Happy Halloween -- Many Years Ago!

 

Happy Halloween from years-gone-by! 

 Kristin was a cheerleader and Kat was a ballerina.  Where does the time go? ? ? 

RUBY IS A DAISY

DEFINITION:  Girl Scout Daisy, grades K-1. Girl Scout Daisies are in grades K-1 and meet in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on trips, learn about nature and science, and explore the arts and their communities. Girl Scout Daisies can also earn Learning Petals and receive participation patches.

 

 

 Miss Ruby joined Daisy Scouting today.  (3rd row, 2nd over from right) 

How sweet is this?  Her Auntie Kat was a Daisy many years ago!  They didn't have Daisy Scouts when I was a little girl, but I became a Brownie Scout in 2nd grade.  So proud of you Ruby for being a part of this great group of girls. 

My Own Classroom

Grandma Julee:  "Ruby, do you like being in your own classroom and not in the same one as Carson?"

Ruby:  "Yes I do." 

Grandma Julee:  "What do you like best about it?"

Ruby:  "I don't have Carson in my face all the time!" 

 

Say what???? 
Spoken like a little sister. . . . .

Too Cute

Random cuteness -- guess Ruby is getting into reading with her new cowgirl boots on! 

 

 

Selfie with Momma

First Day of School -- Again

 

We have another first day of first grade photo -- today they started All Saints School (right down the street from them).  Their parents were not thrilled with the public school nor with the after school care program.  They looked around and decided on this school for them.  They are wearing uniforms.  When their parents told them last night at dinner, Ruby sobbed and didn't eat dinner.  Carson seemed fine with it -- but this morning it was Carson who was apprehensive.  Kristin and Casey took the advice of the educators and placed them in separate classrooms.  When Carson was led into his classroom, the teacher placed him beside a little boy named Ian -- who just happens to have a twin sister in the other room with Ruby.  Miss Kelly ask Ian to practice his introduction skills and he stood up and put out his hand to shake and said "Hi, my name is Ian.  Pleased to meet you!"  (How cute is that!)  When Kristin picked them up, both kids seemed happy.  Ruby even gave her teacher a hug (I love it).  Carson said he would rather go back to the other school where they play lots of soccer at recess.  I'm sure I will have more stories to tell as time goes on. 

 

Just got some more news about their day.  When Ruby got to her classroom, the children had made welcome cards for her in anticipation of her arrival.  So sweet.  When Kristin went to pick up the kids and was standing outside Ruby's classroom, 5 mothers said to her "oh, you must be Ruby's mother!"  (yeah, how did they know?)  We figured out that the kids must have made the welcome notes for Ruby on Thurs. and mentioned it to their moms that night at home.  That made Kristin feel so good inside.  Then when they got home and were changing clothes, Ruby said "be sure to hang my dress up and put it in a special place!"  I guess wearing a uniform went over well with her. 

After they had a snack at home, Kristin took them to the park to play and they met up with some friends from PDX school (where they attended for 3 years).  Ruby told one of the moms "I have lots of new friends and I know all the names of the girls in my class."  That was sweetness to a mother's ear.  All in all, it was a good day and we are all very pleased about this new school. 

 

Little Reader

 

Tonight Ruby read 3 books to her momma! 

Way to go Miss Ru!