Kentridge Dance Team Clinic and End of EDE Cheer

Caramel finished EDE cheer for the year. She has decided not to continue in the new year. Their last performance was at Liberty High School during a basketball game. Her group was the half time show and they did a great job. However with the song choice Caramel learned what censored means.

Rhett had to bring our rubbery basketball. I thought for sure it was going to roll down the bleachers onto the court with Myles on ball patrol but we lucked out. Myles and Camellia were going up and down the stairs the whole time. They liked the view from the top row best.

 

We don't go to sport events very often. It was fun to have the kids experience a basketball game. Sometimes the older kids complain they have never been to a Seahawk's game. When they got bored at the basketball game, I reminded them that football games are much longer. We didn't stay the whole time. 

 

Caramel also did a Kentridge Dance clinic on a Saturday ending with a performance. Caramel's group had a song from Teen Beach. We saw a couple of church and school friends too, which is always fun.

Yo Gabba Gabba

My Yo Gabba Gabba buddies. They will request these sweatshirts when they see them and want the other person to have theirs on too. Both were Caramel's when she was little. They enjoyed their photo shoot.

Garden Lights

A non rainy night, so off to the garden lights.

This event was very enjoyable this year. Everyone walked and enjoyed the lights and animals in the displays. No big crowd and good weather.

Caramel wanted to practice her camera skills and took some pictures of the lights.

Star Wars Gingerbread

Cami Wamies

Cami Wamies is quite the little talker and entertainer. She is particular who she likes but she does like being held by others now. If she knows you are listening she will take off jibber jabbering. She can repeat anything back to you. When I am holding her and I yell at the kids to do something she will yell repeat it. She is like my second head sometimes. She loves to follow her siblings. When I have Myles practice writing, Cami will get a clipboard and practice right along with him. She is very skilled at holding her pencil and making tally marks. Cami loves boots and car seats, I think because she always wants to go places and not be left behind. She even loves the potty and will demand sitting on it and wearing underwear. The odd thing that Cami loves is wipes. She wants a wipe in her hand all the time. It is her favorite think to request.

Student of the Season

Caramel and Rhett both got Student of the Season. I didn't know what it was until they received it. Parents are invited to a special assembly for just the Students of the Season. The students go on stage and received their certificate explaining why they desired it. Then treats and socializing for a bit. Caramel received it for always working hard. Rhett for helping others with school work and when they are upset. Pretty funny they both got it at the same time.

The best part was probably Myles' huge melt down for not getting more than one cookie. I had to leave early and slowly with Myles crying all the way to the van. Camellia even gave him a hug on the journey to the van.

Santa Visit

Santa picture, yes we did that this year. I think we take one every other year. It is pictures like this one that make me think the $24 wasn't worth it. Last year, I tried to take a picture of the kids in their Christmas jammies for the yearly photo. It turned out worse then this.

 

This was actually a big deal for me. I never go places that are not routine with all the kids- all by myself. The girls had cute outfits, so I wanted to go before school vacation started. Anthony's  work schedule was super busy, so I had to go by myself it I wanted it done. The line for the Factoria Mall Santa was short, but took forever. The kids were good waiting, playing by a restaurant and watching a barber shop. I didn't bring anything to entertain them.  

 

Camellia cries when you hand her to anyone so that wasn't a big surprise. Myles didn't want to be placed next to Santa but at least stopped complaining quickly. Rhett was helpful and ready to smile no matter what. Caramel, a true smile, only because of Camellia's reaction. Caramel assumed Santa's beard was going to be fake.

 

Yes, promised ice cream was delivered at the end of all this.