Thursday, February 26, 2009

Alex's Photo Display


Sometime last month the Pre-K program that Alex is in decided to take some photos of the kids dressed up. Last year it was Tuxes for Logan and this year it was some fun dress up clothes. Our scanner is a little dusty but you'll get the picture. One was as a surfer, another a boat driver, and the last as a old time photographer.

Which is your favorite?

An Elephant Trap

Last night after we've finished reading "The Day the Teacher Went Bananas", Alex says to me , "Mom we need to build an elephant trap." I reply, "We do? Why?" Alex states, "In case an elephant tries to sneak in."

Maybe this stems from us reading "The Trouble With Elephants" book the night before.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Me & My Guy Dance Photos

Last Saturday was the Me & My Guy Dance for our Girl Scout Troop's Service Unit. This is a yearly tradition for the girls to attend with their Dads or another significant guy (relative) in their life. Thank goodness it wasn't our troop hosting this year. :) But I think they all had a good time. Thought I'd share some photos.

First a formal photo of Kayla and Phil.



Next a few silly poses.




A photo with Madison and her Dad. A tradition we've done every year we've gone to the dance.


Kayla and Madison striking a pose.

Congratulations to Kayla

Kayla was given the Golden Hawk award on Friday at school. This is an award that where a teacher recommends a student for being a class act student. Congratulations Kayla we're very proud of you!

Logan's Sick Day

On Monday I got a call from school saying that Logan had a temperature and was complaining of a sore throat. (Keep in mind he was fine the day before.) So of course I picked him up and made a doctor's appointment (turns out it was strep). But I picked him up and asked did your throat her this morning before school. He said yes. I asked why he didn't say something to me or his Dad. He said because he didn't want to bother us.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Some Tributes to Logan

Today I was reminded that Logan's room mom has a shutterfly account and posts photos of the kids from different activities during the year. There are some cute ones of Logan so I thought I'd share.

This first photo was from PJ day. He wore his PJs (including some major bed head) accompanied by the Tigger Robe that belonged to Kayla (made by Grandma). Can you find him?


This next group of photos is from the day of the Indian Pow Wow at school. The kids made home made Indian costumes and got to have some fun time in a TeePee and enjoyed a snack.






Finally are some fun photos from their "Valentine Snack Day". In Georgia they only have two approved classroom parties a winter party and a spring party. The first is Logan with his Valentines Box and the second is him cheesing it up.


Thursday, February 19, 2009

Old Cars

This morning on the way to school as the family passes by the house with the yellow slug bug (VW Bug), Logan asks Phil why the yellow slug bug is always there. Phil states that it's probably old and doesn't work. Logan replies, it's an old car and it runs by using your feet.

We wonder where he gets his material. We swear we haven't been watching the Flintstones.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The Very Hungry Caterpillar



Today is Logan's turn to read a book of his choosing to his Kindergarden class. Of course we've known about it for over two weeks now but we didn't practice any book until last night!!!! We were going to suggest reading "Where is the Green Sheep?" but Logan told me flat out that we couldn't read that book because another student already read that book to the class. (He knows that book forwards and backwards so practicing it wouldn't have been an issue.)

Hmmm, what book to read. I pulled out "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. I figured it shouldn't be too hard for him to read since we've read it together many a time before (okay I've read and he's listened). So I started by letting him do it on his own while I listened. I was impressed with the exception of a few words he was able to read the entire book (words like started, through, pushed)! So we practiced a few more times. He wanted to say who it was written by so I told him Eric Carle. He said Carl like from Jimmy Neutron. (Picture of Carl inserted for those not familiar with Jimmy Neutron.)




We practiced together about three times and he did really well. He also read the story to Kayla- making sure to show her the pictures as he read it. He also read it to Phil. We were so impresssed. I can't wait to hear how it actually went today at school.


Note: We did consider a few other books such as "Marvel Comic Mix-up Book" and "If you Give a Mouse a Cookie." We decided we'll practice those for another time.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Michigan is Near Canada

This morning Phil and the kids were talking on the ride to school. It resulted in the following interesting conversation.

Logan: Kayla, did you know that Michigan is near Canada?
Phil: How do you know that?
Logan: You told me.
Phil: I don't remember telling you that.
Logan: I do because my brain is younger than yours.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Best of Luck Master Chris

We just found out this morning that the marital arts facility that Kayla has been going to is closing effective Monday, February 16th. Kayla (and us too) is very sad. She has really enjoyed being on the demo team and learning to spar and receiving her purple belt. It did come as a shock to us all but we understand that times are tough economically for all businesses. We will truly miss the Master Chris. We wish you and your wife the best of luck in your future.