Where does the time go?

We've made it through another week--time certainly seems to be flying.
Here are the highlights:
Monday--

• At morning assembly, T.S. was named Kindergarten's Outstanding Student for the second six-weeks. (This meant he was recognized and got to go on stage in front of the whole elementary--in his way-too-short sweat pants because that was all that was available that day. Thanks, Robby, for at least having those clean.)
• Fiddle Lessons--Sadie is now working on three songs.
• Dance/Cheer--Sadie and her friends are tweaking and finishing up their routines for upcoming performances at home basketball games.

Wednesday and Thursday--Sadie and T.S. spend a day and a half with GeGe. Happy hosted our district elementary and junior high UIL events those days. Sadie was an alternate for oral reading and creative writing. We were proud of her for trying out.

Friday--Sadie enjoyed a movie and ice cream sundae at school as a reward for participating in UIL. I went Christmas shopping after school. Robby and the kids hung out.

Today--We worked most of the morning putting laundry away (again, thanks, Robby for getting it washed) and returning the living room to normal after the craft explosion. Plans for the afternoon include more laundry and a visit to Nonnie's.

We are looking forward to the Thanksgiving break next week. Hopefully I'll get around to taking some pictures.

Jackpot!

Robby and the kids traveled to Nazareth for a lamb jackpot Saturday (no pictures, I had a booth at the craft fair). Sadie placed first with both of her lambs. Her fine wool cross was named reserve breed champion. Robby said she showed really well. He and Sadie were a little disappointed that she came out second in showmanship. Sadie has set her sights on winning showmanship.

I had a great weekend at Happy's first annual craft show. Thanks to all of you who supported me at the show!

Veterans' Day

Every year, our school has a Veterans' Day program. I know I am a little biased, but I think ours is a pretty good one. Wednesday's was no different. The auditorium was nearly full. Some of Robby's FFA students presented the flags. The Kindergarten is in charge of leading the pledges. T.S.'s friend Aimee led the Pledge of Allegiance and then he led the pledge to the Texas flag.

The Kindergarten through second grade sang and the veterans in attendance were recognized. The third and fourth grade sang. Sadie was chosen to carry the Marine flag when the service hymns were sung.

The fifth and sixth grade band and junior high band performed. One high school student sang and another presented a poem. I'm thankful that our school and community take the time to recognize our veterans and take the time to instill patriotism in our young people.

Morning Conversation

Here's part of a conversation with T.S. as he cut paper to "one-quarter of an inch mom, it has to be one-quarter of an inch."
T.S.: Mom, there are cranes outside.
I looked and, "T.S. I think those are geese flying."
No, mom, on the ground, not with the chickens, but by the chickens.
Oh, those are our quail, they've gotten big.
Yeah, they're all grown up and in Kindergarten.

Halloween 2009

We carved the pumpkins we grew. The walls seemed very thick this year. I chose to carve a white one. The kids were surprised that the inside was orange; it's walls were almost three inches thick and it didn't have much "guts." The kids had fun doing the majority of their carving by themselves.

Sadie was a "good witch"--the hat has been misplaced. T.S. chose to be Spiderman--he didn't care for the mask. We had a fun time trick-or-treating.

Big Night

Last night was a big night. It was the last home football game. Sadie got to cheer in the second quarter since she had participated in the high school cheerleader's mini-cheer camp last spring. Here are some pictures of them practicing before the game--they love "The Cupid Shuffle."

At halftime, they announced the winners of Punt, Pass and Kick. T.S. placed second in the Kindergarten division.

We were very proud of both kids last night.

Punt, Pass, and Kick

Sadie and T.S. participated in our school's punt, pass and kick contest Thursday. Both of them did very well. I think Sadie impressed a few of the boys in her class. I missed getting pictures of her punting, it is hard to watch two age groups at once.

Every kid received a medal; T.S. wanted to wear his to school the next day. They'll announce the winners at halftime of the home football game October 30.

T.S.

T.S. really is still here. He loves school and is working very hard on letters and their sounds. He told us today that he really didn't need to know them, "because I can do math, two equals two."

He posed for these pictures today.

Then he took these of himself and Annie.

The Fiddler

Sadie started fiddle lessons this week. A man from Tulia is coming to Happy on Mondays--which is very convenient. Sadie has been asking to learn the fiddle for over a year now. She is very excited. She can now play the first measure of "Faded Love," which I know would make my dad very proud. It is a challenging instrument, but Sadie is determined to learn it.

Happy, Texas Barbecue Challange

Today, Robby and his FFA students used their bus cooker to participate in the first Happy, Texas Barbecue Challenge. They placed 6th in pork spare ribs and 1st in brisket. Sadie helped hand out the awards as part of her Miss Happy duties. Of course, I didn't have my camera. It was a fun day--everyone at our house is worn out.

Robby and Sadie are attending a pig sale tomorrow. Sadie has a new barrow, he arrived Friday, so no pictures yet.