First Grade Goes to the Zoo

 Love these sweet friends!

Drew's class took a field trip to the zoo. It was fast and furious and hot. Thankfully we go to the zoo often, so it wasn't too big of a deal that we didn't get to see our favorite animals.

Bluebonnets 2012

We took a day trip to Independence, TX to play and see the bluebonnets.

Climbing trees at Old Baylor!

Becca wanted to climb too!

He looks so grown up

pretty flowers

Pretty girl

My family!!!!!!

Rebecca is learning literary devices

The beginning of this story might be TMI (too much information). Ok you are warned.

Rebecca still needs help wiping after using the potty. One day I told her that "this is the highlight of my day" (said dripping with sarcasm). Then Rebecca started telling me (when she needed me to wipe her) "Mom, it the highlight of your day." I had to explain to her that I was using sarcasm, that what you are saying is really the opposite of what you mean.

So with that knowledge, she has put it to use. Conversation between Rebecca and Brett. Rebecca says, "Daddy, you have nice hair. That's sarcasm."

Background for the second use of sarcasm: Rebecca loves BAYLOR (she is such a smart girl) and wants to be a Baylor Cheerleader when she is older. So she often (and I mean often) will say the Baylor cheer "B-A-Y-L-O-R, Baylor Bears Fight". She was snuggling with Brett and she starts her Baylor cheer, so I say to her, "Becca, you can also say 'Gig 'Em, Aggies" (yes, those words did come out of my mouth). With the most monotone voice she could use, she said, "Gig 'Em, Aggies, that's sarcasm." Goodness, I love that girl!!

So since she has learned sarcasm, I guess we will move on to teaching her hyperbole, irony, and some other terms that I learned in high school.

Easter part 2 and 3

We went to church on Good Friday with Dad, and then on Sunday (Easter, part 2) we went to my parents' house so the kids could hunt eggs.

Hunting eggs at Bob and Ooh Ooh'sSweet Siblings
Drew and Ooh Ooh

Becca and Ooh Ooh

For our 3rd Easter celebration, we went to Brett's parents for dinner and an egg hunt.

Pretty Girls

Amanda, Becca, Drew, Caden, and Carson

Becca and DaddySevier boys

Goodness, they could be sisters!All lined up and ready to go

The hunt is onAs always we had a great time full of fun, food, and fellowship with family. So thankful of the true meaning of Easter (Christ is Risen) and for our families.

Easter!

I serve a risen Saviour; He's in the world today. I know that He is living, whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, And just the time I need Him He's always near. He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.

Easter fun begins

Looking hard for an egg
I found one!

Time for a cupcake!

Rebecca's school had an Easter party complete with an egg hunt.

Field Day

Drew's school held field day early this year and that was a great idea. When it is held in late May it is so hot. Soccer ball races, egg races, bouncy ball races, water races, scooter races and frisbee toss made for a fun day.