On the 100th day of school, Emma's teacher asked if she could take a picture of Emma and me. She is the sweetest teacher!
Emma went through the breakfast line, and I took this one of my cutie pie!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Last day of January--and more SNOW!
So Friday evening the long-awaited snow storm arrived! It snowed during the night, and on Saturday we woke up to 6 inches of fluffy snow! We had some fun playing in it, as you will gather from the many pictures! When the kids were ready to come inside, I made some hot apple cider, snow cream (the first time they have had it), and homemade chicken noodle soup!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
January fun!
January is almost gone--can't believe it! We are so so ready for Spring, and in the midst of planning our Summer Vacation! It can't get here soon enough! We received our first snow fall at the beginning of the month, and the kids had so much fun playing in it--although it was bitterly cold!
Emma is doing well in Kindergarten! She is excelling at reading, and is in the highest reading group. Mrs. Blanc emailed me and told me that Emma helps the group with all of the "big" words. She calls on Emma to help her, and she said that Emma never lets her down! Emma was included in last week's Kindergarten newsletter in the "bragging spot", and recognized for her reading skills! She amazes us every single day! Tomorrow is the 100th day of school, and the school has some big events planned. Emma will be sharing her project with the class!
Gabe is doing well at preschool--he never cries! Mrs. Michelle told me how well he does with the puzzles--and she asked him to help the other students! He loves going! He has started using the potty for his teacher! Before, he would use it here and then hold it at school! But now he uses it regularly at school! And he now likes to stand up and use it instead of sitting down! The other night, he was using it and Mike and I were standing there watching him. And he laughed, pointed and said, "Look it has a mouth!" We both lost it! Gabe is so funny--you never know what he's going to say! And of course he talks constantly. One morning Mike was leaving for work, and Gabe asked him, "Daddy you going to work to buy me trains?" Mike told him that he works to pay for his food, clothes, house, etc. Gabe said, "And trains?" Mike told him, "Yeah buddy, and trains." Glad Gabe has is priorities straight! LOL.
And mommy news--I am running my first mini marathon on April 24th!! I used to run pre-Emma and Gabe,but never more than 3 miles. I joined a gym last year, and have picked up running again. And then after Christmas I signed up at the gym to train with a group for the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon--13.1 miles!! I will probably be running the Papa John's 10 miler as well--since that is part of our training. I am so excited about this new challenge, and it's so encouraging to run with a group! So after the mini is over, there will be 1 more month of school left. And then on to Summer Vacation--we are looking to head down to Destin, FL to spend a week at the beach! We were planning on Disney this summer, but decided to just have a relaxing vacation at the beach instead!
Tomorrow is the 100th day of school, and Emma made this poster for a class project! She glued 100 sequins to the numbers.
Another project for the 100th day of school--Emma's school is making wall mural and Emma decorated the number "7".
Gabe and his "girlfriend" Riley--Last Wednesday was Pajama Day at preschool!
Snow fun! During the first week of January we had our first snow!We ended getting 4 inches (I believe). The kids had fun playing in it, but it was sooooo cold! After playing, we went inside for some yummy homemade hot chocolate!
Bed time--Notice he is sleeping with Lightening McQueen, Puppy and his favorite Aw Bear. I had to take the picture because he had Lightening McQueen all tucked in. LOL. He is really into Cars right now!
After his bath, and smelling so good!
Some more snow fun!
Gabe liked pulling the sled!
Emma is doing well in Kindergarten! She is excelling at reading, and is in the highest reading group. Mrs. Blanc emailed me and told me that Emma helps the group with all of the "big" words. She calls on Emma to help her, and she said that Emma never lets her down! Emma was included in last week's Kindergarten newsletter in the "bragging spot", and recognized for her reading skills! She amazes us every single day! Tomorrow is the 100th day of school, and the school has some big events planned. Emma will be sharing her project with the class!
Gabe is doing well at preschool--he never cries! Mrs. Michelle told me how well he does with the puzzles--and she asked him to help the other students! He loves going! He has started using the potty for his teacher! Before, he would use it here and then hold it at school! But now he uses it regularly at school! And he now likes to stand up and use it instead of sitting down! The other night, he was using it and Mike and I were standing there watching him. And he laughed, pointed and said, "Look it has a mouth!" We both lost it! Gabe is so funny--you never know what he's going to say! And of course he talks constantly. One morning Mike was leaving for work, and Gabe asked him, "Daddy you going to work to buy me trains?" Mike told him that he works to pay for his food, clothes, house, etc. Gabe said, "And trains?" Mike told him, "Yeah buddy, and trains." Glad Gabe has is priorities straight! LOL.
