Hi!
ps – I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet but we started to make it look a little like Christmas around here! π
pps – Spencer is being a “kimass” tree in that picture. He makes me laugh.
See you tomorrow!
Capturing our adventures one photo at a time...
Hi!
ps – I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet but we started to make it look a little like Christmas around here! π
pps – Spencer is being a “kimass” tree in that picture. He makes me laugh.
See you tomorrow!
Robert was out of town for part of this week and we sure are glad to have him back! While he was gone, lots happened…
Brownies as a reward for good teacher reports!
A trip to our old friend, the tot lot! Complete with tiger mask!
New toys were explored by the little miss now that she can pull herself up to standing!
A playdate with ninja Lila!
Most importantly, someone got her first tooth!! It busted through on Monday and she’s been rubbing her tongue over it all week.
Hasn’t bothered her one bit! My happy baby girl!
Have a great weekend!
Over the past few weeks we had teacher conferences for both boys – and got two glowing reports!
Mrs. Betsy said that Spencer is a joy to have in the 2 year old class. She said he’s “all boy!” but comes in ready to learn and excited about the day. She actually said he usually comes in pretending to hide from the teachers and they play a little game of “where’s Spencer?” every time! Β π She said he listens well, follows directions, and is a leader – she said he’ll even tell others that there are no toys allowed in story time! She said the only issue they ever have is when he’s built something neat out of blocks or Legos and doesn’t want to leave it because he knows it will get knocked down! ha! Sounds like our house with all the Lego building going on. Jairus is his best bud and she said that he and Spencer have a great time together laughing it up over trucks and toys. She said he’s happy to play with all the kids in the class and gets along easily with everyone. She again commented that he really does have the BEST laugh and said that you can just tell he’s a really happy boy deep down. I just love hearing that!! Β π She said that she had zero concerns about him at all. Hooray!
We then had Maxwell’s conference with Mrs. Edwards. The things she said just made me proud to be his momma. She said he’s an excellent student and comes in every day excited to be at school. She said he listens amazingly well and always asks appropriate and thoughtful questions about whatever book they are reading or topic they are learning. He passed all the “tests” with flying colors – knows sight words, can identify all letters/numbers/colors/shapes/etc. His fine motor and scissor skills are on point! She encouraged us to just read, read, read to him because he’s ready to start reading on his own. She said focusing on rhyming words throughout the day will help that too. Interesting! She said that socially he’s great – he gets along well with the boys and the girls and is friends with everyone. She remarked on his artistic ability and his diligence in his work. She also commented on his good memory! ha! She could not have said more nice things about Maxwell and she thinks we will have a great elementary school experience next year!
This week was also Maxwell’s turn to be “Student of the Week”. He got to take in a poster all about him and share it with the class. I printed off some pictures and we glued them all on together and then he picked a few “favorites” to add as well. He, of course, then drew some neat animals all over it. I’d say it turned out pretty awesome!
I’m so proud of my two sweet boys. They are both hard workers and just good kids. Robert and I sure are lucky!
On Sunday, Maxwell had his final soccer game of the season. It was slightly chilly but a great day to be playing outside! Spencer warmed up with the team…
and then it was time for Mean Green to play! They hustled a lot…and goofed off a little! Β π
Spencer had to cheer from the sidelines…
but, don’t worry, he had a sucker (or 3!).
Baby Mantha once again enjoyed her view from the carrier!
The boys played a great game and Maxwell scored an awesome goal. After they shook hands with the other team…
it was time for trophies!! Woohoo! The boys were so excited! Nothing like a giant trophy for “participation”!
It was a great season with a fun team…
We’re so proud of Robert for being a great coach…
and we’re super proud of Maxwell for playing so hard!
and, don’t worry Spence, you’ll get your own participation trophy soon! Β π
Gooooo Mean Green!
and Go Maxwell!
The boys got dressed for church on Sunday and I just had to take their picture. I mean, they looked like little dressy lumberjacks in their checkered shirts and I couldn’t resist. They were clearly excited for more photos…
Maxwell is all big boy now in his cords and button downs. Trying to figure out what to dress Spencey in is a different story. He still does better in the little elastic waist pants but I can’t imagine him in a little matching peter pan collar shirt. So, we did a button down with the elastic waist pants. It’s maybe not the best but when you add his happy smile, I don’t think anyone’s looking at his pants! π
Besides, it lets me keep dressing them like twinkies which you know I love! Β π
Sweet brothers!