Discovery Museum

The SAGE class at school did a Discovery Museum this year. Each child in SAGE had to research how things affect our enviroment. Matthew did his project on Nuclear power and discussed its advantages and disadvantages. To get more into character he dressed up as a mad scientist. All the classes in the school got turns to visit the museum and see the presentations and ask questions. Matt had a great time, and was surprised by the questions that some of the younger kids came up with.

Happy Mother's day

We had a quiet Mother's day just having fun as a family, exactly what mom wanted.



Note Mike's mother's day shirt, it is a family fav.

Mikey's Mother's Day school performance

I was so excited to be invited to a Mother's Day performance and picnic by my little man. The first grade teachers worked so hard and put together an awesome time for the mom's. We got to enjoy the kids singing Pretty Mama (better known as Pretty Woman), Because You Loved me (by Celine Dion), and Ain't no Mountain High Enough. We also received books made by our child, always a highlight to see your child's comments about you --- by the way, I only weigh 80lbs and I day dream about not having to do all the stuff I have to do and reelacksing (he got half of that right). Then we got to enjoy a nice picnic lunch out on the school's grassy area of the playground. Mikey and I really enjoyed being goofy and giving each other lots of love. It was a special day that I will forever cherish!



Mikey and mommy being goofy and having fun at the picnic!

Hay's talent show

Annie and her girlfriend, Emma, were chosen to participate in this years talent show. They put together a dance to "Momma Mia" (still not quite sure as to why they picked that song as neither of the girl's have seen the movie, oh well). It was a really cute performance, and we were amazed with some of the talent at our school!

RA awards

RA's (Royal Ambassadors) is a church activity on Wednesday nights that the boys were involved in all year. They receive dog tags at the end of the year for participation, helping with missions, Bible verse learning, etc. They boys always enjoyed themselves and some of the highlights were a sundae eating contest, derby racing, and of course the pass, punt and kick.

The Boomerang Express

Our church did a presentation to promote this year's Vacation Bible school. Annie and Matthew were so excited to get acting parts in it. Annie had a very serious part, while Matthew was the comic relief. They both did a great job.

Hays art show

The kids with their art teacher, Mrs Coulson. Thank you for an awesome year of art!







Matt's reflecting initials (green, silver and gold MAP)


Annie took art this year and was also in the school's art club, so she had several pieces on display.

Annie submitted this picture to a district art show and won a medal for it.



Annie's painting of Chagall's "Burning House"



The original Chagall







Annie's self portrait



This was one of Annie's pieces, but was too high to have her stand next too.


Annie and Matthew both had art work that went to our districts art show at one of the local high schools.