Happy Birthday Chayse!

Party like a rock star!  I can't believe our sweet niece Chayse is 7!  This year she had her birthday party at a cute little salon.  The girls got their rock star hairstyles, got to decorate a guitar, put on make-up and had a BLAST!!  The boys met us afterwards for dinner.  It was a great time and a fun way to celebrate Chayse's birthday!

Sea World

On September 27, Comal ISD was out of school for Comal County Fair Day.  However, NEISD and North Side ISD had school.  So, I thought it would be a great time to go to Sea World!  The kids and I had a great day playing at Sea World, watching the shows, riding some rides, and enjoying the short lines!  I especially enjoyed a fun day with my 3 most precious gifts!

Basketball

Carson is playing basketball with SOA this season.  After 2 long seasons of football, and a great winter season of basketball last year, he has decided to go with basketball again for the fall.  Carson is built like a basketball player, long and lean.  He really has a great shot, handles the ball well, and is extremely competitive on the court.  Of course, it makes me really happy to see him excel in a sport that I love so much.  I love to watch his passion on the court.  I know that he will continue to grow as a player every year.  Go Roadrunners!

Soccer

This season Kennedi is playing soccer at the YMCA.  Kennedi truly enjoys running around the field and she really has a strong leg.  Most importantly, she has a lot of fun playing soccer and is part of a great group of girls.  Go Tigers!

Firecracker!

Every Friday at Kinder Ranch they have a Friday Celebration to start the day.  This year Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade alternate Friday's with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.  At Friday Celebration they say the pledge, have a moment of silence, recite cheers, recognize birthdays, and recognize outstanding students in the form of a "Firecracker" award!  Each teacher chooses 1 student from his/her class to be their firecracker.  That student goes up front and the principle reads a special certificate to them in front of the entire school.  It really is a great honor!  So, not too much to our surprise, Kennedi was chosen as Firecracker at the 1st Friday celebration!  We are so proud of her and so excited to watch her excel in kindergarten!  Way to go KK!

First Bus Ride

 I cry easily.  It doesn't take much to get me emotionally stirred.  One thing that might not ever change is the tears that come to my eyes as I witness milestones in my kids lives.  As little as it may seem, watching them step on the school bus the first time every year makes me think about how fast they are growing up.  This year is was a big first for Kennedi.  Carson promised to watch over her and make sure she got where she needed to be, but honestly I'm pretty sure Kennedi can take care of herself!  So, yes, I cried as I watched my babies climb on the school bus AGAIN this year.  I love them so much.  I just wish time would slow down!

First Day of School

Here we go again!  I can't believe that this year I have a 3rd grader and Kindergartner!  Where has the time gone??

Carson is in 3rd grade this year.  His teacher is Mrs. Ainsworth, but in 3rd grade they switch classes.  So, he will have Mrs. Rodriguez for Math and Mrs. Nickleberry for Reading.  Carson is also in SAGE (G/T) this year, so he will be with Mrs. Metzger 4 days a week doing some extra, mind-stimulating projects!

Kennedi was accepted to the Dual Language program at Kinder Ranch.  It was a lottery and she got in!  Her main teacher is Mrs. Reed.  She learns reading and math in English from Mrs. Reed.  Then, she goes to Mr. Barrera's class where she learns science and social studies in Spanish.  Every year the percentage of her schooling in Spanish will increase.  By the time she is in 5th grade she should be bilingual!  We are so excited for her to have this opportunity to learn another language!