Hunter Turns 7!

It's hard to believe, every time one of your babies have another birthday, your baby is growing up!  Hunter is 7!  This year, he wanted a Christmas tree cake for his birthday, pizza, and art "stuff"...check, check and check!  The kids also get so excited in anticipation of a card (and cash) from Granny, and this year was no exception!

A Gift for Sissy

With Amanda coming for Christmas, I wanted to make her something special from her Brothers and Sisters.  I came across this idea on Pinterest (if you dont know Pinterest, you need to, it's wonderful!), with some modification, it made the perfect gift.  It's a handprint tree :)  I used scrapbook paper, then painted their hands and pressed (and prayed)...it came out wonderful!!!  The picture doesn't do it justice.  It says, "Seasons may change- but we begin and end with family."  Inside of the heart on the tree "Brothers+Sisters 4ever"  She loves it!  And now that she has seen it, I can share a picture.

Blake gets Student of the Month

The Character Trait of the Month this month at Leading Edge was caring...and Mr Cook felt Blake best fit that trait.  Blake has always had a kind heart when it comes to others.  Especially others that may not fit societies mold, or may face challenges and difficulties in daily life.  From the time he was in preschool, his teachers have shared with me how he has displayed this trait of caring...so it isn't something that comes as much of a surprise.  None the less, it's something I'm glad he was recognized for, cause he really deserves the recognition.

School Christmas Program

One thing I really love about the boys school is the fact that being a charter school, they are able to have Christmas and Holiday programs and activities at School.  It's something I always enjoyed doing and am glad they get to do as well.  Tonight we attended North Poll Diaries.  It was a rainy night tonight, a real treat in the desert, making it feel much more Christmas-y, than had it been 90 degrees!  Blake and Logan each tried out and got "parts" which was fun. Logan a lead Elf, and Blake a Rapper! We somehow got lucky enough to get seats front and center, so we got some decent video too!

Salt Dough Hand/Foot Print Ornaments

I always look for opportunities to capture the moment, so this year I made salt dough ornaments as a playgroup with my mommy friends.  It was crazy, but fun, and they came out pretty cute.  When they were dried, I spray painted them white, added their names and some ribbon.  Love them, just had to share!

Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for, and we don't take the time to realize it, so its nice we have an entire day to focus on all we have, how fortunate we really are and spend time with family and friends.  This year we spent the day at home, with the company of friends.  Justin, Krystle and family joined us, we feasted on a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings!  Krystle made a Carmel apple pie for dessert...mmmm, delicious!  Let the holiday weight gain begin!

Logan gets Student of the Month

Logan is always an all around great student, and this year being no exception.  This months Character Trait was Citizenship.  Mrs. Rios felt Logan best fit the description of best in Citizenship, which encompasses all the character traits Leading Edge Academy focuses on.   Logan is certainly an achiever, and goes beyond the expectations when it comes to his Education!