Proud Parents

Colin was selected as part of a group of 5th graders to help with Kindergarten orientation night at the school. The 5th graders were on hand to give tours, provide directions and answer questions. Colin ran the 'playground package' as he nicknamed it and had the little kiddos running through an obstacle course. The volunteer 5th graders received many compliments from the new families.

Sydney with two other first graders and their two teachers were invited to present to the School Board about the creation of Wilderness Wednesdays. This weekly trek outside started after spring break with Miss Casey's and Mrs. V's 1st graders using the outdoor classroom (rebuilt by CP, Bill and others) for science and nature lessons. Sydney wrote and read aloud what she liked best about Wilderness Wednesdays - Mindful Minutes when you listen, see, and smell nature. But we don't taste!

1st Grade Field Trip

I parent-volunteered for Sydney's class trip to a nature center. A bit cool and some rain drops but it was fun to hang with the kids for the morning outside.

Syd as a turtle

Fiona the Toad and Mrs. L. 

A muskrat swam by, not really afraid of all the 7 year olds. The kids were doing pond water experiments looking for tiny insects. Fortunately, no one fell off the floating dock. 

Miss Casey's class 2019

Sydney's 7th Birthday Kid Party

Sydney hosted several of her first grade buddies at her gymnastics center. All sorts of silliness ensued. They all did a nice job of playing together and even Coach Lena commented on their good behavior.

Elliott, Tasha, Alison, Shea, Hayley, Sydney, and Alaina

Silly faces!

Spring Break 2019

AJ and Kelly hosted the entire MN family in Scottsdale, AZ for spring break. The weather was perfect and the adventures were something to remember. The tour of the Grand Canyon was impressive. The Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona was a kid favorite! Time by the pool was awesome and helped us recover from a longer winter. With coaching from Kelly, Lexi and Nana, Sydney learned to swim.

Grand Canyon

Ahhh...falling off the ledge! ;) 

Pink Jeep Tour at Sedona. The kids were cheering and screaming as we bounced up and down the red rock trails.

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Colin, Bill and AJ reached the summit of Black Mountain Trail 

And lots of goofiness!