As 8th grade comes to an end for Jordan she has been involved in many fun and great things. Since she was an officer this year in National Junior Honor Society she had the opportunity to give a speech at the ceremony. (her most favorite thing to do :) She did great! 
She has also been involved in the top choir class this year. They had a great final concert this year with a farewell to 8th grade slide show. Yes, I did get a bit emotional and still do (sniff, sniff) to see my baby grow up. They showed pictures of the kids when they were babies and pictures now....what a tear jerker! She was also announced as the most dedicated choir member of her class. Who knew??? :) I'm so proud of the accomplishments and person Jordan has become! Great job this year babe!
The little kids were excited when field day was rescheduled. Their favorite games????? Yup - the water games! They all got completely soaked - and LOVED IT! This was Cody's first field day. He has been drug to them every year and finally it was his turn to participate. It was so much fun watching him! Chase and Paige are old pro's at the games, but they never get tired of them. 
McKinney also was able to hold Arbor Day. This was also postponed due to rain. Paige's drawing was chosen out of 300 entries. Each school had one honorable mention winner, but Paige was the GRAND PRIZE Winner! She was recognized with her drawing printed on the official Arbor Day T-Shirt, certificates, and other goodies! Great job Paige!!! It was a little crazy seeing complete strangers walking around wearing Paige's drawing. But very cool!!! I was able to travel to the Nature and Science Museum with Cody's Kindergarten class. This too was rescheduled due to the swine flu outbreak. Cody was so heartbroken....only because he really wanted to ride a bus! So when they rescheduled, he was SO happy. Riding on a bus of Kindergartners to Dallas actually wasn't too bad. The kids did a great job! They enjoyed seeing the dinosaur bones, digging for fossils, and I think their favorite part was the "play" area. WOW!!! It was awesome - a huge playroom and they didn't have to clean it up. 
As a parent my favorite part was the lady explaining wild animals to the kids and her telling them, "squirrels are wild animals. You don't want to go near them. They can hurt you or scratch you. And if they bite you - you could get diseases and have to get shots in your stomach - and have to go to the hospital. And you could DIE!" Yes - it's true, this was said. The poor kids eyes were as big as silver dollars. The mom's standing in the back were shocked.....And yes - Cody had nightmares that night and has since been scared of the many squirrels that run around our house. THANKS SCIENCE LADY!! 
Last for our crazy month was Jordans 8th grade BASH or field day. To see all the 8th graders together and hear the teachers talk to the kids - again got me a little choked up. Off to high school they go! They had a great day...it was a "survival of high school" theme. 
Jordan looked so cute in her lime green shirt, navy bandana, and the added touch of some sparkly lime green eye shadow!!! I enjoyed the day helping with the dodgeball station and walking around taking pictures of Jordan and her friends. What a great group of 8th graders. They are awesome - they were great sports and truely enjoyed themselves. 
Jordan has been fortunate to have some great friends. I was talking to my mom last night and she mentioned how fun it was for her to see us having fun as kids. How fun it was to see her children succeed and do well. I totally know what she means. I love being there for the kids - watching them grow, being able to be a part of the success and even disappointments. I am very fortunate! Yesterday was a great day for me as a mom to take part. Even though my reward was this.........
I lecture my kids about this all the time!!!! Great example...huh????? The day ended with Jordan having a great softball game! I think she was trying to intimidate the other team with her bandana and green eye shadow! She had a great bunt, hit, awesome slides, and was a super base runner! The month was busy, but at our house it doesn't slow down much! I will say - I enjoy the busyness, but CANT WAIT for school to be out and have some down time, just enjoying the kids doing WHATEVER WE WANT TO DO!!!
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