last day of school and other happenings

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR!!!!

I know EVERYONE says this, but seriously, where did this year go?  I cannot believe Beau will be in 8th grade. Bren in 3rd grade. Wow.

Really, we couldn't have asked for a better year for the kids. Brenley's teacher was a sincere gift from God.  I was SO NERVOUS this year having moved her to a different school, and with her speech....I just hoped I wouldn't take her 3 steps back. But I knew that I loved Maize South Elementary because of their Leader in Me program, and selfishly, it was so much closer to the house......but little did I know we would end up with the perfect teacher for Brenley. There was a mutual love and respect between Bren and Ms. Harden. We did our best to spoil Ms. Harden and let her know how much we cared for her. She was and is probably one of the best teachers either child has had so far.

Brenley thrived this year.  Her reading is off the charts. The Librarian loved her.  She made new friends. Got involved in the school speech therapy program. She sang in her grade school program. Gave a presentation for the Lighthouse School testing. Perfect attendance.  She adjusted very well to the YMCA after school program. Ms. Lisa loved her. The list goes on and on. She is amazing. Always wanting a challenge. Always wanting to do better, follow the rules, helps friend, helps teachers......she's a good one.

And Beau......well, he needs a push from time to time, but also a very good (and smart) kid. Once we finally figured out the push in math he needed, he brought his B up to an A.  That same math teacher nominated him for Student of the Month, and he was voted on by several teachers and got the award! Several teachers wrote, "outstanding student" or "great kid" on his report cards and evaluations.  His Teen Leadership teacher (she is all of 24 years old maybe), LOVED him, but he was enamored with her because she was married to a minor league baseball player.  He really liked his classes this year, and is a great leader within his peer group. Would have had perfect attendance except for the ONE HOUR we took him out of PE class for an eye (contacts) appointment. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? But he did so well in school, and we are happy with how hard he worked and stayed on top of things.

Either way, we may push our kids a little hard and stay on top of them.....but we have great kids. So so so so so proud of them.

Bren before her field day

Tug of war at Bren's field trip day