And mommy news--I am running my first mini marathon on April 24th!! I used to run pre-Emma and Gabe,but never more than 3 miles. I joined a gym last year, and have picked up running again. And then after Christmas I signed up at the gym to train with a group for the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon--13.1 miles!! I will probably be running the Papa John's 10 miler as well--since that is part of our training. I am so excited about this new challenge, and it's so encouraging to run with a group! So after the mini is over, there will be 1 more month of school left. And then on to Summer Vacation--we are looking to head down to Destin, FL to spend a week at the beach! We were planning on Disney this summer, but decided to just have a relaxing vacation at the beach instead!
Tomorrow is the 100th day of school, and Emma made this poster for a class project! She glued 100 sequins to the numbers.
Last Wednesday, I sent Gabe to his room for timeout. And he fell asleep under his bed. I had to snap a picture before I pulled him out and woke him up!
Another project for the 100th day of school--Emma's school is making wall mural and Emma decorated the number "7".
Gabe and his "girlfriend" Riley--Last Wednesday was Pajama Day at preschool!
Snow fun! During the first week of January we had our first snow!We ended getting 4 inches (I believe). The kids had fun playing in it, but it was sooooo cold! After playing, we went inside for some yummy homemade hot chocolate!
Bed time--Notice he is sleeping with Lightening McQueen, Puppy and his favorite Aw Bear. I had to take the picture because he had Lightening McQueen all tucked in. LOL. He is really into Cars right now!
After his bath, and smelling so good!
Some more snow fun!
Gabe liked pulling the sled!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Emma's Class Christmas Party--and a new teacher for the new year!
During the last week of school before Christmas break, we found out that Emma (and the other 11 Kindergarteners in her split class) would be moving to a new classroom after Christmas break. I was shocked and livid when I read the note, and put a call in to the principal to find out more information. The school has had an influx of kids, and they were able to hire another Kindergarten teacher. Of course, this would have solved the problem if they had hired another teacher at the beginning of the school year, but of course they have budget restrictions, etc.So this was the solution to the problem--if only they could have reached it before half the school year was over!
Of course, Emma's teacher was as shocked as we were. And she was so sad to find out that she was losing half her class--she has invested a lot of time and caring into our children. She sent us the sweetest email--it made me cry! She was as devastated as we were! But she assured us that she was working closely with Mrs. Blanc (the new teacher), and that she was making a portfolio for each student to help Mrs. Blanc know what level each student it on, etc. They are trying to make the transition as easy as possible. And Mrs. Blanc spent a lot of time in their classroom that week, and then the kids went to their new classroom one day and spent a few hours getting to know her. And Emma came home with nothing but good things to say about Mrs. Blanc! She won Emma over--that's for sure! But still I had a few questions, so...
The morning of Emma's Christmas party, I walked her to class. Mrs. Blanc had sent home a note the following evening telling us that she would be in her classroom Friday morning if we wanted to stop by and meet her. So after I dropped Emma off, I went to the Kindergarten wing and met Mrs. Blanc. And she is wonderful. Just from the 30 minutes or so that I spent there talking with her, I could tell what a loving, caring and motivated teacher that she is! I walked away feeling very confident and reassured that Emma was going to do just fine, and that everything was going to be fine! It will be a fairly small class--19 students--12 from Emma's split class and then a few more from the other 3 Kindergarten classes. Of course, it will be the class with the more advanced children. That was my main concern--Mrs. Mackey was teaching at a faster pace and more advanced level--we didn't want Emma to get "bored" with repetition. But it sounds like they already have that part worked out. And Emma is very excited about having Mrs. Blanc--so now there's no reason for us not to be excited too! Here's to a wonderful rest of the school year!
Emma and Mrs. Mackey--we will miss her so much! She is an amazing teacher! She will be receiving more students as well--but she will not have a split level class any longer!
Emma and Danielle--Danielle is a first grader, and sits across from Emma in class. She has been such a big help to Emma--especially in the beginning when everything was new and Emma was still adjusting!
Emma and her sweet friend Ava--Ava will be moving to the new class with Emma! It is comforting to know that she will already know most of the kids in the class!
