Since Laura was out with a friend for the night, we took the opportunity to ride our bikes to Sonic with John to use one of his coupons for a free ice cream cone. It was a great treat on a Friday night!
IGE in Action Night
It is almost the end of the school year and time for another IGE in Action Night, which is also Laura’s last one. It is always fun to see all the different projects that the kids make. This year, Laura’s project was all about the judicial branch of government. She made a diorama of the United…
EEE Graduation
This kid… She graduated from EEE today and I find myself wondering how we are only eleven school days away from her Fifth Grade Graduation and the end of her time at Ridgeway Elementary. I blinked and she started Kindergarten. I blinked again and here we are. Each student gave a speech titled “Famous Last Words.” …
Rock Bridge State Park
Andy and Laura went on a field trip with Unit C to Rock Bridge State Park today. They went into a part of Connor’s Cave, which Laura declared “super cool.” Despite getting wet feet, Laura’s favorite part of the whole day was “critter catching.” The kids got to use nets to see what they could catch…
Pitching
So, this guy who said he was never going to pitch threw three strikeouts in his inning on the mound tonight! Way to go, John!
Afghan
An afghan that was knitted by my Grandmother, Ruby Baars, was delivered today all the way from Michigan. My Aunt Mona had it, but she and my uncle are downsizing because they are moving to Florida to be near their sons. She sent an email to her siblings to see if they wanted it, which caused my Dad…
Pinewood Derby Districts
The District Pinewood Derby was today at Grace Bible Church. John placed in the top three for his Bear Den at the Pack 2 Pinewood Derby, qualifying his car to race at districts. Out of 22 cars for the Bears, John’s car got faster with every run and he placed ninth overall. He was disappointed to not place…