Baby Chicks...

Riley's 2nd Grade incubated chick eggs, observed them through the whole process and then excitedly watched them hatch.  This is always a highlight of the 2nd grade at Trinity.  On Friday, May 11th the kids got to play and hold the chicks, and I was able to be a part of the special day.  Riley did not cease to amaze me with her incredible way with animals.  The chicks loved Riley and she was able to keep them calm and happy.  I think we will call her the "animal whisperer."  

 The eggs in the incubator...

 Riley having a conversation with the chicks. :)

 At one point, all the chicks huddled around Riley, it was so cute!

Riley and her friends playing with the chicks.

Trinity's Grandparent's Day 2012...

On Friday, May 4th, Trinity School had Grandparent's Day.  Trinity had an assembly full of music, singing, dancing, and recitations.  Regan played her flute in the band and also led her class in a rhythm dance.  She did not tell us she was going to be up front and center during their dance, it was a neat surprise.  It really made her daddy proud since he would never want to do what she did, and he also knows how hard it is to get up in front of that many people and lead something like that.  Her daddy was grinning ear to ear.  Riley's class recited a poem and Riley was also in a dance.  It was a nice assembly and the girls enjoyed performing.  We were glad Grandma and Grandpa Crissman could come up to visit for the weekend.  We were sad Mama Cook and Papa Doug could not join us too, but we know they were with us in spirit!  Thanks Mom and Dad for making the long trip up to see us, it was a wonderful weekend with the two of you!  Here are the highlights from our weekend...

Grandma, Riley and I in Riley's classroom.

Some of Riley's artwork displayed in her classroom. 

Riley's drawing and writing about a ladybug.

Riley showing Grandma their collection of books.

Some of Regan's artwork and writing displayed in her class.

Grandma reading one of Regan's stories.

Grandma and Grandpa visiting Regan's classroom.

Regan and Riley had early release after Grandparent's Day, so we headed over to Reece's school to eat lunch with her.

Reece and Riley in Grandpa's bear trap.  All the girls love playing this game with Grandpa.

Lots of laughter!

Saturday morning we took Grandma Strawberry picking.

After Strawberry picking, we headed to Reece and Riley's soccer games. 

Riley played a very aggressive game and scored two goals for her team. 

Here is one of the times Riley scored for her team.

Waiting for our curbside service to pick us up. 

We took my parents to the new, two story Chick-fil-A in our area.

Here is a video of my dad playing his Harmonica.  He taught himself when he was a kid and plays by ear.  I remember listening to him play while I was a young child and now my girls enjoy listening to him as well.

Riley's First Soccer Game...

Riley had her first soccer game today and did great!  She was quite the hussler and made the first and only goal for her team, which was also the winning goal because her team won 1-0.  Way to go Riley!!!

 Team Photo Day...

 Riley playing goalie...

Reece's First Soccer Game...

Reece had her first soccer game of the season today and did fabulous.  She scored the first goal of the game and then assisted her teammate in the second goal of the game.  She played very aggressive and had a great attitude.  Her team, the Blue Dolphins, ended up winning 6-0.  Way to go Reece!!!

 Team Photo Day...

 Warming up before the game...

 It was a cold day at the fields, Riley and Daddy are trying to keep warm.  I think Daddy is tickling Riley in this photo.

 Reece receives a high five from Coach Eric after her goal.

Reece assists in this goal for her team.

I did not get a video of Reece's first goal but I did get this video where she almost scored again, she barely missed the goal. 

Reece and her teammates working together.  Her teammate Caroline made the goal.

Greco-Roman Day...

Regan's 5th grade had Greco-Roman Day on Friday, April 27th.  This is one of their largest 5th grade projects and Regan has been working on it for over a month.  Regan was assigned the Greek Goddess Athena - Goddess of war, wisdom and arts and crafts.  For the report, Regan had to write a 2 page paper about Athena, dress up as Athena and give a 2-3 minute speech and she also had to do a project for their Greek/Roman museum, which she did a model of the Roman Roads.  Regan worked very hard on this project and learned a lot.  

 Regan made her helmet out of cardboard, 4 layers of paper mache', and bronze spray paint.  She made her Medusa head shield out of cardboard, modeling clay, a Chick-fil-A platter, and bronze spray paint.  Regan made her spear out of cardboard rolls, cardboard boxes and bronze spray paint.  And we made her costume out of a white sheet and gold cording.

 Here is Regan's model of an ancient Roman road showing all the layers.  There were 5 layers that made up the roman roads:  1.) Sand  2.) Crushed rock  3.) Gravel and cement mixed (Regan used cement from a stepping stone kit)  4.) Sand, Gravel and Cement mixed  5.) Cobblestones (Regan made these out of modeling clay and then painted them gray).  Regan made the cart out of clay and then painted it.  The plastic box she used is one of Tony's model car display cases.  She did a fabulous job with this project!

 Regan getting ready to do her speech.

 Regan with her teacher, Miss Price, or should I say, Medusa.

 Regan with her friend, Hannah, or a.k.a Odessa.

 The children enjoyed a Greco-Roman lunch on the floor with pillows.

Regan's teachers, Miss Price and Mrs. Ruffing.

Pacers Cape Run....

On Thursday, April 26 Regan's running group had a "Cape Run."  Each child wore a cape and ran through the college campus getting high fives from as many people as they could.  They kept count to see who could get the most high fives.  I think Regan got 68 high fives.  They had so much fun, despite the heat.  

 Regan showing off her "medal" for participating in the Cape Run 2012.

 Regan made this cape out of fabric Mama Cook had given her and some pink foam that she made a letter "P" to stand for Pacers (which is the name of her running club). 

Check out Regan's coach's cape....He made his cape out of all his old racing numbers.