Of course, Emma's teacher was as shocked as we were. And she was so sad to find out that she was losing half her class--she has invested a lot of time and caring into our children. She sent us the sweetest email--it made me cry! She was as devastated as we were! But she assured us that she was working closely with Mrs. Blanc (the new teacher), and that she was making a portfolio for each student to help Mrs. Blanc know what level each student it on, etc. They are trying to make the transition as easy as possible. And Mrs. Blanc spent a lot of time in their classroom that week, and then the kids went to their new classroom one day and spent a few hours getting to know her. And Emma came home with nothing but good things to say about Mrs. Blanc! She won Emma over--that's for sure! But still I had a few questions, so...
The morning of Emma's Christmas party, I walked her to class. Mrs. Blanc had sent home a note the following evening telling us that she would be in her classroom Friday morning if we wanted to stop by and meet her. So after I dropped Emma off, I went to the Kindergarten wing and met Mrs. Blanc. And she is wonderful. Just from the 30 minutes or so that I spent there talking with her, I could tell what a loving, caring and motivated teacher that she is! I walked away feeling very confident and reassured that Emma was going to do just fine, and that everything was going to be fine! It will be a fairly small class--19 students--12 from Emma's split class and then a few more from the other 3 Kindergarten classes. Of course, it will be the class with the more advanced children. That was my main concern--Mrs. Mackey was teaching at a faster pace and more advanced level--we didn't want Emma to get "bored" with repetition. But it sounds like they already have that part worked out. And Emma is very excited about having Mrs. Blanc--so now there's no reason for us not to be excited too! Here's to a wonderful rest of the school year!
Emma and Julian at the Christmas party
Emma and Mrs. Mackey--we will miss her so much! She is an amazing teacher! She will be receiving more students as well--but she will not have a split level class any longer!
Emma and Danielle--Danielle is a first grader, and sits across from Emma in class. She has been such a big help to Emma--especially in the beginning when everything was new and Emma was still adjusting!
Emma and her sweet friend Ava--Ava will be moving to the new class with Emma! It is comforting to know that she will already know most of the kids in the class!Christmas Day at Nana and Grandpa's!
On Christmas Day, we went to Mike's mom and dad's to celebrate--with more good food, more exchanging of gifts, and yeah, more guitar hero! We had such a good time!
Another Tharpe family picture--taken before the feast. Gabe had the honors of saying the prayer this time, and it was absolutely adorable! He recited every word of his little prayer!
Emma received a "real" tea set from Nana and Grandpa--which they bought in Poland while living in Germany! It's so beautiful! And Nana painted the tray which holds the set. Each of the 3 girls received one.
Playing the fishing game before dinner
This was at our house--Gabe LOVES playing the wii sword fighting game, and always ends up right in front of the tv. Of course, mommy did too when she played that game.
Emma playing Wii Mario Kart
Riding their 4-wheelers for the first time!
On your mark...Mike had them race in the backyard! Our big yard comes in handy for 4-wheelin'! Thanks Santa!!!!!!!!!!
The grandkids
Another Tharpe family picture--taken before the feast. Gabe had the honors of saying the prayer this time, and it was absolutely adorable! He recited every word of his little prayer!
Emma received a "real" tea set from Nana and Grandpa--which they bought in Poland while living in Germany! It's so beautiful! And Nana painted the tray which holds the set. Each of the 3 girls received one.
Playing the fishing game before dinner
This was at our house--Gabe LOVES playing the wii sword fighting game, and always ends up right in front of the tv. Of course, mommy did too when she played that game.
Emma playing Wii Mario Kart 
Riding their 4-wheelers for the first time!
On your mark...Mike had them race in the backyard! Our big yard comes in handy for 4-wheelin'! Thanks Santa!!!!!!!!!!Christmas Eve at my parents!
We went to my parents on Christmas Eve, as we do every year! There was a lot of (yummy)eating, a lot of gifts opened, and a lot of GUITAR HERO! We had such a great time, and did not get home until midnight!
Our little lady--posing for her daddy!
Gabe had been waiting for this one--Geotrax Airport! Mamaw and papaw got it for him!
He REALLY wanted it--can you tell? He's laying on the box!
Sweet boy!
My honey and I
Gabe was tuckered out--he fell asleep in the middle of the floor, during gift exchanging! Poor baby! I think he opened all of his presents first though. LOL.
One of Emma's many presents--barbie style salon. She also received the Barbie dream townhouse from mamaw and papaw!
Our little lady--posing for her daddy!
Gabe had been waiting for this one--Geotrax Airport! Mamaw and papaw got it for him!
He REALLY wanted it--can you tell? He's laying on the box!
Sweet boy!
My honey and I
Gabe was tuckered out--he fell asleep in the middle of the floor, during gift exchanging! Poor baby! I think he opened all of his presents first though. LOL.
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