First day of school

Getting up early was rough but they did it! At 7:25 Ethan was off with a group of friends biking to Lava Ridge Intermediate.

I can't believe he is in 7th grade!

Then at 8:45 it was time to take Courtney to Santa Clara Elementary to school. She was so ready for 4th grade.

They both had a great day! Ethan said it was boring because teachers just go over the rules all day long but Courtney loved it.

We had a lot of disclosures to sign for Ethan Monday night. He tried to do them quicker by signing at the same time I did.

It was a successful first day.

Family Party

We had Courtney's family party on Sunday so everyone could be there. We also celebrated my moms birthday at the same time.  We had dinner and them cake. Then they opened presents. Courtney had made a PowerPoint presentation telling why she needed a Nook. It had worked for Ethan so she decided to try it. She got a Nook! Spoiled!!

She also got a book and a tent. She was in heaven!

She was told not to sleep in the tent that night but he did anyway. 

It doesn't fit!

Ethan was goofing around and put on the vest that Grandma Pack made for him to wear at Lisa's wedding 6 years ago! 

I don't think it really fits!

Courtney had to help him get it off.

Friend Birthday Party

Courtney didn't want school schedules to mess up her birthday party so we had it on Saturday. She just wanted a few friends and to play Just Dance Wii and watch a movie. I was all for that because it was easy!

She invited 3 guests and we had a pasta bar for dinner. They then played Just Dance and had a blast!

 Then we had mud pie for her birthday dessert and she opened presents.

Then they watched an American Girl doll movie while snacking on popcorn and dancing around. It was a fun party and they had a great time.

Bumbles

There is a new kids only salon in town called Bumbles. Courney needed a haircut before school started and it was the last Saturday so we decided to try them out. It was such a fun place and they did a good job. Courtney felt so grown up. They do haircuts, updos and mani-pedis. When they finished her cut they sprayed the ends of her hair neon green (it washed out) so she loved the place.

Her hair matched her shirt!

Teacher Mix Up

We went to the elementary to pay fees an find out who Courtney's teacher was going to be. We it in line, paid fees, talked to the new orchestra teacher and then went to the teacher assignment table. The teacher there was looking through the lists and then turned to is and asked if Courtney was in 2nd grade. We told her she was going into 4th and we were told that Courtney wasn't on any teacher lists. Courtney looked at me and asked "Does that mean I don't have to go to school?" I laughed and we went to did the principal. 

The principal was embarrassed that Courtney had been skipped and told me she would call me later when she had had time to look at class numbers.

She called the next day and told me I could choose whatever teacher I wanted. So we choose Mr Jackson who is a new teacher at the school but I had met him and he was very impressive. Courtney is really excited! And she loves that she has a story to tell.

Simister party

On the last Friday before school began the orthodontist gave a swim party for his customer appreciation. The kids were so excited because last year it was so much fun. This year wasn't as much fun but we still had dinner and got to swim.

The kids won light up mouth guards.