6th Grade Awards Night

Our Middle School has an awards assembly at the end of the year where they recognize certain kids who have achieved academic excellence or other exemplary behavior. Lucky for us they have separate nights for each grade or we would have been there all night. Not only is each student presented, but a paragraph is read about them as well, which can make it quite lengthy. Luckily it only took 90 minutes. It was a pleasure to see so many kids that we know, many since preschool, how much they've grown, and the strides they have made.

Since John is out of the country, my parents came to be a part of this. We missed John's parents, too as Mom is still in the hospital. Lucky for us my lovely Grandma Carol just came in town so she was able to be a part of this night which I think is a special thing for a kid to have her great grandma present!

The school only gave each student 3 tickets which is certainly not enough for my family unless it was just going to be John and me attending. Since my grandma was in town, I needed another ticket and we tried twice with the front office to get one, finally talking to someone we know. Extra tickets were not available and there was a long waiting list at that! Lucky for us she gave me the lowdown and put me in contact with the event coordinator (who happens to be Madison's PE teacher). I gave my sob story: great grandma is visiting from out of town, is handicapped, needs to be with us, etc. Not only did she have an extra ticket delivered to Madison's 3rd period class, but she set up 4 reserved seats in the FRONT row for us. That's a big deal considering I arrived 30 minutes early and the line to get in snaked around the front of the school. There's no way we would have had a decent seat! What a great night!! I guess Madison's 'exceptional manners' are evident even in PE for her teacher to so graciously accommodate us.

Academic Achievement in Mathematics

and

Principal's Award for Educational Achievement

"Madison is an exemplary student.

She embodies everything that makes up the definition of success. She works hard and is always prepared. Maddy is also a very lovely young lady with exceptional manners and good friends.

The teachers appreciate all the effort she puts forth to be successful this year, especially in math. It is a pleasure being her teachers and inspiring her successes."

Happy Mother's Day and Track Highlights

Ashlyn's preschool always puts on a lovely Mother's Day lunch. I think this is my 6th time going to it! Ashlyn introduced the song, "You are my sunshine" and they sang so sweetly.

These pictures of her jumping off the jungle gym at the park crack her up so much I had to include them.

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

Yesterday was the JV Finals Track Meet in Moorpark.

It was a beautiful, cool day and the kids did great in all their events. I think this was Christian's first meet in which he was able to be there the whole day since his baseball game wasn't until later in the afternoon.

Madison got some serious air on her long jump

and Brooke did really well in the 200. I think it was the socks. :-)

Next week is the Varsity Finals and Brooke made a 4x100 team which should be very quick. Other than that, we are done with track! Now onto the Club Picnic.

Things are Moving Right Along This Week

We are loving the beautiful, warm spring weather. It's perfect for going for a walk to the park.

And also great to get out of the house where it doesn't smell like tar.

But that's not for long as things are moving quite nicely . . .

Monday and Tuesday:

The wall tiles are going up

Wednesday:

The deco border

Thursday:

The shampoo boxes and benches

It's getting closer! Andrew is getting quite the workout going up and down our stairs fifty thousand times a day to cut the tile with the wet saw that is on the front lawn. Randy is meticulous from the way he tarps the entire flooring from the shower all the way to to the front porch, to the way the very last tile is cut and placed with precision. And he leaves each day with everything neat and clean, only to get it all out and start over again in the morning.

On Thursday my friend Amanda invited several lovely ladies over for a super sewing day to make splendid summer skirts. She had a cute pattern for a flattering A-Line and we all went to Joann's to pick out some fabulistic fabric and got together with machines whizzing. I really wish I thought to take a picture of us 8 girls and our cute creations. I'm amazed that I actually pulled it off and made this darling skirt, complete with lining and zipper! I bought more fabric to make another (couldn't decide on just one!) so we'll definitely have to get together again. It was so much fun to be with talented and wonderful friends while the kids played.

Mine is a light and airy white with pin tucks and lace criss-crossing the linen-like fabric. Next up is a bold black and white floral and after that I want to get even more adventurous by choosing fun and bright colors.

Perhaps something like this:

That would be bold and courageous for me! (right mom?)