The Last Part of Vacation and Back to School

We enjoyed the rest of our week with playdates, sleepovers and lots of playing outside.  Maddy and Cassidy went to Krazy Kids, an indoor gym with climbing structures and blow-up slides.  We met some friends there after lunch on Friday and then we went out to ice cream! Even though it was cold, we still had fun.

Today we went back to school.  Maddy had art camp after school.  She's been making some amazing creations and will share them on video to the right!  Enjoy!

Vacation Week

It has been a busy week of vacation.  Even though we haven't gone anywhere, we've had some great fun so far!  On Friday night, we went to Opening Day for HYSA (Hopkinton Youth Sports Association) spring sports.  Cassidy met up with her friend Rian and found out they are on the green T-Ball team together.  Maddy also is on the green softball team.  The kiddos had a frozen treat and hung out with their friends on the high school ball fields.

On Saturday, we met some friends at the local book store in Concord.  The author of the Fancy Nancy books came to read one of her books and promote a new chapter book series.  Cassidy got to be a part of the 'show' by demonstrating how to work on your balance using a banana on your head!  The girls got dressed in their fancy-wear and had a great time.

On Tuesday, we got a chance to go with our good friends and neighbors to the farm where they ride horses.  Both Maddy and Cassidy rode a horse called Bella.  Of course, both girls are now bugging me for a horse of their own!  After our adventures at the barn, we went to a Red Arrow Diner for some good old fashioned diner food.

Maddy Meets Kevin Skarupa

Kevin Skarupa, local celebrity and weather forecaster, came to second grade today.  Maddy had the chance to give him the class gift and meet him.  (Nice perks when your mom is a teacher in your school!)  She was very excited to meet him since he had to reschedule his visit 3 times! 

It's a Family Affair

Maddy, Daddy and Cassidy work on Maddy's math homework.  They did a fun game involving subtraction and rolling dice.  It's nice when homework is fun!

Sunday

Maddy and Cassidy learned the names of the 12 disciples for church.  They actually learned a song to help them memorize them for this year's Challenge. So today, they got their reward: waffle sundaes for lunch and a movie (The Muppets).  They enjoyed being down in the youth room of church today. Usually only kids in fourth grade and higher can go in there!  Here are a few pictures of them enjoying their reward.

Saturday, what a day!

We love Saturdays in our house.  It's the one day where we can sleep in and not have to rush around to places.  Today, we did a lot of cleaning: laundry (hung it out on the line) but better, cleaning out stuff we don't use!  We took a trip with 5 garbage bags full of stuff to Goodwill! Woo Hoo!  We are on the look out for used cleats for Maddy because hers are too small.... no luck though.

We stopped at our favorite lunch place: Friendly's.  Then, Gram and Gramp were waiting for us at home.  They came to put up a new bird feeder and watch Maddy at softball practice.  It was a beautiful day for softball.  Maddy rocked the practice!  She is a great hitter and has an awesome arm!  I can't wait for the games to begin. 

The Beginning...

So I keep a blog of the daily happenings of my classroom.  This was inspired by my friend Pam who keeps a blog of the adventures of her two children.  I decided, why not do this for Maddy and Cassidy? It makes sense.  I will start today.  It's a good goal!

Tonight, after a long week, Maddy had a playdate at her friend Reese's house.  Cassidy and I hung out and played addition war with cards.  We are working on her addition facts with her to build her number sense.  After that, we decided to turn on some music and dance.  I have a video of Cassidy dancing to "Boom Boom Pow" and "Who Let the Dogs Out?".  She is so funny when she dances.  She lets it all hang out!  I love it!