Today Caity had her awards ceremony. Caity received Good Citizenship for her 3rd grade class and Oustanding Performance in Art for her class!
Charlie's poem below was entered in a contest by his teacher. The contest was held by the Carnegie Center in Lexington. He was an elementary finalist and has been invited to come and read his poem. On June 19, the winner will be announced. We are so proud of Charlie! Here is Charlie's poem:
Today was a beautiful day in Lexington after storms last night. Since I have just started posting again, I have decided to reflect on a few things that I didn't post from May.
Today finished up the Spring 2009 soccer season for Coach Pete and Charlie. They had two games today. Caity had rehearsal for her End of the Year Performance (EYP), which will be held on June 7th. If you live in Lexington, and would like to see Caity dance at Dunbar HS, let me know.
I have been trying to figure out how to catch up in my blog, but I think I need to just pick up and move forward. I want to go back so I can accomplish my goal of a posting and picture a day for 365 days, but I just need to move on.
Today when Caity and I got home from Cinderella rehearsal, Pete and Charlie were watching a Star Wars video. Charlie was acting out scenes from the movie since he's got so many of the ships and figures. I was able to sneak this picture of Charlie playing. I didn't realize until I downloaded the picture how you can see Darth Vader on the TV screen.
This was the kids last day before spring break. They came home from school excited. Caity still had ballet tonight and tomorrow for Cinderella rehearsal. Pete and Charlie did not have soccer practice due to the rain.
Today, Charlie was able to return school. He's worried about his spelling test b/c he didn't know that words until today. Little does he know, it doesn't matter since he doesn't get grades in 1st grade. I am happy that it matters to him.
Charlie was home sick again today. Pete took him to the doctors while I was at work. Charlie has strep throat. He's doing a little better now that we have some antibiotics. Today, while Pete was working from home, he worked on setting up our TV and equipment in our new entertainment center. We decided to go with a console for now and save towards the large built-in entertainment center that could really take up some wall space. We figure that a console can be easily used as furniture else where in the house when the time comes.
Happy 40th Birthday, Pete!
Today, Pete spent his birthday at home with Charlie since I had to work. Charlie has been running a fever and complaining of a sore throat. Around dinner time, with some Motrin in Charlie, we took Pete out to dinner at Culver's. Dinner and ice cream...Culver's is the kids favorite. I believe Pete had a good day...heck, he got the day off from work.
Today can be described as Pete's last day of the thirties. That does mean that Pete turns 40 tomorrow. Only a few hours of 30's left for Pete. I have to give him a hard time since he refused the big party.
Today Charlie has not been feeling the greatest. He even took a nap. Caity has been feeling better than yesterday, but went to bed with a sore lip. Yes, it was the Frisbee again. While Pete was resting inside, and after I took pictures, Pete threw the Frisbe and Caity got hit in the mouth. I think our family is giving up on the Frisbee for a bit. 
Today has been busy. Caity started rehearsal for the Cinderella ballet. And, the kids also had a birthday party in the late afternoon. While Caity and I were at ballet, one of our neighbors was cleaning out their garage. They had a basketball goal that was their daughter's, that is now in college. Pete asked if they needed a new home for the basketball goal, and now Charlie is loving it. 
Watch out, Charlie!
When the kids got home from school, I laid some warm clothes out for soccer practice tonight. Tiger Lilly decided to make a bed out of them and Caity really wanted me to take a picture for my blog.
Today, Caity brought home a cabbage plant from school. She can grow the plant to compete for a $3000 scholarship. We are trying to keep Tiger Lilly from eating the plant until it warms up some more outside. We really need to repot it.
This morning the drama continued. Charlie tried to convince us that he could not go to school because of his eye. His eye seemed fine, but since Mommy didn't know about it until he was in bed, he needed attention from Mommy. He went to school and I've already e-mailed his teacher just in case there is really something wrong with his eye. I know if he goes to school and complains about his eye that I need to take him immediately to the doctor. He's made it through most of the day and he hasn't mentioned it to his teacher.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Again, this evening, the kids wanted to throw the frisbee with Daddy. Again, tonight, Charlie got hit in the face with the frisbee. This time by Daddy. Poor Charlie!
Today we went to see the movie, Bolt. It was a good movie and the kids really enjoyed it. Prior to the movie we went to the dollar store near the theater to pass time. Caity decided to purchase a pink hat. Maybe it's becuase we live in Kentucky, but when we got home she put the hat on and made a horse tail to attach to her shirt.
Happy Birthday Allen!
It's snowing this evening here. Just days ago it was 70 degrees. I think it's b/c Pete put down grass seed and fertilizer! (Just Kidding!)
Well, I made it through my back-to-back classes on Tuesday. It wasn't too bad. Tonight I work again, but then I have a four day weekend. Today it turned cold in KY. We dropped nearly 40 degrees in 24 hours. I'm ready for spring back...wait...I guess this is spring?!
Here are Caity and Charlie working on homework. They have busy evenings planned. Since I work tonight, Caity is going roller skating with the Girl Scouts and Charlie's going to his cub scout meeting.This week started off extremely busy, but at least it feels like spring. I began a new semester where I am teaching 4 classes with ITT Tech. I teach on Monday morning, Tuesday morning and night, and Wednesday night. Along with my new schedule, Pete is working in Louisville, KY, all week. I am really thankful and appreciative to all of those friends that helped take care of Charlie and Caity until Pete made it home. I feel so fortunate to have such wonderful friends!
This weekend we attended Charlie's Baskball Awards Event. The organization, Upward, that Charlie played with, really held a nice event for the kids. They brought in a stage, lights, music, and a magician. They played a video recapping the season. Each player received an Upward backpack. Charlie just loves his backpack. He immediately switched it to the one he carries to school.
him a good foundation.
On Saturday, Charlie competed in the last academic challenge - One Community, One Voice. Charlie really seems to enjoy these competitions. His team did not make it pass the 1st round, but I feel that it's good experince.
It's Friday and I get to observe Caity's ballet class again! Her ballet instructor says that she's doing very well. She also said at this age, the girls need to work on perfecting their form, and along with better form they will have better balance. Caity received her part for "Cinderella". She will be a birdie. She will also be working on the End of the Year performance. This particular performance is held so that the kids get a chance to push the envelope and perform some more difficult pieces than they may be able to in company shows.
On March 5, Charlie went to the police station with his cub scout den. He came home and told Caity and I how cool it was. 
Today was ballet observation day. I love getting the opportunity to observe Caity dance. Typically, ballet classes are closed and parents cannot watch.
