May events

What a fun full packed last month. With Mother's Day, birthdays, and graduation with end of school programs and events! Whew!  Madie's first grade invited the moms for a special Mother's Day breakfast. The kids were so excited and created these wonderful cards, drawing a picture of their mom. On the other side is what their mom loves and what they think of it. I loved Madie's answer about my age... 29 to be exact! I have fooled her :)

 The gift she gave me. She even colored the pot.

 The card she made

 The friends we like to hang out with at school and church.

A memorable moment for Drake. I'm not proud to say this but Drake has been to 8 different schools in the last 9 years of his schooling. He finished his last year at Verrado middle school. He got all decked out to receive his certificate. I rented a vest for him. He is one proud peacock and no wonder he is a chic magnet!

 Coming in to receive his certificate. Just received his certificate.

 Best pals. Oswin and Drake

 Wind did not help with long hair.

 Drake with more of his friends. Half of them already left by the time we found Drake to get more pictures.

Congratulations son! We are so proud of you to accomplish middle school life. One of the toughest times of your life. Now onto bigger and better memories, events, and schooling for you. Watch out Verrado High... Here comes Drake!

Madie's final game...

Madie had her first season of basketball. The NYS basketball program was short a couple of coaches and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to use my basketball skills in coaching kids.  I couldn't have asked for a better group of kids to work with! So much talent, athletic, and parents were super supportive!

One of my friends took some pictures of Madie in action at the last game. Here is a glimpse of Madie (being like Michael Jordan with tongue sticking out).

 Going in for the lay up

 Definder catching up to her...

 She holds her own

She shoots and she scores. With a smile on her face...

Well done Lakers!

April showers bring May flowers

I can't get over how the time is just flying by!  Where did April go? Brock had his first prom and as a parent was very excited for him. I think Jay was more than I. He basically took over all of the arrangements of renting a tuxedo, ordering flowers, and always talking to him about what to do. He even helped him make out the candy gram! I think the parents had more fun on watching the kids get in and out of the limo and seeing all of the pretty dresses. This is one good looking bunch of kids!

I have 4 weeks left to end my first year of teaching. All the teachers are very excited and so are the students. The students are starting to get more dramatic about things in life so their is a flare up of drama going on at school. I will continue to see the drama for next year. That's right, I got my contract and signed on for another year of middle school life and to top it off it will be 7th grade. I have to say middle school is growing on me very quickly, I quite like it. The attitude with some of these kids isn't the best but over all it's rewarding.

Madie's basketball season is coming to an end. I have loved coaching her basketball team. I have no pictures of her in action. Jay is the photographer and doesn't quite remember to be in charge of the camera. In two weeks she and Drake will start up swim team. Drake is very excited for this (it's his sport).