Category Archives: Captured Moments

Emily graduates from PreK

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The day has finally come …. Emily graduated from PreK today.  I watched with awe and amazement as Emily walked down the aisle just as her brothers did and climbed the stairs to the stage where she performed and then … Continue reading

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Collin holds Spike

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Collin finally decided he wanted to hold Spike.  Aren’t they cute?

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Dance recital

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Emily had her second ballet/tap recital today and it was amazing to see how much she has grown and improved in the last year.  Emily took this recital much more serious than she did last year and really try to … Continue reading

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End of the year party

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Today was a bittersweet day ~ it was the end of the year party in Emily’s class.  The party began with a swim party and ended with a luau.  The room-moms did an incredible job with the luau and my … Continue reading

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Living history museum

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One of the many things that I love about our elementary school is how they make learning fun and today was no exception.  The 5th grade was asked to take a person from colonial times and bring them to life. … Continue reading

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Preparing for graduation

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It has been a tradition for many years that the graduating PreK students create a work of art to be hung on the stage the day of graduation.  Today was finally Emily’s turn to make her work of art.  She … Continue reading

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Emily holds Spike

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Emily finally decided to brave holding Spike …. but only if he was on a pillow!

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Spike joins our family

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When the kids started asking for a pet nearly a year ago, I never imagined that our pet would end up being a Bearded Dragon!  Everything fell in to place and we were able to get a Bearded Dragon from … Continue reading

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Pizza & movies

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Does it get any better than pizza and movies?

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Health & Fitness Expo

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The school had a wonderful Health & Fitness Expo this year where they really tried to promote healthy living.  We went around the school doing various activities and then got to go to the exhibit room where lots of vendors … Continue reading

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Emily being Emily!

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She’s a rockstar!

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Yom Ha’atzmaut 2010

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The kids celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut at school today and in honor of Israel’s Independence Day, everyone wore blue and white.  Aren’t they adorable?!?!? Today was a big day for Collin.  He won an award in history for academic excellence in … Continue reading

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Another great day in Williamsburg

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Carter and Nathan are having a blast in Williamsburg but said they are exhausted by the end of the day.  They learned about medicine and life in colonial times.  They visited a couple of gift shops today and of course … Continue reading

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Williamsburg or bust!

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The fifth grade had their big field trip today … to Williamsburg, Virginia.  They flew out at 7:00 o’clock this morning and hit the ground running in Williamsburg.  I honestly can’t imagine being one of the teachers on this trip. … Continue reading

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Sense of style

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Emily got a new dress from Ms. Gerry and wanted to show off her fashion style!

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Day 2 in the Ocala National Forest

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What an amazing feeling waking up to the sounds of mother nature and the chirping birds.  Too bad it was immediately followed by 6 children saying “I’m hungry, I’m bored, I’ve got to go potty!”  LOL  The temperature started rising … Continue reading

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Gorgeous day for camping

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It was a gorgeous day for camping so a friend of mine and I took our kids to the Ocala National Forest and stayed at a wonderful semi-rustic campground at Big Bass.  There are no showers, porta-pottys and one spicket … Continue reading

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

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I got my 3rd tattoo today and love it!  It’s on the inside of my right ankle!

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PreK Seder

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We celebrated Passover today with a Seder for the PreK classes.  Emily had a lot of fun but especially with her friend Holden.  

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Friday, May 21, 2010

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Emily amazes me everyday with her knowledge of computers and video games.  Here she is just hanging out playing with her Nintendo DS.  She is getting so grown up!

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

If anyone is a Sex in the City fan, you will remember the famous episode where Berger broke up with Carrie on a post-it note.  My experienced trumped that today when I was fired in an email!  What’s even worse, … Continue reading

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

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Emily’s Red, White & Blue performance It has long been a tradition of the PreK students to hold a Red, White & Blue performance where they sing patriotic songs and it was finally Emily’s turn.  She was truly a star! … Continue reading

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

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Happy 9th Birthday Andrew! I have no idea how late the boys were up last night but it was after midnight before they finally settled down.  Today we asked Andrew where he wanted to go for his birthday dinner and … Continue reading

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Friday, February 5, 2010

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All Andrew really wanted for his birthday was to have Aaron sleepover so we did.  The boys had fun running around and playing video games and as you can see from the pictures, even had fun opening presents!  

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Invention Convention Today was the big invention convention and I was fortunate enough to be able to use my lunch hour to go see the convention.  Both of their presentations were amazing and the other students in the school seemed … Continue reading

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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For Carter’s invention, he came up with an automatic cup dispenser.  The concept was to help kids reach cups on the top shelf.  You pull a cord and the cup moves across a conveyor belt and falls into a basket. … Continue reading

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

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The 5th grade is doing their Invention Convention this week and Nathan decided to make a table tennis trainer.  For their project, they have to come up with a concept, make a life size model, poster and slideshow presentation.  Home … Continue reading

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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Nathan learned a lot about playing cello during music class today and his teacher was kind enough to snap photos for me.  

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Monday, January, 18, 2010

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Happy 5th Birthday Emily! All Emily could talk about weeks has been going to Build-A-Bear so that’s were we went for her birthday.  She picked Hello Kitty (no shock) and all of her brothers helped her build it.  They even … Continue reading

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