In Review

Gavin had an exciting week at school! His class went on a field trip...through the tunnel and over to IHOP for a special lunch. He ate pancakes, yogurt, fruit and had a drink. He made it very clear that he had syrup on it and still ate the pancakes. He loves his food plain, so this is a little funny to us! He spent time at home "reading" all of his Froggy books and focused on writing his capital letters during car pool line. Ian had a great time at Running Club this week and was not a happy camper that his class didn't have PE this week because they had to practice for their upcoming concert. The poor kid! Life as a second grader!! He is really into Study Island on the computer and had a bit of an off week with his handwriting, but I know he'll get back into it this week. Sometimes I call him MATT because he reminds me of my brother when we were growing up. LOL LOL Thursday was an interesting night. Ian had practice at 5pm and we were having practice for one hour and then scrimmaging Ian's fall team, the Scrappers. Well, I had to leave before the scrimmage to attend the scholar athlete banquet, so I was bummed about this! Cailean got called in to work for the night, so I didn't get to stay for the whole banquet and I missed the scrimmage. Friday was an early release day for Ian, so Cailean took the boys to Adventure Landing to play laser tag, mini golf, arcades, etc. Yup, I still am jealous. I was at work until 4:30pm and then came home to get their dinner ready before I headed out to scrapbook at the Kirk. Saturday was a big day! Gavin had 8am soccer and it had rained a lot the night before, so I was convinced practice would be canceled. It wasn't. Only half the team showed up and so they scrimmaged at the end. Gavin's team scored 3 goals and he scored all of them. It might sound like Gavin was hogging the ball, but in reality...nobody can keep up with him and he had breakaways for all of them. He did pass the ball quite a few times to his buddy Nathan playing defense. Ian had baseball pictures at 4pm and then a game at 5:30pm. Coach Lance wanted Gavin in the team picture, too. How nice is that?! The parents commented he is like the team mascot! LOL He did the pledge and announced for a bit in between running up to his Mimi, Grammie and Pop-pop for snacks. Ian's team won 9-8, but it was a close one. Ian did an amazing job in center field. He threw a runner out at second and stopped the ball numerous times to keep the runners from going to second. At the plate he went 2 for 3. His last hit was hit so hard right down the middle. His teammate, Andrew, hit the ball and drove Ian in for the game winning run. Cailean did a great job as a first base coach, too! You all know Ian's personality...quiet, reserved, isn't loud. You should see him now in baseball. He yells out from center field, "One out, plays at first, be READY!!!" He is LOUD! He shows emotion when he throws the ball to second for an out. It's awesome! Then there is Gavin. "Good job, Ian!" Today is Ian's last day of PCPW at church. On May 1, he'll receive a certificate and a Bible from the Kirk and he's ready to say the Lord's Prayer today in class. Very proud of him.