JA Biztown

Ethan's class has been studying all month about working a job and handling a personal and family budget.  They have even learned how to write checks.  They filled out job applications and learned interviewing skills, all in preparation for a visit to JA Biztown in Houston. 

JA Biztown is an interactive learning center that puts all these skills to practice.  All kids were to apply for jobs and come dressed for the job they were given.  They each would work in their part of town and get a paycheck for their day's work.  They could then go to bank and spend their money on lunch, snacks, and in the town's other shops.  

Ethan applied for the job of town mayor and really wanted to be picked.  He was chosen as Town Treasurer instead because of his interest and talent in math.  

Ethan had an awesome time at JA Biztown yesterday working as the town's treasurer. He had a busy day writing up and signing all the purchase orders for the day's activities. 

While they were gone, I got this message from a chaperone, "Just wanted you to know Ethan is one of my favorite kids! In comparison to the others that sat in seats near mine on the bus trip to Houston, you've done something right with him that others have missed." 

Made my day pretty awesome too!

Fire Trucks

My friend, Jen, watched Holden today while I drove a group of wrestlers to a tournament.

They took a tour of the Fire Department on Joe Miller Road.

It was scheduled for last week, but we cancelled the trip because of the icy conditions, 

so I am really glad he got to go today.  He loved sitting in the big trucks.

100 Days of School

Today, Jackson is celebrating the 100th Day of School.

(It was actually on Monday, but because of all our winter weather and snow days, 

they are celebrating today.)

He was encouraged to wear a t-shirt with 100 things attached to it.

We chose to go with safety pins, instead of say, buttons.  Ethan saved the day by putting all the pins on Jackson's shirt for me because I was running out of time to do it with everything else I had going on.

He was so excited to help and I think the shirt turned out awesome!

Of course, Jackson is a cutie and looks awesome all the time anyway!

Happy Hundred Day!

Just Keep Swimming

I signed Jackson and Holden up for swim lessons at Dynamic Dimensions.

For Christmas they each got lessons, a pair of jammers, goggles, and a swim cap, 

plus a Speedo swim bag for all their gear!  They were so excited!!  

Their teacher is Tiffany and she is great!

After only two lessons, the pool's heater went out and they cancelled that week's lesson.

Then the next week, I got a call saying that classes were cancelled until March.

I sure hope the boys can get back to their lessons soon.  They loved learning how to swim!!

Besides, they looked so cute in their little jammers! 

Accesorizing is Key

Holden can't decide on which one goes best with his pj's. 

Asking for his sister's stylish opinion.

Louisiana Snow

School has been cancelled.  

Snow is expected.  

We are thrilled!  

I have to admit that I LOVE when an unexpected day off school comes along, like tomorrow's snow day. 

Everything has been cancelled and we have absolutely nothing to do tomorrow. 

No alarms to be set.

 No place to be and nothing to do. 

It is the best thing ever. 

Better than birthdays, anniversaries, and even holidays. 

It feels like a gift designed just for me. 

And no one will be praying harder for snow that the Andrews family!

An All Leaguer

On January 4, we found out that our favorite SHHS swimmer was named to the SWLA All League Swim Team.

Tonight is the banquet in Lafayette.  He and Allen are going.

The league decided to pick an All-League Team for the first time.

They chose swimmers based on the points they earned during league meets this season.

Tristan was named along with three other male swimmers from the SHHS Swim Team.

Only 34 boys and 32 girls were named to the team for the entire district covering Southwest Louisiana.

Awesome job this year, Tristan!!