Double Digits

Jake turned 10! Double digits. He was very excited for this. He had ice cream for breakfast, a half day at school, then mac'n cheese with meatballs and more ice cream and cake. Jacob loves to read. He is an excellent reader. I had a recent parent teacher conference and was so impressed with my Jake. His love of books has helped him excel in every subject. He is one smart kid. So, we gave him a book for his birthday. And a nerf gun. Unfortunately the nerf gun kept breaking. Dan cracked me up when he suggested that Jake do a statistical analysis, shooting 150 times and charting the problems. He did it. The next day Dan and Jake went shopping for a new gun...picture to come, it's awesome!

Jake is the next lucky winner of orthodontic work. He will be getting an expander and then braces this next year. He loves music and recently learned heart and soul ( I got that "mom you're so cool" look when I taught him, best moment ever!). He spends his free time reading or playing the piano, jam'n out. I love it.

My little guy is growing up! 

NASTY

Clara can open the the fridge now.

Nasty.

Big Fish

About a week ago Jacob brought home a sealed envelope for us. It was a letter explaining that Jacob was chosen by his teacher, for the Big Fish award at school. This meant that he got to eat a special lunch with his parents on the stage of the cafeteria on the day he would be awarded from the principle. We are so proud of him.  He was excited about it but decided not to tell anyone in his class until the day of, cute boy. Jacob decided on Subway for lunch. Then I got a phone call from the school counselor informing me that Abby was nominated to be the Big Fish by a support specialist, Mrs Eastlake. So Abby joined Jake in the morning announcements and chose McDonald's for lunch.

Dan worked from home so he could come for lunch. Tara Conover watched Clara for me so we could focus on our great kids!

Jacob
He demonstrated the FIsh Philosophy, Be There, By: Being responsible and doing his best work everyday. He is attentive, respectful and kind to his calssmates. He follows directions and makes good chioices. We can all count on Jacob. Mrs Wirtz 4th Grade.

Abby
She demonstrated the Fish Philosophy, Be there, by: Abby is a great listener. She pays attention when Mrs. Montgomery is teaching. Abby sits criss cross applesauce on her carpet square. During reading Abby helps her table mates sound out letter sounds and words. She is caring and shares with her classmates.
Mrs. Eastlake (Support Specialist)

Just as Jake finished his lunch Tess came into eat so we took a few minutes with her before leaving.