Violin 2013

Ellie participated in her first Orchestra concert. The 5th grade students began orchestra in the fall. They had lessons at each of the 4 elementary schools throughout the year. Starting in April they practiced all together at the high school on Tuesday afternoons. Here is the end result.

More Dancing

This video is of a hip hop dance that grade 5-7 learn  in 3, 1 hour sessions.  I think they look pretty good for learning so fast. 

Dancing Fun

 

Sam has had a great time in Boys Hip Hop this year. His teacher is great with the kids and a good dancer too. In fact his teacher's dance team is leaving the area to do bigger and better things. This performance begins with a scene from the Goonie's movie and then is some type of new music- which I don't know what it is. All that matters to me is that Sam has a smile on his face. :)

 

 

 

 

Sick Day/Snow Day

Sam has been coughing for over two weeks.  We had checked with the ER Sunday and they felt like waiting until his scheduled appointment on Wednesday was ok.  Oops- the poor kid has walking pneumonia.  Now he coughed big and bad,  on and off, but never had a fever, complained or acted sick.  He even asked me to stop asking about the cough!  He was given medication and told no school for at least 24 hours.  Dave said the boy was super excited- he finally was going to have a sick day from school. (His poor sister has missed 3 days in the past two weeks due to a stomach bug- so he has been envious of her staying home)  Well this morning I got a text at 5:15 stating we had a snow day- Dave and I go up and looked out the window and this is what we saw:

We couldn't believe it and then thought- Sam is going to be so mad.  When Sam woke me up at 7:30 and I said we will all be home today because of snow his face dropped.  He ended up having a fine day of beating me in monopoly, playing with his sister and her friend, and watching plenty of TV.  Yet at bedtime- he said, "I have to go to school tomorrow?  Today was supposed to be my sick day!"

I had to reply with sorry, but you have been fine so the plan will be for school tomorrow.  The less than happy boy went to bed.  Let's hope the cough continues to get better and the snow continues to melt!  Happy Snow Day- May 2, 2013

1st Communion

This year I have had the chance to co-teach Sam's 1st Communion classes on Wednesday nights.  It really has been fun to learn through the eyes of the kids in the class.  Although I have wondered whether the 2nd graders would understand all we have studied- they have of course proved they can.  We were lucky to have much of our family join us for Sam's 1st Communion- even if the day did start out with icy/snowy stuff! We did have to miss Grandpa Randy who had to work snow duty- who would have thought that would happen on April 21?


Sam and one of his best buddies Joe

Sam and Father Steffes

The Eyre Family

Sam and his Godparents- Aunt Becky and Uncle Chris

Sam and Granpa Tom, Grandma Mary Ann, and Grandma Mary

Sam and his cake specially made by dad



Sam and his uncles, one of Sam's Godfather's couldn't be here, but looks like the uncles got it covered
 

How to ride a bike

It is so fun when the teachers send home writing the kids have done.  I loved Sam's directions and drawing for this writing sample so I had to share it.   Happy bike riding! 

 

 

 

I made the goal!

First I must say look at how much Sam has improved at hockey/skating his year. It is amazing! 2nd this video also is too funny- "Yes, I made the goal, I want to celebrate-oops I slipped, but I'm up again showing you I made the goal!

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