Monday, August 31, 2015

Summer Party

On our summer list this year, we put "Have a Summer Party." Time was ticking, so we squeezed it in on the last weekend before school started. I'm not going to lie, this summer was a trying one. Having an independent, "thinker" and determined daughter makes for some tough days when she wants her ideas heard and she doesn't always convey her point in a polite, respectful tone. Kiera worked hard to 
be a "good girl" so we were able to have our summer party as planned. We invited all of the neighborhood kids. We played water games (water limbo with leis and Drip, Drip, Drop...think Duck, Duck, Goose with a water ball), made beach themed sugar cookies, had a water ballon fight, played with color changing bubbles, had a silly face show complete with clown noses, ate snow cones and overall had a fun day in the sun! 























Saturday, August 29, 2015

"Life Lately" Flashback to Summer Edition!

I'm a little behind in documenting some of our summer fun...


 Kiera thought she was super cool riding the scooter and bike 
on the street at Gia's birthday party. As you can see, they live on a 
quiet, one way street. 



Just about everyday when Dave comes home from
work, he's excitedly greeted by his girls!

 We planted a large garden at the farm but due to the crazy rains in 
June and the lack of rain in July and August, our garden only produced
tomatoes, zucchini and yellow squash. We have been eating A LOT
of the said veggies. Here's Kiera spiraling a zucchini to use as spaghetti.
As you can see, she takes her job seriously...What a determined look!




 Selfie at the pool!
 On my very first day of summer vacation, I was lightly rear-ended. 
It did minor damage, but since the car was brand new, we got it fixed. 
Kiera went with me to get the rental car, and when the lady asked
if a mid-sized sedan would be okay, Kiera piped up and asked if we
could have a van. The lady granted Kiera's wish, she was so happy. 
And if a van wasn't enough to make this girl grin, we stopped at 
Dunkin' Donuts for a treat!
I was on the interview team this summer and Kiera tagged along
one day for an interview. We stopped in my classroom and Kiera
wrote this sweet message for the kids...
 Sherwin Williams is Dave's third home (after our house and the farm!)
and he considers the employees there to be his "fr-amily."  A year ago
this summer, one of member of the SW gang, Kelly, was in a tragic car accident.
To honor  Kelly on her one year anniversary, her family organized a balloon launch.
  


 We went sea glass hunting with B and L at our favorite beach.
The water was extremely rough that day and there was hardly any 
beach, but we managed to have a good time. 

Friday, August 28, 2015

First Day of Second Grade

Kiera's first day of school (8/20/15) was a success! Kiera loves her teacher, Mrs. Palcko.  Her classroom's theme is Minions. We continued our book tradition with "The Best Seat in Second Grade." (Do you suppose they make a "Best Seat in 12th Grade" book?) 
  


A special treat for my SECOND grader...
Brownie Batter Oreos with a tag that reads,
"You are one smart cookie!"








A little treat for the teacher and morning Raider's Club teachers...
"I couldn't have 'chews-en' a better teacher than you!"

Meet the Teacher

The day before school starts (8/19/15) St. Raphael's has a "Meet the Teacher" afternoon. Since I was already back to work, Kiera went to work with Dave in the morning, and I used a 1/2 sick day to take Kiera to the Meet and Greet. Kiera is in Room Two this year. She got the teacher that she wanted, Mrs. Palcko. Kiera had her in kindergarten as her gym teacher (though then, she wasn't married and her name was Miss Turek). Mrs. Palcko is young, fun and "the nicest teacher ever!"

At her new desk
 We took a sneak peak at the new church
 On our way out the door, we ran into three good friends...
J, M, Kiera and M
 It was a beautiful day, so Kiera and I biked to the pool and she got 
her special treat, Dippin' Dots! She's been waiting all summer for them!