School Events

During parent teacher conference week, I was able to volunteer to work the bookfair, which meant that I drove the three little ones to school one morning, and picked them up one afternoon. They were big fans of that. 

When I signed up for parent teacher conferences, I didn't realize that I could only sign up for 12 times per email.  So, my timeslots were off, because I had selected them and the timer hadn't timed out for them while I was trying to sign up! Ahhhhhh.  I'll know for the spring.  I digress.  I try to put five minutes in between each meeting, in case they are running behind (and they tend to,) and between that and scheduling double appointments for the twins, we ended up with a huge chunk of time at the end of the night.  So, the twins did some posing in the cool bench they never have time to sit on during the school day!

Spirit week once again had Adam Sandler day, so Emily borrowed some of Billy's clothes to rock the look.

Not my job day for the younger three.

Country vs Country Club Day for the big girls.

Grace was trying out her outfit for 2000s day.  She looked adorable, but I totally forgot to snap a picture the next morning.  Juliet also looked cute!

Emily dressed in red, white, and blue for dress for the wrong occasion day. 

William's math teacher gives extra credit to students who create the most creative craft out of their finished math workbook at the end of the unit.  William's friend had made a paper chain, and he wasn't sure if he could best that, but was happy to try and make the origami swan garland.  He isn't certain if he will get points too, since they are in different classes, but his teacher did put the swans up under the paper chain, so maybe?

Emily made plans to get ready with her friends, then meet up with her homecoming date, none of which I was present for, since we'd already made plans with the Corniches, but thankfully there were plenty of pictures that she was able to share with me after the fact!  These were my favorites.

She said that she had a great time, and it sure does look like it!  Next year, she'll be able to drive herself, and split her time between even more friends! lol

later days

Marching Band

We only have one more football game before the season is mostly wrapped up!  They will still march in the Silver Bells Parade, but only one more Friday night for this year!  Emily has loved every minute of it! 

Molly was still working on bedazzling her custom uniform for the season, so for this early game Emily was wearing one that Molly had in her closet.

For Senior Night, Molly ordered "Haven tattoos" for everyone to wear, but sadly only 12 came instead of 14.  I think Haven still felt pretty special even with just Emily, Molly, and Katie wearing them.

I think this was the night I finally finished sewing all the new appliques onto the uniforms!

Seeing Alice's discarded tag from long ago made me sad all over again. = (

Sporting her custom uniform for the first time!  It was so shiny under the stadium lights!!

Emily and Kyla like to do the dances with one hand each. It's entertaining for sure!

And on this night, Emily got a HOCOposal from Malichai!  It was so sweet!  She was very surprised (and so was I!)

She said yes, of course!

Alice has been working as a volunteer at the football games for community service hours, and the Junior drum major always come over to say hi to Alice, since they have health together.  I'm so thankful for her!

Goofing around before Molly reminded Emily how delicate the beadwork is!

Homecoming, with even more shinies!

Full hands after halftime!

It's been a wonderful season watching Emily do what she loves! I'm so excited for next week, since she will be out there with all three of her younger siblings for light show!!!  Emily is also slated for a fire baton, and I can't wait to see it!

I've also chatted with Molly about maybe starting the twins on batons, to see if they have a proclivity for it, and then I could have three twirlers on the field when they start high school!  William is not completely sold on marching band, but luckily, his first year is a band trip year, and I think he will be all in. Time will tell, who knows what the future will bring!

later days