Parade of States

Today, the 4th graders at Woodward Academy did their yearly presentation of the Parade of States. There are 134 4th graders, and they began working on this project in February. Each child is given either a state or a person, and they have to dress similar to him/her and write a short speech/summary about him/her. Julia was Georgia O'Keefe. Here is a clip from her speech.

Swimming lessons!

April 14-May 14, I did a "Water Babies" class with Alex. Today, he started taking swimming lessons all by himself (I have to sit back and watch). He cried some, but by the end of the lesson (and a few pieces of candy later), he had settled down. He was kicking in the water, blowing bubbles, and eventually put his eyes in the water--big step for him! Did I mention he HATES going under the water? It's going to be a long summer full of lessons!!! :-)

No more brace face!!

After much pain and agony, Julia finally got her braces off today!!! We are all happy! She chewed gum all the way to school.

Alex got his first medal!

Alex has been taking soccer lessons at his school. The program, Soccer Shots, ended for the school year. They gave out medals and certificates. Alex was so proud of his!!

The Garden

At Alex's school, they have been planting a garden. I have been asking him what they have been doing, and yesterday he informed me he had been planting "weeds." It really made me laugh! After I questioned him further, he told me he was planting seeds. :-)

April Fools!!!!!

Julia brought this note home to share with her Daddy. Needless to say, he was not very happy about the situation. Since he was still at work, I faxed this too him. I called him and told him Julia had waited until the last minute to give this to me, and I was furious. I had sent her to her room. He needed to deal with this and call the teacher because I was just too upset to do so, and I shouldn't be the one to have to handle everything. Well, he did (call). He realized it was an April Fools joke when reached a number that reported the weather, temperature, & traffic. He called us back and started laughing. We got him good! :-)

Easter

Easter was full of excitement! Julia & Meri helped with an egg hunt at Alex's school. On Easter, we went to Fort Valley for church, lunch & dinner with family, and an egg hunt. We also were able to connect with some old friends we haven't seen in years! Later on Sunday afternoon, we went with the grandparents out to a putting green. You know this excited little Alex (and big Alex too)! Little Alex thinks he is Tiger Woods, and he watches him almost daily on The Golf Channel.