Just have to say how proud I am of my girls.
Elizabeth is doing such a great job at De as a freshman. She made the honor roll first semester and is looking like the same path will take place the second semester. She signed up for classes for next year and followed her Math teacher's advice. She is taking two math classes next year. She works really hard on her homework and I have to remind myself to not say anything when she has music playing or a show on her phone at the same time. If I recall correctly, I may have done the same when I was her age. Elizabeth is meeting so many great kids and developing a strong core group of kids as her BFFs. This school is the perfect one for Elizabeth and I love seeing the young adult forming. Enjoy your time there Elizabeth and continue to soar. The pic below was from the Freshman team building type of event I believe.
With Chinese Class on a field trip in 2017
End of Football Cheer Oct 2016
Sept 1, 2016 Cheer!
Ella is also doing great. She was anxious about Middle School but its working out totally fine. She earned an award this year called the Purple Cow. Her school gives them out every month to one or two kids that show behavior that makes them stand out of the field, kind of like a purple cow would. When Mr Z (Principal) announce her name, everyone cheered. They all know Ella as she is one of the kindest kids around that makes sure to check in on everyone - students and teachers. Thank you Grandma Jo for coming in for this.
November 2016
Ella and her classmates had a field trip in the Fall and she was not sure she wanted to go but ended up having the time of her life. She would go back again if she could.
Early morning arrival for the lux bus to Wolf Ridge.
Thank you Mrs Rogers for putting Ella in your group. She really gained alot from this trip.
Science class experiment time.
Advent Calendar for Religion class. Each white piece of paper had an idea for how to help people in the Advent time. The only thing I did was paint the wood sticks green.
Another win for Ella is how she is working through her anxiousness and becoming more true to herself. Just yesterday they had a round table discussion about depression and she was a little worried kids at her table would look right at her when the Macalester students were talking about depression and brain growth. Then Ella did an impromptu discussion about how to talk to someone with depression that is helpful to them. Proud of you kiddo.
We have also done some fun things as a family this year
In October my nephew Lee married Michelle and I am so happy for him. Michelle is a wonderful partner for Lee and they brought two more great nephews to the family. Welcome to the family Michelle, Dylan and Dalton! Thank you for asking Elizabeth and I to do the readings during your service. We were so happy to take part of your ceremony.
Halloween. JunFen and Muriel came with too. Tracy (Muriel's mom) and I stayed back and handed out candy and had some beers. :-)
We got together with our friends around the holidays. Always fun!
In November the girls and I went to an adoption event held at the Vikings training facility. Normally we don't go to these but this year it worked out.
The holiday tree in the Vikings Locker Room.
Bob Lurtzema showing the girls one of his Super Bowl rings the runners up got.
A very generous donor gave each of the kids a new bike. Ella had outgrown her other one so it was a blessing for us. Here is her bike - totally her style. It is one speed so we will see how it goes but she loves it. Elizabeth put her's together and then donated it to St Marks for their Gala. Her 5 speed bike was new last year.
We got together with family in December. This is Jim and Joyce. Sadly Aunt Joyce lost her battle with cancer (Cancer Sucks) a few months later. This post is dedicate to Auntie. She loved catching up with family on Facebook and other social media and I know she read this blog. I will miss you forever Joyce and am thankful you are no longer suffering. Jim was an amazing husband and I am so glad Joyce met him and they were great partners all these years. I still remember their wedding dance when I was 19. Love to my cousins Lynn, Laurie and Lyn.
Thank you to Tom and Lori. They gave us their Viking season tickets for one game. Elizabeth brought her friend Madison and we had a great time. Too bad it was frigid cold outside and the Vikings didn't win but the time spent there was priceless. Thank you again Tom!
Winter Carnival Feb 2017. My niece in law Laura asked if anyone wanted to join her and Cody and the girls and I along with Doreen and Alissa joined up. Thank you Laura - great idea.
Niece Alissa and Great Nephew Cody
Elizabeth sliding down the hill. Look at that hair. She is holding her hat because it had starting to fly off her head. She didn't want to lose her Viking Stocking Cap.
Ella and Laura helping Cody to skate. Such a pretty day and we had so much fun.
After lunch Mr Cody wanted to sit with me. I was honored to oblige.
No comments:
Post a Comment