New Middle School

For the past three days we have been moving into our new schools. The kids begin on Monday and are so looking forward to it. All three schools are absolutely beautiful. I took a few pictures of the new middle school and will try and get the other schools at a later time.





Front of building


Middle School Gym


Office waiting area




My 7th Grade classroom - I share this room with another teacher


Faculty room




Library - the wall has several inspirational quotes printed on it



Commons area that serves as lunchroom and has a stage for assemblies


8th Grade atrium


High Five Award - this is an award students receive after their 8th grade year for maintaining a certain GPA throughout middle school


8th Grade hall area




My 8th Grade Classroom



My 8th Grade storage room - yes a storage room!!!!

Christmas 2010

We were blessed with a wonderful Christmas this year. Madeline and Kyler truly enjoyed all their gifts and the holiday festivities. The weather was great for travelling, although Madeline was really hoping for a "White Christmas."



Kyler asked Santa for a Bumblebee Transformer. He was very disappointed when he got off his lap that Santa didn't give it to him. Didn't quite understand the ask now and he brings it later concept!


Obviously this was something Madeline really wanted!


Thanks Santa for the Bumblebee!


Waiting in pure anticipation.


Playing the new games they got. Kyler was really excited that he got a game system just like his sister. He can keep himself very busy playing his Mobigo.


After several hockey games in the living room we decided to get Kyler a goalie mask and stick. He was so excited! Of course they are from our favorite team, the Penguins.


Both kids got robes from Santa.



Both kids enjoyed making gingerbread houses at Grandma Great's Christmas party. They put much thought in making the perfect house.



Our church Christmas program was so cute this year. Both kids participated and Kyler really got into the performance. Let's just say that we are glad we have it on tape!


Madeline began taking guitar lessons in April. She played during the prelude of the church Christmas program. She is doing quite well at it.


Madeline's school Christmas program

Halloween 2010

Madeline and Kyler once again enjoyed their Halloween. Kyler was a Green Bay Packer. He even took some time during his trick-or-treating to show us his three-point stance. Madeline dressed as a referee. She was very willing to throw the flag on her brother throughout the night! We enjoyed our trick-or-treating with some close friends. The kids also challenged Travis this year with two pumpkins to carve.

Hockey

For a Travis' birthday we took him to St. Louis to see his favorite hockey team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, play the St. Louis Blues. It was a beautiful fall day so we took in the Gateway Arch. The kids really enjoyed going to the top. I can't say mom and dad enjoyed it as much. The hockey game was great! We had close seats to the ice and enjoyed seeing all our favorite players. On the way home we made a stop by the University of Missouri to continue our Big 12 Tour from our Texas vacation. As a Jayhawk fan it was difficult to put myself in a picture with a Missouri Tiger!

Monster Trucks

Travis took Kyler to Salina to ride in a Monster Truck. Of course Kyler loved every minute. He got to watch as they removed the small tires and put the "big" tires on the truck.