BIO girls and Bobby is a cross country star!

Bobby has had two consecutive weeks of being a star runner.  He placed 2nd in his first meet two weeks ago and this week he took 1st place in the 4th grade boys all city Cross Country meet.  He worked so hard and was so determined.  It was a joy to watch!  I was so proud of his tenacity out there.

1st place WIN!

The kids have been busy out at U Mary.  Bobby is often teaching the boys new games.  Emmy is best friends with many of the younger girls who idolize her.  She often shares snacks and brings home pictures they drew for her indicating she is their best friend.

Bobby lining up to get 2nd in his first race of the season.  A half of a mile and he always starts out at a sprint (about 50 yards ahead of all other boys).  We always celebrate with ice cream!

Another great BIO girls race night.  The girls worked hard and did a fantastic job running their race. Emmy had a major side-ache a half a mile into the race.  She fought through it and ran faster with each mile.  She sprinted into the finish and I couldn't catch her!  She then ran in her friends who were yet to finish and I went to find Aubrey so I could run her in.  It was an amazing experience that I feel blessed to have.  Three years as a mentor and Emmy has been in this program for 4 years.  It is a great program that emphasizes God, self-love, and service to others.  I'm very proud of my BIO girl!

 

First day of school - hybrid model

First day of school.  The kids go to school 2 days per week currently for the month of September.  In October Bobby will go back to full-time but Emmy will stay in hybrid with her two days of in-person school.  The other days are online.  U Mary created a learning academy run by the Education program.  We are so grateful for this option which means the kids go to U Mary on their distance learning days.  COVID has sure made their first months of Middle School and 4th grade different!  We long for the days when we can have some normalcy.  We did complete our first day of school tradition in getting some frozen yogurt after school.  That was sure fun!  I"m back to full-time as well now and trying to teach as much lab as I can get in!  We wear masks and it is a challenge.

Kids finished up the greater majority of their lists.  They were able to have fun during COVID times and I loved this past summer with them.

There are many days that Bobby still puts on his uniform and plays baseball outside.....even though he has started his soccer season.  He scored 2 goals last weekend!

On one of the distance learning days the kids went to Grandma Launa's house to help her cook and can.  They learned a lot on that distance day.

 Emmy is now at Horizon and she loves it.  She is a big girl now and we are very proud of her!

Family pictures 2020

 We loved our photo shoot this year.  Probably our easiest photo day yet!