This is the first Song that Cori's 6th grade classes sang. They only have music 2 periods a week and have only been in school for 12 weeks. So they only had the ability to practice for 6 weeks.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Cori's New Hair
Cori has been letting her hair grow out since last Christmas. She is doing a great job of keeping it clean and brushed. She has now decided to start parting her hair on the side. She is getting a lot of compliments and it makes her look older. Here is a picture of the new hair.
Earthquakes!
Now that we live in the state of earthquakes, every time there is mention of an earthquake in the state of California, I get a phone call, facebook question, email etc... asking if we are okay and if we were anywhere neat the earthquake. The answer has always been no that was not near us or we did not feel the earthquake. Last week there was a small earthquake that Cori felt at school. She did not think it was a big deal until yesterday when the school did the earthquake drill.
Cori said that the ground started shaking and her chair started moving across the floor. As soon as it was over the teacher told the class that they had just had an earthquake. Cori thought it was a really cool experience.
Cori said that the ground started shaking and her chair started moving across the floor. As soon as it was over the teacher told the class that they had just had an earthquake. Cori thought it was a really cool experience.
Shutterfly Christmas Cards
I always try to do a Christmas card and picture each year. I have not always been successful in that venture. This year because we have moved so far away from friends and family, I am going to be getting some Shutterfly Christmas Cards. Here are a few of my favorites. You will have to check your mail for the one I actually pick.
Shutterfly 1
I like this card because it has one picture for me to place the entire family photo. It is also good for family and friends if they want to cut off the card part to keep on display all year long.
Shutterfly 2
This card gives a couple of options for pictures. I can use one for the entire family and then under the title I can use the 3 smaller ones for each kid and Nate and I.
Shutterfly 3
This card lets you put a personal letter down the right side. You will have the chance to tell all your friends and family about the year your family has had. The colors of this card are very festive and have the Christmas vibe on them.
I am getting really excited to take our family pictures over Thanksgiving and start getting ready for the Holiday Season. After the first of December start looking for your Christmas Card in the mail. Happy Holidays! Bloggers get 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly… learn more: http://bit.ly/sfly2010. Visit http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery
Shutterfly 1
I like this card because it has one picture for me to place the entire family photo. It is also good for family and friends if they want to cut off the card part to keep on display all year long.
Shutterfly 2
This card gives a couple of options for pictures. I can use one for the entire family and then under the title I can use the 3 smaller ones for each kid and Nate and I.
Shutterfly 3
This card lets you put a personal letter down the right side. You will have the chance to tell all your friends and family about the year your family has had. The colors of this card are very festive and have the Christmas vibe on them.
I am getting really excited to take our family pictures over Thanksgiving and start getting ready for the Holiday Season. After the first of December start looking for your Christmas Card in the mail. Happy Holidays! Bloggers get 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly… learn more: http://bit.ly/sfly2010. Visit http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery
Joel's Song for School
Today Joel had Grandparents Day at school. Nate and I both had to work so we were not able to be there. Joel was okay with this and every understanding. Joel was one of five students that were picked to sing a solo at the program for today. He also took the time to stand in the kitchen and sing the song for the video camera. Here is Joel's song for Grandparents Day!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Paging Parents at Church
When I was younger and my sister and cousins would be in the nursery, an usher would come down the isle and slip you a piece of paper if there was a problem with your child. This was back in the day that the usher's wore suits, ushered people to their seats after church started, took up the offering, and stood at the back of the church for the entire service. When you went to pick up your kid from the nursery you just walked in and got your child.
When my kids were born, we were given a family number for when there was a problem in the nursery. There was a screen over one of the doors in the sanctuary and when your 3 digit number came on the screen you had to go to the nursery to take care of your kid.
Now, as I checked Joel, who is 9 and in the 4th grade, into the children's department at church, I was asked for my cell number so the teacher could "text me" during church if there was a problem.
Man, how the times and technology has changed. I also had to show a card in order to pick him up from class. What happened to just letting the kids go find their parents. This would be SO much easier on the parents and teachers. Then the teachers don't get mad when it takes 10mins to every class, show your card and pick up each kid then go to the next part of the building (or the building next door) to get the next kid.
When my kids were born, we were given a family number for when there was a problem in the nursery. There was a screen over one of the doors in the sanctuary and when your 3 digit number came on the screen you had to go to the nursery to take care of your kid.
Now, as I checked Joel, who is 9 and in the 4th grade, into the children's department at church, I was asked for my cell number so the teacher could "text me" during church if there was a problem.
Man, how the times and technology has changed. I also had to show a card in order to pick him up from class. What happened to just letting the kids go find their parents. This would be SO much easier on the parents and teachers. Then the teachers don't get mad when it takes 10mins to every class, show your card and pick up each kid then go to the next part of the building (or the building next door) to get the next kid.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Slow Week, NOT!
I have posted about a couple of different things this week but here is the last week in a nut shell.
Saturday ~ Sad day for the football team, loosing to LSU. Then I went to work and one of the regular bar guests (who is a Huge LSU Fan) came in to give me a hard time about my team. Roll Tide! I took it well and he got a few laughs. There were a few other guests at the other end of the bar who got involved in the ragging on me. It was kind of fun, (not the losing part) but Cali people just don't do football the way the SEC does and so it was nice to spend a few minutes with some SEC fans and discuss some football.
Sunday ~ worked all morning, Nate was sick and stayed home with the kids. Came home and talked to my mom and Lucas on skype. He is already getting so big. I asked him to say "Roll Tide" and he said he couldn't say that. Then mom asked for a "war eagle" and he told her no too. Lucas got in trouble for something while I was talking to them and my mom threatened to put him in time out, he looked around the room and said "you don't have any corners for me to stand in"
Monday ~ it was back to work and school for everyone. Joel came home from school and asked me about thanksgiving in a couple of weeks.
Joel - are we going to have pumpkin pie,
Me - yes.
Joel - apple pie,
Me - yes,
Joel - cinnamon apples
Me - why, and no because I don't know how to make those
Joel - just take the apples you make for the pie and leave off the crust
Me - Joel you don't understand I don't make the pie, I buy it from the store and just bake it
Me - Ask Dad about thanksgiving food, that is his department, I would be happy sitting in the movie theater watching Harry Potter and eating popcorn
Tuesday ~ Nate finally passed a kidney stone (see earlier post) and he instantly felt better. I am glad to have the normal not sick Nate around the house.
Tuesday ~ Nate finally passed a kidney stone (see earlier post) and he instantly felt better. I am glad to have the normal not sick Nate around the house.
Wednesday ~ worked in the morning and then took the kids to turn in their money for recycling. They each got $15 which I was impressed with. Then I got the call to start my new job on Monday. Nate and I stayed home and watched "Grown Up"s which is a very funny movie for adults to watch. Not appropriate for kids. Nate told me that he planned to cook all the food for Thanksgiving. (YEA!) and he would get a list together so he could make all the foods the kids wanted. Good for Nate, he also knows that the only way he will get turkey is if he cooks it himself.
Today and tomorrow the kids are out of school for Veteran's Day. Then they go to school for a week, then out for a week for Thanksgiving. The month of November is flying by. Have a great weekend ALL!
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