~Field Trip

What a really great day.  Friday, no school but the

4th graders had a field trip to the Aquarium in Denver.

Jolene loaded on the bus with all the rest of her friends, I got to

ride with Raychel and off we went for an adventure.

There was so much to see!  We have never been to

the aquarium so we were pretty excited.  We saw

all kinds of fish, an octopus, coral, pet the sting ray,

saw birds, and even a tiger.  Not to mention the drive

over was also very beautiful.  Raychel took lots of

 pictures as we headed over the pass, we both couldn't

 believe how much snow was still at the top of the pass.

 

~First Ski Trip

All of the Fourth Graders got to go skiing for free.  The local ski resort sponsor the schools to come ski with everything included, the kids just had to bring warm clothes and lunch.  They all had so much fun.  This was the first time many of the kids have ever skied. Jolene did really well, she was able to take the ski lift up and ski back down.  I had to catch my breath when I saw her on the ski lift all by herself.  I couldn't believe it.  She looked so laid back and relaxed.  She had so much fun, she wants to know when we can come back. It was a pretty cold day but I don't think any of the kids noticed.  Once they came in to get ready to leave I got Jolene some hot chocolate which she loved as she defrosted. I drove up separate from the bus which was a good thing because the bus broke down on the way home.  I was able to take her with me so we could still make it on time to get Raychel from school.  What a great day.  It was fun to be able to spend the day with Jolene and watch her expand her wings and try something new.  I am so blessed to be a stay at home mom to some really great kids. 

First Grade Field Trip

It's official, the end of the year field trip to the park. It

is hard to believe this year is coming to an end. I am ready

for summer, I am ready to have my girls home full time,

but I am not ready for them to be another year older, another

grade ahead. Time goes so fast through the eyes of my children.

I just hope I never forget these years, these play days, these

wonderful memories we have created. The four 1st grade classes

rode the buses to the park just outside of town for the whole day.

They snacked, played, at lunch and played again.

They played

football,

jacks,

Frisbee,

read books,

played relay games,

sat and visited with each other

and even tried to play volleyball.

It was perfect weather for a perfect day at the park.

Fire and Police Station Field Trip #2

Part two of our in the community field trip!

First the fire station~

The kids were so excited to see the inside of the fire

and police station. They were able to see

where the firemen"live" when they are at work,

they were able to be inside of a fire truck

and an ambulance

and they were able to watch the

fire truck spray water out to the hoses

and don't forget the fireman sliding down the pole!

Then off to the police station.

The classes were able to sit in a court room,

see the evidence lockers, and

be locked in the holding cell.

They were all so excited to learn about these

great community worker and learn how these

men and women are here to keep them safe.