Mismatched shoes
It's hard to see here, but he has two mohawks
Today was crazy day for Brandon's class. The kids were able to dress how they wanted and were free (within dress code, of course) to do what they wanted.
Of course my son, who lives and breathes wrestling, wore his singlet. He also wore mismatched shoes and I did his hair in two mohawks. He was pretty crazy!
CrAzY DaDdY!
Yesterday we took advantage of some free time and took the kids swimming at my moms.
Everyone had a great time, even Gabriella loved it.
Daddy helped Brandon swim without a vest/swim ring. Hopefully by the end of summer he'll have the hang of it.
I can't wait to go swimming again!
Watching fireworks...Gabriella was not impressed!
Grandma and Gab...best buddies
It was a long day for Gabriella...and Grandma!
Like every other year, we celebrated the 4th at Veteran's Memorial Park in Boulder City. They have a fun water park that the kids can run and play in and I don't have to worry about anyone drowning. Afterwards we had dinner at my grandma’s house and watched the fireworks. It's the same drill every year, but it's fun and it works for us. :) This year we were able to catch the firework show in Boulder City and the one put on by Station Casinos.
It was hot but it was fun!
Gabriella quickly made friends with the two puppies! She was in heaven with Baily and Friday...and they were too, since she kept giving them food!
The board members kids (minus Brandon, he was at Judo and to mark his words "no way was he missing that class!")
To celebrate the end of another school year my friends from the PTA got together for a pool party and BBQ last night. The kids had a blast!
I'm so happy to be a part of the PTA, though it's extremely frustrating that it's the same group of 5 that get together every year to pull off the many needs/wants of the school. I'm proud to be a part of that group. The rewards of seeing the happy kids and teachers far outweigh the crap that comes along with the responsibility.
I'm excited for next year...we have a 70's themed skate night planned as well as many other things. We are blessed with the support of an amazing Principal and Assistant Principal who pretty much give us the freedom to do what we want.
Good job guys...we worked our butts off but it was fun and I think we can all stand back now and realized every second of it was well worth it!
I'm so excited I just may pee my pants...Alyssa got the roll of Fritz in the Nutcracker! This is one of the biggest rolls and I am so excited for her.
Yay Alyssa...I am so excited to see you dance!
Brandon is all about daddy.
Everything he does is usually all about daddy...
If daddy is sitting on the couch Brandon is usually right next to him.
He watches TV with daddy, goes to lunch with daddy, does his homework with daddy, plays games with daddy,goes to wrestling and all his other crazy classes with daddy.
He just really LOVES his daddy.
I'm glad he has his daddy to do these things with. And I'm ok that mommy sometimes gets put on the back burner for daddy...
after all, it's mommy he snuggles with every night!
Alyssa received a Great American award today at school.
This award was given to kids who went above the requirements of regular class room work.
Part of this work included...
3rd grade, she was to research a different country. Write a paper on it. Bring in a traditional food from the country and give a 10 minute report on the country in front of the class.
4th grade, she had to learn the all the counties and the county seat for each one. Recite "Home Means Nevada" (that's the state song) Know all the current Government officials and what office they hold. Know all the state info. such as state fossil, state bird, state tree. All that fun stuff.
5th, she had to recite the Gettysburg address. Write the Pledge, sing in front of the class the Star Spangled Banner, know all the states and capitals in ABC order, Recite by memory the preamble and know all the presidents and vice presidents in order.
Alyssa has done all of these so she was rewarded with a trophy. I am so proud of her for completing this. She needed a little coaxing at times but I know she is happy she followed through. Good job, Peanut!
