Student of the Week

Ella was chosen as Student of the Week for her class! Her name was called on Friday afternoon for the whole school to hear and she received a certificate, pencil and a pin. Of course on the way home she had to call Daddy, Papa, and Aunt Amy to let them know. All night she walked around with that pin on, as if it was a badge! Too cute!

Her kindergarten teacher and I are working together as buddy classes. So they come in once a week and do some sort of reading activity with my 5th graders. Both classes are really excited about it. I am sure there will be plenty of funny stories.

WOW! Things have been so busy, that I have not had a chance to post anything. Ella started kindergarten and has been loving every minute of it. She is doing awesome and is tops in her class. She is a classroom helper, which I think she really enjoys. She even was selected for Principal's lunch for the 1st quarter. Pizza, ice cream, lemonade, and Mrs. Goodwin...what more could she want.

It is fall break right now, and boy I needed some time off. We took Ella to San Diego for a few days. It was the first time she has ever seen the ocean. Of course, she screamed the first time a tiny wave touched her toes. That only lasted for about 3 waves and then she was having a blast. We did dinner in the Gaslamp District at a place called Sloppy Joey's. When it was time to walk back to the train it was raining....it just added to our adventure.

The next day we headed out to Sea World...whales, dolphins, and of course wet rides. She has been doing the Shamu Shamu Soak wave since we got home, I think she had fun!

The San Diego Zoo was the last part of our adventure. It was a little disappointing though. Many of the animals were not on display and there was a ton of rude people. Ella still liked seeing the animals.