be a sacrifice for my sin. And I thank Him every day for picking me up out of the world and puting His Spirit in my heart. In my class at church I've tried to encourage the kids to think of gifts they can give to Jesus and I just hope that my gifts to Him are pleasing in His sight.
That's all for now. Merry Christmas!
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