Saturday, September 29, 2012

Fall Festival

 One of my favorite moms and one of my most beloved former students (who made AP Physics look easy!). 
 Some random scarecrow that always signals the beginning of the parade (seriously---she is here every year and I look forward to seeing her---whoever she is!). 

 Lump in my throat every year.
 She is just sooo pretty.  And she's really good at Physics!  AND... she got to wear the cow suit for the orchestra this year because she's finally a senior.

 I shall miss them when they graduate.  They brought me much happiness last year during 7th period.


 
 And these boys bring me much happiness this year.  My day becomes brighter when they walk through my door (much like six years ago when the one on the right's brother was my student!).

 The girls will be swimming for Coach Reason next year.  I unwisely chose proximity over quality for swim team last season.  He is quality. 

 Santa made an appearance again this year!  Never quite sure how to explain that to the girls.

 They raked in a lot of loot this year!
 
 His nickname is Smiley.  He is nothing short of delightful. 




 


 






Soccer's here...

...and Ellie is in her happy place.

 




And so is Quincy.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

This and that...and a new dog!

 We have a new pet---it's a bull-frog!  We are calling him Prince Naveen.  Get it????
 The weather is cooling off (yay!) so we are back at the park.... 


 ....and back in the backyard watching movies outside.  This weekend was The Lorax.

 We also got a new dog!  Yes, it is a Great Dane---her name is Tink and she is 120 pounds of pure love.

 

In Kindergarten this year Quincy is on a different program of study....  her teacher is working on writing with her.  Below is her very first book report.  Huh.



Lastly, today is Ellie's first soccer game of the season---she can not wait!