Happy Halloween 2009

Amelia and Elliott had a great Halloween this year. Elliott was Spider-Man and Amelia was Mulan. We went to Kendall and Kaleb's house this year along with about 10 other kids. They all had a ball. The kids played for a little while and ate pizza and then went trick or treating. There were several houses that were nicely decorated and one house built a maze in their garage out of 75 boxes. The kids loved it and went through it about 5 times. After trick or treating we ended up at the neighbors house for more playing and a pinata. It was so much fun but by 9pm our kids were wiped out. The costumes and candy were all great and everyone had a blast.

Our Super Student

Amelia completed her first 9 weeks of school on October 30th. Each teacher went up to the podium and called students names so they could stand up and recognize students that excelled in certain areas. Amelia was recognized for academic achievement and it was very exciting for her. What was even more exciting was after each Kinder teacher was done with student recognition the Counselor went up to the stage and said they had a special "Character Award" that goes to a special student in each Kindergarten class. Amelia got the Charter Award for her class. The Counselor said "Amelia is always setting a wonderful example for others to follow. She is helpful dependable and always ready to learn." Amelia was so surprised to hear her name called and to get to go up to the stage to get a certificate. Amelia loves school and really works hard to do her best. It also helps that Ms. Padilla is a WONDERFUL teacher and motivates Amelia to do her best.

When Amelia got home she brought home her 1st report card and she got all E's for Excellent (OK she got an S in PE and Music) but E's in all the academic areas and in behavior. We are proud of Amelia because she enjoys school and tries to do a good job and that is all that we ask for.

Bike Rodeo 3rd Place Winner

Amelia learned how to ride her bike at the beginning of October and it paid off because she won 3rd place in her school's bike rodeo. She had to ride her bike in a straight line, around cones and in a circle. She stayed focused and if she fell or stopped she kept going and never got frustrated. Her hard work paid off and she got a trophy for 3rd place in the Kindergarten girl category.

Even though she won 3rd place she did something else that made us even prouder of her. One of her classmates got upset because he did not win a trophy. When she came home she drew him a very nice picture of a trophy and took it to him the next day and told him he is a winner. Amelia has a heart of gold and we are so thankful for her.

Happy Birthday Kendall

Amelia's very good friend Kendall had her 6th Birthday party at Fiesta Farms. The kids loved it. They had pony rides, a petting area, chickens, pigs, cows, lamas, turkey's and a hay ride.

When Elliott found out he was going to get to ride a horse he said, "I need my boots and my big cowboy hat". He was so funny, he carried his hat around during the whole party and when it was time to ride the horse he jumped on the horse, put his hat on and held on for dear life. Amelia ran around wild and even caught a chicken!

Happy Birthday Kendall. Thanks for the fun party, we love you!!!

Catherine and Matthew's Birthday

Catherine and Matthew celebrated their birthdays at Tumble Weeds and it was a great party! The kids loved running around on the hamster wheel, jumping on the moon bounce and playing air hockey.

Their favorite part of the party was the zip line. Amelia went down it over and over until she fell flat on her face and busted her lip and knocked out her bottom tooth. Luckily it was a baby tooth that was already loose. That did not stop her though. As soon as the bleeding stopped and she calmed down she was right back on the zip line. Elliott decided he wanted to ride it also and did not want me to touch or help me. He would only let Amelia lift him up and help him. He hung on for dear life and went down it over and over. I thought I was going to have a heart attack but luckily we all survived.

It was a great party. Happy Birthday Catherine and Matthew we love you and are so glad we could celebrate your birthday with you.