First day of school

First day of school

August 28, 2005

August 28, 2005

The kids started school this week and all had a great time. Kayla even exclaimed when she got off the bus that she had had the best school day ever! Can’t do better than that! Marisa is getting the hang of her schedule and has found herself very busy with homework already. They have this new program called Center Point, where I can look up any of my kids in the district (the elementary schools will start implementing later this year or next year) and see EXACTLY what grades they have received on all assignments, tests, etc and what their current garde is in each class. I can get the school announcements each day and I can communicate with each teacher individually through that site. It is so cool and I am excited!!

This week we had Alayna’s open house for her preschool. We met her new teacher, Miss Betsy (who Alayna calls Miss Besty!). We got to see her special cubby hole, turn in her school supplies, and explore the classroom. I am so excited for her. This is just what she needs (not to mention what I need!).

We have been doing the prophets challenge to read the Book of Mormon before the end of this year and have been doing it together as a family. Marisa has made a cool family tree so we can visually see who is who’s son and how the plates were handed down. They are also currently working on a time line to record the events as we read them. It has been an amazing experience already. Anyway, this week, we were talking about the verse that talks about "never-ending happiness". SO, Bob asked each of them what makes them the happiest so they could try to understand the concept. Their answers were hilarious. Tyler said puppies make him the happiest. Marisa said being able to live in a land of chocolate (I added that was mine too, but that I wouldn’t gain a pound for it!) And Kayla’s was that she could get a shrinking machine, shrink down to the size of a barbie and then be able to try on and wear all the barbie clothes!! Oh, what fun discussions we have!

The kids had a fun activity at the church yesterday. It was a huge carnival where they played tons of games and even were fed lunch. In the meantime, Bob and I got to go do some shopping and go grab some lunch at a Mexican Restaurant.

Bob is doing great. He has been playing basketball weekly with guys from church, but this week got hit in the ribs and so he has been pretty sore. He and I have also started lifting weights while Tyler is in Tae Kwon Do. It makes us go, which is good, and its nice to do it together. I have also started swimming laps at the pool every other day. I have been so sore and tired, so hopefully that means its working. Alayna goes in the child watch and absolutely loves it there. Again, it works out for both of us.

I am also starting my college course this week to try to get my teaching license renewed. Plus, I am teaching at Enrichment Night, feeding the missionaries at zone conference, traveling out of the city to start Stake fall visits etc. Boy, it will be a busy week. We send hugs and kisses!

Alayna with her new barbie

cake face

Blowing out the candles

Dora birthday