JT was honored at a recent school assembly for being a great example of one of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profiles. Fortunately, everyone was home to attend and Haley even took off the morning to attend the assembly. It was a surprise award but JT saw us in the audience, so he knew something wasContinue reading “IB Award”
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Recognitions
JT and Haley had a big week last week! JT had his first basketball game of the season. We’ve been working on puzzles like maniacs this winter. This is our second one finished – and JT and Haley helped a lot. They can often be found hovering around the puzzle board before breakfast in theContinue reading “Recognitions”
Finishing Flag Football
We finished a great season of flag football last weekend. Jim was so thrilled to be able to be the assistant coach, and JT grew a lot as a player. We learned that he is fast. At least, compared to most of the other kids. He learned how to take an angle and run downContinue reading “Finishing Flag Football”
And then it turned fall…
We knew it had to happen eventually. Suddenly the beautiful weather turned cold and rainy. Fortunately Jim and I have these new matching jackets. 😉 Jim’s Grandma Hall came up to watch one of JT’s football games and his Uncle Steve and Aunt Susan came too. It was so fun to have Oregon family hereContinue reading “And then it turned fall…”
Crafting + Coding
Last Wednesday afternoon, it was rainy and the kids and I made a plan to do some coding and crafting. I have some micro:bits and an Adafruit Circuit Playground from trainings I have done, so we broke out the project page and a couple of Surfaces and went for it! We use the MakeCode programContinue reading “Crafting + Coding”
Staining the Sport Court
Ever since we had the sport court poured earlier this year, Jim has been so excited to get it stained and lined. He took the whole weekend to do all the steps and we were thankful for great weather so he could finish this up before the rain settles in. Step 1: Pressure wash onContinue reading “Staining the Sport Court”
First Flag Football Game
Flag football is in full swing. JT has been having practice twice a week and his jamboree was this past weekend. Here is the big man on his way to his first unofficial game. Their jerseys this year are fluorescent yellow. Like, squint-worthy. JT had an awesome play at the game. He played defender allContinue reading “First Flag Football Game”
Back to School
I can’t believe we have a third grader and a first grader. Today is the first day of school! But let me back up. We started back to school with me going back to my high school to lead professional development for the district’s teacher-librarians. It was the first time in 20 years I haveContinue reading “Back to School”
Indoor Summer Activities
Home from Banks Lake Trip 1, we took a trip to the library and got some new books… which both children promptly finished that day. JT actually got a magic trick book that had a couple really good ones in it! JT did some baking one evening. All by himself, he decided to make cookies.Continue reading “Indoor Summer Activities”
Turning Nine
JT’s birthday got a little spread out this year due to the STP date conflict. We started a day early with birthday breakfast. He chose coffee cake, bacon and cheese omelets, and fruit. Yum! Then he had asked to do his presents at his birthday breakfast, so he got those a day early too. LaterContinue reading “Turning Nine”
The Keene Family 