The Brown Brick Road

Alpine

May 8, 2024

Last week Spencer went to Camp Alpine with the 5th grade. They were gone Monday through Friday and got to do all sorts of fun outdoor activities that tied into what they’ve been studying. From what I heard from all the chaperones, it was just a fantastic week all around. Everyone got along, there was very little drama, no trouble, and plenty of fun. Spencer agreed – he had a great time and even said the food wasn’t as bad as he thought it was going to be! ha! I’ll call that a win.

Off they went early Monday morning…

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Lots of pics from the week that I got after they returned…

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A scene from their basketball skit in the talent show!

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The day in the water looked awesome!

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and so did the ropes course!

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Spencer’s cabin…

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I didn’t get much communication from anyone during the week – just 1 or 2 pictures. The day before they came home, I did get a text from my friend that was there and she said that she was talking to a group about what they were most looking forward to when they got home – Spencer said clipping his toe nails! hahahahaha! Guess we should have cut them before he left!

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A great week all around for this awesome kid. I sure do love him and am so happy he’s thriving at school and beyond. He’s a good, good kid and I’m so proud of him.

Maxwell’s 5th grade Alpine trip

Samantha

May 7, 2024

It’s good to be Samantha these days! Camp Greystone pre-party…

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a night out with Robert and Maxwell at the Barons…

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a pedicure…

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and birthday party fun!

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Livin the life!

Wax Museum

May 6, 2024

The third grade just completed their biography project and Robert and I got to go to the “wax museum” to see all of the historical figures! Samantha chose Anne Frank and I think she looked just perfect!

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All of the students were around the auditorium and you had to push their button to make them talk! They then gave you their prepared speech all about the life of their chosen historical figure. Samantha did an excellent job speaking as Anne Frank! I was so proud of her!

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She got to give the speech lots of time to anyone that stopped by…she did great each time!

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One of my favorites was Jane as Jackie O – love the wig!

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Really proud of all of these kids.

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Maxwell as Bill Gates in 3rd grade – covid year!

Spencer as Derek Jeter in 3rd grade

Student Showcase

May 3, 2024

Spencer is at Camp Alpine this week with the 5th grade so he missed out but both Samantha and Maxwell were chosen by their teachers to represent their grade at the MB Student Showcase on Monday! Samantha’s booth was demonstrating a number line – people had to see how many times they could bounce the ping pong ball and then the students would plot it on a number line. I think the kids had plenty of fun bouncing the ball themselves!

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Maxwell was giving his presentation on what it takes to be an investment manager. They were all given a job and they had to research the education and skills needed to get that job and what it would be like. I think Maxwell would make an excellent investment manager someday…and an even better CEO!

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Proud of these two…and their brother too! Make it a great weekend!

Yard Goats

May 2, 2024

Spencer is on a new AA baseball team this season and he’s really enjoying it. He likes all of the boys and is getting to play lots and lots of baseball! He’s been first batter all season and has mainly played center field and catcher. He’s also pitched a few times. I’m hoping he gets to pitch even more because he can put it over the plate!

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The best baseball spectators!

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Two weekends ago when I went to Destin with Maxwell for baseball, Robert went to Mississippi with Spencer for a tournament! I think everyone had a really good time and the Goats played awesome! Pretty sure the highlight was the cool hotel pool with a lazy river!

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