Annabelle's Field Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo

I chaperoned Annabelle's class for their field trip to the Fort Worth Zoo. 

Lily Stewart, Annabelle, and Adelaide Breed waiting to go in to the zoo.

 

Feeding a giraffe. 

Annabelle and Caleb Jenkins feeding the parakeets. 

 

A class pic.  Back row: Lily Thompson, Hannah Ratliff, Boone Traxel, Sam Jeffries, Levi Baker, Gentry Lewis, Khloe Jensen, and Mrs. Kay.  Front row: Caleb Jenkins, Kaleb Baker, Annabelle, Adelaide, and Carl Morriss.

A pic of all four first grade classes. 

 

Annabelle went to a new place called Soar! for her friend Belle's birthday party.  She had so much fun! 

 

Cate Purser, Annabelle, and Belle Hartgrove. 

 

First time to skate board. 

 

Caden has played various positions all season, but he played catcher for the first time this week. 



Annabelle's Animal Presentation and Mother's Day

Annabelle's first and only presentation this year was on the Cheetah.  She did a great job!

A picture at the end of her presentation.

A video of her presentation.

Brian got suite tickets to one of the Dallas Stars playoff games.  Annabelle spent the whole game in my lap because it's so cold in there.  She didn't want to take a selfie, though.

Annabelle wrapped up another season of soccer.  Front row: Lily Pace, Annabelle, and Bailey Shannon.  Middle row: Anais Arcucci, Laura Darley, and Adelaide Breed.  Back row: Joe Shannon and Brian.

The Covenant Varsity baseball team made it to the Regional Championship game.  They played up in Plano last Saturday night, so we went to watch them.  It was an exciting come from behind victory for the Knights.  Annabelle and Hadley Sullivan watching from on top of the dugout. 

Caden is still loving baseball.  He enjoys pitching the most.  Here's a pic of him on the mound.

A pic after batting.

Caden, Laura, and Annabelle after church on Mother's Day. 

Annabelle filled this out for me at school.  It says, "My mom is special because she is my mom.  I like it when my mom reads me a book.  My mom can do many things!  I think she's best at cooking.  My favorite meal that my mom makes is spkedy and meat balls.  My mom is very sweet.  I appreciate her most when she take's care of me.  I like to spend time with my mom, escpecially when we play board games together with me.  My mom has a pretty smile!  I like to make her smile by telling her a joke.  My mom is as pretty as an angel.  My mom is smart.  She even knows how to cook.  Love, Annabelle"

She drew this picture on the back. 



Piano and Ballet Recital Weekend

Caden's piano recital was this weekend.  He played "My Country 'Tis of Thee", and he did a great job!

Caden performed solo this time.  In previous recitals, he has done a duet with his teacher.

 

A video of him playing his song.

 

A family picture after the performance.

 

The next day was Annabelle's ballet recital.  The name of the show was "Big Top Circus."  Annabelle and her class performed "Welcome to the Circus". 

 

I was backstage Mom again this year.  Annabelle and I in the dressing room. 

 

Heading to stage. 

 

Waiting in the hall before lining up in the wings. 

 

Annabelle performing her dance during her dress rehearsal. 

 

 

A video of her dress rehearsal.

 

Annabelle's class with their teacher after dress rehearsal.  Front row:  Allie Key, Zoey Seale, Annabelle, Khloe Jensen, Maddie Morgan, Lily Pace.  Back row: Ellie Davis, Grace Callaghan, Sophie Sherman, Ann Holland Crow, Jubilee Kiger, Lila Gabbert, and Ms Laura F.

 

Annabelle with her fans after the show! 

A pic with Nana and Papa.  

 

A pic with Mimi and Tia. 

A family pic.  



 



Caden's 3rd Grade Medieval Times Living History Day

We love living history day!  It is definitely one of the best days of the school year.  In third grade they study Medieval Times.  Caden dressed up as a knight.

Caden's class with their chaperones before heading to the festivities.  Back row: Robbin Dzina, Laura, Ellie Bailey, Samantha Davis, Macey McDonald, Gigi Gravlee, Reese Moore, and Jessica McDonald.  Front row: Liam Fesler, Drew Dzina, Press Dunlap, Caden, Shep McFarlane, and Sutton Bruce.

The class' knight and squire reading the instructions for their day. 

 

Lady McFarlane giving further instructions on the deck before heading to the CLC. 

 

They each took their sword and hung them for display during the day. 

 

The kids listening to the opening ceremonies. 

 

First activity was sword fighting.  The kids listening and watching the instructions. 

 

Caden and others learning to defend. 

 

Caden "fought" Ellie Bailey. 

 

Then over to the Jester.  They worked on balancing a feather on their finger. 

Then they learned about falconry.  The kids listening and watching the falcon. 

 

They also had an owl. 

 

Over to the May Pole.

 

Then they learned about how herbs were used during the middle ages. 

 

Then over to learn archery. 

 

The last station was to knock down "castle" walls with a catapult. 

 

Laura, Caden, and Brian. 

 

The class with their Knight and Squire.   

 

After the closing ceremonies, we got a picture of the entire grade.