Scout Island

The Starr first graders went on their first field trip on yesterday. They piled onto a bus and drove to Scout Island (San Juaquin River). They used all of their senses and explored the river. The kids were fabulous (as usual) and had such a great time learning new stuff.

Let's party

Last night we invited a few friends over for a party to celebrate Avery's birthday. Avery chose a few from school and a few from Church (it was so hard to split it up), but worked out in the end. We made key chains with beads, decorated our own pizzas with English muffins (everyone ate them and a few had seconds), and ate cupcakes. I think the kids had fun, they played a lot.

And the winner is...

Bryan's car. Or really, Avery's car. It is amazing how much grunting goes on when men have used power tools to make a tiny car decorated with rainbow and glitter. Avery had the 2nd fastest car in Sparks. Great job, Little One.

Wednesday was the AWANA Grand Prix. Bryan helped design it and Avery painted it. I tried to stay away to avoid messing it up (last year I sanded the part for the wheels and screwed it all up). But... this year was different. She had a fast car, and you'll see the results of that in the next post.

Please Help

Papa, we miss you. Look what has happened since you left.

"Now We Are Six"

Okay, so I stole my title from A. A. Milne, but we have been celebrating this week with Avery. It is so hard to believe we have a six year old, but as of Friday, we do. Friday evening we ate dinner and cake at Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's. To add to our evening, Aunt Cheryl was in town, and Quentin took his first 3 steps. Everyone was watching him, but I was looking at Avery open her presents, so I missed it, but I heard they were great. This past year, Avery has finished kindergarten, lost her first teeth, acted in "Annie", and learned so much about Jesus. What an amazing little lady we've got.