Homework

I had 3 homework assignments for Carter on Friday.  He had to work on storytelling for his speech class, "Frank and Murray" strokes for swimming, and writing his first and last name for preschool (he's been writing his first name all year in school, but since their return after Christmas break, they added the last names).  I was in the laundry room throwing in a load of clothes yesterday and when I came out, he had already finished practicing his name.  Carter's penmanship was almost illegible starting the school year, so he's made a lot of progress (on all 3 ends actually - speech, swimming, and schoolwork).  Great job, buddy - I am so proud of you!!!! :)

Boxcar Races

Ryan's Cub Scout Pack 412 had their annual boxcar race this week.  This is his first time participating in it.  It was a bit of a mad house, but the kids loved it.  The week before, we hosted the den meeting at our house and they selected the box they wanted to use and each helped to decorate it.  They were so excited for their races!

At each Pack Meeting, the dens have to give an update on what they did that month.  Ryan immediately grabbed the mic to give our update.  We really need to work on his shyness...

Den 7 with their Den Leader, Cub Master, and Eagle Scout:

Ryan was ecstatic to receive 6 belt loops this month:

1. Baseball
2. Bicycling
3. Ice Skating
4. Soccer
5. Roller Skating
6. Swimming

Den 7 lining up behind their boxcar:

It's a thing of beauty, isn't it?

Ryan getting in the boxcar to race:

After their first lap, they had to sit down, take off their socks, and turn their socks inside out and then complete the second lap.  Poor Andrea - she had the job of helping each scout with their sweaty socks and shoes!  She told me afterward she needed to wash her hands! 

Starting his second lap - he was on a mission! 

Den Leader Andrea's time to race! :)

Pump It Up

Pump it Up rarely offers open jump times on the weekends when my kids are out of school, so when an opening popped up for this weekend, we decided to head over to jump.  The kids had a blast and wished we could have stayed longer!

Buddy Bear

Carter had Buddy Bear home for the weekend from preschool.  The kids are always so excited to bring home Buddy Bear! :)

Jewelry

I spent some time catching up on jewelry orders placed in December after my Christmas deadline. 

I also came up with a new charm bracelet - I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! :)

Would you like a strawberry with your whipped cream?

Johnsville All School Sing-A-Long

I should have posted this prior to now, but just thought to put it on the blog.  This is Ryan's entire school (570 students) singing Christmas songs on December 22, their last day of school prior to the break.  Ryan was so excited to see this when I showed him!  I have to remember to go to this next year - very cute! :)

Johnsville Sing-A-Long