A Sad Goodby and a New Adventure

On Wednesday I had to sit through the last Zion 5th grade graduation that I will attend as a teacher. The staff had a precious gift for me and made me cry all evening. It was a sad affair. If you haven't heard we are moving to ND in two weeks. I have a new teaching opportunity as a first grade teacher at Trinity Christian School. Check out their website. I had my phone interview yesterday morning and it went very well. My son and I have been invited to come up and tour the school and meet the staff this weekend. So after I get out at 11:15 we will hit the road. I am excited and nervous about this new opportunity to serve our Lord. But I know he has had his hand in this decision. My son will have the opportunity to attend a Christian school until he graduates. I couldn't have asked for more. I pray this will help him to grow in his Christian walk so that he may remain strong and faithful in the Lord. Please keep us in your prayers and this has been an emotional time.

Castle Ruins!

Ansir had to build a castle for his Social Studies class this week. He worked hard to form the walls and the Rockie ledge. He used some kids modeling clay and toilet paper rolls.

Here he is gluing rocks around the castle. He only burned his hand once. Thats better than if i were doing it. I am sure my fingers would be blistered by the time I was done.

Here are some pictures of the finished project. I think it looks more like castle ruins than a vibrant castle. I have seen many castle ruins while traipsing around Germany with my parents. I think this aspect of his project makes it unique and unlike the other students.

My favorite part about this project is that he completed it from beggining to end all by him self. So often as a teacher I see projects that are more the parents projects than the child's project. I don't feel that this gives the child a since of accomplishment. After he received his grade I asked him how he felt about the project and he said he felt good. He was glad he did it on his own even if it did look as nice as some of the other projects that were on display. I am proud of him and look forward to seeing future project with perhaps a little more effort!

The Lost has Been Found and Other Silly Tales!

We ventureed back to the place of the lost glasses and to our surprise they were still there. They were not broken only a few small scratches. A small price to pay for fun I suppose. My son was so excited because he said he prayed to God that he would find them and wala there they were. Perhaps he will remember to take them off next time he is playing so hard.

Other Silly Tales!

I've heard about sleeping with your dog, sleeping with you cat even sleeping with your stuffed animals. But I have never heard of sleeping with your hamster. You heard me right I said hamster. I peeked in on my son last night and right next to him on his bed sat his hamster cage. I should have taken a picture but I wasn't thinking. Well to his surprise guess what was missing this morning? You got it. I awoke to loud noises coming from his room. He was desperately searching for his hamster. Well before long she was caught and it was agreed upon that he would not sleep with her again.

Water Fun = Lost Glasses

My 12 year old son discovered a rope hanging from a tree today. It was hanging over Rapid Creek. ( Is any one thinking Bridge To Terabithia.?) He had a blast playing on on this rope trying to make it across the stream. I know he was having fun because he proceeded to yell across the soft ball field that he got his underwear wet! What a proud moment for me! I had asked him to please get out of the water so that he could dry and well lets just say it was to tempting to stay out! As he wt as waiding/swimming across the stream his glasses mysteriously disappeared into the water! This however did not go over too well with me. They are not cheep to replace. Thank goodness I thought to have his old pair fitted with his prescription as a spare. Non the less I was still not pleased with the situation! I had him venture into the water once again and feel the bottom of the stream for his glasses. He even had several of our church members trying to help. It was decided that we might want to try again tomorrow when the stream was clearer and the sun was over head. I hope we find them however I am afraid that even if we do they will be destroyed! Being a mother of a 12 year old is not an easy thing. Please pray for patients and understanding as I go through this new tweenage stage!