A visit to the Symphony...not quite yet

Sage and Libby were scheduled to go the a symphony performance today.  This is very special at their school because they ride a bus and get to wear fancy clothes (special since they normally wear uniforms).  They prepared the night before and woke up early to make sure they looked their best.  I drove them to school instead of the usual bike riding.  Well, the bus didn't come because the office had made a mistake and the symphony is tomorrow!  150 5th graders will be dressing up again TOMORROW!  

This hair (all of this thick hair took 45 minutes to straighten and then curl) do was a first today :)

Merry Christmas Everyone!

 Our Family would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas!  

First Day of School 2011

No more uniforms for Perry.  He is attending Polytechnic High School in Long Beach.  The PACE program that he was accepted into only takes the top scoring 5% of the district.  He is playing water polo for them as well. Seminary starts next week.  He will be away from home about 12 hours per day during the week.

 Libby is entering 5th grade with Mrs. Turein and her best friend Caroline is in her class. She is doing well at the piano and even beginning on the flute for the past year.

 Brooke is entering 2nd grade with Mrs. Keltner.  She still gets very nervous and tells me I should home school her.  hmmmmmmm

 Sage is entering 5th grade with Mrs. Johnson.  She had this same teacher for 3rd grade and is very excited to be with many of her friends...some have been together in the same classes for the past 5 years!

 Brooke (middle with head band) walking into her bungalow with air conditioning.  It was 98 degrees today in Long Beach.  Lucky girl...

I started back at Rainbow preschool for the 4th year.  Lee started back at Pierce College last week.  Puffball started coming into the house yesterday.  Looking forward to a great school year.

Libby's new hair style

In addition to having a new style of hair with the swept over bangs, she will never need to wear lipstick!  Her rosy lips are natural, but look like I put lipstick on her for the photos.  Libby is very excited for school to start and just found out that one of her favorite friends will be in her same class this year.

New Rabbit in the House

Everyone at our house is loving and adoring this rabbit.  It came to us through Lee's sister.  He has beautiful blue eyes and brown eyeliner around them.  Loves carrots and grass!  The kids can't keep their hands off of him.  He has been getting plenty of exercise.  This video was to show off his ability to do tricks!

Awards

Libby and Sage both earned an award for Outstanding Academic Excellence that was was awarded through the President of the United States education awards program.  They were also both on the Principal's honor roll.  I believe their report cards will show top marks for the entire year. Way to go girls!

for the past 3 years i have spent time working at rainbow preschool.  several of the kids are moving on to kindergarten in the fall.  i have loved teaching them and have loved watching them grow