Little Violinist

This evening Leah had her spring orchestra concert. It's amazing how far they have come since their Christmas concert. Gigi and Papa had just returned home from Arizona on Sunday evening so there were able to come and join us. Papa was giving Leah a hard time. He asked her why her bow was never going the same direction as everyone elses? We are lucky to live in a district that really focuses on the arts. Well done Intermediate Band and Orchestra.

Batter Up!

It's that time of year again!!! The girls are kicking off the 2018 softball season, and of course, all three girls are on a different team. Bug is thrilled to be on Steve Hittmeiers team again with her friends Macy, River and AJ. Leah is on the same team as Camryn White and Mackenzie Robinson, and Hattie is on the Kistenfergers team with Kylie Jo! We are ready to go...hoping for a great season!

Wrapping up the school year!

I can hardly believe that Kindergarten is almost over!!! Hattie has had such a great year at McGaughey, and she adores Ms. Perry. Since I started subbing a few months ago, I've enjoyed getting to see her in action. Every Friday they do something called "high five Friday". High School Athletics come and greet the kids as they are walking in to school. I was lucky to be subbing on the Friday that the Poms team was there and Hattie got to high five our babysitter, Morgan!

Hattie and I had a great time at the book fair. She picked out a few good reads, My Little Pony, of course and a princess book too. Then she went to show me her name on the Random Acts of Kindness Board. If a student gets caught being kind, a teacher can tell them to sign their name on the board. Hattie was thrilled to get her name on the board and excited to show me. It's been a great year, and it's hard to believe we only have one more year left at McGaughey.

Swim, Hattie!

This week Hattie's class has had swim lessons at the Y! She's already a pretty good swimmer, but it was fun to see her in the water. Mitch helped the class one day and I helped twice. Being in the pool with a class of kindergartners makes you feel like a drowned rat! LOL!

My friend Traci Renfro took these pictures of Hattie and they were so cute I had to share.

2nd Grade Spring Concert

Wow! Mrs. Sill really did amazing with this show! The concert was a patriotic theme and I won't even lie...I cried more than once. They sang God Bless the USA and I couldn't stop myself. Throughout the show different students came forward with speaking parts and quotes from past presidents. Our sweet girl was chosen to lead the auditorium in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. And she nailed it! She said her line, and then asked everyone to please rise. She paused perfectly and led the room with so much confidence. I wish I could say she gets that from me. So proud of my girl and how far she has come in 2nd grade. She's made more friends and has absolutely loved being with Mrs. Hatayama this year. Looking forward to many more concerts with this kid!

Kindergarten Spring Concert

Hattie had her first elementary school concert this week. The theme was the Barnyard Hullabaloo. They did a fantastic job and Mrs. Sill always does such a wonderful job of putting the show together. Each class represented a different animal. Ms. Perry's class was the cow and Hattie even had a special part playing the cow bell. Super proud of this kid and the excellent year she has had!

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y

After a second weekend of working on the landscaping, we needed a break. Kiersten had a birthday party to go to at the DISC so we decided Donnie's for Pizza would hit the spot. Imagine our suprise when Ellen joined us and we were ALL wearing Arizona Wildcats gear. Bear Down! Coach Steve sent a picture of Kiersten tackling the rock climbing wall. She was nervous about it but did great and Hattie is always happy as long as she gets to go to a restaurant!

After we got home they were excited to set up camp in the basement. They stayed down there all night and on Sunday morning I actually had to go down and get them to remind them to come up for breakfast. Amazing how much better they get along when a tent is involved!

DIY outdoor edition

We have been busy the last two weekends!!! And fortunately for Leah, she was gone BOTH weekends. First she was at the Dell's with Ella and then at Lake Shelbyville for Landon's birthday. The little and the middle didn't get off as easy. We made them work! We spent the better halof two weekends shoveling glacier rock and tearing out the deck. It was hard work but we got it done. I promised them I would buy them the movie the Greatest Showman and take them to Krave. I love cheap labor. We've contracted out getting a stone paver patio in the backyard. I can't wait for it to be done!!!