Gold for Honor

Today, the school asked the kids to wear gold for the characteristic of honor.  I doubt most kids happen to have gold clothes, so I just helped them pick something similar.  This happens to be an outfit that Lexi fell in love with at the store.  It isn't my style, but it was inexpensive and we were school shopping, so I bought it for her.  

Special Braid

I do different things with Lexi's hair most days.  As we were heading out, Lexi wanted to see the back.  I snapped a picture for her & decided to post it too.

Hurt at School

This afternoon, I got a call from the school nurse.  She told me that Lexi had hurt her back on the playground.  I said I would pick her up.  She told me that she was swinging from the bottom of a bridge and then her fingers slipped.  One of her friends did the same thing.  The scrape wasn't bad, but she whined every time she moved.  I let her read a few books and relax for the rest of the day.    

Just a Photo

Animal Artwork

School Picture Day

Math Night

This evening, the kids had math night at their school.  We haven't attended these things before, but I read that the school gives out homework passes for those who attend.  It was a fun night with lots of math games.

Extra Recess

Since the kids' school only allows 20 minutes for recess, I walked them over to the playground to get out some of their energy this evening.  They had fun.

BYU Cougar Fans In Enemy Territory

Today, the kids randomly decided to wear their BYU Cougar shirts.  I couldn't believe it, especially since BYU just beat the University of Texas in football this weekend.  Football is serious business around here.  Both of them mentioned that their teachers said they had watched the game.  That was about all they said.

End of Summer Pool Time

When school started, the local pools closed during the week and are only open on the weekends for the rest of the month.  We went today to make sure that we can get the last bit of swimming in.    

Second Week of 2nd Grade

The second week of school started off with Labor Day.  We spent the day at pools with close friends.  This was a busy week.  This evening, we went to the elementary school for 2nd grade orientation.  We all went because I didn't have a babysitter.  Lexi and Jordan sat in the hallway, while I was in Lexi's classroom.  There were a few other kids with them.  

Wednesday was the day that the kids were supposed to wear silver/gray for character development.

Thursday evening the kids had an audition for a local children's choir.  It officially starts in 2 weeks.

Spirit Day - I had to get the kids new school shirts.  Apparently, the ones they had were "so last year."  I can't complain really about that since they've had them for 2 years.  These shirts also look better. 

Aunt Paige's Birthday

In honor of Aunt Paige's birthday, Lexi drew the picture above.  It may seem like an odd picture, but Paige is now part of Steam Powered Giraffe.  She is called a Walter Girl.  She takes care of the robots, handles merchandising, and answers fan mail. 

First Week of Second Grade

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday (School Spirit Day)

First Day of 2nd Grade

School started today. Lexi is in second grade.  She was quite excited.  I had planned to walk them to school, but it started raining when we went outside to take pictures.  We piled in the car and parked across the street near the kindergarten entrance.  We went to Jordan's class first and then Lexi's.  

Best friend from last year

Class

Aunt Angie

This week, we were saddened to find out that Steve's Great Aunt Angie passed away.  I really loved her.  She had such a calming sweet spirit.  Even little e-mail messages from her were full of hope and happiness.  Over the last year, we were exchanging e-mails about family history.  It was clear to me that she had a deep love for her family members and ancestors.

To see her obituary click:  Angela Rose Wilcox

Spoiled by Visiting Teachers

In the LDS church, each woman has two women that are assigned to look in on her and help whenever needed.  They are called visiting teachers.  Most of the time, that simply involves becoming friends, chatting, bringing meals when their ill, and being nice.  I happen to have extremely amazing visiting teachers.  I believe that special women were given to me because I am a single mom.  They really go above and beyond the call of duty in many ways.  Today, they stopped by for a visit.  One brought me chocolate and the other brought presents for the kids to help them get excited about school.  Lexi and Jordan got notebooks and fun pens.

Lexi decided to draw an owl picture to thank the one that brought the presents.  We know how much she loves owls.  

Palace Beautiful

This summer, I took the kids to the library and had them read LOTS of books.  It isn't an easy finding lots of books for Lexi.  I struggle with this because I want her to read books that are on her reading level, but not above her emotional level or too mature for her.  Quite a few of the girly books for 5th graders start introducing puberty topics.  I am always trying to find fun books that aren't about all that.

This book is called Palace Beautiful.  It was written by one of my friends that I knew back in high school here in Katy.  Her name is Sarah DeFord Williams.  Lexi happened to notice the book on my shelf and asked if she could read it.  I realized it was the perfect book.  She read it in a few hours and completely loved it.

Today, I had her pose for the picture above.  I thought it would be fun to post it on Sarah's Facebook page.  I know she has lots of fans and that this book is popular, but one more doesn't hurt.

Back to School Night

We went to Back to School Night this evening.  We got there fairly early because parking is always a nightmare and because the school supplies are distributed from the gym.  Running all over town to pick up school supplies can be such a pain.  Fortunately, the PTA has an online order system.  I ordered them back in the Spring.  We got a big box for Jordan and one for Lexi to take to their classes.  Most of the supplies are community property, so Lexi went around putting them into boxes for the teacher.  I wrote her name on the stuff she keeps.  

This year, Lexi has a fairly young teacher.  She is in her late 20s or early 30s and is quite cute.  She seems energetic an happy, which is always good.  She taught 4th grade last year.