Go for the Gold!

Yesterday, Hayley and Em participated in the PTA's walkathon. It was a great day for it (maybe a little hot), but we got to be outside which the kids really loved! My friend, Kristi is in charge of our FUN-raising this year, and she did an awesome job putting together this walkathon!

I had to crack up when Kinder walked.....all 5 classes thought they had to stay in a straight line....and if someone in front of them stopped for water, they all stopped! It was funny! Didn't last long, though and they all got the hang of it. Some more than others as I looked up to see Emyley and her friend Nathan cutting through the middle of the circle! LOL!!!

Sydney's 1st Orchestra Informance

What is an "informance", you might ask?? Well, for us, it was a small performance featuring the beginner orchestra where they demonstrated what they have learned so far. It ranged from how to hold their instrument to actually strumming some songs! It was really neat to see what Sydney has learned....she had never held a violin before this class! She was so excited when she passed the test that allowed her to bring home her violin. Now, she is counting down to when she actually gets to use her bow! I have put together a small video, so enjoy!!!

PTA Math Night - 2008

Another great PTA family night tonight and this one was organized by my friend, Steph! She did an amazing job and all of the Colts loved the games and estimation jars! I have to say, this was my first general meeting as Treasurer, and I had to read so many documents and numbers, it is a wonder that everyone wasn't asleep by the time I was done! LOL!! But, I did it, and I am still alive...whew! ;o)

Anyway, I created this video in honor of Steph and her husband, who helped planned the event but couldn't be there. Way to go, guys, it was a great success!

Yep, I'm one, too......

My friends Kristi & Veronica are in love with the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer. I resisted for a long time, but Sydney came home wanting to read it. So, I asked the advice of my friends who said it should be fine for a 6th grader, but perhaps I should read it first to make sure. I think it was just a ploy to convert me, but oh, well, I am enjoying it! ;o)

Three Weeks Gone?? Already???

I'm not even sure what all has happened since that first day of school, but I know it has kept us all busy! I'll see if I can come up with a recap for you all....

The first week of school, I didn't really get to enjoy the whole "having the house to myself" thing as I had hoped. I spent alot of my time helping out in the school. I had intended to clean up the house, but that didn't happen (and still hasn't happened)...oh, I did get the living room rearranged and the base boards cleaned. The girls love school and spent the week adjusting to new schedules. Emyley lost her 2nd tooth on the 2nd day of school! It was particularly hard for Sydney who had to get up an hour earlier than her sisters since her school starts an hour earlier. Since she is a late sleeper, that was really difficult on her. She really enjoys her violin and math classes.

The Saturday of Labor Day weekend, Bill and the girls spent the day at Nana's watching the OU football game. The girls ended up spending the night, while Bill drove home at 1:00am (crazy!). Sunday was designated as Gavin day, and so we made the drive back up to Nana's that morning. We spent the day visiting with everyone, and were happy that Grace and Gunter got to make the trip, too....along with Charlie the dog! LOL! I still didn't manage to get a family picture of Steve and his gang....ugh! We had hoped to make it onto the lake that day, but Bill and I had to leave early for a get-together at my friend Stephanie's house. The girls were pretty disappointed, so we left them there to spend the night again. They got to go out on the lake that evening and spend more time with Grace & Gunter...so they were all happy! Monday, Bill and I went back up to Nana's and spent some time on the boat and then had some yummy ribs and chocolate cake! It was a crazy weekend!

So, after that big of a weekend, you can imagine how all of my girls were so excited to get back to school.....NOT! I had a big day planned on that Tuesday that included lunch with my girls: Steph, Joni and Kathleen!!! Sydney ended up calling me around 11 to pick her up from school, and she spent the rest of the day recovering from her big weekend on the couch! My lunch date was great, though. We went to Spoons in downtown McKinney....my first visit, and I had a great BLT sandwich and pasta salad. I can't wait to go back!! And it was fun to hang out with my friends without any business (PTA) talk....can't wait to do that again, too! The rest of the week was spent helping out at the school.

That weekend we did....nothing! It was nice! But it was back to business on Monday with more volunteering at the school. I helped out in Emyley's class that morning. For a group of 16 5 year olds, they are very well behaved and quiet!!! I was amazed! I also volunteered in the library which was fun and right up my alley....cause you all know how I don't like to read at all....LOL!!!! I did get some days at home this past week, but I chose to spend most of it on the computer, couch and tv! LOL! There was some excitement (anxiety) when my PTA Treasurer books had to be audited due to my friend Kathleen stepping down as President. I hope not to have to go through that again until the end of the year.....hint hint Marchal!

That brings us to yesterday when Bill and the girls along with Chloe spent the morning walking in the American Heart Association Heartwalk in downtown Dallas. I was pretty nervous about him taking Chloe because she is such a menace when people come over to our house.....barking, growling and trying to bite. But she was on her best behavior and only growled at someone (the president of Bill's company) once! LOL!! She spent the rest of the day pooped out and sprawled on the couches....2 miles was a long walk for her! ;o)

I spent the day yesterday creating the new Minshew PTA website. This will be my first website from scratch (no wizards involved)....scary! Right now I am just trying to decide which software I want to use, so I spent the day playing around with a couple of them. I found out this will be a much larger undertaking that I had thought, but it will also be great practice! Today will be laundry, cleaning, family banner day, so we can get ready for another week of school and volunteering!