R's Muscial Informance

I laugh every time I hear the name, but the music teacher insists on it.  She says it is not just a musical performance but that we are being taught too.  So, that must be reflected in the name.

Anyway, R's class performed "In the Garden".  R was a lovely firefly.  She memorized her lines and delivered them perfectly.  H and I had a delightful time watching her perform.

(PS Remember how lice was spreading through our 1st grade?  Every student had a hat or headband for this performance. YUCK!  I was a mean mom and told R she couldn't wear the headband until the performance and after it had been disinfected. She cried but was happy to wear the headband in the end)

Please be patient

So, I know that I am very far behind.  I counted and I have at least 20 post to catch up.  Please hang in there as I a recap my life from June in September.  Hopefully,  I can be all caught up before Buddy arrives.  Only 7 more weeks, but who is counting :)

A Touch of Culture

Near the end of the school year, last year, E had a Cultural Fair to show off what the students had learned on their year long projects about a country of their ancestors.  E chose England.  I thought it was a good choice as we were researching and realized she is basically 75% British.  Plus, let's be honest, it is the country that has had the most influence on our family traditions, food, and way of life (Yes, that was part of project).

Here is E in her traditional English outfit with her friend Katelyn in her Norwegian outfit.

The girls, and Heip in his ? outfit ( was really out of it that day)

We were suppose to make a tradition dish from the country E studied.  We decided to make Trifle. 

Here is the recipe:

1 pound cake, cut into 1 inch squares (didn't include recipe)

1 pint of raspberry jam (I used homemade)

4 cups of custard (didn't include recipe)

1 pound of strawberries, washed and sliced

1pound of blueberries, washed

1 pound of raspberries, washed

1pint of whipping cream, whipped

In a bowl  with tall sides or trifle dish, place a layer of pound cake bits.  Heat the jam, make sure you stir it. Drizzle part of the jam over the cake. Place a thin layer of each type of fruit. Top with a portion of the custard.  Repeat this steps until the dish if full.  Top the whole dish with the whipping cream.

This is how it turns out...

OK, that is how it turns out with a footed dish that has a heavy top, and you turn a corner while driving. Ugh! I tried to save it and ended up covered in it.  I had to walk into the school covered in the mess.  The principal felt so bad, she got me rags to clean up.  I stood out in the pouring rain and cleaned it the best I could.  Now the disgusting confession, I couldn't show up empty handed.  We really had spent hours on this dish.  I did scoop up anything not touching the carpet and serve it to the kids. I was nice enough to warn any adult who ate it.  Surprisingly, many still wanted to try it.

H's Pre-K Graduation

I know this is late, but it's probably better.  I was very emotional when this happened.  Little H done with preschool moving on to elementary school.  It was too much for a pregnant woman to handle without tears.

Here is H singing so beautifully

H receiving her "diploma" from Miss Cindy

H with her teacher, Miss Michelle

Here are her buddies we carpooled with for the last two years: Maddie, H and Shaylee

Every graduation they play this song that goes something like:

Look away and they're walking,

Look away and they're four

Look away and they're walking right out the front door

How do you expect a mother not to cry during that?  I have cried every year even when I have no one graduating.  Childhood goes so fast.  It is hard to be reminded if you aren't paying attention it will be gone before you know it.

Up!

This spring all the 1st graders launched hot air balloons their class had made.  This was part of their science unit on Solid, Liquids and Gases. 

Here is the experience in R's own word and spelling.

"On Tuesday my class had the balloon lanch. Urs had a hole in it. It din't fli so hiy. Aafter I sol my mom and H. Then we went on the play stroksher. It was fun."

This is her face after her class's balloon had a hole.

Here is a picture in front of the torn balloon. There Chloe, Brinley, Kennedy, and R.

Here is the translation of her writing, in case you need it.

"On Tuesday my class had the balloon launch.  Ours had a hole in it.  It didn't fly so high.  After I saw my mom and H.  Then we went on the play structure. It was fun."

We Are Off to See the Wizard!

H's Preschool did "The Wizard of Oz" for their spring play.  Here is H seating with the Lion and a Lollipop Guild member during the play.

At this point the play must be dragging for the kids.  Look at the the Mayor of Munchin Land yawning.

H and a few other girls were the Sleeping Flowers.  One day she said, "You know I am evil.  I work for the witch.  Why am I evil?"  I just had to laugh and tell her that was the part assigned to her.  H was a very cute, evil doer.

Sung to Brahms' Lullaby

"Close your eyes, Rest your head.

Let our fields be your bed.

Have no worries, Have no fears,

Put your trust in us my dears.

As you sleep awhile,

witches watch with a smile,

For on your feet is their delight.

Close your eyes, Nightey, Night!"

Oh My Goodness!

Oh My, look what just happened!

That is right, H lost a tooth this spring.  I have never had a child lose a tooth before they started Kindergarten. We were all in shock. H was thrilled!

She was even more excited when she got her $1 from the Tooth Fairy.  The very next week she lost her other bottom tooth as well.  I must admit, I publicly accused her of making her own teeth loose because she wanted to be like her big sisters.  I must apologize since the spaces have quickly been filled with adult teeth.  H is just on the rapid schedule for getting adult teeth.